Safety: New and improved state-of-the-art assistance systems for maximum protection

› Škoda’s biggest SUV gets numerous assistance systems that are new to this model series
› New assistance systems include the Turn and Remote Park Assists
› A number of existing assistants, such as the Side and Travel Assists, now come with extended functionality
› Up to nine airbags and Crew Protect Assist

Mladá Boleslav, 4 October 2023 – In its second generation, the Škoda Kodiaq acquires numerous new assistance systems. The spectrum ranges from Turn Assist, which helps prevent accidents when turning at junctions, to Remote Park Assist, which enables parking via an app. Many systems already available in the predecessor, such as Side Assist and Emergency Assist, benefit from significant functional upgrades. Up to nine airbags ensure maximum passive safety for occupants.

New assistance systems in the second-generation Kodiaq increase safety and comfort for drivers and passengers. Among these features are Turn Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Crossroad Assist, Exit Warning, Automated Emergency Braking – pedestrian rear, and Intelligent Park Assist with the additional options Trained Parking and Remote Parking. Turn Assist responds with a warning and, where appropriate, automatic braking if there is a vehicle approaching when turning in the face of oncoming traffic. Collision Avoidance Assist automatically enhances steering movements during sudden evasive manoeuvres. Crossroad Assist uses radar sensors and the front camera to warn of crossing traffic, cyclists or pedestrians when pulling out of a driveway or blind exit. Where appropriate, it triggers visual and acoustic warnings and then automatically applies the brakes. Exit Warning provides a visual warning in the exterior mirror as well as a warning sound when the door is opened while traffic is approaching from behind. It has a range of 35 metres and covers an angle of 120 degrees.

The new Intelligent Park Assist can automatically park the Kodiaq in end-on and parallel parking spaces. It now also controls the vehicle’s speed in addition to the steering, and stops automatically if the system detects an obstacle. At the rear, this is taken care of by the new Automated Emergency Braking – pedestrian rear, which will be available for the Kodiaq in the near future.While the previous Manoeuvre Assist relied exclusively on the sensors at the rear to analyse the vehicle’s surroundings, the new system adds images from the Rear View Camera, which is now also connected to the Trailer Assist function for an even better detection of pedestrians and children. The new Trained Parking and Remote Parking options offer more parking convenience. With the Trained Parking assistant, drivers can record the approach to up to five favourite parking spaces, over a distance of 50 metres. If the vehicle recognises one of these parking spaces, it is able to automatically perform the parking manoeuvre from memory. The driver can start this manoeuvre in the vehicle using the infotainment menu or even from outside, via the app. The Remote Parking assistant, which is required for app‑controlled parking, can also be used to direct the vehicle into parking spaces not stored in the system from up to five metres away, with the driver controlling the process via a smartphone. It will be available for the second-generation Kodiaq in the near future. All parking assistants are part of the Assisted Drive Plus package, along with the Area View function now offering improved image resolution and ease of use.

With the latest version of Side Assist, the detection range for vehicles coming from behind increases from 70 to 90 metres for more safety, for example on motorways. This is due to more powerful radar sensors positioned in the corners of the bumpers. Front Assist now also features anticipatory cyclist protection. The improved Travel Assist offers enhanced visualisation of other nearby vehicles in the Virtual Cockpit and head-up display. In the Assisted Drive package, Travel Assist includes Adaptive Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Working in concert with the navigation system, this anticipates bends, junctions and roundabouts. The maximum speed permitted at any time is acquired from the Intelligent Speed Assist, which uses the latest version of the Traffic Sign Recognition assistant and adapts the speed to upcoming restrictions in a timely manner, without using the brakes. Traffic Jam Assist combines the functions of Adaptive Cruise Control and Adaptive Lane Assist. It enables automatic starting, braking and steering in congested traffic at speeds of up to 60 km/h by keeping track of the movements of nearby vehicles. Crew Protect Assist automatically closes open windows and, if necessary, the panoramic roof. It also activates the hazard warning lights and tightens the front seat belts as soon as sensors detect emergency or panic braking, or an imminent collision at the front, side or rear. Emergency Assist reduces the risk of an accident if the driver is no longer able to control the vehicle, for example due to a medical emergency. If the system detects such a situation, it takes over lane control, switches on the hazard warning lights and begins to gently brake the vehicle to a standstill. Then the latest-generation system automatically unlocks the doors, switches on the interior lights and activates eCall several seconds after the vehicle has come to a stop.