Vehicles with the autonomous parking function will all be equipped with active environment recognition systems. Such systems can detect objects and respond accordingly, be it through evasive measures, braking, or a complete stop. Vehicles will also be outfitted with a set of sensors, such as ultrasound, radar and cameras. The data processing takes place in a central control unit in the vehicle.

Within the parking garage, the car independently drives to the free parking space assigned to it using map data. Simple visual markers mounted in the parking garage help orient the vehicle along the way.