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The light blue lines indicate the anticipated

path of the vehicle, depending on the steer-

ing wheel angle.

Parking systems

Parking aids with

distance display

The numerical distance display shows the dis-

tance to the obstacle as a numerical value. If

an obstacle in the vehicle’s path is less than

30 cm away, Stop is displayed. Do not contin-

ue driving forwards/reversing.

Introduction

Parking aids help you when parking and manoeu-

vring the vehicle. If an obstacle is detected by the

ultrasonic sensors on the vehicle ðpage 134,

Fig. 72, you are informed of this by visual and

acoustic warnings.

There is no side distance warning (depending on

the vehicle’s equipment) or rear distance warning

if the system detects that a trailer is being tow-

ed. However, the system will still give a warning

when obstacles are detected while driving for-

wards. If the towing bracket is not factory-fitted

the functions may not be deactivated automati-

cally.

The following parking aids may be available, de-

pending on the vehicle’s equipment:

– The rear parking aid only provides warnings

about obstacles in the area behind the vehicle.

– The parking aid plus warns you about obstacles

in front of, behind and beside the vehicle.

Acoustic warnings

The acoustic signals sound with increasing fre-

quency as you approach an obstacle which has

been detected in the vehicle’s path. A warning

tone will sound continuously when the front or

rear of the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m

WARNING

Please note the safety precautions and system

limits of the supporting systems, sensors and

cameras ðpage 132 to ðpage 134.

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away from the obstacle . A continuous warning

Parking aid displays and warnings

tone will also sound if there is an obstacle less

than approx. 20 cm from the side of the vehicle.

Do not continue driving forwards/reversing.

The volume of the warning signals will be re-

duced after a few seconds until it is muted if the

vehicle remains at a constant distance from a de-

tected obstacle (but not if the obstacle is within

the range where a continuous tone sounds). As

soon as the distance to the obstacle changes, the

tone sounds again. Please watch the area sur-

rounding the vehicle when driving off.

Fig. 100 Centre display: Parking aid with distance display

– To switch off the acoustic warnings for the

parking/unparking manoeuvre, press  on the

centre display. In some countries, the acoustic

signals are reactivated after the transmission

position is changed or the next time the park-

ing aid is activated.

Displays

1

The coloured distance display shows you the

distance to detected obstacles. The coloured

distance display approaches the vehicle as

the distance from the vehicle to the obstacle

gets shorter. If the distance to the obstacle is

too short, the distance display turns red. Do



not continue driving forwards/reversing ð

.

1)

The distance may vary on vehicles fitted with a towing

bracket.

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You can adjust the volume of the acoustic warn-

ings and the entertainment fader for parking

individually in the Parking aid menu ðpage 136.

Using the parking aid with distance display

Further information

The side zone is detected and analysed as the ve-

hicle is moving past. When you switch the vehicle

off and on again or open the door, or after the ve-

hicle has been stationary for a while, the ambient

surroundings may have changed. In this case, the

side zone is not shown.

Fig. 101 Centre console: Button for park assist systems

WARNING

Activating/deactivating manually

Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limits of the supporting systems, sen-

sors and cameras ðpage 132 to

Important: The vehicle must be travelling at un-

der approx. 10 km/h. On some equipment ver-

sions, the system can also be activated at higher

speeds.

ðpage 134.

– Sensors have certain areas in which they

cannot detect the surroundings. Objects, an-

imals and persons in these areas may be de-

tected only to a limited extent or not at all.

Always monitor the road and the area

around the vehicle; do not rely on the sen-

sors alone, and do not allow yourself to be-

come distracted.

2)

►

Press the  button 1 in the centre console

.

Automatic activation when reversing

►

Engage reverse gear with the drive system

switched on. The system is activated automati-

cally.

Automatic activation when driving forwards

Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus

CAUTION

– Remember to maintain sufficient clearance

from the kerb to avoid damaging the wheel

rims.

The parking aid is activated automatically if the

vehicle approaches an obstacle when driving for-

wards at under approximately 10 km/h and auto-

matic activation is switched on in the Parking aid

menu ðpage 136. The acoustic signals are not

emitted until the obstacle is well within range of

the sensors.

– Applies to vehicles with assisted parking

functions: If you use the assisted parking

functions to park in short parking spaces,

the parking aid warning tone will sound con-

tinuously when the vehicle is less than ap-

1)

prox. 20 cm away from the obstacle . Stop

Automatic deactivation

moving immediately.

The system is deactivated automatically when

you drive forwards at over approx. 10 km/h.



1)

The distance may vary on vehicles fitted with a towing

bracket.

2)

Depending on the country and the transmission position

selected, it may not be possible to deactivate the system.

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Requirements for automatic reactivation

tion centre on the centre display. The weather

conditions may not be good enough, or a sensor

may be obstructed. Clean the area in front of the

sensors ðpage 135. Try switching on the system

later or after the vehicle is next switched on.

If the parking aid is deactivated, it is only reacti-

vated automatically if one of the following condi-

tions has been met:

– The vehicle is driven faster than 10 km/h.

– The vehicle is switched off and on again.

– The parking brake is applied and released

again.

If a fault persists, drive to a qualified workshop

soon and have it rectified.

– Transmission position P is selected and then

another position is selected.

Reversing camera/

surround view cameras

Introduction

WARNING

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limits of the supporting systems, sen-

sors and cameras ðpage 132 to

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, a revers-

ing camera or multiple surround view cameras

may be available:

ðpage 134.

– The reversing camera assists you by displaying

orientation lines when you are parking or ma-

noeuvring the vehicle.

– Sensors have certain areas in which they

cannot detect the surroundings. Objects, an-

imals and persons in these areas may be de-

tected only to a limited extent or not at all.

Always monitor the road and the area

around the vehicle; do not rely on the sen-

sors alone, and do not allow yourself to be-

come distracted.

– The surround view cameras additionally pro-

vide a wide range of views showing the area

around the vehicle; these can be selected as

preferred.

WARNING

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limits of the supporting systems, sen-

sors and cameras ðpage 132 to

Fault notifications about the parking aids

If  appears, the sensor in the corresponding

area or the loudspeaker is faulty. Drive to a quali-

fied workshop soon and have the fault rectified.

ðpage 134.

– The sensors and cameras have certain areas

in which they cannot detect the surround-

ings. Objects, animals and persons in these

areas may be detected only to a limited ex-

tent or not at all. Always monitor the road

and the area around the vehicle; do not rely

on the sensors alone, and do not allow your-

self to become distracted.

If  appears, the parking aid is not available be-

cause the vehicle is travelling too fast.

If  is shown on the centre display, the corre-

sponding ultrasonic sensor is iced up or dirty.

Clean the area in front of the sensors

ðpage 135.

If a pink or black surface is displayed instead of

the parking aid in the event of a fault, the system

is briefly unavailable.



If

or

is displayed in the event of a fault,

the parking aid functions are unavailable or re-

stricted.

A driver message indicating the cause and possi-

ble remedy may appear for some of the displays.

To view further information, open the notifica-

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wards. The proximity graphic will switch over to

towing mode. If the towing bracket is not facto-

ry-fitted the functions may not be deactivated

automatically.

Display overview of reversing camera and

surround view cameras

Applies to vehicles with surround view cameras:

When the coloured distance display is shown, the

light blue lines are shortened based on the ob-

stacles which are detected. This can cause the

lines to be temporarily hidden in the corner areas

while you are driving past an obstacle. Hiding the

coloured distance display enables the lines to be

shown in the original length.

Fig. 102 Centre display: Display overview of cameras

The displays depend on the vehicle’s equipment

and the camera view selected.

Applies to vehicles with air suspension: The ori-

entation lines on the camera display are less ac-

curate when the vehicle is raised/lowered using

the air suspension.

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The light blue lines indicate the anticipated

path of the vehicle, depending on the steer-

ing wheel angle ð . The lines help you to

estimate the space required for parking and

manoeuvring.

WARNING

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You should stop reversing at the latest when

the white line is bordering on an obstacle.

Please note the safety precautions and system

limits of the supporting systems, sensors and

cameras ðpage 132 to ðpage 134.

Vehicles with surround view cameras: To dis-

play/hide the coloured distance display,

1)

press 

3

.

CAUTION

4/5

Vehicles with surround view cameras: The

coloured distance display shows you the dis-

tance to detected obstacles. The coloured

distance display approaches the vehicle as

the distance from the vehicle to the obstacle

gets shorter. The light blue lines are short-

ened accordingly. If the distance to the ob-

stacle is too short, the distance display turns

red. Do not continue driving forwards/revers-

ing.

– The light blue orientation lines 1 show the

path of the rear end of the vehicle if you

were to reverse using the current steering

angle. Please note that the front end of the

vehicle swings out further than the rear.

Please make sure you keep a sufficient dis-

tance between the vehicle and any obstacles

to make sure that the exterior mirror or

edge of the vehicle do not collide with the

obstacles.

In addition to the reversing camera/surround

view cameras, the displays and warnings from

the parking aid also provide assistance during

parking and manoeuvring.

– Remember to maintain sufficient clearance

from the kerb to avoid damaging the wheel

rims.

– Only use the views from the camera at the

rear of the vehicle when the boot lid is com-

pletely closed. Please make sure that there

are no objects mounted to the rear end of

the vehicle which could block the view of the

reversing camera.

Further information

There is no side distance warning (depending on

the vehicle’s equipment) or rear distance warning

if the system detects that a trailer is being tow-

ed. However, the system will still give a warning

when obstacles are detected while driving for-

1)

Availability depends on the country and the transmission

position selected

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Camera views of surround view cameras

WARNING

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limits of the supporting systems, sen-

sors and cameras ðpage 132 to

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, it may be

possible to select the following camera views:

Name

Description

ðpage 134.

This view helps you make the most of

the space behind the vehicle when

manoeuvring. The image from the

reversing camera is displayed.

– The overhead view display is generated us-

ing the individual camera images. A graphi-

cal image of the vehicle is superimposed on

the display by the system. Objects and ob-

stacles above the camera are not displayed.

Rear view

This view can be helpful when driving

out of narrow parking spaces or out

Corner of an exit onto an obscured road. It

Activating/deactivating the cameras

view

displays an almost 180° panoramic

view of the area behind the vehicle.

To switch between the panoramic

and standard views, press .

(rear)

This view helps you make the most of

the space in front of the vehicle when

manoeuvring.

Front

view

This view makes it easier to leave

narrow parking spaces and to drive

out of exits and intersections where

your view is restricted. It displays an

almost 180° panoramic view of the

area in front of the vehicle.

Corner

view

(front)

Fig. 103 Centre console: Button for park assist systems

Activating/deactivating manually

1)

►

Press the  button 1 in the centre console

.

This view helps you to manoeuvre

and position the vehicle precisely.

Overhead The overhead view is composed from

The system can be activated at low speeds, for

example when manoeuvring.

view

the camera pictures. A graphical im-

age of the vehicle is superimposed

On some equipment versions, the system can al-

so be activated at higher speeds.

on the display by the system ð

.

This view helps you monitor the

Automatic activation

steering angle and the distance from

the front tyres to the kerb while you

are parking or manoeuvring the vehi-

cle.

The system is activated automatically when the

drive system is switched on and reverse gear is

selected.

Front

tyres

Automatic deactivation

This view helps you monitor the dis-

tance from the rear tyres to the kerb

while you are parking and manoeu-

vring the vehicle.

Rear

tyres

The system is deactivated automatically as soon

as the vehicle exceeds a certain speed when driv-

ing forwards.



1)

Depending on the country and the transmission position

selected, it may not be possible to deactivate the system.

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manually adjusting the external mirrors. The ex-

terior mirrors must only be folded in/out electri-

cally.

WARNING

Please note the safety precautions and system

limits of the supporting systems, sensors and

cameras ðpage 132 to ðpage 134.

Depending on the selected transmission position,

the system will switch between specific views au-

tomatically. If you change the view manually, the

system will temporarily stop switching between

views automatically.

Using the surround view cameras

WARNING

Please note the safety precautions and system

limits of the supporting systems, sensors and

cameras ðpage 132 to ðpage 134.

Fig. 104 Centre display: Using the surround view cameras

CAUTION

Only use the views from the camera at the

rear of the vehicle when the boot lid is com-

pletely closed. Please make sure that there

are no objects mounted to the rear end of the

vehicle which could block the view of the re-

versing camera.

1

2

 – The selection points 2 are shown tem-

porarily.

Pressing on the selection points or the area

around the vehicle will select the correspond-

1)

ing camera view . The views can also be se-

lected for selection points which have been

hidden again.

Fault notifications about the cameras

3

4

 – Switch between panoramic and stand-

ard views.

If // is displayed and the corresponding

display area is not available, the camera will not

be available on the corresponding side. The exte-

rior mirrors may have been retracted electrically

or one of the doors or the boot lid may be open.

 – Start camera cleaning manually.

The camera views can be controlled via the touch

display. In some views, you can move the dis-

played area or zoom in/out.

If  appears, a system fault has occurred and the

corresponding display area is not available. The

camera in this area has malfunctioned.

Shortcuts

– To switch quickly between the views (e.g. from

Corner view (front) to Front view), double tap

on the picture of the front/rear camera view or

pinch/pull the camera view with two fingers.

If a symbol remains displayed, drive to a qualified

workshop soon and have the fault rectified.

WARNING

Further information

Please note the safety precautions and system

limits of the supporting systems, sensors and

cameras ðpage 132 to ðpage 134.

Applies to: vehicles with surround view cameras:

System limitations may occur if the exterior mir-

rors are not folded out completely. Make sure

that the exterior mirrors are fully folded out

while you are driving.

Applies to: vehicles with electric folding exterior

mirrors: System limitations may occur when

1)

Availability depends on the country and the transmission

position selected.

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Calling up the trailer view

WARNING

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limits of the supporting systems, sen-

sors and cameras ðpage 132 to

ðpage 134.

– The sensors and cameras have certain areas

in which they cannot detect the surround-

ings. Objects, animals and persons in these

areas may be detected only to a limited ex-

tent or not at all. Always monitor the road

and the area around the vehicle; do not rely

on the sensors alone, and do not allow your-

self to become distracted.

Fig. 105 Centre display: Trailer view

The trailer view helps you to position the vehicle

in front of a trailer.

Calling up the trailer view

Important: The reversing camera or surround

view cameras must be activated.

CAUTION

Only use the views from the camera at the

rear of the vehicle when the boot lid is com-

pletely closed. Please make sure that there

are no objects mounted to the rear end of the

vehicle which could block the view of the re-

versing camera.

►

Applies to vehicles with surround view cameras:

Switch to the Camera view: rear.

►

Select  1 on the centre display with the park-

ing aid activated.

Displays

2

The blue orientation line indicates the antici-

pated path of the vehicle’s towing bracket.

Activating the reversing camera cleaning

function

3

You can use the white markings to estimate

the distance to the trailer hitch. Each mark-

ing is equivalent to approx. 30 cm.

►

With the parking aid active and the rear view

selected, select  on the centre display, or

►

Move the wiper lever  into the position for

4

The width of the area represents the maxi-

mum angle to which the steering wheel can

be turned.

1)

cleaning the rear window  ðpage 62

.

If the washer fluid is empty, the rear lid is open,

temperatures are low or the vehicle is travelling

at a high speed, the function may not be availa-

ble.

Further information

Applies to vehicles with air suspension: The ori-

entation lines on the camera display are less ac-

curate when the vehicle is raised/lowered using

the air suspension.

WARNING

Please note the safety precautions and system

limits of the supporting systems, sensors and

cameras ðpage 132 to ðpage 134.

There is no side distance warning (depending on

the vehicle’s equipment) or rear distance warning

if the system detects that a trailer is being tow-

ed. If the towing bracket is not factory-fitted the

functions may not be deactivated automatically.

However, the system will still give a warning

when obstacles are detected while driving for-

wards. The proximity graphic will switch over to

towing mode.

1)

Depends on equipment

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