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The light blue lines indicate the anticipated

path of the vehicle, depending on the steer-

ing wheel angle.

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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.

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

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

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.

►

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-

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.



The distance may vary on vehicles fitted with a towing

bracket.

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.



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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