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be fitted at the rear, front and side, depending on

the vehicle’s equipment. The range depends on

the location in which the ultrasonic sensors are

fitted. The side zone is detected and analysed as

the vehicle is moving past. When you switch the

vehicle off and on again or open the door, or after

the vehicle has been stationary for a while, the

ambient surroundings may have changed. In this

case, the side zone is not shown.

Sensors for detecting

the vehicle’s

surroundings

Areas covered by sensors and cameras

Cameras

Only use the camera image on the display to as-

sist you if the picture is clear and discernible.

Please also note that the view on the display is

enlarged and distorted. Under certain circum-

stances, objects may appear different on the dis-

play, or may be depicted inaccurately.

Fig. 78 Areas covered by the sensors

The reversing camera is only able to detect the

area shown in red 1 ðFig. 79. Only this area is

shown on the centre display ð

Further information

– Applies to: vehicles with surround view cam-

eras: System limitations may occur if the exteri-

or mirrors are not folded out completely. Make

sure that the exterior mirrors are fully folded

out while you are driving.

Fig. 79 Area covered by reversing camera

The assist systems evaluate the data from differ-

ent sensors and cameras installed in the vehicle.

Do not use the assist systems if the area around

the sensors and cameras or the underbody has

been damaged. This can impair the function of

the sensors and cameras or cause malfunctions.

Have the systems checked by a qualified work-

shop.

– Applies to: vehicles with electric folding exteri-

or mirrors: System limitations may occur when

manually adjusting the exterior mirrors. The ex-

terior mirrors must only be folded in/out elec-

trically.

– The sensors and cameras and their surrounding

area must never be covered or painted as this

can impair the function of the systems that de-

pend on them. Please ensure that the sensors

and cameras are clean and kept free of snow,

ice and any other deposits. Accessories, stick-

ers, decals, paint etc. must not be applied to

the sensors and must be kept completely out-

side the sensors’ and cameras’ range of vision.

– When replacing a factory-fitted front number

plate holder, the new holder must be of the

same size and material as the original one. On

vehicles without a factory-fitted front number

plate holder, a holder must not be fitted in the

front area, as this can impair the function of

the vehicle’s systems.

Radar sensors

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, the entire

area surrounding the vehicle can be detected

ðFig. 78.

The radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehi-

cle are designed for normal lane widths and mon-

itor the lanes immediately to the left and right of

your vehicle.

Ultrasonic sensors

The ultrasonic sensors detect the area surround-

ing the vehicle at close range. The sensors may

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– Poor light or visibility (for instance when enter-

ing a tunnel), or glare from reflecting objects,

etc. may restrict the function of the sensors

and cameras.

Positions of sensors and cameras

– External ultrasonic sources, such as from other

vehicles, may interfere with the sensors.

Further information on the areas covered by

the sensors

The areas covered by the sensors ðFig. 78 and

cameras ðFig. 79 are examples and do not rep-

resent the range to scale.

Fig. 80 Front area: Sensors and cameras

WARNING

– 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. 81 Rear area: Sensors and cameras

– Sensors may be subject to physical system

limits. External sources of interference, such

as from other vehicles, may impair the func-

tion of the sensors. As a result, the assist

systems may be restricted or may not func-

tion as expected.

Front area

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, the fol-

lowing sensors and cameras may be fitted:

– Camera behind the windscreen

– Surround view cameras on the exterior mirrors

– Surround view camera at the front in the radia-

tor grille

CAUTION

– Some objects may disappear from the sen-

sors’ field of vision as the vehicle ap-

proaches, even if they were originally detec-

ted by the system.

– Ultrasonic sensors at the front and sides of the

vehicle

– Radar sensors at the front corners of the vehi-

cle

– In some cases, the sensors and cameras may

only have a limited capacity to detect or dis-

play certain objects:

– Radar sensors at the front at the bottom of the

radiator grille

Rear area

– Objects positioned above the area covered

by the sensors and cameras, such as the

bumpers of parked cars, partially opened

garage doors or suspended objects

– Low obstacles

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, the fol-

lowing sensors and cameras may be fitted:

– Reversing camera in the boot lid

– Radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle

– Ultrasonic sensors at the rear and sides of the

vehicle

– Narrow objects, such as chains, trees,

posts or fences

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– Protruding objects, such as trailer draw

bars

– Objects with certain surfaces and struc-

tures, such as fabrics

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Further information

General driver messages

on driver assist systems

– The positions of some sensors may differ slight-

ly depending on the vehicle’s equipment.

– Some of the sensors are installed underneath

parts of the vehicle and cannot be seen from

outside.

Driver assist systems: currently restricted. The

systems are updated regularly in the warning

memory

If this message appears, one or more driver assist

systems are restricted or unavailable. To view fur-

ther information, open the notification centre on

the centre display. Please note the information

and adapt your driving style accordingly.

Driver assist menu

Calling up driver assist menu

Calling up the parking

aid menu

Fig. 82 Centre console: Button for driver assist systems

You can switch various assist functions on/off and

adjust the individual settings via the Driver assist

menu. The available settings depend on the

country and the equipment fitted in the vehicle.

Fig. 83 Centre console: Button for park assist systems

►

Press the  button 1 , or

Open the quick access bar on the centre display

and press , or

Select:  > Driver assist.

You can switch various parking functions on/off

and adjust the individual settings via the Parking

aid menu. The available settings depend on the

country and the equipment fitted in the vehicle.

►

Press / to switch the desired systems

►

Press the  button 1 in the centre console or

select reverse gear.

Press  on the centre display with the parking

on/off or press

to adjust the individual set-

tings.

►

aid activated.

The symbol  shows whether a system will be

switched on automatically or reset to the re-

quired standard values the next time the vehicle

is started.

Press / to switch the desired systems

on/off or press

tings.

to adjust the individual set-

Resetting driver assist settings

In some countries, the parking aid menu cannot

be called up when reverse gear is selected.

You can reset all the driver assist settings to the

factory settings at the same time under  in the

Driver assist menu  ðpage 134.

WARNING

Please note the safety precautions and system

limits of the supporting systems, sensors and

cameras ðpage 130 to ðpage 132.

WARNING

Please note the safety precautions and system

limits of the supporting systems, sensors and

cameras ðpage 130 to ðpage 132.

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