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Driving comfort

Safety notes

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and special equipment available for the

model series. It may therefore describe equip‐

ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐

ample on account of the optional equipment se‐

lected or the country variant. This also applies to

safety-relevant functions and systems. Please

comply with the relevant laws and regulations

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐

not respond independently and appropriately in

all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.

Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.

Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐

tively if the situation warrants it.

WARNING

Active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go ACC

An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐

ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before

leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from

rolling away.

Principle

This system allows you to set a desired speed

and a desired distance from the vehicle in front,

using the buttons on the steering wheel.

Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐

cle is secured against rolling away:

▷ Apply the parking brake.

When the road ahead is clear, the system main‐

tains the desired speed by braking or accelerat‐

ing the vehicle automatically, as required.

▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on

upward or downward gradients.

▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward

or downward gradients, for example with a

chock.

If there is a vehicle driving in front, the system

adapts the speed of your vehicle in order to

maintain the set distance from the vehicle ahead.

The speed is adapted as far as the given situa‐

tion allows.

WARNING

The distance can be set in several stages and for

safety reasons is dependent on the respective

speed.

The desired speed may be set incorrectly by

mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk

of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the

traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation

and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.

If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill and

sets off again shortly afterwards, the system can

recognise this within the given context.

General

Characteristics of Cruise Control may change in

certain areas depending on vehicle setting.

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WARNING

There is a danger of accidents if the difference

in speed relative to other vehicles is excessively

high. This may occur, for example, in the

following situations:

▷ When quickly approaching a slowly mov‐

ing vehicle.

▷ If another vehicle suddenly veers into the

vehicle's own lane.

Keep the radar sensor clean and unobstructed.

▷ When quickly approaching stationary vehi‐

cles.

Operating requirements

Speed range

The system can be used to optimum effect on

well-constructed roads.

There is a danger of injury or even death. Ob‐

serve the traffic situation and intervene actively

if the situation warrants it.

The minimum speed that can be set is

30 km/h/20 mph. The maximum speed which

can be set depends on the vehicle.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

The system can also be activated when the vehi‐

cle is at a standstill.

Faster desired speeds can also be selected if

distance control is switched off, see page 185.

Cruise Control on/off, interrupt, see

page 183

Switching Cruise Control on/off

and interrupting

Calling up the speed, resuming

Cruise Control, see page 185

To reduce the distance, see

page 185

Switching on

Press the button on the steering wheel.

To increase the distance, see

page 185

The indicator lamps are illuminated in the instru‐

ment cluster and the speedometer marker is set

to the current speed.

Rocker switch:

To set the speed, see page 184

Cruise Control can be used.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if

necessary.

Radar sensor

There is a radar sensor in the bumper to detect

vehicles travelling in front.

Switching off

When switching off with the vehicle at a stand‐

still, depress the brake pedal at the same time.

Press the button on the steering wheel.

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▷ When activated: press twice.

▷ When interrupted: press once.

To set the speed

Maintaining, storing a speed

The displays turn off. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

Interrupting manually

Press the button on the steering wheel.

If interrupting the system when the vehicle is at a

standstill, depress the brake pedal at the same

time.

While the system is interrupted, press the rocker

switch up or down once.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the

following situations:

If the system is switched on, the current speed is

maintained and stored as the desired speed.

▷ If the driver applies the brakes.

The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐

ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, see

page 186.

▷ If the selector lever is moved out of posi‐

tion D.

▷ If Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated

or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐

ted.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if

necessary.

▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.

Changing the speed

▷ If with the Driving Experience Control SPORT

+ is activated.

▷ If the vehicle is stationary and the seat belt is

unfastened and the driver's door is opened.

▷ If the system has not detected any objects for

an extended period of time, for example on

roads with little traffic and without defined

boundaries.

▷ If the detection zone of the radar is disrupted,

for example due to contamination or heavy

rainfall.

Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down

until the desired speed is set.

▷ After a stationary period of approximately

3 seconds, if the vehicle was decelerated by

the system to a standstill.

If the system is active, the displayed speed is

stored and the vehicle adjusts to the stored

speed when the road is clear.

▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the

resistance point, the desired speed is in‐

creased or decreased by approximately

1 km/h, 1 mph.

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▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐

yond the resistance point, the desired speed

changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h/

5 mph on the speedometer display.

there may be unintentional braking or accelera‐

tion.

The stored speed is deleted and can no longer

be called up in the following instances:

To repeat an action, hold the rocker switch in the

relevant position.

▷ When the system is switched off.

▷ When the ignition is switched off.

Setting the distance

Safety note

Resuming the stored speed and

distance

With the system switched on, press the

button.

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per‐

sonal responsibility. System limitations may

mean that braking is performed too late. There

is a danger of accidents or damage to property.

Pay close attention to the traffic conditions at

all times. Adapt the distance to traffic and

weather conditions and comply with the pre‐

scribed safe distance by braking if necessary.

Switching distance control off/on

Safety note

WARNING

The system does not respond to traffic travel‐

ling in front of you, but instead maintains the

stored speed. There is a danger of accidents or

damage to property. Adjust the desired speed

to the traffic conditions and brake if necessary.

To reduce the distance

Press the button repeatedly until the

desired distance is set.

Switching distance control off

Distance control can be switched off and on

when driving with Cruise Control activated.

The selected distance, see page 186, is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Increasing the distance

Press and hold the button or

Press the button repeatedly until the

desired distance is set.

Press and hold the button.

The selected distance, see page 186, is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Press the button again briefly to switch the dis‐

tance control back on.

A Check Control message is displayed after

changing over the distance control.

Resuming Cruise Control

General

If Cruise Control is interrupted, it can be resumed

by calling up the stored speed.

Before calling up the stored speed, make sure

that the difference between the current speed

and the stored speed is not too great. Otherwise,

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Displays in the instrument

cluster

Distance indicator

System interrupted or distance con‐

trol briefly disabled because the ac‐

celerator pedal is pressed although a

vehicle is not detected.

Desired speed and stored speed

▷ Marker illuminates green: sys‐

tem is active, the marker

Distance control briefly suppressed

because the accelerator pedal is

pressed while a vehicle is detected.

shows the desired speed.

▷ Marker illuminates orange:

system is interrupted, the

marker shows the stored

speed.

Detected vehicle

Symbol illuminates orange:

Vehicle ahead detected.

▷ Marker not illuminated: the system is

switched off.

Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven off.

Brief status display

ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, activate

ACC by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal or

pressing the RES button or rocker switch.

Selected desired speed.

If no speed is displayed, it's possible that the

conditions required for operation are not being

met at the present time.

Indicator and warning lamps

Symbol flashes orange:

The requirements for system operation

are no longer being met.

Vehicle distance

The system has been deactivated but will con‐

tinue to brake until you actively take over by de‐

pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.

The selected distance to the vehicle ahead is

displayed.

Distance indicator

Symbol flashes red and an acoustic sig‐

nal sounds:

Distance 1

Brake and perform an evasive manoeu‐

vre, if necessary.

Distance 2

Distance 3

Automatically set after switching on

the system. Corresponds to approxi‐

mately half of the value of the speed‐

ometer reading, expressed in metres.

Distance 4

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If another vehicle suddenly pulls out in front of

you, the system might not be able to restore the

selected distance automatically. In some circum‐

stances, it may also not be possible to restore

the selected distance if you are driving signifi‐

cantly faster than vehicles in front, for example

when rapidly approaching a lorry. If a vehicle is

clearly detected in front of you, the system

prompts you to intervene by braking, and if nec‐

essary by taking evasive action.

System limits

Detection range

Unexpected lane changes

The system's detection capability and automatic

braking capacity are limited.

For example, two-wheeled vehicles in front pos‐

sibly may not be detected.

Deceleration

The system does not decelerate your vehicle

when a standing obstacle is in the same lane, for

example a vehicle at a red light or at the end of a

traffic jam.

If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly changes

lane to avoid a stationary vehicle, you must react

accordingly, as the system does not respond to

stationary vehicles.

The system does not respond either in the

following situations:

▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow road users.

▷ For red traffic lights.

Cornering

▷ Stationary objects.

▷ For crossing traffic.

▷ For oncoming vehicles.

Vehicles pulling out

If the desired speed is too high for cornering, it

will be reduced slightly in the bend. However, the

system does not detect bends in advance. For

this reason, moderate your speed when corner‐

ing.

The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐

tions can arise on tight bends where a vehicle

A vehicle driving ahead of you is only detected

when it is fully in your driving path.

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driving in front will not be detected or will be de‐

tected very late.

▷ Fog.

▷ Oncoming light.

Pay attention when driving and respond to the

prevailing traffic conditions. If necessary, inter‐

vene actively, for example by braking, steering or

taking evasive action.

Engine power

The desired speed will also be maintained on

downward gradients, but may not be reached on

upward gradients if engine power is insufficient.

When your vehicle is approaching a bend, the

angle of the bend may cause the system to re‐

spond temporarily to vehicles in the other lane. If

the system responds by decelerating the vehicle,

you may compensate for this by accelerating

briefly.

Malfunction

The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐

sor is not correctly aligned, for example if it is

damaged while parking.

The system may have limited functionality if the

radar sensor detection range is partially covered,

for example by the number plate holder.

When the accelerator pedal is released again, the

system will resume control of the vehicle's

speed.

A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐

tem has failed.

Driving off

The vehicle cannot drive off automatically in the

following situations, for example:

Cruise Control

▷ On steep upward gradients.

Principle

▷ Before bumps or rises in the road.

▷ When towing a heavy trailer.

This system allows a desired speed to be set us‐

ing the buttons on the steering wheel. The de‐

sired speed is then maintained by the system.

To do so, the system automatically accelerates

and brakes the vehicle as necessary.

In such cases, depress the accelerator pedal.

Weather

The following restrictions may apply if the

General

weather or lighting conditions are unfavourable:

Characteristics of Cruise Control may change in

certain areas depending on vehicle setting.

▷ Impaired detection of vehicles.

▷ Brief interruptions when vehicles have already

been detected.

Examples of unfavourable weather or lighting

conditions:

▷ Wet roads.

▷ Snowfall.

▷ Slush.

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Safety notes

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐

not respond independently and appropriately in

all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.

Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.

Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐

tively if the situation warrants it.

Button Function

Cruise Control on/off, interrupt, see

page 189.

Calling up the speed, resuming

Cruise Control, see page 190.

Rocker switch:

To set the speed, see page 190.

WARNING

Switching Cruise Control on/off

and interrupting

The risk of an accident may be increased if the

system is used in certain situations, such as:

▷ On stretches of road with many corners

and bends.

Switching on

Press the button on the steering wheel.

▷ In heavy traffic.

▷ If the road is icy, if there is fog or snow, in

wet conditions or on a loose road surface.

The speedometer marker is set to the current

speed.

There is a danger of accidents or damage to

property. Only use the system if it is possible to

drive at a constant speed.

Cruise Control can be used.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if

necessary.

Switching off

WARNING

Press the button on the steering wheel.

The desired speed may be set incorrectly by

mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk

of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the

traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation

and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.

▷ When activated: press twice.

▷ When interrupted: press once.

The displays turn off. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

Interrupting manually

When the system is activated, press the

button on the steering wheel.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the

following situations:

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▷ If the driver brakes.

Changing the speed

▷ If the clutch is pressed for a few seconds or

released with no gear engaged.

▷ If too high a gear has been engaged for the

speed.

▷ If the selector lever is moved out of posi‐

tion D.

▷ If Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated

or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐

ted.

Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down

until the desired speed is set.

▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.

▷ If with the Driving Experience Control SPORT

+ is activated.

If the system is active, the displayed speed is

stored and the vehicle adjusts to the stored

speed when the road is clear.

To set the speed

▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the

resistance point, the desired speed is in‐

creased or decreased by approximately

1 km/h, 1 mph.

Maintaining, storing a speed

▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐

yond the resistance point, the desired speed

is increased or decreased to the next multiple

of 10 km/h, 5 mph on the display in the

speedometer.

The maximum speed which can be set de‐

pends on the vehicle.

While the system is interrupted, press the rocker

switch up or down once.

▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance

point and holding it there accelerates or de‐

celerates the vehicle without pressing the ac‐

celerator pedal.

If the system is switched on, the current speed is

maintained and stored as the desired speed.

The speed is maintained when the rocker

switch is released. Pressing beyond the re‐

sistance point accelerates the vehicle more

rapidly.

The saved speed is displayed in the speedome‐

ter and in the instrument cluster, see page 191.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if

necessary.

Resuming Cruise Control

General

If Cruise Control is interrupted, it can be resumed

by calling up the stored speed.

Before calling up the stored speed, make sure

that the difference between the current speed

and the stored speed is not too great. Otherwise,

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there may be unintentional braking or accelera‐

tion.

System limits

Engine power

The desired speed will also be maintained on

downward gradients, but may not be reached on

upward gradients if engine power is insufficient.

The stored speed is deleted and can no longer

be called up in the following instances:

▷ When the system is switched off.

▷ When the ignition is switched off.

Resuming a stored speed

Park Distance Control PDC

Press the button on the steering wheel.

Principle

The stored speed is resumed and maintained.

PDC provides assistance when parking the vehi‐

cle. The system detects objects behind the vehi‐

cle. If the vehicle is equipped with front PDC, ob‐

jects in front of the vehicle are detected too.

Objects being approached slowly are indicated

by acoustic signals and a display on the Control

Display.

Displays in the instrument

cluster

Indicator lamp

Depending on the equipment the indica‐

tor lamp in the instrument cluster shows

whether the system is switched on.

Depending on the equipment: obstacles at the

side of the vehicle that are detected by the sen‐

sors of the Park Assistant can also be signalled

by the PDC. See flank protection, see page 193.

Desired speed and stored speed

▷ Marker illuminates green: sys‐

tem is active, the marker

General

The ultrasonic sensors for measuring the distan‐

ces are located in the bumpers.

shows the desired speed.

▷ Marker illuminates orange:

system is interrupted, the

marker shows the stored

speed.

Their range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft, depending

on the obstacle and environment.

An acoustic warning is only issued in the

following situations:

▷ Marker not illuminated: the system is

switched off.

▷ For the front sensors and the two corner sen‐

sors at the rear at a distance of approximately

60 cm, 24 in from the object.

Status display

▷ At the middle sensors at the rear at a dis‐

tance of approx. 1.50 m, 5 ft from the object.

Selected desired speed.

▷ If there is a collision risk.

▷ With Park Assistant: at the side sensors at a

distance of approx. 60 cm, 24 in from the ob‐

ject.

If no speed is displayed, it's possible that the

conditions required for operation are not being

met at the present time.

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Ultrasonic sensors

Safety notes

Ultrasonic sensors of the PDC,

for example in the bumpers.

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐

not respond independently and appropriately in

all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.

Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.

Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐

tively if the situation warrants it.

Operating requirements

To ensure full functionality:

▷ Do not cover sensors, for example by stick‐

ers, bicycle rack.

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

WARNING

Switching on/off

If the vehicle is travelling at high speed when

Park Distance Control PDC is activated, the

warning may be delayed due to the physical

conditions. There is a danger of injury or dam‐

age to property. Avoid approaching an object at

speed. Avoid moving off at speed while Park

Distance Control PDC is not yet active.

Automatic activation

The system switches on automatically in the

following situations:

▷ If selector lever position R is engaged while

the engine is running.

The rear-view camera also switches on.

▷ With Park Assistant equipment: if obstacles

behind or in front of the vehicle are detected

by PDC and the speed is slower than approxi‐

mately 4 km/h, 2.5 mph.

Overview

With front PDC: button in vehicle

Automatic activation on detection of obstacles

can be enabled and disabled. Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Parking"

4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on

the equipment.

5. "Automatic PDC activation"

Park Assistant button

The setting is saved for the current driver

profile.

To reduce false alarms, switch off automatic acti‐

vation of PDC when obstacles are detected if

necessary, for example in automatic car washes.

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Via iDrive:

Automatic deactivation when

moving forwards

The system switches off once a certain distance

or speed is exceeded.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Sound"

Switch the system back on if necessary.

4. "Volume settings"

5. "PDC"

With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

6. Set the desired value.

The setting is saved for the current driver profile.

Press the Park Assistant button.

Visual warning

▷ On: the LED is illuminated.

▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.

The image from the rear-view camera is shown

when reverse gear is engaged and the Park As‐

sistant button is pressed.

Warning

Acoustic signals

An intermittent sound indicates that the vehicle

is approaching an object. For instance, if an ob‐

ject is identified to the rear left of the vehicle, the

acoustic signal is emitted from the rear left loud‐

speaker.

The vehicle's approach to an object is shown on

the Control Display. Objects that are further away

are already displayed before an acoustic signal is

given.

A display is superimposed as soon as PDC is ac‐

tivated.

The shorter the distance to an object, the shorter

the intervals become.

The recording range of the sensors is shown in

green, yellow and red.

If the distance to a detected object is less than

approximately 25 cm, 10 in, a continuous tone

sounds.

If the rear-view camera image is displayed, it is

possible to change over to PDC:

With front PDC: if there are simultaneously ob‐

jects in front of and behind the vehicle, an alter‐

nating continuous tone sounds.

1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.

2.

"Rear view camera"

The acoustic signal is switched off when selector

lever position P is engaged on the Steptronic

transmission.

Depending on the equipment:

flank protection

Volume control

Principle

It is possible to adjust the volume of the PDC

acoustic signal relative to the volume of the en‐

tertainment source playback.

The system warns about obstacles at the side of

the vehicle.

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General

System limits

Safety note

The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of PDC

and Park Assistant.

Display

WARNING

The system may not respond at all, or may re‐

spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐

tion due to system limitations. There is a dan‐

ger of accidents or damage to property.

Observe the information on the system limits

and intervene actively if necessary.

With a trailer or when the trailer

socket is in use

The rear PDC functions are switched off.

Obstacle markings are displayed at the sides of

the vehicle to protect the vehicle's flanks.

▷ Coloured markings: warning that obstacles

have been detected.

A Check Control message is displayed if corre‐

sponding equipment is fitted.

▷ Grey markings, hatched surface: no obstacles

have been detected.

Limits of ultrasound measurement

Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐

sound measurement to its limits, including the

following:

▷ No markings, black surface: the area adjacent

to the vehicle has not yet been detected.

▷ Small children and animals.

Limits of flank protection

▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for

example a coat.

The system only shows stationary obstacles that

were previously detected by the sensors when

driving past.

▷ External interference with the ultrasound, for

example by passing vehicles or loud ma‐

chines.

The system does not detect whether an obstacle

subsequently moves. The markings are shown in

black after a certain time when the vehicle is sta‐

tionary. The area next to the vehicle needs to be

scanned again.

▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced up, damaged or

incorrectly adjusted.

▷ Certain weather conditions, for example high

humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, extreme

heat or strong wind.

Flank protection is not available when the trailer

socket is in use.

▷ Trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other ve‐

hicles.

▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects.

▷ Moving objects.

▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐

jecting walls or loads.

▷ Objects with corners and sharp edges.

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▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for

example fences.

qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐

shop.

▷ Objects with porous surfaces.

▷ When a projecting load is being transported.

Rear-view camera

▷ Low objects already indicated, for example

kerbs, may enter the sensors' blind areas be‐

fore or after a continuous tone is given.

Principle

The rear-view camera provides assistance when

reverse parking or manoeuvring. It does this by

displaying the area behind the vehicle on the

Control Display.

False alarms

Under the following conditions, the system may

issue a warning even though there is no obstacle

in the detection range:

Safety note

▷ In heavy rain.

▷ If the sensors are heavily soiled or covered

with ice.

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion correctly. There is a risk of accident. Adapt

your driving style to the traffic conditions. Addi‐

tionally, look directly to check the traffic situa‐

tion and the area around the vehicle and inter‐

vene actively where appropriate.

▷ If the sensors are covered with snow.

▷ On rough road surfaces.

▷ On uneven surfaces, for example speed

bumps.

▷ In large, rectangular buildings with smooth

walls, for example underground car parks.

▷ In washing bays and car washes.

▷ Due to dense exhaust fumes.

Overview

▷ If the cover of the trailer tow hitch is incor‐

rectly seated.

Depending on the equipment:

button in the vehicle

▷ Due to other ultrasonic sources, for example

sweeping machines, steam-jet cleaners or

neon lights.

As soon as the disruption by other ultrasound

sources is no longer present, the system is fully

functional again.

To reduce false alarms, for example in automatic

car washes, switch off automatic activation of

PDC when obstacles are detected if necessary.

Malfunction

Park Assistant button

A Check Control message is shown.

The capture area of the sensors is shown

hatched on the Control Display.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a

Service Partner of the manufacturer or another

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2.

"Rear view camera"

Camera

The image from the rear-view camera is shown.

Display on the Control Display

Operating requirements

▷ The rear-view camera is switched on.

▷ The boot lid is completely closed.

▷ Keep the detection area of the camera clear.

Projecting loads or carrier systems and trail‐

ers that are not connected to a trailer socket

can lead to malfunctions.

The camera lens is located in the handle strip of

the boot lid.

Dirt can impair the quality of the image. Clean the

camera lens if required.

Activating assistance functions

A number of assistance functions can be active

simultaneously.

Switching on/off

The zoom function for towing a trailer can only

be activated individually.

Automatic activation

The system is automatically switched on if selec‐

tor lever position R is engaged while the engine

is running.

If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.

▷ Parking guidance lines

"Parking guidance lines"

Driving path lines and turning circle lines are

shown.

Automatic deactivation when

moving forwards

▷ Obstacle marker

"Obstacle marking"

The system switches off once a certain distance

or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

Depending on the equipment, obstacles are

highlighted.

Depending on the equipment:

switching on/off manually

▷ Trailer tow hitch

"Towbar zoom"

Press the Park Assistant button.

A zoomed-in image of the trailer tow hitch is

displayed.

▷ On: the LED is illuminated.

▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.

The parking assistance functions are shown on

the Control Display.

Switching the view via iDrive

If the rear-view camera view is not displayed,

change the view via iDrive:

1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.

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Driving path lines

Obstacle marker

Driving path lines can be shown in the image

from the rear-view camera.

Depending on the equipment, obstacle markers

can be shown in the image from the rear-view

camera.

The driving path lines help to estimate the re‐

quired space when parking and manoeuvring on

a level road surface.

The colour grading of the obstacle markings cor‐

responds to the markings of Park Distance Con‐

trol PDC.

The driving path lines are dependent on the cur‐

rent steering angle and are continuously adapted

to the steering wheel movements.

Zoom to trailer tow hitch

To assist with connecting up a trailer, it is possi‐

ble to zoom in on the area around the trailer tow

hitch.

Turning circle lines

The turning circle lines can only be shown in the

image from the rear-view camera together with

driving path lines.

Two static circle segments show the distance

between the trailer and the trailer tow hitch.

The turning circle lines show the trajectory of the

smallest possible turning circle on a level road

surface.

A docking line dependent on the steering angle

assists you in lining up the trailer tow hitch with

the trailer.

Once the steering wheel has been turned be‐

yond a certain angle, only one turning circle line

is displayed.

The zoom function can be enabled when the

camera is switched on.

When zooming in, remember that the view might

no longer show certain obstacles.

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3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached and press the Controller.

Parking with the help of driving

path and turning circle lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning circle

lines are within the boundaries of the parking

space.

System limits

Detection of objects

Very low obstacles and higher, protruding ob‐

jects such as ledges cannot be detected by the

system.

Depending on the equipment, some assistance

functions also take account of Park Distance

Control PDC data.

Observe the notes in the chapter on Park Dis‐

tance Control PDC.

The objects shown in the Control Display may be

closer than they appear. Do not estimate the dis‐

tance to objects based on the display.

2. Turn the steering wheel so that the driving

path line covers the corresponding turning

circle line.

Park Assistant

Principle

Display settings

Brightness

With rear-view camera switched on:

The system assists with parking in the following

situations:

1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.

2.

Select the symbol.

▷ When parking sideways parallel to the road:

parallel parking.

3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached and press the Controller.

▷ When reverse parking perpendicular to the

road: perpendicular parking. The system lines

up with the middle of the parking space when

parking perpendicular to the road.

Contrast

With rear-view camera switched on:

1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.

General

2.

Select the symbol.

Operation of Park Assistant is divided into three

steps:

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▷ Switching on and activating.

▷ Parking space search.

▷ Parking.

In addition, the safety notes apply for Park Dis‐

tance Control, PDC.

Overview

Ultrasonic sensors measure parking spaces on

both sides of the vehicle.

Button in the vehicle

The Park Assistant calculates the ideal parking

line and takes over steering during the process

of parking.

The status of the system and the actions re‐

quired are shown on the Control Display.

The Park Assistant uses the sensors of the Park

Distance Control, PDC.

Safety notes

Park Assistant button

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐

not respond independently and appropriately in

all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.

Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.

Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐

tively if the situation warrants it.

Ultrasonic sensors

WARNING

The four ultrasonic sensors to measure parking

spaces are located on side of vehicle at front and

rear.

When the trailer tow hitch is in use, Park Assis‐

tant could cause damage if its sensors are ob‐

structed. There is a danger of accidents or

damage to property. Do not use Park Assistant

when towing a trailer or using the trailer tow

hitch, for example with a bicycle carrier.

Operating requirements

Ultrasonic sensors

To ensure full functionality:

NOTE

▷ Do not cover the sensors, for example with

stickers.

Park Assistant may steer across or up onto

kerbs. There is a risk of material damage. Ob‐

serve the traffic situation and intervene actively

if the situation warrants it.

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

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It is possible to display the current status of the

parking space search on the Control Display.

For measuring parking spaces

▷ The vehicle must be driving forwards in a

straight line at speeds up to approximately

35 km/h, 22 mph.

Park Assistant is automatically activated.

Switching on with reverse gear

Engage reverse gear.

▷ Maximum distance from the row of parked

vehicles: 1.5 m, 5 ft.

It is possible to display the current status of the

parking space search on the Control Display.

Suitable parking space

General:

To activate:

"Park Assist"

▷ Gap behind an object that is at least 0.5 m,

1.7 ft long.

Display on the Control Display

System is activated/deactivated

▷ Gap between two objects, each at least

0.5 m, 1.7 ft long.

Parking parallel to the road:

Sym‐

bol

Meaning

▷ Minimum length of gap between two objects:

own vehicle length plus approximately 0.8 m,

2.6 ft.

Grey: system not available.

White: system available but not acti‐

vated.

▷ Minimum depth: approximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.

Perpendicular parking:

▷ Minimum length of gap: own vehicle width

plus approximately 0.8 m, 2.6 ft.

System is activated.

▷ Minimum depth: own vehicle length.

Parking space search and system

status

Drivers must estimate the depth of perpen‐

dicular parking spaces themselves. Due to

technical limits, the system is only able to

gauge the depth of perpendicular parking

spaces approximately.

For parking

▷ Doors and boot lid are closed.

▷ The parking brake is released.

▷ You may have to indicate accordingly when

parking into parking spaces on the driver's

side.

▷ Symbol P on the vehicle diagram: Park Assis‐

tant is activated and the parking space search

is active.

▷ Suitable parking spaces are shown on the

Control Display on the edge of the roadway

next to the vehicle symbol. With active Park

Assistant, the suitable parking spaces are

highlighted in colour.

Switching on and activating

Switching on with the button

Press the Park Assistant button.

The LED is illuminated.

▷ When perpendicular or parallel parking

spaces are clearly detected, the system auto‐

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matically sets the appropriate parking

method. A selection menu is displayed for

parking spaces that are large enough for both

parallel and perpendicular parking. In this

case, select the desired parking method

manually.

Cancelling manually

You can cancel Park Assistant at any time:

▷

Press the Park Assistant button.

▷

"Park Assist" Select the symbol on the

Control Display.

▷

Parking operation active. The

system has taken over steer‐

ing.

Cancelling automatically

The system automatically cancels in the

following situations:

▷ If the driver grips the steering wheel or steers

the vehicle.

▷ The parking space search is active whenever

the vehicle is driving forwards at low speed,

even if the system is deactivated. If the sys‐

tem is deactivated, the displays on the Con‐

trol Display are shown grey.

▷ When selecting gear, which does not corre‐

spond to the information on the Control Dis‐

play.

▷ At speeds over approximately 10 km/h,

6 mph.

Parking with Park Assistant

Driving into a parking space

▷ On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces, if

necessary.

▷ If it encounters objects that are difficult to ne‐

gotiate, for example kerbs.

1.

Press the Park Assistant button or en‐

gage reverse gear to switch on the Park As‐

sistant, see page 200. Activate the Park As‐

sistant if necessary.

▷ If objects appear suddenly.

▷ If Park Distance Control PDC shows gaps

that are too small.

Park Assistant is activated.

2. Drive past the line of parked vehicles at a

speed up to approximately 35 km/h, 22 mph

and at a distance of maximum 1.5 m, 5 ft.

▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐

tempts or the parking time is exceeded.

▷ When deactivating Dynamic Stability Control

DSC.

The status of the parking space search and

possible parking spaces are shown on the

Control Display, see page 200.

▷ If other functions are selected on the Control

Display.

3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.

A Check Control message is shown.

To achieve an optimum parking position, wait

for the automatic steering process after

changing gear at standstill.

Resuming

You can continue a cancelled parking operation if

applicable.

Completion of parking is indicated on the

Control Display.

To do this, reactivate Park Assistant, see

page 200, and follow the instructions on the

Control Display.

4. Adjust the parking position yourself if neces‐

sary.

Switching off

The system can be switched off as follows:

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▷

Press the Park Assistant button.

▷ Small children and animals.

▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for

example a coat.

▷ Switch off the ignition.

System limits

Safety note

▷ External interference with the ultrasound, for

example by passing vehicles or loud ma‐

chines.

▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced up, damaged or

incorrectly adjusted.

WARNING

▷ Certain weather conditions, for example high

humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, extreme

heat or strong wind.

The system may not respond at all, or may re‐

spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐

tion due to system limitations. There is a dan‐

ger of accidents or damage to property.

Observe the information on the system limits

and intervene actively if necessary.

▷ Trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other ve‐

hicles.

▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects.

▷ Moving objects.

▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐

jecting walls or loads.

No parking assistance

Park Assistant does not provide assistance in the

following situations:

▷ Objects with corners and sharp edges.

▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for

example fences.

▷ On sharp bends.

▷ When towing a trailer.

▷ Objects with porous surfaces.

▷ With Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐

ted.

▷ When a projecting load is being transported.

▷ Low objects already indicated, for example

kerbs, may enter the sensors' blind areas be‐

fore or after a continuous tone is given.

▷ In angled parking spaces.

Functional limitations

The system may have limited functionality in the

following situations, for example:

In some cases, parking spaces may be detected

that are not suitable or suitable parking spaces

may not be detected.

▷ On uneven road surfaces, for example gravel

roads.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is shown.

▷ On slippery surfaces.

Park Assistant has failed. Have the system

checked by a Service Partner of the manufac‐

turer or another qualified Service Partner or a

specialist workshop.

▷ On steep upward or downward gradients.

▷ If leaves have collected or snow has drifted or

been piled up in the parking space.

▷ If there are ditches or sudden drops, for ex‐

ample a quayside.

Limits of ultrasound measurement

Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐

sound measurement to its limits, including the

following:

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