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Driving comfort

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Driving comfort

Safety information

Vehicle features and

options

WARNING

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing the

traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate.

Active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function ACC

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

Concept

Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐

tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using

the buttons on the steering wheel.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

The system maintains the desired speed on

clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acceler‐

ates or brakes automatically.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system

adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set

distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The

speed is adjusted as far as the given situation al‐

lows.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

The distance can be adjusted in several steps.

For safety reasons, it depends on the respective

speed.

WARNING

The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted

or called up by mistake. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and

then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,

the system is able to detect this within the given

system limits.

General information

Depending on the driving settings, the features

of the cruise control can change in certain areas.

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WARNING

Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐

ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐

ing situations:

▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving

vehicle.

▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.

▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.

Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐

structed.

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

Watch traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

Functional requirements

Speed range

The system is best used on well-constructed

roads.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

The minimum speed that can be set is

20 mph/30 km/h. The maximum speed that can

be set depends on the vehicle.

Cruise control on/off, interrupt, refer

to page 177

The system can also be activated when station‐

ary.

Store, maintain speed, refer to

page 178

Switching on/off and interrupting

cruise control

Resume speed, continue cruise con‐

trol, refer to page 179

Switching on

Reduce distance, refer to page 179

Press button on the steering wheel.

Increase distance, refer to page 179

The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light

up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the

current speed.

Rocker switch:

Set speed, refer to page 178

Cruise control can be used.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

necessary.

Radar sensor

A radar sensor is located in the front bumper for

detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the vehi‐

cle.

Switching off

To switch off the system while standing, step on

brake pedal at the same time.

Press button on the steering wheel.

▷ If active: press twice.

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▷ If interrupted: press once.

Setting the speed

The displays go out. The stored desired speed is

deleted.

Maintaining/storing the speed

Interrupting manually

Press button on the steering wheel.

If interrupting the system while stationary, press

on the brake pedal at the same time.

Interrupting automatically

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

Press the rocker switch up or down once while

the system is interrupted.

▷ When the driver applies the brakes.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.

▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.

The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐

ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to

page 179.

▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.

▷ When SPORT+ is activated with Driving Dy‐

namics Control.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

necessary.

▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's

door is opened while the vehicle is standing

still.

The speed can also be stored by press‐

ing a button.

▷ If the system has not detected objects for an

extended period, for instance on a road with

very little traffic without curb or shoulder

markings.

Press button.

Changing the speed

▷ If the detection range of the radar is impaired,

for instance by dirt or heavy fog.

▷ After a stationary period of approx. 3 seconds

when the vehicle has been braked to a stop

by the system.

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road

is clear.

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▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the

point of resistance, the desired speed in‐

creases or decreases by approx.

1 mph/1 km/h.

Make sure that the difference between current

speed and stored speed is not too large before

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐

tional braking or accelerating may occur.

▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past

the resistance point, the desired speed

changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

In the following cases, the stored speed value is

deleted and cannot be called up again:

▷ When the system is switched off.

▷ When the ignition is switched off.

Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the

action.

Calling up stored speed and

distance

Adjusting distance

Safety information

Press button with the system switched

on.

WARNING

Displays in the instrument

cluster

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system

limits, braking can be late. There is a risk of ac‐

cidents or risk of damage to property. Be aware

to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust the

distance to the traffic and weather conditions

and maintain the prescribed safety distance,

possibly by braking.

Desired speed and stored speed

▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐

tem is active, the marking indi‐

cates the desired speed.

▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐

tem is interrupted, the marking

indicates the stored speed.

Reduce distance

▷ The marking does not light up: the system is

switched off.

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

With instrument display: the symbol is

displayed in the speedometer similarly to

the mark for the desired speed.

Instrument cluster will display selected distance,

refer to page 179.

Increase distance

Brief status display

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

Selected desired speed.

Instrument cluster will display selected distance,

refer to page 179.

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐

rently fulfilled.

Continuing cruise control

General information

Distance to vehicle ahead of you

Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is

shown.

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed.

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Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds:

Distance display

Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if

necessary.

Distance 1

Distance 2

Distance 3

Distance 4

Displays in the Head-up Display

Some system information can also be displayed

in the Head-up Display.

System limits

Detection range

This value is set automatically after

the system is switched on.

The system has been interrupted or

distance control is temporarily sup‐

pressed because the accelerator

pedal is being pressed; a vehicle was

not detected.

Distance control is temporarily sup‐

pressed because the accelerator

pedal is being pressed; a vehicle was

detected.

The detection capacity of the system and the

automatic braking capacity are limited.

Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you

for instance might not be detected.

Detected vehicle

Symbol lights up orange:

Deceleration

A vehicle has been detected ahead of

you.

The system does not decelerate when a station‐

ary obstacle is located in the same lane, for in‐

stance a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end

of traffic congestion.

Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven

away.

ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, activate

ACC by briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal

or pressing the RES button or the rocker switch.

The system also does not react in the following

situations:

▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road

users.

Indicator/warning lights

▷ For red traffic lights.

▷ Stationary objects.

▷ For cross traffic.

Symbol flashes orange:

The conditions are not adequate for the

system to work.

▷ For oncoming traffic.

The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively resume control by

pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

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Swerving vehicles

Cornering

A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected

until it is completely within the same lane as your

vehicle.

If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the

speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐

not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive

into a curve at an appropriate speed.

If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly

swerves into your lane, the system may not be

able to automatically restore the selected dis‐

tance. It may not be possible to restore the se‐

lected distance in certain situations, including if

you are driving significantly faster than vehicles

driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly

approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving

ahead of you is reliably detected, the system re‐

quests that the driver intervene by braking and

carrying out evasive maneuvers, if needed.

The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐

tions can arise in tight curves where a vehicle

driving ahead will not be detected or will be de‐

tected very late.

Unexpected lane change

When you approach a curve the system may

briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the

bend of the curve. If the system decelerates you

may compensate it by briefly accelerating.

After releasing the accelerator pedal the system

is reactivated and controls speed independently.

Driving away

In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off

automatically; for example:

If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves

into another lane from behind a stopped vehicle,

you yourself must react, as the system does not

react to stopped vehicles.

▷ On steep uphill grades.

▷ From bumps in the road.

In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.

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Weather

General information

The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐

orable weather or light conditions:

Depending on the driving settings, the features

of the cruise control can change in certain areas.

▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.

Safety information

▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are

already recognized.

Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐

tions:

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing the

traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate.

▷ Wet conditions.

▷ Snowfall.

▷ Slush.

▷ Fog.

▷ Glare.

Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic

situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐

stance by braking, steering or evading.

WARNING

Engine power

The use of the system can lead to an increased

risk of accidents in the following situations,

for instance:

The desired speed is also maintained downhill,

but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐

gine power is insufficient.

▷ On winding roads.

▷ In heavy traffic.

Malfunction

The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐

sor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused

by damage incurred, for instance during parking.

▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet

conditions, or on a loose road surface.

There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to

property. Only use the system if driving at con‐

stant speed is possible.

A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐

tem fails.

WARNING

Cruise control

The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted

or called up by mistake. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

Concept

Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐

justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.

The system maintains the desired speed. The

system accelerates and brakes automatically as

needed.

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Interrupting automatically

Overview

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

▷ When the driver applies the brakes.

▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few sec‐

onds or released while a gear is not engaged.

Cruise control on/off, interrupting, re‐

fer to page 183.

▷ If the gear engaged is too high for the current

speed.

Store speed, refer to page 183.

▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.

▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.

Resume speed, continue cruise con‐

trol, refer to page 184.

▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.

Rocker switch:

▷ When SPORT+ is activated with Driving Dy‐

namics Control.

Set speed, refer to page 183.

Switching on/off and interrupting

cruise control

Setting the speed

Maintaining/storing the speed

Switching on

Press button on the steering wheel.

The marking in the speedometer is set to the

current speed.

Cruise control can be used.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

necessary.

Press the rocker switch up or down once while

the system is interrupted.

Switching off

Press button on the steering wheel.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

▷ If active: press twice.

▷ If interrupted: press once.

The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐

ter and in the instrument cluster, refer to

page 184.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed is

deleted.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

necessary.

Interrupting manually

When active, press the button on the

steering wheel.

The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐

ton.

Press button.

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In the following cases, the stored speed value is

deleted and cannot be called up again:

Changing the speed

▷ When the system is switched off.

▷ When the ignition is switched off.

Calling up stored speed

Press button on the steering wheel.

The stored speed is reached again and main‐

tained.

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

Displays in the instrument

cluster

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road

is clear.

Indicator light

▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the

point of resistance, the desired speed in‐

creases or decreases by approx.

1 mph/1 km/h.

Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐

ped, the indicator light in the instrument

cluster indicates whether the system is

switched on.

▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past

the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐

creases or decreases by a maximum of

5 mph/10 km/h.

Desired speed and stored speed

▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐

tem is active, the marking indi‐

cates the desired speed.

The maximum speed that can be set de‐

pends on the vehicle.

▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐

tem is interrupted, the marking

indicates the stored speed.

▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance

point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐

ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on

the accelerator pedal.

▷ The marking does not light up: the system is

switched off.

After the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐

cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the

switch beyond the resistance point causes

the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.

With instrument display: the symbol is

displayed in the speedometer similarly to

the mark for the desired speed.

Continuing cruise control

General information

Status display

Selected desired speed.

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed.

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐

rently fulfilled.

Make sure that the difference between current

speed and stored speed is not too large before

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐

tional braking or accelerating may occur.

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▷ With parking assistant: by the side sensors at

approx. 24 in/60 cm from the object.

Displays in the Head-up Display

Some system information can also be displayed

in the Head-up Display.

Safety information

System limits

Engine power

The desired speed is also maintained downhill,

but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐

gine power is insufficient.

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing the

traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate.

PDC Park Distance Control

Concept

PDC is a support when parking. The system de‐

tects objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is

equipped with front PDC, objects in front of the

vehicle are detected too. Objects that you are

approaching slowly are indicated by signal tones

and a display on the Control Display.

WARNING

Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance

Control is activated, the warning can be de‐

layed due to physical circumstances. There is a

risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid

driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control

is not yet active.

Depending on the vehicle equipment: obstacles

on the side of the vehicle that are detected by

the sensors of the parking assistant can also be

reported by the PDC. See side protection, refer

to page 187.

Overview

General information

The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐

tances are located in the bumpers.

With front PDC: button in vehicle

The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐

stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given in the following

situations:

▷ By the front sensors and the two rear corner

sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the ob‐

ject.

Park assistance button

▷ By the rear middle sensors at a distance to

the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.

▷ When a collision is imminent.

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Ultrasound sensors

Automatic deactivation during

forward travel

Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

for instance in the bumpers.

Switch the system back on, if needed.

With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

Functional requirements

Ensure full functionality:

Press park assistance button.

▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐

ers, bicycle racks.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐

verse gear is engaged when pressing the park

assistance button.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system switches on automatically in the fol‐

lowing situations:

WARNING

Signal tones

An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle

is approaching an object. E.g., if an object is de‐

tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone

sounds from the left rear speaker.

▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when

the engine is running.

The rearview camera also switches on.

▷ If equipped with parking assistant: when ob‐

stacles are detected behind or in front of the

vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower than

approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals.

You may switch automatic activation on and off

when obstacles are detected. Via iDrive:

If the distance to a detected object is less than

approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is

sounded.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Parking"

With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously lo‐

cated both in front of and behind the vehicle, an

alternating continuous signal is sounded.

4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on

the vehicle equipment.

The signal tone is switched off, when selector

lever position P is engaged on vehicles with

Steptronic transmission.

5. "Automatic PDC activation"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Volume

The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the

entertainment volume can be adjusted.

If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation

on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle

washes, to reduce false alarms.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

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3. "Tone"

Display

4. "Volume settings"

5. "PDC"

6. Set the desired value.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Visual warning

To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle

markings are displayed on the vehicle at the

sides.

▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐

stacles.

▷ Gray markings, hatched area: no obstacles

were detected.

▷ No markings, black area: the area next to the

vehicle was not yet captured.

The approach of the vehicle to an object is

shown on the Control Display. Objects that are

farther away are already displayed on the Control

Display before a signal sounds.

Limits of side protection

The system only displays stationary obstacles

that were previously detected by sensors while

passing them.

A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con‐

trol (PDC) is activated.

The range of the sensors is represented in the

colors green, yellow and red.

The system does not detect whether an obstacle

moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the

markings are shown in black after a certain time.

The area next to the vehicle must be newly cap‐

tured.

When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐

played, the switch can be made to PDC:

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

"Rear view camera"

System limits

Depending on the vehicle

equipment: side protection

Safety information

Concept

WARNING

The system warns of obstacles on the side of

the vehicle.

The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐

rectly, or without justification due to the system

limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Follow the information re‐

garding the system limits and actively intervene

if needed.

General information

The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC

and parking assistant.

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▷ In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐

rages.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Ultrasonic measurements might not function in

the following situations:

▷ In automatic vehicle washes.

▷ Due to heavy exhaust.

▷ For small children and animals.

▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance

coats.

▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance

sweeping machines, high pressure steam

cleaners or neon lights.

▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,

for instance from passing vehicles or loud

machines.

As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐

sound sources is no longer present, the system

is again fully functional.

▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged

or out of position.

If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation

on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle

washes, to reduce false alarms.

▷ Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐

fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.

▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

▷ With moving objects.

The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded

area on the Control Display.

▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as

ledges or cargo.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified serv‐

ice center or repair shop.

▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.

▷ With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

Surround View

▷ For objects with porous surfaces.

▷ If cargo protrudes.

Concept

▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance

curbs, can move into the blind area of the

sensors before or after a continuous tone

sounds.

Surround View comprises various camera assis‐

tance systems that help the driver when parking,

maneuvering, and at complex exits and intersec‐

tions.

False warnings

▷ Rearview camera, refer to page 188.

▷ Side View, refer to page 191.

▷ Top View, refer to page 192.

The system may issue a warning under the fol‐

lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐

cle within the detection range:

▷ In heavy rain.

Rearview camera

▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with

ice.

Concept

The rearview camera provides assistance in

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

▷ When sensors are covered in snow.

▷ On rough road surfaces.

▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.

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behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐

play.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If

necessary, clean the camera lens.

Safety information

Switching on/off

WARNING

Switching on automatically

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing the

traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.

The system is switched on automatically if selec‐

tor lever position R is engaged when the engine

is running.

Automatic deactivation during

forward travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Overview

Switch the system back on, if needed.

Depending on the vehicle

equipment: button in the vehicle

Depending on the vehicle

equipment: switching on/off

manually

Press park assistance button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

The parking assistance functions are shown on

the Control Display.

Park assistance button

Switching the view via iDrive

If the rearview camera view is not displayed,

change the view via iDrive:

Camera

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

"Rear view camera"

The rearview camera image is displayed.

Display on the Control Display

Functional requirement

▷ The rearview camera is switched on.

▷ The tailgate is fully closed.

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

tailgate.

▷ Keep the recording range of the camera

clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems and

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trailers that are not connected to a trailer

power socket can lead to malfunctions.

Turning radius lines

Activating assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be active

at the same time.

Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

▷ Parking aid lines

"Parking aid lines"

Lanes and turning radius are indicated.

▷ Obstacle marking

Turning radius lines can only be superimposed

on the rearview camera image together with

pathway lines.

"Obstacle marking"

Turning radius lines show the course of the

smallest possible turning radius on a level road.

Obstacles are marked, depending on the ve‐

hicle equipment.

Only one turning radius line is displayed after the

steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.

Pathway lines

Obstacle marking

Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐

age of the rearview camera.

Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐

quired when parking and maneuvering on level

roads.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle

markings can be faded into the image of the

rearview camera.

Pathway lines depend on the current steering

angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐

ing wheel movements.

The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings

match the markings of the PDC Park Distance

Control.

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3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached, and press the Controller.

Parking using pathway and

turning radius lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning radius

lines lead to within the limits of the parking

space.

System limits

Detection of objects

Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding

objects such as ledges may not be detected by

the system.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐

sistance functions also consider data from the

PDC Park Distance Control.

Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐

trol chapter.

The objects displayed on the Control Display

may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate

the distance from the objects on the display.

2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning radius line.

Side View

Concept

Side View provides an early look at cross traffic

at blind driveways and intersections. Road users

concealed by obstacles to the left and right of

the vehicle can only be detected relatively late

from the driver's seat. To improve visibility, two

cameras in the front of the vehicle record the

traffic situation on each side. The images from

both cameras are shown simultaneously on the

Control Display.

Display settings

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

Safety information

2.

Select the symbol.

3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached, and press the Controller.

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing the

traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.

Contrast

With the rearview camera switched on:

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

Select the symbol.

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Switch the system back on, if needed.

Overview

Display

Button in the vehicle

The traffic area to the left and right is displayed

on the Control Display.

Side View

Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the

position of the front of the vehicle.

Cameras

Brightness

With the Side View switched on:

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

"Brightness"

3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached, and press the Controller.

Two cameras integrated in the bumpers capture

the image.

Contrast

With the Side View switched on:

The two camera lenses are located on the sides

of the bumper.

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

"Contrast"

The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If re‐

quired, clean the camera lenses.

3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached, and press the Controller.

Switching on/off

System limits

The cameras capture a maximum range of

330 ft/100 m.

Switching on/off manually

Press button.

Top View

Automatic deactivation during

forward travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Concept

Top View provides assistance in parking and ma‐

neuvering. The area around the doors and the

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road area around the vehicle are shown on the

Control Display for this purpose.

Cameras

General information

The image is captured by two cameras

integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the rear‐

view camera.

The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and rear.

In this way, obstacles up to the height of the ex‐

terior mirrors are detected early.

Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.

Safety information

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing the

traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.

Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.

Rearview camera

The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If re‐

quired, clean the camera lenses.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system is switched on automatically if selec‐

tor lever position R is engaged when the engine

is running.

The rearview camera image is displayed. To

switch to the Top View:

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

Park assistance button

2.

"Rear view camera"

Automatic deactivation during

forward travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on, if needed.

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Switching on/off manually

Contrast

With Top View switched on:

Press park assistance button.

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

Top View is displayed.

2.

Select the symbol.

3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached, and press the Controller.

The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐

verse gear is engaged when pressing the park

assistance button.

Displaying the turning radius and

pathway lines

▷ The static, red turning radius line shows the

space needed to the side of the vehicle when

the steering wheel is turned all the way.

Display

Visual warning

The approach of the vehicle to an object can be

shown on the Control Display.

▷ The variable, green pathway line assists you

in assessing the amount of space actually

needed to the side of the vehicle.

When the distance to an object is small, a red bar

is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC

display.

The lane line depends on the engaged gear

and the current steering angle. The track line

is continuously adjusted for the steering

wheel movement.

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

"Parking aid lines"

Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.

System limits

Top View cannot be used in the following situa‐

tions:

▷ With a door open.

The display appears as soon as Top View is acti‐

vated.

▷ With the tailgate open.

▷ With an exterior mirror folded in.

▷ In poor light.

When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐

played, it is possible to switch to top view:

A Check Control message is displayed in some

of these situations.

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

"Rear view camera"

Brightness

With Top View switched on:

1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.

2.

Select the symbol.

3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

reached, and press the Controller.

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Safety information

Parking assistant

WARNING

Concept

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing the

traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate.

The system supports parking in the following sit‐

uations:

NOTICE

The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over

or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to

property. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

▷ When parking parallel to the road, parallel

parking.

▷ When reverse parking diagonally to the road,

diagonal parking. The system orients itself

with the middle of the parking space during

diagonal parking.

Also follow the safety information for PDC Park

Distance Control.

General information

Parking assistant handling is divided into three

steps:

Overview

Button in the vehicle

▷ Switching on and activating.

▷ Parking space search.

▷ Parking.

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on

both sides of the vehicle.

The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐

ble parking line and takes control of steering dur‐

ing the parking procedure.

System status and instructions on required ac‐

tions are displayed on the Control Display.

Park assistance button

The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC

Park Distance Control.

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▷ Minimum depth: your vehicle's length.

Ultrasound sensors

The depth of diagonal parking spaces must

be estimated by the driver. Due to technical

limitations, the system is only able to approxi‐

mate the depth of diagonal parking spaces.

For parking

▷ Doors and tailgate are closed.

▷ The parking brake is released.

▷ When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐

er's side, the corresponding turn signal may

have to be switched on.

The four ultrasound sensors for measuring park‐

ing spaces are located in the front and rear on

the side of the vehicle.

Switching on and activating

Switching on with the button

Functional requirements

Ultrasound sensors

Ensure full functionality:

Press park assistance button.

The LED lights up.

▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐

ers.

The current status of the parking space search is

indicated on the Control Display.

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

Parking assistant is activated automatically.

For measuring parking spaces

▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.

22 mph/35 km/h.

Switching on with reverse gear

Shift into reverse.

The current status of the parking space search is

indicated on the Control Display.

▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:

5 ft/1.5 m.

To activate:

"Parking Assistant"

Suitable parking space

General information:

Display on the Control Display

System activated/deactivated

▷ Gap behind an object that has a min. length

of 1.7 ft/0.5 m.

▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum

length of approx. 1.7 ft/0.5 m.

Sym‐

bol

Meaning

Parallel parking to the road:

Gray: the system is not available.

▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your

vehicle's length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.

White: the system is available but not

activated.

▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Diagonal parking:

The system is activated.

▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle's

width plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.

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ing assistant, refer to page 196. Activate the

parking assistant, if needed.

Parking space search and system

status

Parking assistant is activated.

2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of

up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a dis‐

tance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.

The status of the parking space search and

possible parking spaces are displayed on the

Control Display, refer to page 196.

3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.

▷ Symbol P on the vehicle image: the parking

assistant is activated and the parking space

search is active.

The best possible parking position will come

after gear change on the stationary vehicle -

wait for the automatic steering wheel move.

▷ Control Display shows suitable parking

spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐

hicle symbol. When the parking assistant is

active, suitable parking spaces are high‐

lighted.

The end of the parking procedure is indicated

on the Control Display.

4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if

needed.

▷ If a diagonal or parallel parking space is clearly

detected, the system automatically adjusts

the suitable parking method. In the case of

parking spaces suitable for parallel and diago‐

nal parking, a selection menu is displayed. In

this case, the desired parking method must

be selected manually.

Interrupting manually

The parking assistant can be interrupted at any

time:

▷

Press park assistance button.

▷

"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on

the Control Display.

▷

The parking procedure is ac‐

tive. Steering control has been

taken over by system.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the

following situations:

▷ Parking space search is always active when‐

ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and

straight, even if the system is deactivated.

When the system is deactivated, the displays

on the Control Display are shown in gray.

▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or

takes over steering.

▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the

instruction on the Control Display.

▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

6 mph/10 km/h.

Parking using the parking

assistant

▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road

surfaces.

▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to

overcome, such as curbs.

Parking

1.

Press the park assistance button or

shift into reverse gear to switch on the park‐

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▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly ap‐

pear.

▷ With DSC Dynamic Stability Control deacti‐

vated.

▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays

clearances that are too small.

▷ For diagonal parking spaces.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or

the time taken for parking is exceeded.

▷ When deactivating DSC Dynamic Stability

Control.

▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

▷ When switching to another function on the

Control Display.

▷ On slippery ground.

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.

▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the

parking space.

Resuming

An interrupted parking procedure can be contin‐

ued, if needed.

▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge

of a port.

Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to

page 196, and follow the instructions on the

Control Display.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Ultrasonic measurements might not function in

the following situations:

Switching off

The system can be switched off as follows:

▷ For small children and animals.

▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance

coats.

▷

Press park assistance button.

▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,

for instance from passing vehicles or loud

machines.

▷ Switching off the ignition.

System limits

▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged

or out of position.

Safety information

▷ Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐

fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.

WARNING

▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐

rectly, or without justification due to the system

limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Follow the information re‐

garding the system limits and actively intervene

if needed.

▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

▷ With moving objects.

▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as

ledges or cargo.

▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.

No parking assistance

The parking assistant does not offer assistance

in the following situations:

▷ With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

▷ For objects with porous surfaces.

▷ In tight curves.

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▷ If cargo protrudes.

▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance

curbs, can move into the blind area of the

sensors before or after a continuous tone

sounds.

Parking spaces that are not suitable may be de‐

tected or suitable parking spaces may not be de‐

tected at all.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

The parking assistant failed. Have the system

checked by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

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