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The operating principle and operation of the

system is divided into the following steps:

Settings

It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle

will be protected by the system.

▷

Parking space search.

Turning on.

1.

Apps menu

Parking.

2. "Vehicle"

Driving out of parking spaces.

3. "Driving settings"

The parking manoeuver while parking is per-

formed automatically.

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking and maneuvering"

6. "Active PDC emergency braking"

7. Select the desired setting.

When driving out of parallel parking spaces,

the vehicle maneuvers automatically until it

reaches a position where it can be driven out

of the parking space without further steering

movements.

Display

As soon as the system engages, an

icon is displayed with a corresponding

message.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

System limits

Safety information

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

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 system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Automatic Parking Assistant

Principle

Automatic Parking Assistant provides support

when parallel parking and parking transverse

to the road.

In addition, the system makes it easier to park

out of parallel parking spaces.

The ultrasonic sensors measure both sides of

the vehicle when driving slowly forward. Suita-

ble parking spaces are calculated based on the

objects detected, e.g., parking vehicles. The

system status is displayed.

Warning

The system can steer the vehicle over or onto

curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Watch surrounding traffic

closely and actively intervene where appro-

priate

The system calculates the best possible park-

ing line for driving in or out of parking spaces,

and takes control of the vehicle while parking.

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Parking methods

Functional requirements

Park Assist supports the following functions:

Measurement of parking spaces

▷

Maximum speed while driving forward ap-

prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.

▷

Maximum distance to row of parked vehi-

cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

Suitable parking space

Longitudinal parking:

▷

Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a

parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.

Parallel parking: reverse parking parallel to the

road.

Minimum length of gap between two ob-

jects: own vehicle length plus approx.

2.6 ft/0.8 m.

▷

Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Perpendicular parking:

▷

Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a

parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.

Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle

width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.

Minimum depth: own vehicle length.

Perpendicular parking: reverse parking per-

pendicular to the road.

The depth of perpendicular parking spaces

must be estimated by the driver. Due to

technical limitations, the system is only able

to approximate the depth of perpendicular

parking spaces.

Parking operation

▷

Doors and cargo area are closed.

▷

Driver's seat belt is fastened.

Leaving parking spaces

Driving out of parallel parking spaces.

▷

The vehicle was parked using the Auto-

matic Parking Assistant, and an object has

been detected in the area around the vehi-

cle.

Sensors

The Automatic Parking Assistant is controlled

by the following sensors:

▷

The vehicle was manually parked in re-

verse, and objects have been detected in

the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. The

▷

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-

ers.

▷

Ultrasonic sensors, side.

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distance to a detected curb is at least 6 in-

ches/15 cm.

3. Select suggested parking method.

Green: the system takes control of the

parking operation.

▷

The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m

longer than the vehicle.

4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play.

Displays

The speed can be reduced with the brake.

Other interventions will cancel the system.

The current status of the parking space search

is displayed in the right toolbar.

Depending on national-market version, an

intermittent or continuous tone sounds for

Park Distance Control.

If a parallel or perpendicular parking space is

clearly detected, the system automatically ad-

justs to the suitable parking method. If there

are parking spaces for parallel or perpendicular

parking, both parking spaces are shown on the

control display. The parking direction can be

selected by selecting the parking space.

At the end of the parking operation, selec-

tor lever position P is set.

The end of the parking operation is indi-

cated on the control display.

5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if

needed.

Turning the signal tone on/off

The signal tone for suitable parking spaces

can be turned on and off.

Driving out of a parking space using

the Automatic Parking Assistant

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

2.

With the vehicle at a standstill, press

button or engage reverse gear.

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking and maneuvering"

6. "Sound when available"

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

3. Select the desired direction for driving out

of the parking space on the control display.

Parking using the Automatic

Parking Assistant

1. For the parking space search when driving

past parked vehicles at a speed of up to

approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and a distance of

max. 5 ft/1.5 m.

4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play.

Green: the system takes control of ma-

neuvering.

The speed can be reduced with the brake.

Other interventions will cancel the system.

The parking space search is activated.

A message will be displayed at the end of

the maneuver.

2. Press the

gear.

button or engage reverse

5. Make sure that the traffic situation permits

driving out of parking space and driving off

as usual.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is turned

off automatically.

The status of the parking space search and

possible parking spaces are displayed on

the control display.

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Canceling Automatic Parking

Assistant manually

The Automatic Parking Assistant can be can-

celed manually at any time, e.g.:

Continuing the parking operation

If parking or leaving a parking space has been

interrupted, the operation can be continued, if

needed.

Restart the Automatic Parking Assistant and

follow the instructions on the control display.

▷

Press the button.

▷

"Automatic Parking": select the icon on

the control display.

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Canceling Automatic Parking

Assistant automatically

The system automatically cancels in situations

such as the following:

No parking assistance

The Automatic Parking Assistant does not of-

fer assistance in the following situations:

▷

When the driver grasps the steering wheel

or takes over steering.

▷

In tight curves.

▷

Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road.

For diagonal parking spaces.

When there are obstacles that are hard to

overcome such as curbs.

For parking spaces that are only marked

with lines on the ground. The system ori-

ents itself according to objects.

▷

When there are obstacles that suddenly ap-

pear.

▷

For special parking spaces, e.g., metered

parking spaces with automatic locking

mechanisms, or mechanical parking sys-

tems.

With insufficient distances, which are indi-

cated by Park Distance Control.

When a maximum number of parking at-

tempts or the time taken for parking is ex-

ceeded.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

▷

When changing over to another function on

the control display.

The turn signal opposite to the desired

parking side is switched on.

▷

On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

▷

With open cargo area.

▷

On slippery ground.

With the doors open.

On steep uphill or downhill grades.

When setting the parking brake.

With accumulations of leaves/snow in the

parking space.

When operating the accelerator pedal or

the selector lever.

▷

In case of changes to an already-measured

parking space.

▷

The brake pedal remains depressed for

longer while the vehicle is at a standstill.

When unfastening the driver's seat belt.

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

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With ditches or edges, for instance an edge

of a port.

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Parking spaces that are not suitable may

be detected or suitable parking spaces may

not be detected at all.

Warning

Malfunction

The system can steer the vehicle over or onto

curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Watch surrounding traffic

closely and actively intervene where appro-

priate

A Check Control message is displayed.

The Automatic Parking Assistant may not be

operational. Have the vehicle checked by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Functional requirements

Back-up assistant

▷

Drive forward without interruption to store

the distance covered.

Principle

To store the distance covered, do not drive

faster than 22 mph/35 km/h.

The Back-up Assistant helps when reversing,

e.g., when pulling out of tight or unclear park-

ing or road situations.

Dynamic Stability Control is activated.

Driving in reverse with automated

steering

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

General information

The vehicle stores the driving movements of

the last distance covered. This stored distance

can be driven in reverse with automated steer-

ing.

2.

3.

With the vehicle at a standstill, press

button or engage reverse gear.

The system takes over the steering. The driver

must control the speed using the accelerator

and brake pedals.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

A maximum of 164 ft/50 m are stored.

"Back-Up Assistant"

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play where required.

4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and

carefully drive in reverse with the accelera-

tor pedal and the brake.

Safety information

Warning

Green: the system takes control of

steering.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

When driving in reverse, observe the vehi-

cle's surroundings.

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