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Driving comfort  
Controls  
Driving comfort  
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On winding roads.  
In heavy traffic.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific 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 using these functions and  
systems, the applicable laws and regulations  
must be observed.  
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or  
on a loose road surface.  
There is a risk of accidents or risk of property  
damage. Only use the system if driving at con‐  
stant speed is possible.◀  
WARNING  
The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐  
justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk  
of an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the  
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐  
tively intervene in the respective situations.◀  
Cruise control  
Concept  
Overview  
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.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Cruise control on/off, interrupting,  
refer to page 127.  
General information  
Depending on the driving settings, the features  
of the cruise control can change in certain  
areas.  
Store speed, refer to page 128.  
Resume speed, continue cruise con‐  
trol, refer to page 129.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Rocker switch: adjust speed, refer to  
page 128.  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess 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  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
Switching on  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
WARNING  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
The use of the system can lead to an in‐  
creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐  
tions:  
Cruise control can be used.  
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DSC will be switched on, if needed.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
Switching off  
The stored speed is displayed in the speedom‐  
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer  
to page 129.  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
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If active: press twice.  
DSC will be switched on, if needed.  
If interrupted: press once.  
The speed can also be stored by pressing a  
button.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed  
is deleted.  
Press button.  
Interrupting manually  
When active, press the button on the  
steering wheel.  
Changing the speed  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
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When the driver applies the brakes.  
If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few  
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐  
gaged.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
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If the gear engaged is too high for the cur‐  
rent speed.  
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If MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.  
When DSC is actively controlling stability.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the  
road is clear.  
Setting the speed  
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed to  
the point of resistance, the desired speed  
increases or decreases by approx.  
1 mph/1 km/h.  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed  
past the point of resistance, the desired  
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐  
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
The maximum speed that can be set de‐  
pends on the vehicle.  
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Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐  
ance point and holding it accelerates or de‐  
celerates the vehicle without requiring  
pressure on the accelerator pedal.  
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐  
terrupted.  
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After the rocker switch is released, the ve‐  
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the  
switch beyond the resistance point causes  
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.  
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The marking does not light up: the system  
is switched off.  
Brief status display  
Selected desired speed.  
Continuing cruise control  
General information  
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, unin‐  
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Some system information can also be dis‐  
played in the Head-up Display.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value  
is deleted and cannot be called up again:  
System limits  
Engine power  
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When the system is switched off.  
When the ignition is switched off.  
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,  
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if  
engine power is insufficient.  
Calling up stored speed  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
The stored speed is reached again and main‐  
tained.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
Concept  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Indicator lamp  
PDC is a support when parking. When you  
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also  
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐  
ble - then the object is reported through:  
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐  
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐  
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐  
tem is switched on.  
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Signal tones.  
Visual display.  
General information  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐  
tances are located in the bumpers.  
Desired speed and stored speed  
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Marking lights up green:  
system is active, the mark‐  
ing indicates the desired  
speed.  
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐  
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.  
6 ft/2 m.  
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Marking lights up orange:  
system is interrupted, the  
marking indicates the stored  
speed.  
An acoustic warning is first given in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐  
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from  
the object.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,  
e.g., in the bumpers.  
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By the rear middle sensors at a distance to  
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.  
When a collision is imminent.  
Functional requirements  
Safety information  
Ensure full functionality:  
WARNING  
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Do not cover sensors, for instance with  
stickers, bicycle racks.  
The system does not release from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess 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  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
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Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐  
tion R.  
WARNING  
Due to high speeds when PDC is acti‐  
vated, the warning can be delayed due to  
physical circumstances. There is a risk of injury  
or risk of property damage. Avoid approaching  
an object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while  
PDC is not yet active.◀  
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.  
With front PDC: switching on/off  
manually  
Overview  
Press park assistance button.  
With front PDC: button in vehicle  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
WARNING  
Signal tones  
When approaching an object, an intermittent  
sound indicates the position of the object. E.g.,  
if an object is detected to the left rear of the  
vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear  
speaker.  
Park assistance button  
The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals.  
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If the distance to a detected object is less than  
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously  
located both in front of and behind the vehicle,  
an alternating continuous signal is sounded.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
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For small children and animals.  
Volume  
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,  
coats.  
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the  
entertainment volume can be adjusted.  
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With external interference of the ultra‐  
sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
Using iDrive:  
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"  
2. "Tone"  
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When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐  
aged or out of position.  
3. "Volume settings"  
4. "PDC"  
Under certain weather conditions such as  
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐  
treme heat or strong wind.  
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is selected.  
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
6. Press the controller.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
Visual warning  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can  
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that  
are farther away are already displayed on the  
Control Display before a signal sounds.  
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
A display appears as soon as Park Distance  
Control (PDC) is activated.  
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For objects with porous surfaces.  
If cargo protrudes.  
The range of the sensors is represented in the  
colors green, yellow and red.  
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,  
can move into the blind area of the sensors  
before or after a continuous tone sounds.  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, the switch can be made to PDC:  
"Rear view camera"  
False warnings  
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐  
lowing conditions even though there is no ob‐  
stacle within the detection range:  
System limits  
Safety information  
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In heavy rain.  
WARNING  
When sensors are very dirty or covered  
with ice.  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
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When sensors are covered in snow.  
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On rough road surfaces.  
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control  
Display.  
On uneven surfaces, such as speed  
bumps.  
Safety information  
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In large buildings with right angles and  
smooth walls, for instance in underground  
garages.  
WARNING  
The system does not relieve from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings  
closely and actively intervene in the respective  
situations.◀  
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In automatic vehicle washes.  
Due to heavy exhaust.  
Due to other ultrasound sources, for in‐  
stance sweeping machines, high pressure  
steam cleaners or neon lights.  
As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐  
sound sources is no longer present, the sys‐  
tem is again fully functional.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded  
area on the Control Display.  
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Surround View  
Park assistance button  
Concept  
Surround View comprises various camera as‐  
sistance systems that help the driver when  
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits  
and intersections.  
Camera  
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Rearview camera, refer to page 132  
Side View, refer to page 135.  
Top View, refer to page 136.  
Rearview camera  
The camera lens is located in the handle of the  
tailgate.  
Concept  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If  
necessary, clean the camera lens.  
The rearview camera provides assistance in  
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area  
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Lanes and turning radius are indicated.  
Obstacle marking  
Switching on/off  
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Switching on automatically  
"Obstacle marking"  
The system is switched on automatically if se‐  
lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐  
gine is running.  
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.  
Pathway lines  
The rearview camera image is displayed if the  
system was switched on via iDrive.  
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.  
Switching on/off manually  
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐  
age of the rearview camera.  
Press park assistance button.  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space  
required when parking and maneuvering on  
level roads.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Pathway lines depend on the current steering  
angle and are continuously adjusted to the  
steering wheel movements.  
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.  
Switching the view via iDrive  
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:  
"Rear view camera"  
Turning radius lines  
The rearview camera image is displayed.  
Display on the Control Display  
Functional requirement  
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The rearview camera is switched on.  
The tailgate is fully closed.  
Keep the recording range of the camera  
clear. Protruding cargo can lead to mal‐  
functions.  
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed  
on the rearview camera image together with  
pathway lines.  
Activating assistance functions  
More than one assistance function can be ac‐  
tive at the same time.  
Turning radius lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level  
road.  
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Parking aid lines  
"Parking aid lines"  
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Only one turning radius line is displayed after  
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an‐  
gle.  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the pathway line covers the corresponding  
turning radius line.  
Obstacle marking  
Display settings  
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image  
of the rearview camera.  
Brightness  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark‐  
ings match the markings of the PDC.  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. 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 ra‐  
dius lines lead to within the limits of the  
parking space.  
Contrast  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
System limits  
Detection of objects  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
Assistance functions also take into account  
data of the PDC.  
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter.  
The objects displayed on the Control Display  
may be closer than they appear. Do not esti‐  
mate the distance from the objects on the dis‐  
play.  
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Cameras  
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 rela‐  
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve  
visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐  
cle record the traffic situation on each side.  
The images from both cameras are shown si‐  
multaneously on the Control Display.  
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐  
ture the image.  
The two camera lenses are located on the  
sides of the bumper.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If  
required, clean the camera lenses.  
The system does not relieve from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings  
closely and actively intervene in the respective  
situations.◀  
Switching on/off  
Switching on/off manually  
Press button.  
Overview  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
Button in the vehicle  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Display  
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed  
on the Control Display.  
Side View  
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The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and  
rear.  
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the  
exterior mirrors are detected early.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
The system does not relieve from the  
personal responsibility to correctly assess the  
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.  
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐  
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings  
closely and actively intervene in the respective  
situations.◀  
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show  
the position of the front of the vehicle.  
Brightness  
With the Side View switched on:  
1.  
"Brightness"  
Overview  
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐  
ting is reached, and press the Controller.  
Button in the vehicle  
Contrast  
With the Side View switched on:  
1.  
"Contrast"  
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐  
ting is reached, and press the Controller.  
System limits  
The cameras capture a maximum range of  
330 ft/100 m.  
Park assistance button  
Cameras  
Top View  
The concept  
Top View provides assistance in parking and  
maneuvering. The area around the doors and  
the road area around the vehicle are shown on  
the Control Display for this purpose.  
General information  
The image is captured by two cameras inte‐  
grated in the exterior mirrors and by the rear‐  
view camera.  
Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.  
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Rearview camera  
The display appears as soon as Top View is  
activated.  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If  
required, clean the camera lenses.  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, it is possible to switch to top view:  
Switching on/off  
"Rear view camera"  
Switching on automatically  
Brightness  
The system is switched on automatically if se‐  
lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐  
gine is running.  
With Top View switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if  
the system is switched on via iDrive.  
Contrast  
With Top View switched on:  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Switching on/off manually  
Displaying the turning radius and  
pathway lines  
Press park assistance button.  
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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.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Top View is displayed.  
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The variable, green pathway line assists  
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐  
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.  
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.  
Visual warning  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can  
be shown on the Control Display.  
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.  
"Parking aid lines"  
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.  
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System limits  
Safety information  
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐  
uations:  
WARNING  
The system does not release from the  
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With a door open.  
personal responsibility to correctly assess 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  
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐  
spective situations.◀  
With the tailgate open.  
With an exterior mirror folded in.  
In poor light.  
A Check Control message is displayed in some  
of these situations.  
NOTE  
The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐  
cle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of prop‐  
erty damage. Watch traffic closely and actively  
intervene in the respective situations.◀  
Parking assistant  
Concept  
Also observe the safety information for PDC  
Park Distance Control.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐  
lel to the road.  
General information  
Parking assistant handling is divided into three  
steps:  
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Switching on and activating.  
Parking space search.  
Parking.  
Park assistance button  
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces  
on both sides of the vehicle.  
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐  
sible parking line and takes control of steering  
during the parking procedure.  
System status and instructions on required ac‐  
tions are displayed on the Control Display.  
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC  
Park Distance Control.  
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When parking in parking spaces on the  
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal  
must be set where applicable.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Switching on and activating  
Switching on with the button  
Press park assistance button.  
The LED lights up.  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
The four ultrasound sensors for measuring  
parking spaces are located in the front and rear  
on the side of the vehicle.  
Parking assistant is activated automatically.  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking  
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.  
Switching on with reverse gear  
Shift into reverse.  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
Functional requirements  
To activate:  
"Parking Assistant"  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ensure full functionality:  
Display on the Control Display  
System activated/deactivated  
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Do not cover sensors, for instance with  
stickers.  
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Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
Symbol Meaning  
For measuring parking spaces  
Gray: the system is not available.  
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Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐  
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.  
White: the system is available but  
not activated.  
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Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐  
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.  
The system is activated.  
Suitable parking space  
Parking space search and system  
status  
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Gap between two objects with a minimum  
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
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Min. length of gap between two objects:  
your vehicle's length plus approx.  
4 ft/1.2 m.  
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Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
For parking  
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Doors and tailgate are closed.  
The parking brake is released.  
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Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side  
of the vehicle image; the parking assistant  
is activated and the parking space search  
is active.  
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐  
cated on the Control Display.  
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
Control Display shows suitable parking  
spaces at the edge of the road next to the  
vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant  
is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐  
lighted.  
Interrupting manually  
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any  
time:  
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Press park assistance button.  
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The parking procedure is ac‐  
tive. Steering control has  
been taken over by system.  
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"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol  
on the Control Display.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is interrupted automatically in the  
following situations:  
Parking space search is always active  
whenever the vehicle is moving forward  
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐  
activated. When the system is deactivated,  
the displays on the Control Display are  
shown in gray.  
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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.  
Parking using the parking assistant  
Parking  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
6 mph/10 km/h.  
Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road  
surfaces.  
1.  
Press park assistance button or shift  
into reverse gear to switch the parking as‐  
sistant on, refer to page 139. Activate the  
parking assistant, if needed.  
When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome, such as curbs.  
When there are obstacles that suddenly  
appear.  
Parking assistant is activated.  
If the Park Distance Control PDC displays  
clearances that are too small.  
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed  
of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a  
distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.  
If a maximum number of parking attempts  
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.  
The status of the parking space search and  
possible parking spaces are displayed on  
the Control Display, refer to page 139.  
If a turn signal has been actuated contrary  
to the desired side for parking.  
3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
When switching to another function on the  
Control Display.  
The best possible parking position will  
come after gear change on the stationary  
vehicle - wait for the automatic steering  
wheel move.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Flashing display on the selector lever  
of the double clutch transmission  
The actually engaged transmission position  
can deviate from the selector lever position in  
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some situations after function interruption.  
The display in the selector lever flashes.  
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With ditches or edges, for instance an  
edge of a port.  
Observe the display in the instrument cluster,  
refer to page 76, in these cases.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
Resuming  
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐  
tinued, if needed.  
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▷
For small children and animals.  
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,  
coats.  
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to  
page 139, and follow the instructions on the  
Control Display.  
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With external interference of the ultra‐  
sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
Switching off  
The system can be switched off as follows:  
▷
▷
When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐  
aged or out of position.  
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Press park assistance button.  
Under certain weather conditions such as  
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐  
treme heat or strong wind.  
▷
Switching off the ignition.  
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
System limits  
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
The system can react incorrectly or not  
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of  
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe  
the information regarding the system limits  
and actively intervene, if needed.◀  
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
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For objects with porous surfaces.  
If cargo protrudes.  
No parking assistance  
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐  
tance in the following situations:  
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,  
can move into the blind area of the sensors  
before or after a continuous tone sounds.  
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In tight curves.  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be  
detected or suitable parking spaces may not  
be detected at all.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
The parking assistant failed. Have the system  
checked by a dealer’s service center or an‐  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
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On slippery ground.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
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