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This speed will also be maintained on downhill

slopes, but may be under-run on uphill slopes

if engine output is insufficient.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

General

Characteristics of Cruise Control may change

in certain areas depending on vehicle setting.

Information

Personal responsibility

Not even an activated system releases

the driver from their personal responsibility for

driving, in particular for keeping in lane and ad‐

justing speed, distance and driving style to the

traffic conditions.

Active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function, ACC

Principle

Due to technical limits of the system, it cannot

respond independently in a reasonable way in

all traffic conditions.

This system can be used to select a desired

speed which the vehicle automatically main‐

tains when the road ahead of you is clear.

Always pay attention to driving, the area

around the vehicle and the traffic and intervene

actively as required, for example, by braking,

steering or swerving, otherwise an accident

may occur.◀

Notes

You can vary the distance maintained by the

system between your vehicle and the vehicle in

front.

It is dependent on speed for safety reasons.

Unfavourable weather conditions

To maintain distance, the system automatically

reduces speed, brakes slightly if necessary,

and accelerates again when the vehicle in front

of you starts to move more quickly.

In unfavourable weather or light condi‐

tions, for example during rain, snow, slush, fog

or oncoming glare, detection of vehicles may

deteriorate and there may be brief interrup‐

tions of already detected vehicles. Pay atten‐

tion when driving and respond to the prevailing

traffic conditions. Take action actively as nec‐

essary, for example by braking, steering or

swerving, otherwise there is a risk of acci‐

dent.◀

If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill, and

sets off again within a short time, the system

can comprehend this within the given frame‐

work. Your own vehicle is braked and acceler‐

ated again automatically.

When vehicle ahead drives off again after some

time, briefly press accelerator pedal or press

corresponding button to reactivate system.

Vehicle is accelerated again automatically.

Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to

prevent it rolling away

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning: apply the parking brake and ensure that

position P of the Steptronic transmission is en‐

As soon as the road in front of you is clear, the

vehicle accelerates to your desired speed.

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gaged. The vehicle could otherwise start to

move.◀

▷

If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Take

care when removing any layers of snow or

ice from the sensor.

Do not cover the field of view of the radar

sensor.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Camera

Press the

button

Function

System on/off, interrupt, see

page 135

Set speed, hold, see

page 136

Resume speed, see

page 137

The camera is in the area of the base of the

rear-view mirror.

Reduce distance, see

page 137

Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the

area in front of the rear view mirror.

Increase distance, see

page 137

An area in front of the rear-view mirror that is

dirty or covered can restrict the detection of

vehicles.

Paddle:

Hold, store change speed,

see page 136

If necessary, clean the area in front of the rear-

view mirror, for example, remove salt residues

carefully in winter.

The arrangement of buttons varies depending

on equipment or country version.

Switching the Cruise Control on/off

and interrupting

Radar sensor

There is a radar sensor in the bumper to detect

vehicles travelling in front.

Switching on

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Indicator lights are illuminated in the instru‐

ment cluster and the speedometer marker is

set to the current speed.

Cruise Control can be used.

A sensor that is dirty or covered can restrict

the detection of vehicles.

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Switching off

Maintaining, saving, changing speed

Disabled or interrupted system

Information

When the system is disabled or interrup‐

ted, intervene actively by braking, steering and

manoeuvring the vehicle yourself, as otherwise

there is a danger that accidents might occur.◀

Adapting the desired speed

Adapt the desired speed to the traffic

conditions and always be prepared to apply

brakes, otherwise there is a danger that acci‐

dents might occur.◀

When switching off with the vehicle stationary,

press the brake at the same time.

Speed differences

Press the button.

Large differences in speed to other vehi‐

cles may not be compensated for, for example,

in the following situations:

▷

When activated: press twice.

When interrupted: press once.

▷

Quickly approaching a slowly moving vehi‐

cle.

The indicators turn off. The saved desired

speed is deleted.

Another vehicle suddenly swerves out of

its own lane.

Interrupting

Rapidly approaching stationary vehicles.◀

When the system is activated, press

the button.

Maintaining speed, saving

If you interrupt when the vehicle is stationary,

press the brake at the same time.

Press the button.

Or:

The system interrupts automatically in the

following situations:

▷

If the brake is applied.

If the clutch is applied.

If the selector lever position D is disen‐

gaged.

▷

If the Dynamic Traction Control, DTC is ac‐

tivated or DSC is disabled.

▷

If DSC intervenes.

During the interruption, press the rocker

switch.

With the driver experience switch SPORT+

activated.

▷

If the vehicle is stationary and the seat belt

and driver's door are opened.

With the system switched on, the driven speed

is maintained and saved as the desired speed.

If the system does not detect any objects

for a lengthy period of time, for example on

infrequently driven roads without defined

boundaries.

This is shown in the speedometer and briefly in

the instrument cluster. Displays in the instru‐

ment cluster, see page 138.

When maintaining or saving the Cruise Con‐

trol, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be

switched on if required.

▷

If The detection zone of the camera is dis‐

rupted, for example, due to contamination

or heavy rainfall.

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Changing speed

Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or

downwards until the desired speed is set.

Recalling the desired speed and

distance

While the vehicle is in motion

With the system active, the speed that is then

shown is set and will be achieved on a clear

road.

With the system switched on, press

the button.

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed up

to the resistance point, the desired speed

is increased or decreased by approxi‐

mately 1 km/h, 1 mph.

The saved speed value 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.

▷

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 on the speedome‐

ter display.

When the vehicle is at a standstill

The vehicle was braked to a complete stop by

the system:

▷

Green marker in the speedometer:

Hold the rocker switch in one position to re‐

peat the corresponding action.

Your own vehicle automatically accelerates

as soon as the vehicle travels out of the

range of the radar sensor.

Distance

Selecting the distance

▷

Marker in the speedometer changes to or‐

ange: no automatic driving away.

Adapt the distance to traffic and weather

conditions as otherwise there is the risk of an

accident. Observe the prescribed safety dis‐

tance.◀

To accelerate automatically to desired

speed, press accelerator pedal or press

RES or SET button.

Rolling bars in the distance display show that

the vehicle has driven away in the detection

range of the radar sensor.

Reducing distance

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

Your vehicle has been actively braked to a

standstill by pressing the brake and is now be‐

hind another vehicle:

The selected distance, see page 138, is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

1.

Press the button to call up a saved

desired speed.

Increasing distance

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

2. Release the brake.

3. Briefly depress accelerator pedal, press

RES button or rocker switch when vehicle

ahead of you drives off.

The selected distance, see page 138, is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

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Switching between Cruise Control

with/without distance control

Distance indicator

Distance 1

Traffic moving ahead

The Cruise Control does not react to traf‐

fic travelling in front of you, but maintains the

stored speed. Bear this circumstance in mind

and react accordingly, otherwise there is a

danger that accidents might occur.◀

Distance 2

Distance 3

Set after switching on the system.

Switching to Cruise Control:

Press and hold the button or

Corresponds to approximately half

of the value in the speedometer dis‐

play, expressed in metres.

Press and hold the button.

Distance 4

Switch back to Active Cruise Control, press

button again briefly.

System interrupted or distance

control briefly disabled because the

accelerator pedal is pressed al‐

though a vehicle is not detected.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Desired speed

Distance control briefly suppressed

because the accelerator pedal is

pressed while a vehicle is detected.

▷

Marker illuminates green:

the system is active.

Marker illuminates orange:

the system is interrupted.

Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven

off.

Marker does not illuminate:

the system is inactive.

ACC does not continue to accelerate. To

continue to accelerate, activate ACC by

briefly depressing the accelerator pedal, RES

button or paddle.

Brief status display

Selected desired speed.

Indicator and warning lights

If the symbol appears in the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the condi‐

tions for operation may have not been met.

Personal responsibility

Indicator and warning lights do not re‐

lease you from your responsibility to adapt

your desired speed and driving style to prevail‐

ing driving conditions.◀

Vehicle distance

The selected distance to the vehicle ahead is

displayed.

Vehicle symbol illuminates orange:

Preceding vehicle detected.

Vehicle symbol flashes orange:

The requirements for operation of the

system are no longer being met.

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The system was deactivated but will continue

to brake until you actively take over by de‐

pressing the brake or the accelerator pedal.

The system can also be activated when the ve‐

hicle is at a standstill.

When you use the system, comply with the le‐

gally prescribed maximum road speed.

Vehicle symbol flashes red and an

acoustic signal sounds:

After toggling the Cruise Control without dis‐

tance control, even higher desired speeds can

be selected.

System indicates that you must brake

and/or manoeuvre the vehicle yourself.

Detection range

Switching between Cruise Control

with/without distance control

Display in the instrument cluster:

Cruise Control without distance con‐

trol.

Active Cruise Control with distance

control.

The detection capability of the system and au‐

tomatic braking capacity are limited.

Displays on the Head-Up Display

Some information from the system can also be

shown on Head-Up Display.

For example, two-wheeled vehicles may possi‐

bly not be detected.

Distance kept information

Limited detection capability

The symbol is shown if the distance

kept from the vehicle in front is too

close.

The limited detection capability of the

system means that you must pay full attention

so that you are able to intervene actively at any

time. Otherwise there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

▷

Active Cruise Control switched off.

Display in the Head-Up Display selected,

see page 97.

Deceleration

The system does not brake in the case of:

▷

Distance too close.

Speed above approximately. 70 km/h,

40 mph.

▷

Pedestrians or similar slow road users

Red traffic lights

System limits

Speed range

Cross-traffic

Oncoming traffic

The optimum area of use is on well-construc‐

ted roads.

Minimum speed that can be set is

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

can be set depends on the vehicle.

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Vehicles pulling out

When your car is approaching a bend, the an‐

gle of the bend may cause the system to re‐

spond temporarily to vehicles in the other lane.

A possible reduction in the vehicle's speed by

the system can be compensated for by briefly

accelerating.

A vehicle driving ahead of you is only detected

when it is fully in your driving lane.

Vehicles pulling out

If another vehicle suddenly pulls out in

front of you, the system might not be able to

re-establish the selected distance of its own

accord. The same applies when you are driving

significantly faster than the vehicle in front of

you, for example when you are rapidly ap‐

proaching a lorry. If a vehicle is clearly detected

in front of you, the system requires that you in‐

tervene by braking, and if necessary by taking

evasive action. You must react accordingly,

otherwise there is the risk of an accident.◀

When the accelerator pedal is released again,

the system will resume control of the car’s

speed.

Starting

Vehicle cannot drive off automatic in following

situations, for example:

▷

On steep uphill gradients.

Before bumps in road.

When towing a heavy trailer.

Cornering

In such cases, press accelerator pedal.

Malfunction

The system cannot be activated if the radar

sensor is not correctly aligned, for example

following parking damage.

A check control message is displayed if the

system has failed.

The function for detecting and responding to

stationary vehicles when approaching may be

restricted in the following situation:

If the desired speed is too high for cornering, it

will be reduced slightly in the corner. However,

the system does not detect corners in ad‐

vance. For this reason, moderate your speed

when cornering.

▷

During the calibration process of the cam‐

era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐

plied.

▷

Failure or soiling of the camera. A check

control message is displayed.

Due to the system's limited detection range,

tight bends may lead to vehicles ahead being

detected only later or not at all.

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Switching on

Cruise Control

Principle

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

System keeps to speed set using buttons on

steering wheel. On downhill gradients, the sys‐

tem will brake the vehicle if the braking action

of the engine alone is insufficient.

The speedometer marker is set to the current

speed.

Cruise Control can be used.

General

Characteristics of Cruise Control may change

in certain areas depending on vehicle setting.

Switching off

Disabled or interrupted system

Information

When the system is disabled or interrup‐

ted, intervene actively by braking and manoeu‐

vring the vehicle yourself, as otherwise there is

a danger that accidents might occur.◀

Unfavourable conditions

Do not use the system if unfavourable

conditions do not permit driving at constant

speed, for example:

Press the button.

▷

On stretches with many corners and

bends.

▷

When activated: press twice.

When interrupted: press once.

▷

In heavy traffic.

If the road is icy, if there is fog, snow, rain

or a loose road surface.

The indicators turn off. The saved desired

speed is deleted.

Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle

and cause an accident as a result.◀

Interrupting

When the system is activated, press

the button.

Overview

The system interrupts automatically if:

Buttons on the steering wheel

▷

The brake is applied.

Press the button Function

System on/off, interrupt

Depress the clutch for a few seconds or

leave in neutral.

▷

Too high a gear has been engaged for the

speed.

Set speed

▷

Selector lever position D is disengaged.

Dynamic Traction Control, DTC is activa‐

ted or DSC is disabled.

Resume speed

▷

DSC intervenes.

HDC is activated.

Paddle: set, change or hold

speed.

With the driver experience switch SPORT+

activated.

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▷

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 on the speedome‐

ter display.

Maintaining, saving, changing speed

Information

Adapting the desired speed

Adapt the desired speed to the traffic

conditions and always be prepared to apply

brakes, as otherwise there is a danger that ac‐

cidents might occur.◀

The maximum speed which can be set de‐

pends on the vehicle.

Pressing the rocker switch until the resist‐

ance point is reached and holding acceler‐

ates or slows down the vehicle without

pressing the accelerator pedal.

Maintaining speed, saving

Press the button.

Or:

The speed is maintained after letting go of

the rocker switch. Pressing beyond the re‐

sistance point results in greater vehicle ac‐

celeration.

Calling up the desired speed

Press the button.

The saved speed is regained and maintained.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator light

During the interruption, press the rocker

switch.

Depending on the equipment the indi‐

cator light in the instrument cluster

shows whether the system is switched

on.

With the system switched on, the driven speed

is maintained and saved as the desired speed.

This is shown, see page 142, in the speedom‐

eter and briefly in the instrument cluster.

When maintaining or saving the Cruise Con‐

trol, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be

switched on if required.

Desired speed

▷

Marker illuminates green:

the system is active.

Marker illuminates orange:

the system is interrupted.

Changing speed

Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or

downwards until the desired speed is set.

Marker does not illuminate:

the system is inactive.

With the system active, the speed that is then

shown is set and will be achieved on a clear

road.

Brief status display

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed

lightly up to the resistance point, the de‐

sired speed is increased or decreased by

approximately 1 km/h, 1 mph.

Selected desired speed.

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If the symbol appears in the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the condi‐

tions for operation may have not been met.

Information

Personal responsibility

Not even an activated system releases

the driver from their personal responsibility for

driving.

Displays on the Head-Up Display

Some information from the system can also be

shown on Head-Up Display.

Due to technical limits of the system, it cannot

respond independently in a reasonable way in

all traffic conditions.

Always pay attention to driving, the area

around the vehicle and traffic and actively in‐

tervene as required, otherwise an accident

may occur.◀

Park Distance Control, PDC

Principle

PDC assists you with parking. Slowly ap‐

proaching an object in behind, or with front

PDC, in front of, your vehicle is signalled by

means of:

Avoid driving fast with PDC active

Avoid approaching an object at speed.

Avoid moving off at speed while PDC is not yet

active.

▷

Audible warning signals.

Visual display.

Due to physical conditions the system could

warn when it is too late.◀

General

Ultrasonic sensors in each bumper measure

the distance.

Overview

The range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft depending

on obstacle and environment.

With front PDC: button in vehicle

An acoustic warning is only issued:

▷

At the front sensors and at the two corner

sensors at the rear at approximately 60 cm,

24 in.

▷

At the central sensors at the rear at ap‐

proximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.

To ensure correct functionality:

▷

Do not cover sensors, for example, by

stickers, bicycle rack.

Park Distance Control, PDC

▷

Keep sensors clean and free from ice.

Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐

sure cleaners for an extended period of

time and maintain a distance of at least

30 cm, 12 in.

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

PDC switches on automatically in the following

situations:

▷

If selector lever position R is engaged while

the engine is running.

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The rear-view camera also switches on.

If the distance to a detected object is less than

approximately 25 cm, 10 in, a continuous tone

sounds.

▷

With front PDC equipment: if obstacles be‐

hind or in front of the vehicle are detected

by PDC and the speed is slower than ap‐

proximately 4 km/h, approximately

2.5 mph.

With front PDC: if there are objects in front of

and behind the vehicle, an alternating continu‐

ous tone sounds.

The automatic switching on can be switched

off for known obstacles:

The acoustic signal is switched off when se‐

lector lever position P is engaged on the Step‐

tronic transmission.

1. "Settings"

2. "Parking"

Volume control

3. Select the setting.

The volume of the PDC signal can be set in the

same way as the sound and volume settings of

the radio.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

The setting is stored for the currently used

profile.

Automatic switching off when moving

forwards

Visual warning

The system switches off when a certain dis‐

tance or speed is exceeded.

When the vehicle is approaching an object it

will be shown on the control display. Objects

that are further away from the car will appear

on the control display before an audible warn‐

ing signal is given.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

A display is superimposed as soon as PDC is

activated.

Press the button.

Recording range of sensors is shown in col‐

ours green, yellow and red.

▷

On: LED is illuminated.

Off: LED turns off.

If the reversing camera image is displayed, it is

possible to change over to PDC:

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played when the reverse gear is engaged when

pressing the button.

"Rear view camera"

System limits

Display

With a trailer or when the trailer

socket is occupied

The rear sensors are unable to perform any

meaningful measurements. They therefore do

not switch on.

Audible warning signals

An intermittent sound indicates position of an

object as the vehicle approaches it. For in‐

stance, if an object is identified to the rear left

of the vehicle, the warning signal sounds from

the rear left loudspeaker.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The shorter the distance to an object be‐

comes, the shorter the intervals become.

Limits of the ultrasound measurement

Detection of objects might not be possible if

the physical limits of the ultrasonic measuring

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principle are exceeded, such as for instance at

the following times:

▷

In car washes.

Due to dense exhaust gas.

▷

With small children and animals.

If the cover of the trailer tow hitch is incor‐

rectly seated.

With persons with certain clothing, for ex‐

ample, a coat.

▷

Due to other ultrasonic sources, for exam‐

ple sweeping machines, steam-jet cleaners

or neon lights.

▷

With external disruption to the ultrasound,

for example, by passing vehicles or loud

machines.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

If the sensors are dirty, iced-up, damaged

or incorrectly adjusted.

In certain weather conditions, for example,

high humidity, rain, snowfall, extreme heat

or strong wind.

The recording area of the sensors is shown

hatched on the Control Display.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked.

To ensure correct functionality:

▷

With trailer noses and hitches of other ve‐

hicles.

▷

Keep sensors clean and free from ice.

Do not attach any sticker to the sensors.

▷

Thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐

sure cleaners for an extended period of

time and maintain a distance of at least

30 cm, 12 in.

Higher, protruding objects, for example

breaks of walls or loads.

▷

Objects with corners and sharp edges.

Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for

example fences.

Surround view

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,

may enter the sensors' blind areas before or

after a continuous audible signal is given.

Principle

Surround view contains various camera assis‐

tance systems, providing support when park‐

ing, manoeuvring and exits and junctions with

poor visibility.

False alarms

Under the following conditions, PDC can issue

a warning although there is no obstacle in the

detection range:

▷

Rear-view camera, see page 145.

Top view, see page 148.

Side view, see page 150.

▷

In heavy rain.

If the sensors are very dirty or covered with

ice.

Rear-view camera

▷

If the sensors are covered with snow.

On rough road surfaces.

Principle

On uneven ground, for example, speed

bumps.

The rear-view camera offers assistance when

reversing into a parking space or manoeuvring.

To achieve this, the area behind the vehicle is

displayed on the Control Display.

▷

In large, rectangular buildings with smooth

walls, for example underground car parks.

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Switching on/off

Also monitor the traffic situation

Automatic activation

While the engine is running, engage selector

lever position R.

Also monitor the traffic situation around

the vehicle by observing it directly. Otherwise,

there is a danger that accidents might occur

due to other road users or objects located out‐

side of the screen area of the rear-view cam‐

era, for example.◀

Automatic switching off when moving

forwards

The system switches off when a certain dis‐

tance or speed is exceeded.

Overview

Switch the system back on if necessary.

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

▷

On: LED is illuminated.

Off: LED turns off.

PDC is displayed on the Control Display.

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played when the reverse gear is engaged when

pressing the button.

Rear-view camera

Switching the view via iDrive

With activated PDC or Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

Camera

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played.

Display on the Control Display

Operating requirements

▷

The rear-view camera is switched on.

The tailgate is completely closed.

The lens of the camera is located in the handle

strip of the tailgate. Dirt can impair the quality

of the picture.

Activating assistance functions

A number of assistance functions can be ac‐

tive simultaneously.

Clean the lens of the camera, see page 239.

The zoom function for towing a trailer can only

be activated individually.

▷

Parking aid lines.

"Parking guidance lines"

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Driving lane and turning circle lines are dis‐

played.

▷

They show the course of the smallest pos‐

sible turning circle on a level road surface.

▷

Obstacle marking.

When the steering wheel is turned to a cer‐

tain extent, only a turning circle line is dis‐

played.

"Obstacle marking"

Spatially shaped markings are displayed.

Trailer tow hitch

Obstacle marking

"Towbar zoom"

The zoom to the trailer tow hitch is dis‐

played.

Driving lane lines

Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by

the PDC sensors and, with relevant equipment,

by the reversing camera.

Obstacle markings can appear in the image

from the rear-view camera.

▷

Driving lane lines can appear in the image

from the rear-view camera.

Its colour incrementation corresponds to the

markings of PDC. It is easier to estimate the

distance to the displayed object.

They help to estimate the required space

when parking and manoeuvring on a level

road surface.

Zoom to trailer tow hitch

▷

They are dependent on the current steer‐

ing angle and are continuously adapted to

steering wheel movements.

To facilitate connecting up a trailer, the picture

area around the trailer tow hitch can be

zoomed.

Turning circle lines

The distance between the trailer and the trailer

tow hitch can be estimated with the aid of two

static circular segments.

▷

Turning circle lines can only appear in the

image from the rear-view camera together

with driving lane lines.

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A docking-on line dependent on the steering

angle helps to aim at the trailer with your trailer

tow hitch.

Contrast

With rear-view camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

The zoom function can be enabled when the

camera is switched on.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

Displaying the trailer tow hitch via iDrive, see

page 146.

System limits

Parking with the help of driving lane

and turning circle lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐

cle lines are on the limit of the parking

space.

Detection of objects

Very low obstacles and higher, protruding ob‐

jects such as ledges may not be detected by

the system.

Assistance functions also consider data from

the PDC.

Follow information in the PDC chapter, see

page 143.

The objects shown on the Control Display are

may be closer than they appear. The distance

to objects is not estimated on the display.

Top View

2. Turn the steering wheel so that the driving

lane line covers the corresponding turning

circle line.

Principle

Top View assists you with manoeuvring and

parking. To achieve this, the area around the

vehicle is displayed on the control display.

General

The two cameras in the exterior mirrors, the

rear-view camera and a camera at the front of

the vehicle are used to view the area around

the car.

The range at the side, front and rear is maxi‐

mum approximately 2 m, 6.5 ft.

Display settings

Obstacles in this range are shown as early as

possible on the control display.

Brightness

With rear-view camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

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Notes

Also monitor the traffic situation

Also monitor the traffic situation around

the vehicle by observing it directly. Otherwise,

there is a danger that accidents might occur

due to other road users or objects located out‐

side of the screen area of the cameras, for ex‐

ample.◀

The lenses of the Top View cameras are loca‐

ted in the base of the exterior mirror housings.

Dirt can impair the quality of the picture.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Cleaning camera lenses, see page 239.

Operating requirements

Top View can only be limited used in the

following situations:

▷

With a door open.

With the tailgate open.

With an exterior mirror folded in.

In poor light conditions.

Top View

The camera range is not available is shown

hatched.

Cameras

Switching on/off

Automatic activation

While the engine is running, engage selector

lever position R.

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played. To switch to the Top View:

"Rear view camera"

Automatic switching off when moving

forwards

Front camera

The system switches off when a certain dis‐

tance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

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On: LED is illuminated.

Off: LED turns off.

lane line is continuously adjusted by the

steering wheel movement.

"Parking guidance lines"

Top View is shown.

The turning circle and driving lane lines are

displayed.

The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐

played when the reverse gear is engaged when

pressing the button.

System limits

A Check Control message is displayed if there

is a faulty camera.

Display

Display on the Control Display

The area around the vehicle can be shown on

the Control Display.

Side View

The display appears as soon as Top View is

activated.

Principle

If the reversing camera image is displayed, it is

possible to change over to Top View:

"Rear view camera"

Brightness

With Top View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

Side View provides you with an advance view

of crossing traffic at blind entrances. Road

users hidden by obstacles at the side are only

detected very late from the driver's seat. To

improve visibility, a camera in the front and rear

of the vehicle records the side area of the traf‐

fic.

Contrast

With Top View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the controller.

On the upper edge of the screen it is shown

which camera is active.

Displaying the turning circle and

driving lane line

Notes

▷

The static red turning circle line indicates

the space requirement to the side with full

steering angle.

The images of the camera are shown depend‐

ing on the engaged gear on the control display.

Also monitor the traffic situation

▷

The variable green driving lane line helps to

estimate the actual space requirement to

the side.

When coming out of blind entrances,

also monitor the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle by observing it directly. Otherwise road

users or objects outside the range of the Side

View cameras, for example, could pose an ac‐

cident risk.◀

The lane line depends on the engaged

gear and the current steering angle. The

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Overview

Switching on/off

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

Depending on the gear setting, the image of

the front or rear camera is shown.

Switching off automatically

By changing to another function or when

changing gear.

Side View front: when a particular speed is ex‐

ceeded.

Side View

Display

General

Cameras

The area to the front or rear of the vehicle is

shown on the control display.

Brightness

With Side View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐

ting is reached and press the Controller.

Front camera

Contrast

With Side View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐

ting is reached and press the Controller.

Warning of crossing traffic

Principle

Rear camera

If an object approaching from the side is detec‐

ted by the front or rear camera, this is shown

by a symbol in the Side View display.

Two cameras are used for detection.

Dirt can impair the quality of the picture.

Cleaning camera lenses, see page 239.

Requirements

▷

Side View switched on.

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Your vehicle moves at a maximum of walk‐

ing pace.

The park assistant calculates the ideal parking

line and takes over steering during the process

of parking.

Sufficient brightness, for example, daylight,

is needed to detect approaching objects.

When parking up, also follow the visual and au‐

dible information of the PDC, the park assist

and the reversing camera, and respond ac‐

cordingly.

Display

Yellow symbol is shown if an approach‐

ing vehicle is detected by the camera.

The park assistant incorporates Park Distance

Control, PDC, see page 143.

Grey symbol is shown if the detection

of crossing traffic is not possible.

Information

Personal responsibility

Not even an activated system releases

the driver from their personal responsibility for

driving.

System limits

In the following situations, the warning of

crossing traffic may be restricted:

Due to technical limits of the system, it cannot

respond independently in a reasonable way in

all traffic conditions.

▷

In bad light or visibility.

With a dirty or covered camera.

Always pay attention to driving, the area

around the vehicle and traffic and actively in‐

tervene as required, otherwise an accident

may occur.◀

System limits

The objects shown on the Control Display are

may be closer than they appear. The distance

to objects is therefore not estimated on the

display.

If a parking space changes

The angle of view is approximately 180°.

The system does not take changes to a

parking space that has already been measured

into account.

Park assistant

This means that you must pay full attention so

that you are able to intervene actively at any

time. Otherwise there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

Principle

Transporting loads

The system does not take account of

loads projecting beyond the outline of the ve‐

hicle during the process of parking.

This means that you must pay full attention so

that you are able to intervene actively at any

time. Otherwise there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

The system supports you when parking in par‐

allel to the road.

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces

on both sides of the vehicle.

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Towing a trailer

Overview

Trailers or load carriers attached to the

trailer tow hitch are not taken into account by

the system. The park assist will possibly not be

available. Do not use the park assist in con‐

junction with a trailer or load carrier, otherwise

there is a risk of accidents.◀

Button in the vehicle

Curbs

Where applicable, the park assistant may

steer across curbs or up onto curbs.

Therefore, pay full attention so that you are

able to intervene actively at any time. Other‐

wise there is the risk of damage to the wheels

and tyres or the rest of the vehicle.◀

Park assistant

Ultrasonic sensors

An engine stopped by the Auto Start Stop

function is automatically started by activating

the parking assistant.

Requirements

To measure parking spaces

▷

When the vehicle is moving forwards up to

approximately 35 km/h, 22 mph.

▷

Maximum distance to the row of parking

vehicles: 1.5 m, 5 ft.

Ultrasonic sensors to measure parking spaces

are located on side of vehicle.

Suitable parking space

To ensure correct functionality:

▷

Gap behind an object that is at least 1.5 m,

approximately 5 ft long.

▷

Keep sensors clean and free from ice.

Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐

sure cleaners for an extended period of

time and maintain a distance of at least

30 cm, 12 in.

Gap between two objects, each of which

are at least 1.5 m, approximately 5 ft long.

Minimum length of gap between two ob‐

jects: own vehicle length plus approxi‐

mately 1.0 m, approximately 3.3 ft.

▷

Do not stick things onto the sensors.

▷

Minimum depth: approximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.

Switching on/off

For the process of parking

Switch on with the button

▷

Doors and tailgate closed.

Parking brake released.

Press the button.

LED is illuminated.

You must indicate accordingly when park‐

ing into parking spaces on the driver's side.

The current status of the parking space search

is displayed on the control display.

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Parking assist is automatically activated.

▷

Parking process active.

Steering has been taken

over.

Switching on with reverse gear

Engage reverse gear.

The current status of the parking space search

is displayed on the control display.

The parking space search is always active

with slow straight forward driving, even

with deactivated system. With deactivated

system, the displays on the Control Display

are shown grey.

To activate:

"Park Assist"

Switching off

The system can be deactivated by:

Parking with the park assistant

▷

Press the button.

Also monitor the traffic situation

▷

Switch the ignition off.

Loud noises on the outside or the inside

of the vehicle which could drown the warning

sound of the park assistant or PDC.

Display on the Control Display

System is activated/deactivated

Please additionally monitor the traffic situation

around the vehicle to avoid accidents.◀

Symbol Meaning

1. Switch on the park assistant and activate, if

applicable.

Grey: system not available.

Status of the parking space search is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

White: system available but not ac‐

tivated.

2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.

System is activated.

To achieve an optimum parking position,

wait for the automatic steering process af‐

ter changing gear at standstill.

Status of the system

The end of the parking process is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

3. Straighten up the parking position, if appli‐

cable.

Cancelling manually

You can cancel the park assistant at any time:

▷

"Park Assist" Select the symbol on the

Control Display.

▷

Coloured symbols, see arrows, on the side

of the vehicle display. Parking assist is acti‐

vated and parking space search is active.

▷

Press the button.

Suitable parking spaces are shown on the

Control Display on the edge of the carria‐

geway next to the vehicle symbol. With ac‐

tive parking assistant, the suitable parking

spaces are highlighted in colour.

Cancelling automatically

The system automatically cancels in the

following situations:

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▷

When holding firmly onto the steering

wheel or even if steering is done.

▷

If leaves have collected or snow has drifted

or been piled up in the parking gap.

When selecting gear, which does not cor‐

respond to the information on the Control

Display.

Limits of the ultrasound measurement

Detection of objects might not be possible if

the physical limits of the ultrasonic measuring

principle are exceeded, such as for instance at

the following times:

▷

At speeds over approximately 10 km/h,

6 mph.

On snow-covered or slippery road surfa‐

ces.

▷

With small children and animals.

With persons with certain clothing, for ex‐

ample, a coat.

Any obstacles difficult to get over, for ex‐

ample kerbstones.

▷

With external disruption to the ultrasound,

for example, by passing vehicles or loud

machines.

▷

With obstacles that suddenly arise.

If the Park Distance Control PDC shows

gaps are too small.

▷

If the sensors are dirty, iced-up, damaged

or incorrectly adjusted.

▷

When a maximum number of parking at‐

tempts or parking time is exceeded.

In certain weather conditions, for example,

high humidity, rain, snowfall, extreme heat

or strong wind.

When changing to other functions on the

Control Display.

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

With trailer noses and hitches of other ve‐

hicles.

Continuing

You can continue a cancelled parking process,

if applicable.

▷

Thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

Higher, protruding objects, for example

breaks of walls or loads.

For this purpose, follow the instructions on the

Control Display.

▷

Objects with corners and sharp edges.

System limits

Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for

example fences.

No parking support

The park assistant does not support in the

following situations:

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,

may enter the sensors' blind areas before or

after a continuous audible signal is given.

▷

On sharp bends.

When towing a trailer.

In some cases, parking spaces may be detec‐

ted that are not suitable.

Restrictions of the function

The function can be restricted, for example in

the following situations:

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

When on uneven road surfaces, for exam‐

ple gravel roads.

The park assistant has failed. Have the system

checked.

▷

On slippery ground.

On steep inclines.

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