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As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐

erates to the desired speed.

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 car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

The speed is also maintained downhill, but

may not be maintained uphill if engine power is

insufficient.

General information

Depending on the driving settings, the features

of the cruise control can change in certain

areas.

Hints

Active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function, ACC

Personal responsibility

Even an active system holds the driver

responsible for his or her driving, particularly

for staying in your lane, adjusting your speed,

keeping your distance and for your driving

style all in relation to traffic.

The concept

Use this system to select a desired speed that

the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear

roads.

Technically the system has its limits, it cannot

independently react to all traffic situations.

To the extent possible, the system automati‐

cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle

ahead of you.

Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe

the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and

react when needed, e.g. through braking,

steering or make evasive maneuvers - risk of

accident.◀

The distance that the vehicle maintains to the

vehicle ahead of you can be varied.

For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.

To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐

tomatically reduces the speed, applies the

brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the vehi‐

cle ahead begins moving faster.

Unfavorable weather conditions

In the event of unfavorable weather and

light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall,

slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer

recognition of vehicles as well as short-term

interruptions for vehicles that are already de‐

tected. Drive attentively, and react to the cur‐

rent traffic situation. Intervene actively when

necessary, e.g., by braking, steering or making

an evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is the

risk of an accident.◀

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

then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe‐

riod, the system is able to detect this within the

given system limits. Your own vehicle will

brake automatically and then accelerate again.

If the vehicle ahead of you drives away again

after a prolonged period, briefly press the ac‐

celerator pedal or press the appropriate button

to reactivate the system. The vehicle will auto‐

matically accelerate.

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Before leaving the vehicle, secure it

against moving on its own.

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning: set the parking brake and ensure that the

Steptronic transmission is in position P. Other‐

wise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀

Overview

A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de‐

tection of vehicles.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Press but‐

ton

Function

▷

If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐

move layers of snow and ice carefully.

System on/off, interrupt, refer

to page 131

Do not cover the view field of the radar

sensor.

Store, maintain speed, refer to

page 132

Camera

Resume speed, refer to

page 133

Reduce distance, refer to

page 133

Increase distance, refer to

page 133

rocker switch:

The camera is installed near the interior rear‐

view mirror.

Maintain, store, change speed,

refer to page 132

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐

terior rearview mirror clean and clear.

Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's

series, optional features and country specifica‐

tions.

A dirty or covered area in front of the interior

mirror may hinder the detection of vehicles.

If necessary, clean the area in front of the inte‐

rior mirror, e.g., carefully remove salt residue in

the winter.

Radar sensor

A radar sensor is located in the front bumper

for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the

vehicle.

Switching on/off and interrupting

cruise control

Switching on

Press button on the steering wheel.

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The indicator lights in the instrument cluster

light up and the mark in the speedometer is set

to the current speed.

▷

If the detection range of the radar is dis‐

rupted, e.g., by dirt or heavy fog.

Maintaining, storing, and changing the

speed

Cruise control can be used.

Switch off

Hints

Deactivated or interrupted system

Adjusting the desired speed

With deactivated or interrupted system

use your brakes, steering and moves as usual

to avoid the chance of an accident.◀

Modify desired speed to road conditions

and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,

there is the risk of an accident.◀

To switch off the system while standing, step

on brake pedal at the same time.

Differences in speed

Large differences in speed relative to

other vehicles cannot be compensated by the

system such as in the following situations:

Press button.

▷

If active: press twice.

▷

When fast approaching a slowly moving

vehicle.

If interrupted: press once.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

When another vehicle suddenly swerves

into the wrong lane.

When stationary objects are approached at

high speed.◀

Interrupting

When active, press the button.

Maintaining/storing the speed

If interrupting the system while stationary,

press on the brake pedal at the same time.

Press button.

Or:

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

▷

When the brakes are applied.

When selector lever position D is disen‐

gaged.

▷

When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is

activated or DSC is deactivated.

▷

When DSC is actively controlling stability.

When SPORT+ is activated with Driving

Dynamics Control.

Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐

terrupted.

▷

If the safety belt and the driver's door are

opened while the vehicle is standing still.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

If the system has not detected objects for

an extended period, e.g., on a road with

very little traffic without curb or shoulder

markings.

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This is displayed in the speedometer and

briefly in the instrument cluster. Displays in the

instrument cluster, refer to page 134.

Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐

tance, refer to page 134.

Calling up the desired speed and

distance

When cruise control is maintained or stored,

DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned

on if needed.

While driving

Changing the speed

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

Press button with the system

switched on.

In the following cases, the stored speed value

is deleted and cannot be called up again:

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

road is clear.

▷

When the system is switched off.

When the ignition is switched off.

▷

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.

While standing

The system brought the vehicle to a complete

standstill:

▷

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.

▷

Green marking in the speedometer:

Your vehicle accelerates automatically as

soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra‐

dar sensor moves off.

Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the

action.

▷

Speedometer markings turn orange: no au‐

tomatic driving off.

Distance

To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐

matically, press the accelerator or press

the RES or SET button.

Select a distance

Adjust the distance according to the traf‐

fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is

the risk of an accident. Maintain the prescribed

safety distance.◀

Rolling bars in the distance display indicate

that the the vehicle detected by the radar sen‐

sor has driven off.

Your vehicle was brought down to a halt

through stepping on the brake pedal and it is

standing behind another vehicle:

Reduce distance

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

1.

Press button to call up a stored

desired speed.

Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐

tance, refer to page 134.

2. Release the brake pedal.

3. Step on the accelerator briefly, or press the

RES rocker switch when the vehicle ahead

of you drives away.

Increase distance

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

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Displays in the instrument cluster

Desired speed

Distance display

Distance control is temporarily sup‐

pressed because the accelerator

pedal is being pressed; a vehicle

was detected.

▷

The marking lights up green:

the system is active.

▷

The marking lights up or‐

ange: the system has been

interrupted.

Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven

away.

ACC is no longer accelerating. To accelerate

further, activate ACC by briefly stepping on

the accelerator pedal, pressing the RES but‐

ton or rocker switch.

▷

The marking does not light up: the system

is switched off.

Brief status display

Selected desired speed.

Indicator/warning lights

Personal responsibility

If --- appears briefly on the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐

tem requirements are currently not ready for

operations.

The indicator and warning lights do not

relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt

his or her desired driving speed and style to

the traffic conditions.◀

The vehicle symbol lights up orange:

Distance to vehicle ahead of you

A vehicle has been detected ahead of

you.

Shown is selected distance to the vehicle driv‐

ing ahead of you.

Distance display

Distance 1

The vehicle symbol flashes orange:

The conditions are not adequate for

the system to work.

The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively resume control by

pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

Distance 2

Distance 3

Distance 4

The vehicle symbol flashes red and an

acoustic signal sounds:

You are requested to intervene by

This value is set after the system is

switched on.

braking or make an evasive maneuver.

Displays in the Head-up Display

Some system information can also be dis‐

played in the Head-up Display.

The system has been interrupted or

distance control is temporarily sup‐

pressed because the accelerator

pedal is being pressed; a vehicle

was not detected.

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Limited detection potential

Distance information

The symbol is displayed when the dis‐

tance from the vehicle traveling ahead

is too short.

Because of the limited possible detec‐

tion, you should be alert at all times so that you

can intervene if needed; otherwise, there is the

risk of an accident.◀

▷

Active Cruise Control switched off.

Display in the Head-up Display selected,

refer to page 93.

Deceleration

The system does not decelerate for:

▷

Distance too short.

▷

Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road

users.

Speed greater than approx.

40 mph/70 km/h.

▷

Red traffic lights.

Cross traffic.

System limits

Speed range

Oncoming traffic.

The system is best used on well-constructed

roads.

Swerving vehicles

The minimum speed that can be set is

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

can be set depends on the vehicle.

The system can also be activated when sta‐

tionary.

Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐

uation when using the system.

Detection range

A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected

until it is completely within the same lane as

your vehicle.

Swerving vehicles

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. This also applies to major speed differ‐

ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,

when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐

hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,

the system requests that the driver intervene

by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐

vers, if needed. You must react yourself; other‐

wise, there is the risk of an accident.◀

The detection lidacity of the system and the

automatic braking lidacity are limited.

Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not

be detected.

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Cornering

Radar sensor

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐

erned by the following:

FCC ID:

▷

OAYARS3-A

Compliance statement:

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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

▷

This device may not cause harmful inter‐

ference, and

In tight curves the system offers only restricted

detection where a vehicle ahead of you might

be detected late or not at all.

▷

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

Malfunction

The system cannot be activated if the radar

sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be

caused by damage incurred during parking,

e.g.

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 deceler‐

ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler‐

ating.

A Check Control message is displayed if the

system fails.

The function for detecting and responding

when approaching stationary vehicles may be

limited in the following situations:

After releasing the gas pedal the system is re‐

activated and controls speed independently.

▷

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle shipment.

Driving away

In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off

automatically; for example:

▷

If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A

Check Control message is displayed.

▷

On steep inclines.

From behind bumps in the road.

In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.

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Switching on

Cruise control

The concept

Press button on the steering wheel.

The system maintains a preset speed via the

buttons on the steering wheel. The system

brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking

is insufficient.

The marking in the speedometer is set to the

current speed.

Cruise control can be used.

General information

Depending on the driving settings, the features

of the cruise control can change in certain

areas.

Switch off

Deactivated or interrupted system

With deactivated or interrupted system

use your brakes, steering and moves as usual

to avoid the chance of an accident.◀

Hints

Unfavorable conditions

Press button.

Do not use the system if unfavorable

conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐

stant speed, e.g.:

▷

If active: press twice.

▷

On winding roads.

In heavy traffic.

If interrupted: press once.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or

on a loose road surface.

Interrupting

Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐

cle and cause an accident.◀

When active, press the button.

The system is automatically interrupted if:

Overview

▷

The brakes are applied.

Buttons on the steering wheel

The clutch pedal is depressed for a few

seconds or released while a gear is not en‐

gaged.

Press button Function

System on/off, interrupt

▷

The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐

rent speed.

Store speed

▷

Selector lever position D is disengaged.

DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated

or DSC is deactivated.

Resume speed

▷

DSC is actively controlling stability.

HDC is activated.

rocker switch: change, hold,

store speed

When SPORT+ is activated with Driving

Dynamics Control.

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increases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/

km/

Maintaining, storing, and changing the

speed

▷

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.

Hints

Adjusting the desired speed

Modify desired speed to road conditions

and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,

there is the risk of an accident.◀

The maximum speed that can be set de‐

pends on the vehicle.

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.

Maintaining/storing the speed

Press button.

Or:

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.

Resuming the desired speed

Press button.

The stored speed is reached and maintained.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator lamp

Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐

terrupted.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐

ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐

ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐

tem is switched on.

This is displayed, refer to page 138, in the

speedometer and briefly in the instrument

cluster.

Desired speed

When cruise control is maintained or stored,

DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned

on if needed.

▷

The marking lights up green:

the system is active.

▷

The marking lights up or‐

ange: the system has been

interrupted.

Changing the speed

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

▷

The marking does not light up: the system

is switched off.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

road is clear.

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed to

the point of resistance, the desired speed

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Brief status display

Hints

Selected desired speed.

Personal responsibility

Even an active system does not relieve

the driver from personal responsibility while

driving.

If --- appears briefly on the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐

tem requirements are currently not ready for

operations.

Technically the system has its limits, it cannot

independently react to all traffic situations.

Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe

the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and

react when needed - risk of accident.◀

Displays in the Head-up Display

Some system information can also be dis‐

played in the Head-up Display.

Avoid driving fast with PDC

Avoid approaching an object too fast.

Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac‐

tive.

PDC Park Distance Control

The concept

For technical reasons, the system may other‐

wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀

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:

Overview

With front PDC: button in vehicle

▷

Signal tones.

Visual display.

General information

Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure

the distances from objects.

The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐

stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given:

PDC Park Distance Control

▷

By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐

ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.

▷

By the rear middle sensors at approx.

5 ft/1.50 m.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

To ensure full functionality:

PDC switches on automatically in the following

situations:

▷

Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,

bicycle racks.

▷

If selector lever position R is engaged

when the engine is running.

▷

Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.

When using high-pressure washers, do not

spray the sensors for long periods and

maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

The rearview camera also switches on.

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If equipped with front PDC: when obsta‐

cles are detected behind or in front of the

vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower

than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.

With front PDC: if objects are located both in

front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating

continuous signal is sounded.

The signal tone is switched off, when selector

lever position P is engaged on vehicles with

Steptronic transmission.

You may turn off automatic activation:

1. "Settings"

2. "Parking"

Volume

3. Select setting.

The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad‐

justed similar to the sound and volume set‐

tings of the radio.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

in use.

Settings are stored for the profile currently in

use.

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

Visual warning

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

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.

Switch the system back on if needed.

With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

A display appears as soon as Park Distance

Control (PDC) is activated.

Press button.

The range of the sensors is represented in the

colors green, yellow and red.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐

played, the reel can be made to PDC:

The rearview camera image is displayed when

the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the

button.

"Rear view camera"

System limits

Display

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Signal tones

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

the following circumstances:

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.

▷

For small children and animals.

For persons with certain clothing, e.g.

coats.

▷

With external interference of the ultra‐

sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud

machines.

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals.

If the distance to a detected object is less than

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

sounded.

When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐

aged or out of position.

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▷

Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐

treme heat or strong wind.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked.

To ensure full functionality:

▷

Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen‐

sors.

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

▷

When using high-pressure washers, do not

spray the sensors for long periods and

maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

With elevated, protruding objects such as

ledges or cargo.

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

Surround View

With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

The concept

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

Surround View comprises various camera as‐

sistance systems that help the driver when

parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits

and intersections.

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can

move into the blind area of the sensors before

or after a continuous tone sounds.

▷

Rearview camera, refer to page 141

Top View, refer to page 144.

Side View, refer to page 146.

False warnings

PDC may issue a warning under the following

conditions even though there is no obstacle

within the detection range:

▷

In heavy rain.

Rearview camera

When sensors are very dirty or covered

with ice.

The concept

▷

When sensors are covered in snow.

On rough road surfaces.

The rearview camera provides assistance in

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

behind the vehicle is shown on the Control

Display.

On uneven surfaces, such as speed

bumps.

▷

In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐

rages.

Hints

Check the traffic situation as well

▷

In automatic car washes.

Through heavy pollution.

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects

that are not lidtured by the camera.◀

Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,

sweeping machines, high pressure steam

cleaners or neon lights.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded

area on the Control Display.

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Switching on/off manually

Press button.

Button in the vehicle

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

The PDC is shown on the Control Display.

The rearview camera image is displayed when

the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the

button.

Switching the view via iDrive

With PDC activated or Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

Rearview camera

The rearview camera image is displayed.

Camera

Display on the Control Display

Functional requirement

▷

The rearview camera is switched on.

The tailgate is fully closed.

Activating assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be ac‐

tive at the same time.

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by

dirt.

▷

Parking aid lines

"Parking aid lines"

Lanes and turning radius are indicated.

Obstacle marking

Clean the camera lens, refer to page 234.

▷

"Obstacle marking"

Switching on/off

Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.

Switching on automatically

With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐

tion P R.

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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Pathway lines

Obstacle marking

Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by

the PDC sensors and, when respectively

equipped, detected by the rearview camera.

▷

Pathway lines can be superimposed on the

image of the rearview camera.

They help you to estimate how much

space is needed when parking and maneu‐

vering on level pavement.

Obstacle markings can be faded into the image

of the rearview camera.

Their colored margins match the markings of

the PDC. This simplifies estimation of the dis‐

tance to the object shown.

▷

They are dependent on the current steer‐

ing angle and are continuously adjusted to

the steering wheel movements.

Parking using pathway and turning

radius lines

Turning circle lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐

dius lines lead to within the limits of the

parking space.

▷

Turning circle lines can only be superim‐

posed on the rearview camera image to‐

gether with pathway lines.

▷

They show the course of the smallest pos‐

sible turning radius on a level road.

Only one turning radius line is displayed af‐

ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer‐

tain angle.

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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning radius line.

Top View

The concept

Top View provides assistance in parking and

maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is

shown on the Control Display.

General information

The image is lidtured by two cameras

integrated in the exterior mirrors, by the rear‐

view camera and a camera on the front of the

vehicle.

The range is no more than approx. 6.5 ft/2 m to

the side, front and rear.

Display settings

Obstacles within this range are thus displayed

early on the Control Display.

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

Hints

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Check the traffic situation as well

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects

that are not lidtured by the camera.◀

Contrast

With the rearview camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

Overview

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Button in the vehicle

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, refer to

page 139.

Top View

The objects displayed on the Control Display

under certain circumstances are closer than

they appear. Do not estimate the distance from

the objects on the display.

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The rearview camera image is displayed. To

switch to the Top View:

Cameras

"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.

Front camera

Switching on/off manually

Press button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

Top View is displayed.

The rearview camera image is displayed when

the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the

button.

The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐

cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐

ings. The image quality may be impaired by

dirt.

Display

Display on the Control Display

The area surrounding the vehicle can be dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 234.

The display appears as soon as Top View is

activated.

Functional requirements

Top View can be used only to a limited extent

in the following situations:

When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐

played, it is possible to reel to top view:

▷

With a door open.

"Rear view camera"

With the tailgate open.

With an exterior mirror folded in.

In poor light.

Brightness

With Top View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

The unavailable camera range is depicted by

shading.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Switching on/off

Contrast

Switching on automatically

With Top View switched on:

With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐

tion P R.

1.

Select the symbol.

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2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Which camera is active is shown on the top

edge of the screen.

Displaying the turning radius and

pathway lines

Hints

The images of the cameras are displayed, de‐

pending on the gear selected, on the Control

Display.

▷

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.

Check the traffic situation as well

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle on blind driveways and intersections with

your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could

result from road users or objects located out‐

side the picture areas of the Side View cam‐

eras.◀

The variable, green pathway line assists

you in assessing the amount of space ac‐

tually needed to the side of the vehicle.

The lane line depends on the engaged

gear and the current steering angle. The

track line is continuously adjusted for the

steering wheel movement.

At a glance

"Parking aid lines"

Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.

Button in the vehicle

System limits

A Check Control message is displayed when a

camera is defective.

Side View

The concept

Side View

Cameras

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

the viewing, each camera, front and rear on the

vehicle, detects the traffic area on the side.

Front camera

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Contrast

With the Side View switched on:

1. Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Warning of crossing traffic

The concept

Rear camera

When an object approaching from the side is

detected by the front or rear camera, this is de‐

picted by a symbol in the Side View display.

Two cameras are used for the detection.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt.

Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 234.

Requirements

Switching on/off

▷

Side View switched on.

Your vehicle moves no faster than walking

speed.

Switching on/off manually

Press button.

▷

To detect approaching objects, sufficient

brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.

Depending on the transmission position, the

picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.

Display

The yellow symbol is displayed if an

approaching vehicle is detected by the

camera.

Switching off automatically

By switching into a different function or when

changing gears.

A gray symbol is displayed if crossing

traffic cannot be detected.

Front Side View: when a certain driving dis‐

tance or speed is exceeded.

Display

System limits

In the following situations, the warning about

crossing traffic may be limited:

General information

The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle

is displayed on the Control Display.

▷

In poor lighting or visibility conditions.

If the camera is soiled or covered.

Brightness

With the Side View switched on:

System limits

The objects displayed on the Control Display

under certain circumstances are closer than

they appear. Therefore, do not estimate the

distance from the objects on the display.

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

The viewing angle is approx. 180°.

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Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐

vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

Parking assistant

The concept

Transporting cargo

Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter

of the vehicle is not taken into account by the

system during the parking procedure.

Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐

vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐

dent.◀

Curbs

This system assists the driver in parking paral‐

lel to the road.

The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐

cle over or onto curb if need be.

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces

on both sides of the vehicle.

Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐

vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐

cle may become damaged.◀

The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐

sible parking line and takes control of steering

during the parking procedure.

An engine that has been switched off by the

Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐

cally when the parking assistant is activated.

When parking, also take note of the visual and

acoustic information and instructions issued

by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐

view camera and react accordingly.

Requirements

For measuring parking spaces

A component of the parking assistant is the

PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 139.

▷

Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐

prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.

Hints

▷

Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐

cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

Personal responsibility

Even an active system does not relieve

the driver from personal responsibility while

driving.

Suitable parking space

▷

Gaps behind an object that has a min.

length of 5 ft/1.5 m.

Technically the system has its limits, it cannot

independently react to all traffic situations.

Gap between two objects with a minimum

length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe

the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and

react when needed - risk of accident.◀

Min. length of gap between two objects:

your vehicle's length plus approx.

3.3 ft/1.0 m.

Changes to the parking space

▷

Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Changes to the parking space after it was

measured are not taken into account by the

system.

Regarding the parking procedure

▷

Doors and tailgate closed.

Parking brake released.

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When parking in parking spaces on the

driver's side, the corresponding turn signal

must be set where applicable.

The LED lights up.

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

Parking assistant is activated automatically.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Switching on with the reverse gear

Shift into reverse.

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

To activate:

"Parking Assistant"

Switch off

The system can be deactivated as follows:

▷

Press button.

Parking assistant

▷

Switch off the ignition.

Display on the Control Display

System activated/deactivated

Ultrasound sensors

Symbol Meaning

Gray: the system is not available.

White: the system is available but

not activated.

The system is activated.

The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking

spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.

System status

To ensure full functionality:

▷

Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.

When using high-pressure washers, do not

spray the sensors for long periods and

maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

▷

Do not put stickers over sensors.

Switching on/off

▷

Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side

of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant

is activated and search for parking space

active.

Switching on with the button

Press button.

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▷

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.

▷

"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol

on the Control Display.

Press button.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the

following situations:

The parking procedure is ac‐

tive. Steering control has

been taken over by system.

▷

If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if

he takes over steering.

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.

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.

Possible on snow-covered or slippery road

surfaces.

Parking using the parking assistant

When there are obstacles that are hard to

overcome, such as curbs.

Check the traffic situation as well

When there are obstacles that suddenly

arise.

Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐

hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and

PDC's signals.

If the Park Distance Control PDC displays

clearances that are too small.

Check the traffic situation around the vehicle

with your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐

ger of an accident.◀

If a maximum number of parking attempts

or the time taken for parking is exceeded.

When switching to another function on the

Control Display.

1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐

vate it if needed.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The status of the parking space search is

indicated on the Control Display.

Resume

2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.

An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐

tinued if needed.

The best possible parking position will

come after gear change on the stationary

vehicle - wait for the automatic steering

wheel move.

Follow the instructions on the Control Display

to do this.

System limits

The end of the parking procedure is indi‐

cated on the Control Display.

No parking assistance

The parking assistant does not offer assis‐

tance in the following situations:

3. Adjust the parking position yourself if

needed.

▷

In tight curves.

Interrupting manually

The parking assistant can be interrupted at any

time:

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Malfunction

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

A Check Control message is displayed.

The parking assistant failed. Have the system

checked.

▷

On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

▷

On slippery ground.

On steep uphill or downhill grades.

With accumulations of leaves/snow in the

parking space.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

the following circumstances:

▷

For small children and animals.

For persons with certain clothing, e.g.

coats.

▷

With external interference of the ultra‐

sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud

machines.

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐

aged or out of position.

Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐

treme heat or strong wind.

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

▷

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.

With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can

move into the blind area of the sensors before

or after a continuous tone sounds.

The parking assistant may identify parking

spaces that are not suitable for parking.

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