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Sensors of the vehicle

Vehicle features and options Cameras

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

Front camera

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Overview

Depending on the equipment, the following

cameras and sensors are installed in the vehi-

cle:

The front camera is located in the radiator

grille.

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Front camera.

Camera behind the windshield

Camera behind the windshield.

Exterior mirror cameras.

Rearview camera.

Front radar sensor.

Side radar sensors, front.

Side radar sensors, rear.

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-

ers.

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Ultrasonic sensors at the sides.

The camera behind the windshield is located

near the interior mirror.

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In tight curves.

Top view cameras

When the camera field of view is covered,

for instance by a fogged up windshield or

labels.

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If the camera lens is dirty or damaged.

With exterior mirrors folded in.

With open doors or open cargo area.

When driving toward bright lights or strong

reflections, e.g., setting sun.

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When it is dark outside.

One exterior mirror camera is located at the

bottom of each exterior mirror housing.

The camera has overheated due to exces-

sive temperatures and temporarily turned

off.

Rearview camera

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During calibration of the camera immedi-

ately after vehicle delivery.

If applicable, a Check Control message will be

displayed when the system limits are reached.

Radar sensors

Safety information

Warning

The rearview camera is located above the li-

cense-plate carrier.

The vehicle radar sensors and thus also the

driver assistance systems can be impaired by

external influences, e.g., interference. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-

age. Watch the surrounding traffic situation

closely, be ready to take over steering and

braking at any time, and actively intervene

where appropriate.

Functional requirement of the

cameras

For the cameras to function correctly, the area

around the cameras must be clean and free.

Additional information:

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Washing the vehicle, refer to page 388.

Vehicle care, refer to page 389.

System limits of the cameras

The cameras may not work properly, e.g.,

show something that is incorrect, in the follow-

ing situations:

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In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the

road.

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Front radar sensor

Functional requirement of the radar

sensors

For the radar sensors to function correctly, the

area around the radar sensors must be kept

clean and free.

Additional information:

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Washing the vehicle, refer to page 388.

Vehicle care, refer to page 389.

System limits of the radar sensors

The function of the radar sensors may be re-

stricted or not available, for instance in the fol-

lowing situations:

The front radar sensor is located in the radiator

grille.

Radar sensors, side, front

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In case of dirty sensors.

In case of iced-up sensors.

If sensors are covered such as by labels,

films or a license-plate carrier.

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If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-

stance due to parking damage.

If the radiation range of the sensors is cov-

ered, e.g., by protruding cargo.

When the field of view of the sensors is cov-

ered, e.g., by garage walls, hedges, snow

hills, vehicles or trailers.

The radar sensors are located on the side of

the front bumper.

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After improper paint work on the vehicle in

the area of the sensors.

Radar sensors, side, rear

On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the

road.

If applicable, a Check Control message will be

displayed when the system limits are reached.

The radar sensors are located on the side of

the rear bumper.

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Functional requirement of the

ultrasonic sensors

Ultrasonic sensors

For the ultrasonic sensors to function correctly,

the area around the ultrasonic sensors must

be kept clean and free.

Ultrasonic sensors, front

Additional information:

▷

Washing the vehicle, refer to page 388.

Vehicle care, refer to page 389.

System limits of the ultrasonic

sensors

The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas-

urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in

the following situations:

The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-

tance systems are located in the front bumper.

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If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by

stickers.

Ultrasonic sensors, rear

If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-

stance due to parking damage.

After improper paint work on the vehicle in

the area of the sensors.

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For small children and animals.

For people with specific clothing, e.g., coat.

With obstacles and persons at the edge of

the lane.

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In case of external interference with the

ultrasonics, for instance from passing ve-

hicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic

sources.

The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-

tance systems are located in the rear bumper.

Ultrasonic sensors, side

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Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high

moisture, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, ex-

treme heat, or strong wind.

With tow bars and trailer hitches of other

vehicles.

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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

For elevated, protruding objects, e.g., wall

ledges.

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With objects with corners, edges, and

smooth surfaces.

The ultrasonic sensors for the parking assis-

tance systems are located on the sides of the

front and rear bumpers.

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In the case objects with fine surfaces or

structures, e.g., wire mesh fences.

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For objects with porous surfaces.

With small and low objects, e.g., boxes.

Low objects, e.g., curbs, that have already

been displayed may enter the blind area of

the sensors.

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With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in

foam material.

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With plants and bushes.

In automatic car washes.

For bumps, e.g., speed bumps.

If there are large amounts of exhaust gas.

Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of

the vehicle is not taken into account by the

ultrasonic sensors.

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When the trailer hitch cover is not on

straight.

If applicable, a Check Control message will be

displayed when the system limits are reached.

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