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Driving comfort

Safety information

Vehicle features and options

WARNING

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can‐

not independently react to all traffic situations.

There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐

cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle

against rolling.

Active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function ACC

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

Concept

Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐

tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using

the buttons on the steering wheel.

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

The system maintains the desired speed on

clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle ac‐

celerates or brakes automatically.

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system

adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the

set distance to the vehicle ahead is main‐

tained. The speed is adjusted as far as the

given situation allows.

WARNING

The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐

justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk

of an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the

traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

The distance can be adjusted in several steps.

For safety reasons, it depends on the respec‐

tive speed.

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.

WARNING

Risk of accident due to too high speed

differences to other vehicles, for instance in

the following situations:

General information

▷

When fast approaching a slowly moving

vehicle.

Depending on the driving settings, the features

of the cruise control can change in certain

areas.

Suddenly swerving vehicle onto the own

lane.

When fast approaching standing vehicles.

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There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

Watch traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.◀

Camera

A camera in the area of the interior mirror

serves to detect vehicles.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

Cruise control on/off, interrupt, refer

to page 153

Store/maintain speed, refer to

page 154

Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐

ror clean and clear.

Resume speed, continue cruise con‐

trol, refer to page 155

Functional requirements

Speed range

Reduce distance, refer to page 155

The system is best used on well-constructed

roads.

Increase distance, refer to page 155

The minimum speed that can be set is

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

can be set depends on the vehicle.

Rocker switch:

Set speed, refer to page 154

The system can also be activated when sta‐

tionary.

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.

The indicator lights in the instrument cluster

light up and the mark in the speedometer is set

to the current speed.

Cruise control can be used.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,

if necessary.

Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐

structed.

Switching off

To switch off the system while standing, step

on brake pedal at the same time.

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Press button on the steering wheel.

Setting the speed

Maintaining/storing the speed

▷

If active: press twice.

If interrupted: press once.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

Interrupting manually

Press button on the steering wheel.

If interrupting the system while stationary,

press on the brake pedal at the same time.

Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐

terrupted.

Interrupting automatically

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

▷

When the driver applies the brakes.

The stored speed is displayed in the speedom‐

eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer

to page 155.

When selector lever position D is disen‐

gaged.

▷

Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated

or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti‐

vated.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,

if necessary.

The speed can also be stored by

pressing a button.

▷

If DSC Dynamic Stability Control inter‐

venes.

Press button.

When SPORT+ is activated with Driving

Dynamics Control.

If the safety belt is unbuckled and the driv‐

er's door is opened while the vehicle is

standing still.

Changing the speed

▷

If the system has not detected objects for

an extended period, for instance on a road

with very little traffic without curb or

shoulder markings.

▷

If the detection range of the radar is im‐

paired, for instance by dirt or heavy fog.

After a stationary period of approx. 3 sec‐

onds when the vehicle has been braked to

a stop by the system.

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

road is clear.

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▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed to

the point of resistance, the desired speed

increases or decreases by approx.

1 mph/1 km/h.

Make sure that the difference between current

speed and stored speed is not too large before

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin‐

tentional braking or accelerating may occur.

Each time the rocker switch is pressed

past the resistance point, the desired

speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/

10 km/h.

In the following cases, the stored speed value

is deleted and cannot be called up again:

▷

When the system is switched off.

When the ignition is switched off.

Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the

action.

Calling up stored speed and distance

Press button with the system

switched on.

Adjusting distance

Safety information

Displays in the instrument cluster

Desired speed and stored speed

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility. Due to the system limits,

braking can be late. There is a risk of accidents

or risk of damage to property. Be aware to the

traffic situation at all times. Adjust the distance

to the traffic and weather conditions and main‐

tain the prescribed safety distance, possibly by

braking.◀

▷

Marking lights up green:

system is active, the mark‐

ing indicates the desired

speed.

▷

Marking lights up orange:

system is interrupted, the

marking indicates the stored

speed.

Reduce distance

▷

The marking does not light up: the system

is switched off.

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

With instrument display: the symbol is

displayed in the speedometer similarly

to the mark for the desired speed.

Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐

tance, refer to page 155.

Increase distance

Brief status display

Press button repeatedly until the de‐

sired distance is set.

Selected desired speed.

Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐

tance, refer to page 155.

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐

rently fulfilled.

Continuing cruise control

General information

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed.

Distance to vehicle ahead of you

Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you

is shown.

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pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

Distance display

Distance 1

Distance 2

Distance 3

Distance 4

Symbol flashes red and a signal

sounds:

Brake and make an evasive maneuver,

if necessary.

Displays in the Head-up Display

Some system information can also be dis‐

played in the Head-up Display.

This value is set automatically after

the system is switched on.

Distance information

The symbol is displayed when the dis‐

tance from the vehicle traveling ahead

is too short.

The system has been interrupted or

distance control is temporarily sup‐

pressed because the accelerator

pedal is being pressed; a vehicle

was not detected.

The distance information is active under the

following circumstances:

▷

Active Cruise Control switched off.

Distance control is temporarily sup‐

pressed because the accelerator

pedal is being pressed; a vehicle

was detected.

Display in the Head-up Display selected,

refer to page 104.

▷

Distance too short.

Speed greater than approx.

40 mph/70 km/h.

Detected vehicle

Symbol lights up orange:

System limits

A vehicle has been detected ahead of

you.

Detection range

Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven

away.

ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, acti‐

vate ACC by briefly stepping on the accelera‐

tor pedal or pressing the RES button or the

rocker switch.

Indicator/warning lights

Symbol flashes orange:

The detection capacity of the system and the

automatic braking capacity are limited.

The conditions are not adequate for

the system to work.

Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not

be detected.

The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively resume control by

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Deceleration

Cornering

The system also does not decelerate in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷

For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving

road users.

▷

For red traffic lights.

For cross traffic.

For oncoming traffic.

Swerving vehicles

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.

The system has a limited detection range. Sit‐

uations can arise in tight curves where a vehi‐

cle driving ahead will not be detected or will be

detected very late.

A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected

until it is completely within the same lane as

your vehicle.

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. It may not be possible to restore the se‐

lected distance in certain situations, including

if you are driving significantly faster than vehi‐

cles driving ahead of you, for instance when

rapidly approaching a truck. When a vehicle

driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the

system requests that the driver intervene by

braking and carrying out evasive maneuvers, if

needed.

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.

After releasing the accelerator pedal the sys‐

tem is reactivated and controls speed inde‐

pendently.

Driving away

In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off

automatically; for example:

▷

On steep inclines.

From bumps in the road.

In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.

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Weather

Cruise control

The following restrictions can occur under un‐

favorable weather or light conditions:

The concept

Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐

justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.

The system maintains the desired speed. The

system accelerates and brakes automatically

as needed.

▷

Poorer vehicle recognition.

Short-term interruptions for vehicles that

are already recognized.

Examples of unfavorable weather or light con‐

ditions:

▷

Wet conditions.

Snowfall.

Slush.

General information

Depending on the driving settings, the features

of the cruise control can change in certain

areas.

Fog.

Glare.

Safety information

Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic

situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for

instance by braking, steering or evading.

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can‐

not independently react to all traffic situations.

There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

Engine power

The desired speed is also maintained downhill,

but may not be maintained on uphill grades if

engine power is insufficient.

Malfunction

WARNING

The system cannot be activated if the radar

sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be

caused by damage incurred, for instance dur‐

ing parking.

The use of the system can lead to an in‐

creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐

tions, for instance:

▷

On winding roads.

In heavy traffic.

A Check Control message is displayed if the

system fails.

On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet

conditions, or on a loose road surface.

The function for detecting and responding

when approaching stationary vehicles may be

limited in the following situations:

There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to

property. Only use the system if driving at con‐

stant speed is possible.◀

▷

During calibration of the camera immedi‐

ately after vehicle delivery.

WARNING

▷

If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A

Check Control message is displayed.

The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐

justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk

of an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the

traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

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Overview

Interrupting automatically

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

Buttons on the steering wheel

▷

When the driver applies the brakes.

Press but‐

ton

Function

When selector lever position D is disen‐

gaged.

Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐

ing, refer to page 159.

▷

Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated

or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti‐

vated.

Store/maintain speed, refer to

page 159.

▷

If DSC Dynamic Stability Control inter‐

venes.

Resume speed, continue cruise

control, refer to page 160.

When HDC Hill Descent Control is acti‐

vated.

Rocker switch:

When SPORT+ is activated with Driving

Dynamics Control.

Set speed, refer to page 160.

Setting the speed

Switching on/off and interrupting

cruise control

Maintaining/storing the speed

Switching on

Press button on the steering wheel.

The marking in the speedometer is set to the

current speed.

The cruise control can be used.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,

if necessary.

Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐

terrupted.

Switching off

Press button on the steering wheel.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

▷

If active: press twice.

If interrupted: press once.

The stored speed is displayed in the speedom‐

eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer

to page 160.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,

if necessary.

Interrupting manually

When active, press the button.

The speed can also be stored by

pressing a button.

Press button.

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In the following cases, the stored speed value

is deleted and cannot be called up again:

Changing the speed

▷

When the system is switched off.

When the ignition is switched off.

Calling up stored speed

Press button.

The stored speed is reached and maintained.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator lamp

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

road is clear.

Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐

ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐

ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐

tem is switched on.

▷

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.

Desired speed and stored speed

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed

past the resistance point, the desired

speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/

10 km/h.

▷

Marking lights up green:

system is active, the mark‐

ing indicates the desired

speed.

The maximum speed that can be set de‐

pends on the vehicle.

▷

Marking lights up orange:

system is interrupted, the

marking indicates the stored

speed.

▷

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.

▷

The marking does not light up: the system

is switched off.

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.

With instrument display: the symbol is

displayed in the speedometer similarly

to the mark for the desired speed.

Continuing cruise control

General information

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed.

Brief status display

Selected desired speed.

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐

rently fulfilled.

Make sure that the difference between current

speed and stored speed is not too large before

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin‐

tentional braking or accelerating may occur.

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There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

Displays in the Head-up Display

Some system information can also be dis‐

played in the Head-up Display.

WARNING

System limits

Engine power

The desired speed is also maintained downhill,

but may not be maintained on uphill grades if

engine power is insufficient.

Due to high speeds when PDC Park Dis‐

tance Control is activated, the warning can be

delayed due to physical circumstances. There

is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid

driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Con‐

trol is not yet active.◀

PDC Park Distance Control

Overview

Concept

With front PDC: button in vehicle

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:

▷

Signal tones.

Visual display.

General information

The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐

tances are located in the bumpers.

Park assistance button

The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐

stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

Ultrasound sensors

An acoustic warning is first given in the follow‐

ing situations:

Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,

for instance in the bumpers.

▷

By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐

ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from

the object.

▷

By the rear middle sensors at a distance to

the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.

Functional requirements

Ensure full functionality:

When a collision is imminent.

▷

Do not cover sensors, for instance with

stickers, bicycle racks.

Safety information

▷

Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can‐

not independently react to all traffic situations.

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Switching on/off

WARNING

Switching on automatically

Signal tones

The system switches on automatically in the

following situations:

An intermittent tone indicates when the vehi‐

cle is approaching an object. E.g., if an object

is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a sig‐

nal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.

▷

If selector lever position R is engaged

when the engine is running.

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals.

The rearview camera also switches on.

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.

If the distance to a detected object is less than

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

sounded.

With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously

located both in front of and behind the vehicle,

an alternating continuous signal is sounded.

You may switch off automatic activation when

obstacles are detected. Using iDrive:

1. "Settings"

2. "Parking"

The signal tone is switched off, when selector

lever position P is engaged on vehicles with

Steptronic transmission.

3. Select setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Volume

The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the

entertainment volume can be adjusted.

If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activa‐

tion on obstacle detection, for instance in vehi‐

cle washes, to reduce false alarms.

Using iDrive:

1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"

2. "Tone"

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

3. "Volume settings"

4. "PDC"

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on, if needed.

5. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐

ting is selected.

With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

6. Press the Controller.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Press park assistance button.

Visual warning

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

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.

The rearview camera image is displayed if the

reverse gear is engaged when pressing the

park assistance button.

A display appears as soon as Park Distance

Control (PDC) is activated.

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The range of the sensors is represented in the

colors green, yellow and red.

▷

If cargo protrudes.

Low objects already displayed, for instance

curbs, can move into the blind area of the

sensors before or after a continuous tone

sounds.

When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐

played, the switch can be made to PDC:

"Rear view camera"

False warnings

System limits

The system may issue a warning under the fol‐

lowing conditions even though there is no ob‐

stacle within the detection range:

Safety information

WARNING

▷

In heavy rain.

The system can react not at all, too late,

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or

risk of damage to property. Follow the informa‐

tion regarding the system limits and actively

intervene, if needed.◀

When sensors are very dirty or covered

with ice.

▷

When sensors are covered in snow.

On rough road surfaces.

On uneven surfaces, such as speed

bumps.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Ultrasonic measurements might not function in

the following situations:

▷

In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, for instance in underground

garages.

▷

For small children and animals.

▷

In automatic vehicle washes.

Due to heavy exhaust.

For persons with certain clothing, for in‐

stance coats.

Due to other ultrasound sources, for in‐

stance sweeping machines, high pressure

steam cleaners or neon lights.

▷

With external interference of the ultra‐

sound, for instance from passing vehicles

or loud machines.

If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activa‐

tion on obstacle detection, for instance in vehi‐

cle washes, to reduce false alarms.

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐

aged or out of position.

Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, wet conditions,

snowfall, extreme heat, or strong wind.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded

area on the Control Display.

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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.

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Park assistance button

Surround View

Concept

Camera

Surround View comprises various camera as‐

sistance systems that help the driver when

parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits

and intersections.

▷

Rearview camera, refer to page 164

Top View, refer to page 166.

Side View, refer to page 168.

Rearview camera

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by

dirt.

Concept

The rearview camera provides assistance in

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

behind the vehicle is shown on the Control

Display.

Clean the camera lens if necessary.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Safety information

The system is switched on automatically if se‐

lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐

gine is running.

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driv‐

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and

vehicle surroundings closely and actively inter‐

vene where appropriate.◀

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.

Overview

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly:

switching on/off manually

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly:

button in the vehicle

Press park assistance button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

PDC Park Distance Control is shown on the

Control Display.

The rearview camera image is displayed if the

reverse gear is engaged when pressing the

park assistance button.

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Pathway lines help you to estimate the space

required when parking and maneuvering on

level roads.

Switching the view via iDrive

With PDC Park Distance Control activated or

Top View switched on:

Pathway lines depend on the current steering

angle and are continuously adjusted to the

steering wheel movements.

"Rear view camera"

The rearview camera image is displayed.

Display on the Control Display

Functional requirement

Turning radius lines

▷

The rearview camera is switched on.

The tailgate is fully closed.

Keep the recording range of the camera

clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems

and trailers that are not connected to a

trailer power socket can lead to malfunc‐

tions.

Turning radius lines can only be superimposed

on the rearview camera image together with

pathway lines.

Activating assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be ac‐

tive at the same time.

Turning radius lines show the course of the

smallest possible turning radius on a level

road.

▷

Parking aid lines

"Parking aid lines"

Lanes and turning radius are indicated.

Obstacle marking

Only one turning radius line is displayed after

the steering wheel is turned past a certain an‐

gle.

▷

"Obstacle marking"

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, spa‐

tially shaped markings are displayed.

Obstacle marking

Pathway lines

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, obsta‐

cles behind the vehicle are detected by the

PDC Park Distance Control sensors and the

rearview camera.

Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐

age of the rearview camera.

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If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, obstacle

markings can be faded into the image of the

rearview camera.

Contrast

With the rearview camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark‐

ings match the markings of the PDC Park Dis‐

tance Control.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

System limits

Parking using pathway and turning

radius lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐

dius lines lead to within the limits of the

parking space.

Detection of objects

Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding

objects such as ledges may not be detected by

the system.

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, some

assistance functions also consider data from

PDC Park Distance Control.

Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance

Control chapter.

The objects displayed on the Control Display

may be closer than they appear. Do not esti‐

mate the distance from the objects on the dis‐

play.

2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning radius line.

Top View

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 captured by two cameras

integrated in the exterior mirrors, by the rear‐

view camera and a camera on the front of the

vehicle.

Display settings

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

the side, front and rear.

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

Obstacles within this range are thus displayed

early on the Control Display.

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

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Safety information

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driv‐

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and

vehicle surroundings closely and actively inter‐

vene where appropriate.◀

Rearview camera

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt.

Clean the camera lenses if necessary.

Park assistance button

Functional requirements

Top View can be used only to a limited extent

in the following situations:

Cameras

▷

With a door open.

With the tailgate open.

With an exterior mirror folded in.

In poor light.

The unavailable camera range is depicted by

shading.

Front camera

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system is switched on automatically if se‐

lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐

gine is running.

The rearview camera image is displayed. To

switch to the Top View:

"Rear view camera"

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Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

Displaying the turning radius and

pathway lines

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

▷

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.

Switch the system back on, if needed.

▷

The variable, green pathway line assists

you in assessing the amount of space ac‐

tually needed to the side of the vehicle.

Switching on/off manually

Press park assistance button.

The lane line depends on the engaged

gear and the current steering angle. The

track line is continuously adjusted for the

steering wheel movement.

▷

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 when pressing the

park assistance button.

"Parking aid lines"

Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.

System limits

A Check Control message is displayed when a

camera is not working.

Display

Display on the Control Display

The area surrounding the vehicle can be dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Side View

The display appears as soon as Top View is

activated.

Concept

When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐

played, it is possible to switch 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 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.

Contrast

With Top View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

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.

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Safety information

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driv‐

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and

vehicle surroundings closely and actively inter‐

vene where appropriate.◀

Rear camera

Overview

Two cameras are used for the detection.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt.

Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 263.

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off

Switching on/off manually

Press button.

Depending on the transmission position, the

picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.

Side View

Switching off automatically

By switching into a different function or when

changing gears.

Cameras

Front Side View: when a certain driving dis‐

tance or speed is exceeded.

Display

General information

The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle

is displayed on the Control Display.

Front camera

Brightness

With the Side View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

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Contrast

With the Side View switched on:

Parking assistant

Concept

1. Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

Warning of crossing traffic

Concept

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.

This system assists the driver in parking paral‐

lel to the road.

Requirements

▷

Side View switched on.

General information

Parking assistant handling is divided into three

steps:

Your vehicle moves no faster than walking

speed.

▷

To detect approaching objects, sufficient

brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.

▷

Switching on and activating.

Parking space search.

Parking.

Display

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces

on both sides of the vehicle.

The yellow symbol is displayed if an

approaching vehicle is detected by the

camera.

The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐

sible parking line and during the parking proce‐

dure takes control of steering, the acceleration

and braking, and if needed, changes the gears.

Press and hold the park assistance button for

the duration of the parking procedure.

A gray symbol is displayed if crossing

traffic cannot be detected.

System limits

In the following situations, the warning about

crossing traffic may be limited:

System status and instructions on required ac‐

tions are displayed on the Control Display.

The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC

Park Distance Control.

▷

In poor lighting or visibility conditions.

If the camera is soiled or covered.

Safety information

System limits

WARNING

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.

The system does not relieve from per‐

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐

tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can‐

not independently react to all traffic situations.

There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

The viewing angle is approx. 180°.

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style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

▷

Do not cover sensors, for instance with

stickers.

Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

NOTE

The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐

cle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of dam‐

age to property. Watch traffic closely and ac‐

tively intervene where appropriate.◀

For measuring parking spaces

▷

Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐

prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.

▷

Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐

cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

Also observe the safety information for PDC

Park Distance Control.

Suitable parking space

Overview

▷

Gap between two objects with a minimum

length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Button in the vehicle

▷

Min. length of gap between two objects:

your vehicle's length plus approx.

4 ft/1.2 m.

▷

Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

For parking

▷

Doors and tailgate are closed.

The parking brake is released.

Driver's safety belt is fastened.

Park assistance button

Switching on and activating

Switching on with the button

Ultrasound sensors

Press park assistance button.

The LED lights up.

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

Parking assistant is activated automatically.

Switching on with reverse gear

Shift into reverse.

The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking

spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

To activate:

"Parking Assistant"

Functional requirements

Ultrasound sensors

Ensure full functionality:

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Display on the Control Display

System activated/deactivated

Parking using the parking assistant

Parking

Symbol Meaning

1.

Press the park assistance button or

shift into reverse gear to switch on the

parking assistant, refer to page 171. Acti‐

vate the parking assistant, if needed.

Gray: the system is not available.

White: the system is available but

not activated.

Parking assistant is activated.

The system is activated.

2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed

of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a

distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.

Parking space search and system

status

The status of the parking space search and

possible parking spaces are displayed on

the Control Display, refer to page 172.

3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.

Press and hold the park assistance button

for the duration of the parking procedure.

At the end of the parking procedure, the P

selector lever position is set.

The end of the parking procedure is indi‐

cated on the Control Display.

▷

Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side

of the vehicle image; the parking assistant

is activated and the parking space search

is active.

4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if

needed.

Interrupting manually

The parking assistant can be interrupted at any

time:

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.

▷

Press park assistance button.

▷

The parking procedure is ac‐

tive. Steering control has

been taken over by system.

▷

"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol

on the Control Display.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the

following situations:

Parking space search is always active

whenever the vehicle is moving forward

slow and straight, even if the system is de‐

activated. When the system is deactivated,

the displays on the Control Display are

shown in gray.

▷

If the driver grasps the steering wheel or

takes over steering.

▷

Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road

surfaces.

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▷

When there are obstacles that are hard to

overcome, such as curbs.

tion regarding the system limits and actively

intervene, if needed.◀

When there are obstacles that suddenly

appear.

No parking assistance

The parking assistant does not offer assis‐

tance in the following situations:

If the PDC Park Distance Control displays

clearances that are too small.

If a maximum number of parking attempts

or the time taken for parking is exceeded.

▷

In tight curves.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

When switching to another function on the

Control Display.

When the park assistance button is re‐

leased.

▷

On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

▷

If the tailgate is open.

▷

On slippery ground.

If doors are open.

On steep uphill or downhill grades.

When setting the parking brake.

During acceleration.

With accumulations of leaves/snow in the

parking space.

When braking.

▷

With ditches or edges, for instance an

edge of a port.

When unfastening the driver's safety belt.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Ultrasonic measurements might not function in

the following situations:

Resuming

An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐

tinued, if needed.

▷

For small children and animals.

Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to

page 171, and follow the instructions on the

Control Display.

For persons with certain clothing, for in‐

stance coats.

▷

With external interference of the ultra‐

sound, for instance from passing vehicles

or loud machines.

Switching off

The system can be switched off as follows:

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐

aged or out of position.

▷

Press park assistance button.

Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, wet conditions,

snowfall, extreme heat, or strong wind.

System limits

Safety information

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

WARNING

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

The system can react not at all, too late,

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or

risk of damage to property. Follow the informa‐

With elevated, protruding objects such as

ledges or cargo.

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

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▷

With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

If cargo protrudes.

Low objects already displayed, for instance

curbs, can move into the blind area of the

sensors before or after a continuous tone

sounds.

Parking spaces that are not suitable may be

detected or suitable parking spaces may not

be detected at all.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

The parking assistant failed. Have the system

checked by a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.

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