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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:

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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.

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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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