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Vehicle features and options Cameras

This chapter describes all standard, country-

Cameras behind the windshield

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Overview

The cameras behind the windshield are lo-

cated near the interior mirror.

Depending on the equipment, the following

cameras and sensors are installed in the vehi-

cle:

Rearview camera

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Cameras behind the windshield.

Rearview camera.

Front radar sensor.

Radar sensors, side, rear.

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-

ers.

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Ultrasonic sensors, side.

Keep the vehicle cameras and sensors, as well

as surrounding areas, clean and unobstructed.

The rearview camera is located in the trunk lid

handle.

System limits of the cameras

The cameras may not be fully operational and

may provide incorrect information in the fol-

lowing situations:

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In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

On steep hills, in steep depressions or in

tight curves.

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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.

Radar sensors, side, rear

When driving toward bright lights or strong

reflections, e.g., because of a setting sun.

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When it is dark outside.

Camera behind the windshield: if the cam-

era has overheated and been temporarily

switched off due to excessively high tem-

peratures.

▷

Camera behind the windshield: during cali-

bration of the camera immediately after ve-

hicle delivery.

The radar sensors are located to the side be-

hind the rear bumper.

If applicable, a Check Control message will be

displayed when the system limits are reached.

System limits of the radar sensors

The radar sensors may be restricted or not

available in the following situations:

Radar sensors

Safety information

Warning

▷

If sensors are dirty such as due to icing.

If sensors are covered such as by labels,

films or a number plate baseplate.

▷

If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-

stance due to parking damage.

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.

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.

▷

After improper paint work on the vehicle in

the area of the sensors.

On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the

road.

Front radar sensor

If applicable, a Check Control message will be

displayed when the system limits are reached.

The front radar sensor is located in the front

bumper.

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hicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic

sources.

Ultrasonic sensors

▷

Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high

moisture, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, ex-

treme heat, or strong wind.

Ultrasound sensors in the front/rear

bumpers

The ultrasonic sensors for Park

Distance Control are located in

the front and rear bumpers.

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.

Ultrasonic sensors, side

▷

With objects with corners, edges, and

smooth surfaces.

For objects with fine surfaces or objects like

fences, plants, or bushes.

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

With small and low objects, for instance

boxes.

▷

With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in

foam material.

The ultrasonic sensors for Parking Assistant

are located to the side in the front and rear

bumpers.

▷

In automatic car washes.

On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps.

Due to heavy exhaust.

Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of

the vehicle is not taken into account by the

ultrasonic sensors.

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:

If applicable, a Check Control message will be

displayed when the system limits are reached.

▷

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

stickers.

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.

▷

For small children and animals.

For persons with certain clothing, for in-

stance jacket.

▷

In case of external interference with the

ultrasonics, for instance from passing ve-

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