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Depending on vehicle equipment, additional

camera views can be used with parking

view:

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

currently available, or may become available

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

–

Semi-automatic camera perspective, re-

fer to page 224.

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Automatic camera perspective, refer to

page 224.

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Side view, refer to page 225.

Additional information:

3D view, refer to page 226.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Car wash view, refer to page 226.

Panorama view, front, refer to page 227.

Parking assistance systems

Activating panorama view using activa-

tion points, refer to page 227.

Principle

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Door opening angle, refer to page 228.

Remote 3D View, refer to page 229.

With the Park Distance Control display

and various camera views, the parking as-

sistance systems help to park, maneuver,

and reverse the vehicle. Parking assistance

systems are operated using the Park Assist

key or via the Parking menu.

The individual camera-based systems are

operated by selecting camera views on the

Interaction Unit. The camera views can be

turned on and off by selecting the corre-

sponding icon. Additional views with park-

ing assistance lines or obstacle markings

can be shown.

When parking or reversing, the following

individual systems provide active support

with assistance functions and sensors:

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Park Distance Control, refer to page 230.

Safety information

Active Park Distance Control, refer to

page 233.

Warning

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Drive-off monitoring, refer to page 234.

Park Assist, refer to page 235.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

Reversing Assistant, refer to page 240.

Various camera views and camera perspec-

tives provide excellent visibility of the vehi-

cle surroundings while parking and maneu-

vering. Depending on vehicle equipment,

different camera views are available.

The following camera views can be used

with the basic version:

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Rearview camera, refer to page 223.

Panorama view, rear, refer to page 227.

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Overview

Display

Button in the vehicle

Turning display on/off

General information

The parking assistance systems view

switches off automatically when driving for-

wards or if a certain distance or speed is

exceeded.

With reverse gear

When drive-ready state is on, the parking

assistance systems display is automatically

turned on when you engage selector lever

position R.

The Park Assist key is located on the

switch cluster.

With the Park Assist key

Sensors

To turn on the parking assistance

system display, press the Park Assist

key on the switch cluster.

The parking assistance systems are control-

led by the following sensors:

–

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear

bumpers.

On the Interaction Unit

–

Ultrasonic sensors at the sides.

Front camera.

To turn on the parking assistance systems

display, go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Parking".

Exterior mirror cameras.

Rearview camera.

Interaction Unit view

General information

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.

The parking assistance system view on the

Interaction Unit varies depending on vehi-

cle equipment and the active parking assis-

tance system.

Calling up Park menu

Some parking assistance systems can be set

individually in the Park menu.

1. To bring up the Parking menu, go

through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Parking".

2. Select the desired settings.

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Assistance view

Camera image

Depending on the equipment, one or more

cameras capture the area from different se-

lectable perspectives.

Depending on the view, the vehicle's sur-

roundings or a part of it is depicted.

Depending on the national-market version,

either the automatic or the semi-automatic

camera perspective is displayed.

Selecting a camera view

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2

3

4

5

6

Selecting a camera view

Vehicle top view

Camera image

Depending on vehicle equipment, various

camera views can be selected at the top of

the Interaction Unit:

Settings

–

"Parking"

Toolbar, bottom

Depending on vehicle equipment, cam-

era views or the Park Distance Control

view are displayed.

Status of parking assistance systems

Parking view

"Assistance"

A stylized top view of the vehicle is dis-

played.

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"Panorama"

The cross traffic view is displayed.

"3D"

A three-dimensional view of the vehicle

is displayed.

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"Car wash"

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Selecting a camera view

Your own lane can be displayed to make

it easier to drive into a car wash.

Selection window

Automatic camera perspective

Semi-automatic camera perspective

Side view

Settings

Various settings are provided on the right

side of the Interaction Unit:

Camera image

–

Depending on national-market ver-

sion, the acoustic warning for Park Dis-

tance Control can be turned on/off.

Settings

Toolbar, bottom

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Settings can be configured in the

Parking menu.

Status of parking assistance systems

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Toolbar, bottom

Additional displays

General information

Parking Assistant functions are displayed

on the bottom toolbar:

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Available parking methods of the Auto-

matic Parking Assistant.

Additional views can be shown in the cam-

era image for the parking assistance sys-

tems display, e.g., parking aid lines. This

makes parking and maneuvering easier.

–

Functions of the Back-up Assistant.

Additional information in case of mal-

functions.

Several additional displays can be active at

the same time.

Status of parking assistance systems

Turning additional displays on/off

The status of the parking assistance sys-

tems is indicated by the icons at the bottom

of the Interaction Unit, near the driving in-

formation, and on the Head-up display, de-

pending on vehicle equipment. In addition

to this icon, supplementary text appears at

the bottom of the Interaction Unit.

1. To turn additional displays in the cam-

era view on/off, go through the menu

as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /

"Parking".

2. Select the desired setting.

Parking aid lines

Pathway lines

The following parking assistance systems

are displayed:

–

Automatic Parking Assistant.

Back-up Assistant.

Icon

Meaning

No search for parking assistance

system offers.

No other parking assistance sys-

tems available.

Parking assistance systems have

failed.

Searching for parking assistance

system offers is active.

The pathway lines help to estimate the re-

quired space when parking and maneuver-

ing on level roads.

White: an available maneuver

is selected but is not being

performed. Functional require-

ments have not been met or the

function transfer is complete.

Depending on engaged gear position, the

Interaction Unit camera view provides path-

way lines in front of or behind the vehicle.

The pathway lines are continuously ad-

justed to the steering movements depend-

ing on the steering-wheel angle.

Green: A parking assistance sys-

tem is on. Functions are control-

led depending on the system ac-

tivated.

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Turning circle lines

Obstacles detected by Park Distance Control

are shown and marked in the camera view

on the Interaction Unit.

Colored gradients for the obstacle markings

in green, yellow and red indicate the distan-

ces.

Functional limitations

The parking assistance systems can only be

used to a limited extent in the following

situations:

The Interaction Unit camera view includes

turning circle lines that show the path with

the smallest possible turning circle on a

level road.

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With a door open.

With open cargo area.

With exterior mirrors folded in.

Only one turning circle line is displayed

after the steering wheel is turned past a

certain angle.

Areas with gray hatching with an icon in

the camera image identify areas that are

currently not shown such as an open door.

Turning circle lines can only be superim-

posed on the camera image together with

pathway lines.

System limits

Safety information

Using parking aid lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the red turn-

ing circle line leads into the boundaries

of the parking space.

Warning

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too

late, incorrectly, or without cause. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Actively intervene as warranted.

Refer to the information in this Owner’s

Manual regarding the scope of the sys-

tem’s operation and limitations.

2. Turn the steering wheel so that the

green pathway line covers the corre-

sponding turning circle line.

Obstacle marking

System limits of the sensors

Parking assistance systems may be re-

stricted by the system limits of the sensors.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.

The sensors detect obstacles when parking.

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Field of view

Functional requirements

Because of the camera angle, the areas un-

der the vehicle cannot be viewed by the

cameras.

The following functional requirements apply

for the rearview camera:

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The trunk is fully closed.

The camera area is clean and clear.

Detection of objects

The sensors may not detect very low obsta-

cles as well as high, protruding objects, e.g.,

wall ledges.

Turning the rearview camera

on/off

Objects shown on the Interaction Unit may

be closer than they appear. Do not estimate

the distance to objects shown on the Inter-

action Unit.

Turning the camera view on

automatically

The rearview camera is automatically

turned on if selector lever position R is en-

gaged while drive-ready state is on.

The camera's detection range can be limited

by protruding cargo or a rear carrier.

Turning the camera view off

automatically

The rearview camera turns off automatically

when driving forward or when a certain dis-

tance or speed is exceeded.

Malfunction

A camera failure is indicated on the Interac-

tion Unit.

The malfunctioning camera's detection

range is shaded.

Turning the camera view on/off

manually

Rearview camera

1.

To manually turn on the rearview

camera, press the Park Assist key on the

switch cluster.

Principle

The rearview camera helps when reverse

parking and maneuvering. The area behind

the vehicle is shown in the camera view on

the Interaction Unit. The rearview camera

turns on when reversing and can be oper-

ated via the Interaction Unit or Park Assist

key.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

2. Engage selector lever position R.

The rearview camera view is switched

on.

Depending on vehicle equipment: The

icon for automatic camera perspective is

automatically selected in the selection

window.

Additional displays can be shown on the

camera view, e.g., parking assistance lines

and obstacle markings.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

To exit rearview camera view, select an-

other camera view in the selection window

or press the Park Assist key again.

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Deactivated rearview camera

Automatic camera perspective

When the rearview camera is deactivated,

for instance when the trunk is open, the

camera image is displayed with gray shad-

ing.

Principle

The automatic camera perspective shows a

steering-dependent view in the respective

driving direction. This perspective adapts to

the respective driving situation.

Semi-automatic camera per-

spective

As soon as obstacles are detected, the view

changes to a fixed display of the area in

front of or behind the bumper, or switches

to side Park Distance Control as necessary.

Principle

The side Park Distance Control is automat-

ically displayed when the automatic cam-

era perspective is turned on. The function

shows obstacles located next to the vehicle.

Depending on the parking direction and en-

gaged selector lever position, the semi-au-

tomatic camera perspective shows a fixed

camera perspective with the areas in front

of or behind the vehicle.

The camera perspective can be turned

on/off using the Interaction Unit.

The camera perspective can be turned

on/off using the Interaction Unit.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Turning the automatic camera

Turning the semi-automatic camera perspective on/off

perspective on/off

Turning the camera view on/off

automatically

1.

To turn on semi-automatic cam-

era perspective, press the Park Assist

key on the switch cluster.

When the parking assistance systems' dis-

play is turned on, automatic camera per-

spective is selected automatically.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

The icon for automatic camera perspec-

tive is automatically selected in the selec-

tion window.

2.

Select the semi-automatic camera per-

spective icon in the selection window.

To exit the steering-dependent camera

view, select another camera view in the se-

lection window.

To exit the fixed camera view, select an-

other camera view in the selection window.

When reverse gear is engaged, the auto-

matic camera perspective is, if necessary,

exited and the system uses a semi-auto-

matic camera perspective to the rear. If

necessary, select the automatic camera per-

spective when reverse gear is engaged. The

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automatic camera perspective will then be

maintained for the current parking opera-

tion.

The system does not detect whether an ob-

stacle moves later on. For this reason, at

standstill, the marks are not shown anymore

in the display after a certain time. The area

next to the vehicle must be newly captured.

Turning the camera view on/off

manually

Side view

1.

To turn on automatic camera per-

spective manually, press the Park Assist

key on the switch cluster.

Principle

Side view shows the vehicle's side sur-

roundings, making it easier to position the

vehicle at the curb or with other obstacles

on the side.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

2.

The icon for automatic camera per-

spective is automatically selected in the

selection window.

The camera view looks from the rear to the

front and, if there is a hazard, focuses auto-

matically on potential obstacles.

To exit the steering-dependent camera

view, select another camera view in the se-

lection window or press the Park Assist key

again.

The side view can be turned on/off using

the Interaction Unit.

General information

Lateral Parking Aid display

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Turning the side view on/off

The selection window lets you choose the

side view for the left or right side of the

vehicle.

1.

To turn on side view, press the

Park Assist key on the switch cluster.

To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle

markings are displayed on the sides of the

vehicle.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

Colored obstacle markings warn the driver

when obstacles have been detected.

2.

Select the camera icon for the desired

vehicle side in the selection window.

If no obstacle markings are displayed, no

obstacles have been detected.

To exit the side view, select another camera

view in the selection window.

Limits of the side protection

The Lateral Parking Aid only displays sta-

tionary obstacles that were previously de-

tected by the sensors while passing them.

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General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

3D view

Principle

With 3D view, a circle is displayed around

the vehicle top view in the selection win-

dow.

Turning the car wash view on/off

1.

To turn on car wash view, press

the Park Assist key on the switch clus-

ter.

Fixed perspectives can be selected directly

on the circular path in the selection win-

dow, or by swiping the vehicle in the middle

of the camera image.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

The current perspective is marked with a

camera icon on the circular path.

2. In the upper selection area, select the

following camera view: "Car wash".

3D view can be turned on/off using the In-

teraction Unit.

To exit car wash view, select another cam-

era view from the selection at the top.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Display

Turning the 3D view on/off

1.

To turn on 3D view, press the

Park Assist key on the switch cluster.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

2. In the upper selection area, select the

following camera view: "3D".

Your own lane is displayed for easier driv-

ing into a car wash.

To exit 3D view, select another camera view

from the selection at the top.

This view can be used to position the ve-

hicle correctly within the washing system

guide rails.

Car wash view

In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to

roll freely forward.

Additional information:

Principle

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 119.

The car wash view assists when entering a

car wash.

This function can be turned on/off using

the Interaction Unit.

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The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

Panorama View

2. In the upper selection area, select the

following camera view: "Panorama".

Principle

The panoramic view gives you an earlier

view of crossing traffic at blind driveway

exits and intersections.

To exit panorama view, select another cam-

era view from the selection at the top.

Road users concealed by obstacles to the

left and right of the vehicle can only be de-

tected relatively late from the driver's seat.

To provide greater visibility, the front cam-

era and, depending on vehicle equipment,

rearview camera cover the side of the vehi-

cle.

Display

Depending on vehicle equipment, this func-

tion can be used when reversing or driving

forward.

Panorama view can be turned on/off using

the Interaction Unit.

Yellow lines on the screen display identify

the bumpers of your own vehicle.

Depending on vehicle equipment, this func-

tion can be activated automatically by sav-

ing activation points.

When reverse gear is engaged, the revers-

ing camera view is displayed. Depending on

vehicle equipment, the front camera view is

displayed when forward gear is engaged.

General information

The camera image shows different levels of

distortion in some areas and is thus not

suitable for distance estimations.

Automatic activation of pan-

orama view

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Principle

Sensors

Positions at which panorama view should

switch on automatically can be saved as ac-

tivation points.

Panorama view is controlled by the follow-

ing sensors:

–

Rearview camera.

Up to ten activation points can be saved and

edited.

Depending on if vehicle is equipped

with front camera.

The activation points can be used when

driving forward and, depending on national-

market version, when reversing.

Turning the panoramic view on/off

General information

Follow instructions in the Parking assis-

tance systems chapter.

1.

To turn on panorama view, press

the Park Assist key on the switch clus-

ter.

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Functional requirements

Editing activation points

The following functional requirements apply Activation points can be renamed or de-

for automatic activation of panorama view: leted, individually or collectively.

–

A GPS signal must be received.

Depending on national-market version:

A MINI ID or driver profile must be acti-

vated.

1.

Press the Park Assist key on the

switch cluster.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

–

The reversing camera and front camera

must be installed.

2. Go through the menu as follows:

"Panorama" / "Manage points".

The direction of travel, the selector lever

position, and the vehicle angle must

match a stored activation point.

A list of all saved activation points is

displayed.

–

To edit an activation point, press and

hold the desired activation point.

Storing activation points

Desired activation points can be saved.

–

To delete an activation point, swipe

over the desired activation point.

1. Drive your vehicle to the location where

you want panorama view to switch on

automatically, then stop.

Door opening angle

2.

Press the Park Assist key on the

switch cluster.

Principle

Depending on vehicle equipment, the door

opening angle display is shown automati-

cally when stationary.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

3. Go through the menu as follows:

"Panorama" / "Activation point" / "Save

activation point".

This display helps estimate how far the

doors can be opened when parking.

Activation points are saved with the follow-

ing information, for example:

If obstacle marking is activated, the parking

view indicates fixed obstacles that obstruct

the opening angles of the doors.

–

With the city/town.

With the city/town and the street.

A default name.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

You can rename the location and street in-

formation created automatically.

Using activation points

To enable/disable the use of activation

points, go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Parking" / "GPS-

based".

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Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Display

Sensors

Remote 3D View is controlled by the follow-

ing sensors:

–

Front camera.

Exterior mirror cameras.

Rearview camera.

The maximum opening angle of the doors is

displayed in selector lever position P.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

for Remote 3D View:

System limits

The door opening angle view does not warn

you of approaching road users.

–

Data transfer must be activated.

The MINI app must be installed on the

mobile end device.

The vehicle's surroundings are distorted in

the display for technical reasons.

–

In MINI Connected countries, an exist-

ing MINI Connected account must be

used to activate a MINI ID.

Even if no objects are visible in the door

opening angle view on the Interaction Unit,

park carefully when near other objects.

Additional information:

–

Data protection, refer to page 59.

MINI ID, refer to page 60.

Because of the perspective, higher, protrud-

ing objects may be closer than they appear

on the Interaction Unit.

Activating/deactivating Remote 3D

View

Remote 3D View can be activated or deac-

tivated individually or together with other

functions.

Remote 3D View

Principle

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Data privacy".

The MINI app and parking camera views,

e.g., automatic camera perspective, can be

used to display the vehicle’s surroundings

on a mobile device.

2. Select the desired setting.

After activating, Remote 3D View can

be accessed in the MINI app.

Remote 3D View shows a snapshot of the

situation.

Functional limitations

Remote 3D View may not be fully opera-

tional or may not be available in the follow-

ing situations:

General information

For reasons of data protection, Remote

3D View can only be used three times

within two hours.

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–

With a door or the cargo area open.

Dark fields in the display indicate areas

that are not recorded by the system.

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

–

With manually folded-in exterior mir-

rors.

When other camera functions are being

performed in the vehicle.

Warning

The vehicle moves faster than walking

speed.

Due to high speeds when the 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 quickly while

Park Distance Control is not yet active.

In case of missing or weak Internet con-

nection.

Park Distance Control

Principle

Park Distance Control assists with parking.

Acoustic and visual warnings signal obsta-

cles in front of or behind the vehicle.

Sensors

Park Distance Control is controlled by the

following sensors:

–

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear

bumpers.

Obstacles that are detected by the side ul-

trasonic sensors can also be reported.

–

Ultrasonic sensors at the sides.

The range of Park Distance Control, depend-

ing on obstacles and environmental condi-

tions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.

Turning Park Distance Control

on/off

Park Distance Control turns on and off au-

tomatically in certain situations: The Inter-

action Unit is used to enable/disable auto-

matic activation.

Turning on the system automatically

Park Distance Control switches on automat-

ically in the following situations:

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

–

When drive-ready state is switched on

when selector lever position R is en-

gaged.

–

While approaching detected obstacles

if the speed is lower than approx.

Safety information

2.5 mph/4 km/h. The activation distance

depends on the situation in question.

Warning

To activate/deactivate automatic activation

when obstacles are detected, go through the

menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /

"Parking" / "Automatic PDC activation".

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

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When there are objects in front of and

behind the vehicle at the same time, at a

distance smaller than approx. 8 in/20 cm,

an alternating continuous tone will sound

between the front and rear speakers.

Turning off the system automatically

Park Distance Control switches off automat-

ically when driving forward or if a certain

distance or speed is exceeded.

The intermittent tones and the continuous

tone are turned off when selector lever posi-

tion P is engaged.

Turning the system on/off manually

To manually turn on Park Distance

Control, press the Park Assist key on

the switch cluster.

Depending on national-market version, the

intermittent tones are switched off after a

short time when the vehicle is stationary.

The parking assistance systems view is dis-

played.

If an object approaches when the vehicle

is stationary, the acoustic signal is reacti-

vated.

When the LED above the Park Assist key il-

luminates, the system is on. When the LED

goes out, the system is off.

Adjusting the volume

If the system is manually switched on when

the reverse gear is engaged, the rearview

camera image is displayed.

1. To adjust the volume of the acous-

tic warning, go through the menu

as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /

"Parking" / "PDC signal volume".

Depending on the national-market version,

the system cannot be turned off manually

when the reverse gear is engaged.

2. Set the desired value.

Acoustic warning

General information

Depending on national-market version:

Turn off acoustic warning

An intermittent tone is given as acoustic

warning for Park Distance Control to signal

an approaching object. E.g., when an object

is detected at the rear left of the vehicle, a

sound is heard from the rear left speaker.

Depending on national-market version, the

acoustic warning can be turned off while

performing a parking maneuver.

Tap the acoustic warning icon on the

right edge of the Interaction Unit. The icon

turns gray and the LED below the icon goes

out.

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals of the intermittent

tones.

When the Park Distance Control is switched

on again, the acoustic warning is automati-

cally switched on again.

An acoustic warning sounds in case of an

impending collision at a distance to the ob-

ject of approx. 27 in/70 cm.

Visual warning

For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic

warning is issued as early as a distance to

the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.

General information

When the distance to a detected object is

less than approx. 8 in/20 cm, a continuous

tone is sounded.

If Park Distance Control is activated, the

Interaction Unit will indicate when the ve-

hicle is approaching an object.

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Objects that are farther away are already

displayed before a signal sounds.

Depending on the view, pathway lines, turn-

ing circle lines and obstacle markings are

shown for a better estimation of the space

required.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the sen-

sor detection range is shown by the shaded,

ring-shaped area. Green, yellow, and red

markings indicate when obstacles are de-

tected within the detection range.

Example display of warnings next to the ve-

hicle.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Cross

Traffic Warning, a warning is also shown on

the display for vehicles approaching from

the rear.

The shaded area indicates the sensor detec-

tion range.

If this area is shaded gray, no obstacles

have been detected within the detection

range.

To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle

markings are displayed on the sides of the

vehicle.

Colored markings in the shaded area in-

dicate that obstacles have been detected

within the detection range.

Display

If the shaded area is not continuous, the

area next to the vehicle has not been scan-

ned yet.

Depending on vehicle equipment, warnings

may be displayed in front of, next to, and

behind the vehicle.

System limits

General information

The function for protecting the vehicle

sides only shows stationary obstacles that

were previously detected by the sensors

when passing by.

Park Distance Control does not detect when

an obstacle moves later. When the vehicle

is stationary, the gray shaded areas on the

sides are hidden after a certain time. The

area on the side of the vehicle must be

newly captured.

Example display of warnings behind the ve-

hicle.

Also follow the information on system limits

in the "Parking assistance systems" chapter.

Unwarranted warnings

Unwarranted warnings may be given if the

system limits of Park Distance Control are

reached.

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To prevent unwarranted warnings, for in-

stance in car washes, turn off automatic

Park Distance Control activation on obsta-

cle detection.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

Malfunction

If Park Distance Control malfunc-

tions, the Attention icon appears on

the Interaction Unit.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the sen-

sor detection range may not be shown.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Park Distance Control has failed. Have the

vehicle checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Sensors

Active Park Distance Control is controlled

by the following sensors:

Active Park Distance Control

–

Ultrasonic sensors in rear bumpers.

Ultrasonic sensors at the sides.

Principle

Active Park Distance Control is the brake

function of Park Distance Control and ini-

tiates emergency braking in the event of an

acute risk of collision.

Driving off after emergency

braking

After emergency braking to a stop, further

creeping toward an obstacle is possible.

Proceed with caution. To move forward,

lightly press the accelerator pedal and re-

lease as needed.

The system can be used below walking

speed when reversing or coasting back-

ward.

Due to system limits, a collision cannot be

prevented under all circumstances.

If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer,

the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is

possible at any time.

Pressing the accelerator pedal interrupts

the brake intervention. Emergency braking

is not performed.

Deactivating Active Park Distance

Control temporarily

After emergency braking, Active Park Dis-

tance Control can be temporarily deacti-

vated on the Interaction Unit. A correspond-

ing message is displayed.

The Interaction Unit can be used to tempo-

rarily deactivate Active Park Distance Con-

trol as well as configure the settings for this

system.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Go through the menu as follows:

"Configure" / "Deactivate temporarily".

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No further emergency braking will be per-

formed in this situation as you continue

driving.

Drive-Off Monitoring can be activated/de-

activated on the Interaction Unit.

You can cancel reduced acceleration, e.g.,

by pressing the accelerator twice.

The function is automatically reactivated

when Park Distance Control is switched on

again.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Settings

You can configure which areas of your ve-

hicle to protect with the Park Distance Con-

trol system.

Safety information

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Parking" / "Active

PDC emergency braking".

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

2. Select the desired setting.

Display

As soon as the system engages, an

icon is displayed with a correspond-

ing message.

System limits

Sensors

General information

Drive-off monitoring is controlled by the

following sensors:

Follow the system limits in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

–

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear

bumpers.

Drive-off monitoring

–

Ultrasonic sensors at the sides.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

for drive-off monitoring:

Principle

In case of a risk of collision, the start-up

monitoring reduces the drive power when

driving off.

–

Selector lever position D or R is engaged

when the vehicle is stationary.

When obstacles are detected in close range

in front of the vehicle, the acceleration will

be reduced. If necessary, this permits timely

manual braking.

–

Obstacles in the immediate vicinity are

detected in front of or behind the vehi-

cle.

When obstacles are detected behind the ve-

hicle, the system will brake.

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The accelerator pedal is heavily applied,

nearly to the end point.

Automatic Parking Assistant

The accelerator pedal is immediately ap-

plied after engaging the selector lever

position and obstacle detection.

Principle

Automatic Parking Assistant provides sup-

port when parallel parking and parking

transverse to the road.

Activating/deactivating Drive-Off

Monitoring

To activate/deactivate Drive-Off Monitor-

ing, go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Parking" / "Drive off

monitoring".

In addition, the system makes it easier to

park out of parallel and perpendicular park-

ing spaces.

The ultrasonic sensors measure both sides

of the vehicle when driving slowly forward.

Suitable parking spaces are calculated based

on the objects detected, e.g., parking vehi-

cles. The system status is displayed.

A Check Control message is displayed

where applicable.

The system calculates the best possible

parking line for driving in or out of park-

ing spaces, and takes control of the vehicle

while parking.

Depending on national-market version, this

system turns on automatically for the next

drive.

The operating principle and operation of

Park Assist is divided into the following

steps:

Canceling reduced drive power

The reduction of the drive power is can-

celed in the following situations:

–

Parking space search.

Turning on.

–

The accelerator pedal is released.

After the accelerator pedal has been de-

pressed completely twice.

Parking.

Driving out of parking spaces.

–

A specific distance has been traveled.

The parking manoeuver while parking is

performed automatically.

If the reduction in drive power is canceled

by covering a certain distance, the drive

power is released gradually.

When driving out of parallel parking spaces,

the vehicle maneuvers automatically until it

reaches a position where it can be driven

out of the parking space without further

steering movements.

Display

As soon as the system engages, an

icon is displayed with a correspond-

ing message.

When driving out of perpendicular parking

spaces, the vehicle is maneuvered out of the

parking space to enable continued driving

in the desired direction.

System limits

A parking maneuver can be interrupted and

continued manually.

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Settings can be customized as desired, e.g.,

to adjust how parking maneuvers are dis-

played or to set a sound for suitable parking

spaces.

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General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

When perpendicular parking: Parking for-

ward or in reverse, perpendicular to the

road.

Warning

When driving out of parallel parking spaces.

The system can steer the vehicle over or

onto curbs. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Watch surround-

ing traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Parking methods

Park Assist supports the following func-

tions:

When driving out of perpendicular parking

spaces.

Sensors

The Automatic Parking Assistant is control-

led by the following sensors:

–

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear

bumpers.

When parallel parking: Parking in reverse,

parallel to the road.

–

Ultrasonic sensors at the sides.

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Leaving parking spaces

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

when pulling out of a parking space:

Measurement of parking spaces

The following functional requirements apply

when measuring parking spaces:

–

The vehicle was parked using the Auto-

matic Parking Assistant, and an object

has been detected in the area around the

vehicle.

–

Driving forward: up to approx.

22 mph/35 km/h.

–

The vehicle was manually parked in re-

verse, and objects have been detected

in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.

The distance to a detected curb is at

least 6 inches/15 cm.

–

Maximum distance to row of parked ve-

hicles: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Suitable parking space

The following functional requirements apply

for suitable parking spaces:

–

The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m

longer than the vehicle.

Longitudinal parking:

–

Minimum length of detected object, e.g.,

parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.

Displays

–

Minimum length of gap between two

objects: vehicle length plus approx.

2.6 ft/0.8 m.

General information

The current status of the Automatic Parking

Assistant is shown on the Interaction Unit

and Head-up display,depending on vehicle

equipment.

–

Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Perpendicular parking:

Various icons are shown when selecting the

parking method.

–

Minimum length of detected object, e.g.,

parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.

The sequence of the displayed icons corre-

sponds to the prioritized parking option.

Minimum width of gap: vehicle width

plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.

The direction of the arrow changes for the

icons for parking methods for driving out of

a parking space.

The minimum depth corresponds to your

vehicle's length.

The depth of perpendicular parking

spaces must be estimated by the driver.

Due to technical limitations, the system

is only able to approximate the depth of

perpendicular parking spaces.

Icon

Meaning

Reverse lengthwise parking,

right.

Reverse lengthwise parking,

left.

Parking operation

The following functional requirements apply

when pulling into a parking space:

Reverse perpendicular parking.

Forward perpendicular parking.

–

The doors and cargo area are closed.

The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

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The status symbol for the Automatic

Parking Assistant illuminates green. The

system takes control of the parking op-

eration.

Turning parking operation display

on/off

When the Automatic Parking Assistant is

enabled, the parking maneuver is displayed

in the camera view on the Interaction Unit.

4. Follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit.

To turn the parking maneuver display on/

off, go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver Assistance" / "Parking" / "Show

assistance information".

The speed can be reduced with the

brake. Other interventions will cancel

the system.

Depending on national-market version,

an intermittent or continuous tone

sounds for Park Distance Control.

Turning the signal tone on/off

At the end of the parking operation, se-

lector lever position P is set.

To turn the signal tone for suitable park-

ing spaces on/off, go through the menu as

follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving

settings" / "Driver Assistance" / "Parking" /

"Sound when available".

The end of the parking maneuver is indi-

cated on the Interaction Unit.

5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if

needed.

Parking using the Automatic

Parking Assistant

When parking with Park Assist, you must

select a parking method depending on the

available parking spaces.

Driving out of a parking space

using the Automatic Parking

Assistant

1. Switch on drive-ready state to pull out of

the parking space using Park Assist.

1. For the parking space search when driv-

ing past parked vehicles at a speed of

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

distance of max. 5 ft/1.5 m.

2.

When your vehicle is stopped,

press the Park Assist key on the switch

cluster or engage reverse gear.

The parking space search is acti-

vated.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

2.

Press the Park Assist key on the

switch cluster or engage reverse gear.

3. On the Interaction Unit, select the de-

sired parking method.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

4. Follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit.

The parking space search and possible

parking spaces are shown on the Inter-

action Unit.

The status symbol for the Automatic

Parking Assistant illuminates green. The

system takes control of the maneuver.

3. Select one of the parking methods of-

fered on the Interaction Unit. You can

switch to another parking maneuver as

necessary.

The speed can be reduced with the

brake. Other interventions will cancel

the system.

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A message will be displayed at the end

of the maneuver.

–

When overlaying messages on the Inter-

action Unit display.

–

On snow-covered or slippery road.

On steep uphill or downhill grades.

5. Make sure that the traffic situation per-

mits driving out of parking space and

driving off as usual.

When there are obstacles that are hard

to overcome such as curbs.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is

turned off automatically.

–

When there are obstacles that suddenly

appear.

Canceling Automatic Parking

Assistant manually

The Automatic Parking Assistant can be

canceled manually at any time, e.g.:

With insufficient distances, which are

indicated by Park Distance Control.

When a maximum number of parking

attempts or the time taken for parking is

exceeded.

–

Step lightly on the accelerator pedal

twice in succession.

When the system is automatically aborted,

selector lever position P is engaged.

–

Step lightly on the accelerator pedal and

move the steering wheel slightly at the

same time.

A Check Control message is displayed

where applicable.

–

Depress the brake pedal and operate the

selector lever at the same time.

Continuing the parking operation

If parking or leaving a parking space has

been interrupted, the operation can be con-

tinued, if needed.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is can-

celed without engaging selector lever posi-

tion P. Driving can continue immediately.

Restart the Automatic Parking Assistant

and follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit.

Canceling Automatic Parking

Assistant automatically

Park Assist is canceled automatically in sit-

uations such as the following:

System limits

–

When the driver grasps the steering

wheel or takes over steering.

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

–

When operating the accelerator pedal or

the selector lever.

–

When setting the parking brake.

When unfastening the driver's seat belt.

With open cargo area.

No parking assistance

The Automatic Parking Assistant does not

offer assistance in the following situations:

With open hood.

–

In tight curves.

With the doors open.

For diagonal parking spaces.

During activation or intervention by

driver assistance systems.

–

When switching to other functions on

the Interaction Unit.

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For parking spaces that are only marked

with lines on the ground. The system

orients itself according to objects.

distance can be driven in reverse with auto-

mated steering.

The Reversing Assistant takes control of

steering. The driver must control the speed

using the accelerator and brake pedals.

For special parking spaces, e.g., metered

parking spaces with automatic locking

mechanisms, or mechanical parking sys-

tems.

With Back-up Assistant: a maximum dis-

tance of 164 ft/50 m is saved.

Functional limitations

Park Assist may be restricted in the follow-

ing situations:

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking as-

sistance systems" chapter.

–

On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

Safety information

–

On slippery ground.

On steep uphill or downhill grades.

Warning

With accumulations of leaves/snow in

the parking space.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

–

In case of changes to an already-meas-

ured parking space.

With ditches or edges, for instance an

edge of a port.

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 Automatic Parking Assistant has mal-

functioned. Have the vehicle checked by an

authorized service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

Warning

The system can steer the vehicle over or

onto curbs. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Watch surround-

ing traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate

Back-up assistant

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

for the Reversing Assistant:

Principle

The Back-up Assistant helps when revers-

ing, e.g., when pulling out of tight or un-

clear parking or road situations.

–

Drive forward without interruption to

store the distance covered.

The vehicle stores the driving movements

of the last distance covered. This stored

–

To store the distance covered, do not

drive faster than 22 mph/35 km/h.

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On the bottom toolbar, select the follow-

ing function: "Cancel".

Driving in reverse with automated

steering

1. To reverse with automatic steering,

switch on drive-ready state.

Press the Park Assist key on the

switch cluster.

Canceling the Back-up Assistant

automatically

The Reversing Assistant is canceled auto-

matically in situations such as the follow-

ing:

2.

When your vehicle is stopped,

press the Park Assist key on the switch

cluster or engage reverse gear.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

3. On the bottom toolbar, select the follow-

ing function: "Back-up Assistant".

–

When the driver grasps the steering

wheel or takes over steering.

The length of the saved distance is dis-

played on the Interaction Unit.

When shifting from reverse gear to an-

other selector lever position.

Follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit as necessary.

During activation or intervention by

driver assistance systems.

4. Take your hands off the steering wheel

and carefully drive in reverse with the

accelerator pedal and the brake.

After an extended period of time when

the vehicle is stationary.

When exiting the stored lane when

reversing, for instance with maximum

steering-wheel angle.

The status symbol for the Back-up

Assistant illuminates green. The system

takes over the steering.

–

When overlaying messages on the Inter-

action Unit display.

When driving in reverse, observe the

vehicle's surroundings.

–

In case of a slippery surface.

In case of obstacles, stop immediately

and take over control of the vehicle. Fol-

low the instructions for Park Distance

Control.

When the vehicle is rolling such as on a

slope.

–

In case of changed ambient conditions.

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

6 mph/10 km/h.

5. Right before the end of the stored dis-

tance covered, a signal tone will sound

and a message is displayed.

System limits

Speed threshold

The maximum speed when reversing is lim-

ited to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h.

Stop no later than when normal road

traffic is reached and take control of the

vehicle such as by shifting to forward

gear.

A warning is issued at a speed of approx.

4 mph/7 km/h.

Canceling the Back-up Assistant

manually

The assisted reversing by the Back-up As-

sistant can be canceled manually:

If the maximum speed is exceeded, the

function is interrupted.

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Different influences can lead to side devia-

tions when driving the stored distance cov-

ered in reverse. For example, this includes

the following factors:

–

Steering movements when the vehicle

is stationary while storing the distance

covered.

–

The speed is not adapted to the distance

covered.

Certain road characteristics such as gra-

dients, inclines or slippery road surface.

Greatly deviating conditions when stor-

ing and driving the route, for instance

other tires or changed ambient condi-

tions like weather.

Also follow the information on system limits

in the "Parking assistance systems" chapter.

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