Driving
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CAUTION
If the parking distance warning system is
Parking aid parking and ma-
noeuvring (ParkPilot)
ignored, the vehicle could suffer considera-
ble damage.
Parking distance warning system functions
can be affected by different factors that
can cause damage:
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Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
Introduction
wheel arch and vehicle underbody can
modify the orientation of the sensors. This
can affect the parking aid function. Have
the function checked by a specialised
workshop.
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Under certain circumstances, the system
does not detect or display certain objects:
These assist systems help you when parking
and manoeuvring:
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Chains, trailer draw bars, bars, fences,
posts and thin trees.
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Plus Parking Aid page 287. It is an as-
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Objects that are located above the
sensors, such as protrusions in a wall.
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A number plate or number plate holder
sist system that provides a visual and audio
warning of obstacles detected in front and
behind the vehicle .
with dimensions that exceed the space for
the number plate, or a cured or deformed
number plate can cause false detections or
a loss of visibility for the sensors.
Objects with certain surfaces or struc-
tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-
der snow.
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Rear Parking Aid page 290. This is an
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assistant that gives an audio warning of ob-
jects detected behind the vehicle.
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Certain surfaces of objects and gar-
ments do not reflect the ultrasound sen-
sors' signals. The system cannot detect
these objects or people wearing such
clothes correctly.
Note
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The display on the Infotainment system
WARNING
screen shows a slight time delay.
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Always pay attention, by looking directly,
to traffic and the area around the vehicle.
Assistance systems are not a replacement
for driver awareness. Responsibility always
lies with the driver.
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In certain situations, the system can give
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Sensor signals may be affected by exter-
a warning even though there is no obstacle
in the detected area:
nal sound sources. This may prevent them
from detecting people or objects.
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Rough or cobbled surfaces or surfaces
with long grass.
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If the system warns you of the proximity
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The sensors have blind spots in which ob-
of a low obstacle, please note that after
being detected by the system, the obstacle
in question may disappear from the meas-
urement sensors as the vehicle moves clos-
er, and the system will no longer warn of its
presence. In certain circumstances, ob-
jects such as high kerbs that could damage
the underside of the vehicle are not detec-
ted.
stacles and people are not detected. Pay
special attention to children and animals.
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External ultrasound sources, such as
other vehicles equipped with ultra-
sound systems.
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Always keep visual control of the sur-
roundings: use the mirrors for additional
help.
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Heavy rain or snow, hail or dense ex-
haust gases.
If the number plate is not properly se-
cured to the surface of the bumper.
Gradient changes.
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