172 Park Assist systems › Rear Traffic Alert
Selecting the camera image
In infotainment, tap the area next to, in front of or
behind the vehicle silhouette. The selected area is
highlighted on the screen by a yellow border.
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Switching off
Press the
button under the Infotainment.
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Or:
Tap the functional surface on the Infotainment
screen.
›
Vehicle in collision area - danger of collision!
Approaching vehicle
Or:
For vehicles with automatic transmission, choose
›
mode
.
Operating conditions
Automatic shut-off
The automatic system shut-off occurs when driving
forward at a speed over 15 km/h.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Function restriction
Restriction
Manoeuvre Assist’s functionality may be limited in
unfavourable weather conditions.
The camera image is distorted in contrast to the nak-
ed eye. The display may only be used to estimate the
distance.
Some items, such as thin posts, chain link fences,
grilles or uneven road surfaces may not be properly
displayed.
Settings
The activation/deactivation menu will be displayed
as follows:
Objects directly beside the corners of the vehicle
may be outside the field of view of the cameras and
may therefore not be displayed on the screen.
Press the
and tap the Infotainment screen.
button below the Infotainment
›
Select the manoeuvring assistant menu item.
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Or:
Troubleshooting
Press the button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
›
Message regarding system unavailability
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Select the manoeuvring assistant menu item.
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Or:
Rear Traffic Alert
Engage reverse gear in the infotainment screen
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Functionality
tap the functional surface
.
Select the manoeuvring assistant menu item.
When reversing, the
Rear Traffic Alert warns
of approaching vehicles.
Troubleshooting
If the driver does not re-
spond to the warning,
the vehicle is braked au-
tomatically at a speed
below 10 km/h.
Message regarding system unavailability
Stop the engine and start again.
If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
›
›
specialist garage.
Exit warning
Usage
Vehicle with Parking Aid
If an approaching vehicle is detected in the area be-
hind your vehicle, a graphical warning is displayed in
the Infotainment. At the same time, a continuous
tone sounds.
The assist system warns when opening the door in
front of approaching objects, in order to avoid a pos-
sible collision.
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