188 Park Assist systems › Rear Traffic Alert
ted area is highlighted on the screen by a yellow bor-
der.
Switching off
Press the
button.
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Or:
For vehicles with an automatic gearbox, put the se-
lector lever in the position.
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Automatic shut-off
The automatic system shut-off occurs when driving
forward at a speed over 15 km/h.
Vehicle in the collision area - risk of collision!
Approaching vehicle
Vehicle without parking assist
Restriction
If an approaching vehicle is detected in the area be-
hind your vehicle, the a warning is displayed in the in-
strument cluster display, indicating to the driver to
monitor the traffic behind. At the same time, an
acoustic signal sounds.
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.
Operating conditions
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.
✓ No accessories are connected to the trailer sock-
et.
Function restriction
Troubleshooting
Manoeuvre Assist’s functionality may be limited in
unfavourable weather conditions.
After switching on, the symbol
button
flashes in the
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Settings
The system is activated or deactivated on the display
Rear Traffic Alert
of the instrument cluster in the menu item Assistants
.
Functionality
The system is activated or deactivated in the follow-
ing menu in the Infotainment system.
When reversing, the
Rear Traffic Alert warns
of approaching vehicles.
Or:
If the driver does not re-
spond to the warning,
the vehicle is braked au-
tomatically at a speed
below 10 km/h.
Troubleshooting
Message regarding system unavailability
Stop the engine and start again.
If the system is still not available, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
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WARNING
When the ESC/ASR system is deactivated, automat-
ic braking is not performed.
Vehicle with Parking Aid
Park steering assistant
Usage
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.
Park Assist helps drivers park in parallel and perpen-
dicular parking places and to manoeuvre out of par-
allel parking spaces.
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