Safety notes on the parking systems
Parking systems can assist the driver when parking and manoeuvring.
The parking systems include the following:
—Park Distance Control (→ Park Distance Control, Introduction/General information).
—Rear view camera system (→ Rear view camera system, Introduction/General information).
—Park Assist (→ Park Assist, Introduction/General information).
—Rear Traffic Alert (→ Rear Traffic Alert, Description).
The systems available depend on the equipment in the vehicle.
Limits of sensors and cameras
There are various sensors and cameras on the vehicle which detect and monitor the area around the
vehicle by means of ultrasound, radar waves and optical systems. The various parking systems use
different combinations of the sensors. Common to all sensors is the fact that they are subject to
technical and physical limits →
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—Some objects may not be detected by the sensors or cameras, e.g. thin bars, fences, posts, trees,
very low or high obstacles and also open or opening boot lids.
—The detection ranges of the sensors have blind spots in which obstacles and people are not
registered.
—In some cases, dirt or ice and water on the sensors and cameras could be registered as an obstacle
or impair detection of objects. The sensor visibility may be impaired by dirt and snow or also
residue from cleaning agents or coatings (→ Parking systems, FAQ).
—External sources of sound and certain surfaces on objects and clothing may influence the sensors'
signals. In certain circumstances, the systems will be unable to detect or properly detect people
and objects.
—Certain objects, for example narrow posts or railings, may be difficult or impossible to see on the
screen because of its low resolution or poor light conditions.
—The cameras show only two-dimensional images on the screen. The lack of depth of field means
that potholes and protruding objects on the ground may only be detected with difficulty, or may
not be detected at all.
WARNING
The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and
functions only within the system limits. Never let the extra convenience afforded by the parking
systems tempt you into taking any risks when driving. The parking systems cannot replace the full
concentration of the driver.
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Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
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Keep looking in the direction in which you are parking and at the relevant area surrounding the
vehicle.
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Always monitor the area around the vehicle as the parking systems will not always detect
infants, animals and objects.
Do not allow the displays in the instrument cluster and the images shown in the Infotainment
system to distract you from the traffic.
WARNING
If objects are approached too quickly, the response times for the signals and displays of the parking
systems may not be fast enough for a warning to be issued. This may result in accidents, serious
injuries and also damage to the vehicle.
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Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the parking systems.
React independently yourself as necessary and do not wait until the parking system responds.
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