Sensors and cameras
Incorrectly performed repairs, structural changes to the vehicle(e.g. lowering the suspension, retrofitted add-on parts
or modifications to the trim) can lead to sensors and cameras being displaced or damaged. This can impair important
functions of driver assistance systems →
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—Pay attention to the position of sensors and cameras on the vehicle in the vehicle overviews.
Add-on parts or modifications in the area of sensors and cameras
WARNING
If the area in front of and around sensors and cameras is covered(e.g. by licence plates, licence plate holders with
trim frame, additionally applied films or paint on the sensors or similar), this may impair functions of the driver
assistance systems. Failure of the driver assistance systems can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Do not attach any additional films in front of and around sensors.
● Install the licence plate or the licence plate holder with trim frame only in the position specified for this. Always
consult a suitably qualified workshop before installing a licence plate or licence plate holder with trim frame.
NOTICE
Incorrect installation of licence plates or licence plate holders with trim frame can damage components, such as
cables and sensors.
● Install the licence plate or the licence plate holder with trim frame only in the position specified for this. Always
consult a suitably qualified workshop before installing a licence plate or licence plate holder with trim frame.
A licence plate holder with trim frame is used to attach the vehicle licence plate.
In some vehicle versions, the front radar cover may affect the radar sensor’s view to the front. You should therefore
only operate the vehicle only with the original cover or with replacement parts that have been approved by the
manufacturer.
Damage in the area of sensors and cameras
WARNING
If the area around sensors and cameras is damaged(e.g. by stone impact or collisions when parking), this may
impair functions of the driver assistance systems. Failure of the driver assistance systems can lead to accidents and
serious or fatal injuries.
● In the event of damage in the area of the sensors and cameras, have the component replaced by a suitably
qualified workshop.
After components have been replaced, the sensors and cameras must be adjusted and calibrated by a suitably
qualified workshop if necessary.
If the windscreen has been damaged in the viewing field of the sensors and camera(e.g. by stone chip), the
windscreen must be replaced. Repairing the stone chip can lead to malfunctions or faults in the driver assistance
systems. After the windscreen has been replaced, the camera and sensors must be adjusted and calibrated by a
suitably qualified workshop.
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