The automatic braking intervention of a parking system is designed to avoid a collision as soon as an obstacle is detected.
Parking systems with braking intervention
Depending on equipment, the vehicle may have parking systems with a manoeuvring or emergency braking function →
.
WARNING
The automatic braking intervention function is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits
of the system. In some driving situations, the automatic braking intervention may be restricted or undesired or there may be no
intervention at all. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.
● Use the foot brake to brake the vehicle in a hazardous situation before an obstacle.
● React promptly to the warnings issued by the parking system, e.g. Park Distance Control.
When is the automatic braking intervention available?
The driver has switched on a parking system.
Park Distance Control: manoeuvre braking is activated in the Infotainment system.
The vehicle speed does not exceed a maximum of around 10 km/h (around 6 mph) when manoeuvring.
What happens when an automatic braking intervention takes place?
The vehicle brakes to a standstill and is held for around 2 seconds.
Automatic braking intervention by manoeuvre braking. Hold the vehicle with the foot brake!
Automatic braking intervention of Rear Traffic Alert. Hold the vehicle with the foot brake!
Park Assist: The vehicle may be braked if the speed is too high or to reduce damage.
A text message may also be displayed on the digital instrument cluster, depending on the vehicle equipment.
Manoeuvre braking function of Park Distance Control
The manoeuvre braking function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on.
The manoeuvre braking function can be deactivated temporarily by means of the
function button on the Park Distance Control
display or in the vehicle settings of the Parking and manoeuvring menu.
If Park Distance Control has been activated automatically when driving forwards, there will be no automatic braking
intervention in the front area (→ Park Distance Control).
After a braking intervention, manoeuvre braking may be inactive for a short distance or will only function again after the drive
position has been changed. Continue driving carefully for the first few metres, e.g. if there are other obstacles in the vicinity.
The permanent deactivation of manoeuvre braking can be saved in the personalised user accounts, depending on the country.
The settings change automatically when the user account is changed.
Driving with a trailer
The automatic braking intervention at the rear of the vehicle is deactivated if a trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.
The parking system must be switched off manually for trailer towing if a non-factory-fitted towing bracket is used.
General notes
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