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Driver Assistance Systems
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Driver Assistance Systems
Operation
Vehicle equipment
Switching on
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The current speed is adopted as the speed limit.
When switching on at a standstill or driving at low
speed, 30 km/h/20 mph is set as the speed limit.
The speedometer marker is set to the current
speed.
When activating the speed limit it is possible that
Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be switched
on and the drive mode switched to COMFORT.
Manual Speed Limiter
Switching off
Principle
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The system can be used to set a speed limit so
that speed restrictions are not exceeded.
The system switches off automatically in the
following situations, for example:
General
▷ When switching the engine off.
The system enables speeds from a value of
30 km/h/20 mph and above to be set as a speed
limit. Below the set speed limit, the vehicle can
be driven without restriction.
▷ When switching on Cruise Control.
▷ When activating some programs using the
Driving Experience Control.
The displays turn off.
Overview
Interrupting
Buttons on the steering wheel
The system is interrupted when reverse gear is
engaged or the transmission is in neutral.
Button Function
System on/off.
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assist, see page 206:
adopt the suggested speed manually.
Rocker switch:
Changing the speed limit, see
page 195.
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Change speed limit
Warning when the speed limit is
exceeded
Visual warning
If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐
tor lamp in the instrument cluster flashes
for as long as you exceed the set speed
limit.
Acoustic warning
▷ A signal sounds if you inadvertently exceed
the set speed limit.
Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down
until the desired speed is set.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the speed limit is increased
or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
▷ If the speed limit is reduced to below the
driven speed during the journey, the warning
sounds after a little time.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the speed limit
changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h on
the km/h display or the next multiple of 5 mph
on the mph display in the speedometer.
▷ If you intentionally exceed the speed limit by
fully pressing the accelerator pedal, no warn‐
ing sounds.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
If the set speed limit has been reached or unin‐
tentionally exceeded, for example when driving
downhill, there is no active brake intervention.
Indicator lamp
If you set a speed during the journey which is be‐
low the current speed, the vehicle rolls to the set
speed limit.
▷ If the indicator lamp is illuminated: the
system is switched on.
The current speed can also be stored by press‐
ing the button:
▷ If the indicator lamp is flashing: set
speed limit is exceeded.
▷ Grey indicator lamp: the system is interrup‐
ted.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Exceeding the speed limit
The system gives a warning if the travelling
speed exceeds the set speed limit.
Status display
With the corresponding equipment, the set
speed limit is displayed digitally for a short time.
You can intentionally exceed the speed limit.
There is no warning in such a case.
Cruise Control
To exceed the set speed limit intentionally, fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
The limit automatically becomes active again as
soon as the current speed falls below the set
speed limit.
Principle
This system allows a desired speed to be set us‐
ing the buttons on the steering wheel. The de‐
sired speed is then maintained by the system. It
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does this by automatically accelerating and brak‐
ing the vehicle as necessary.
WARNING
The desired speed may be set incorrectly by
mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
General
The system can be activated from
30 km/h/20 mph.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the character‐
istics of Cruise Control may change in certain
areas, for example acceleration in ECO PRO
drive mode is less pronounced.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Safety notes
Button Function
WARNING
Cruise Control on/off, see page 196.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
To interrupt Cruise Control, see
page 197.
To resume Cruise Control with last
setting, see page 198.
Stores a speed, see page 197.
Speed Limit Assist, see page 206:
adopt the suggested speed manually.
WARNING
Rocker switch:
The risk of an accident may increase if the sys‐
tem is used in certain situations, such as:
To set the speed, see page 197.
▷ On stretches of road with many corners
and bends.
Switching Cruise Control on/off
▷ In heavy traffic.
Switching on
▷ If the road is icy, if there is fog or snow, in
wet conditions or on a loose road surface.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
There is a risk of accident or material damage.
Only use the system if it is possible to drive at a
constant speed.
The indicator lamps are illuminated in the instru‐
ment cluster and the marker in the speedometer
is positioned at the current speed.
Cruise Control is active. The driven speed is
maintained and stored as the desired speed.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
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While the system is interrupted, press the rocker
switch up or down once.
Switching off
Press the button on the steering wheel.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The displays turn off. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
The saved speed is displayed, see page 198, in
the speedometer and briefly in the instrument
cluster, where applicable.
Interrupting Cruise Control
Interrupting manually
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
Press the button while the system is ac‐
tivated.
The speed can also be stored by pressing the
button.
Press the button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
Changing the speed
▷ If the driver brakes.
▷ Steptronic transmission: if the selector lever
is moved out of selector lever position D.
▷ Manual transmission: if the clutch is pressed
for a few seconds or released with no gear
engaged.
▷ Manual transmission: if too high a gear has
been engaged for the speed.
▷ If Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐
ted.
Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down
until the desired speed is set.
If the system is active, the displayed speed is
stored and the vehicle adjusts to the stored
speed when the road is clear.
▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.
Setting the speed
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
Maintaining and saving the speed
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired speed
changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h on
the km/h display or the next multiple of 5 mph
on the mph display in the speedometer.
The maximum speed which can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
▷ When the rocker switch is pressed to the re‐
sistance point and then held there: the vehi‐
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cle accelerates or decelerates without the
need to press the accelerator pedal.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed has been reached.
When the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐
cle maintains the final speed. Pressing be‐
yond the resistance point accelerates the ve‐
hicle more rapidly.
System limits
The desired speed is also maintained when driv‐
ing downhill. The vehicle may drive slower than
the desired speed on uphill gradients if there is
not enough engine power.
Resuming Cruise Control
If Cruise Control is interrupted, it can be resumed
by calling up the stored speed.
In ECO PRO drive mode, it is possible that the
vehicle will drive faster or slower than the desired
speed setting in some situations, for example on
downward or upward gradients.
Before calling up the stored speed, make sure
that the difference between the current speed
and the stored speed is not too great. Otherwise,
there may be unintentional braking or accelera‐
tion.
Active Cruise Control with
Stop&Go function ACC
With the system interrupted, press the
button.
Cruise Control is resumed with the stored values.
Principle
In the following instances, the stored speed is
deleted and therefore cannot be called up again:
This system allows you to set a desired speed
and a desired distance from the vehicle in front,
using the buttons on the steering wheel.
▷ When the system is switched off.
When the road ahead is clear, the system main‐
tains the desired speed. The vehicle accelerates
or brakes automatically.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
If there is a vehicle driving in front, the system
adapts the speed of your vehicle in order to
maintain the set distance from the vehicle ahead.
The speed is adapted as far as the given situa‐
tion allows.
Indicator lamp
▷ Green indicator lamp: the system is
active.
▷ Grey indicator lamp: the system is in‐
terrupted.
General
A radar sensor in the front bumper and a camera
on the rear-view mirror are used to detect vehi‐
cles ahead.
▷ No indicator lamp: the system is switched off.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the character‐
istics of Cruise Control may change in certain
areas, for example acceleration in ECO PRO
drive mode is less pronounced.
Status display
The desired speed selected is permanently dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The distance can be set in several stages and for
safety reasons is dependent on the respective
speed.
Displays in the Head-Up Display
Some information from the system can also be
shown in the Head-Up Display.
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If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill and
sets off again shortly afterwards, the system is
able to recognise this as far as the given condi‐
tions allow.
WARNING
There is a risk of accident if the difference in
speed relative to other vehicles is excessively
high. This may occur, for example, in the
following situations:
Safety notes
▷ When quickly approaching a slowly mov‐
ing vehicle.
WARNING
▷ If another vehicle suddenly veers into the
vehicle's own lane.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
▷ When quickly approaching stationary vehi‐
cles.
There is a risk of injury or even death. Observe
the traffic situation and intervene actively if the
situation warrants it.
Overview
WARNING
Buttons on the steering wheel
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Button Function
Cruise Control on/off, see page 200.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
Store/maintain speed, see page 201.
▷ Apply the parking brake.
Speed Limit Assist: to accept the
suggested speed, see page 206.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
To interrupt Cruise Control, see
page 200.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
To resume Cruise Control with last
setting, see page 202.
To increase the distance, see
page 202.
WARNING
The desired speed may be set incorrectly by
mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
To reduce the distance, see
page 202.
Rocker switch:
To set the speed, see page 201.
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Radar sensor
Switching Cruise Control on/off
and interrupting
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamps are illuminated in the instru‐
ment cluster and the marker in the speedometer
is positioned at the current speed.
Cruise Control is active. The driven speed is
maintained and stored as the desired speed.
The radar sensor is located on the front in the
bumper.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
Keep the radar sensor clean and unobstructed.
Camera
Switching off
When switching off with the vehicle at a stand‐
still, depress the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The displays turn off. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting manually
With the system active, press the button
on the steering wheel.
The camera is located near the rear-view mirror.
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area.
If interrupting the system when the vehicle is at a
standstill, depress the brake pedal at the same
time.
Use
The system can be used to optimum effect on
well-constructed roads.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h/20 mph.
The maximum speed which can be set is limited
and depends on the vehicle and its equipment,
for example.
▷ If the driver brakes.
▷ If the selector lever is moved out of posi‐
tion D.
Higher speeds can be set by switching to Cruise
Control without distance control.
▷ If Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐
ted.
The system can also be activated when the vehi‐
cle is at a standstill.
▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.
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▷ If the vehicle is stationary and the seat belt is
Changing the speed
unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
▷ If the system has not detected any objects for
an extended period of time, for example on
roads with little traffic and without defined
boundaries.
▷ If the detection zone of the radar is disrupted,
for example due to contamination or heavy
rainfall.
▷ After an extended stationary period, if the ve‐
hicle was decelerated to a standstill by the
system.
Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down
until the desired speed is set.
If the system is active, the displayed speed is
stored and the vehicle adjusts to the stored
speed when the road is clear.
Setting the speed
Maintaining and saving the speed
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired speed
changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h on
the km/h display or the next multiple of 5 mph
on the mph display in the speedometer.
To repeat an action, hold the rocker switch in the
relevant position.
While the system is interrupted, press the rocker
switch up or down once.
Adjusting the distance
General
The distance setting is saved for the current
driver profile.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The saved speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, see
page 202, where applicable.
Safety note
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
WARNING
The speed can also be stored by pressing the
button.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility. System limitations may
mean that braking is performed too late. There
is a risk of accident or material damage. Pay
close attention to the traffic conditions at all
times. Adapt the distance to suit traffic and
Press the button.
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weather conditions and comply with the pre‐
scribed safe distance by braking if necessary.
Switching between Cruise
Control with/without distance
control
Reduce the distance
Safety note
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
WARNING
The selected distance, see page 202, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The system does not respond to traffic travel‐
ling in front of you, but instead maintains the
stored speed. There is a risk of accident or ma‐
terial damage. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions and brake if necessary.
Increase the distance
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The selected distance, see page 202, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switching to Cruise Control without
distance control
Distance control can be switched off and on
when driving with Cruise Control activated.
Resuming Cruise Control
If Cruise Control is interrupted, it can be resumed
by calling up the stored speed.
Press and hold the button.
Before calling up the stored speed, make sure
that the difference between the current speed
and the stored speed is not too great. Otherwise,
there may be unintentional braking or accelera‐
tion.
Press and hold the button.
To switch back to Cruise Control with distance
control, press the button again.
A Check Control message is then displayed.
With the system interrupted, press the
button.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Cruise Control is resumed with the stored values.
In the following instances, the stored speed is
deleted and therefore cannot be called up again:
General
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster may vary.
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Status display
The desired speed selected is permanently dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Vehicle distance
The selected distance to the vehicle ahead is
displayed.
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When the distance to the detected vehicle in‐
creases, the vehicle symbol in the distance dis‐
play moves away.
Symbol
Description
Distance 1.
If necessary, drive off yourself, for example by
pressing the accelerator pedal or rocker switch.
Indicator and warning lamps
Distance 2.
Symbol
Description
Vehicle symbol flashes:
The requirements for system
operation are no longer being
met.
Distance 3.
Corresponds to approximately
half of the value of the speed‐
ometer reading, expressed in
metres. Selected when the sys‐
tem is switched on for the first
time.
The system has been deactiva‐
ted but will continue to brake
until you actively take over by
depressing the brake or acceler‐
ator pedal.
Vehicle symbol and distance bar
flash red and an acoustic signal
sounds:
Distance 4.
Brake and take evasive action if
necessary.
System interrupted.
Alternative displays
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster may vary and are
indicated as follows:
No display of distance control
because the accelerator pedal is
being pressed.
Symbol
Description
White vehicle symbol:
No display of distance control
because the accelerator pedal is
being pressed.
Detected vehicle
Green symbol:
Vehicle ahead detected.
Symbol
Description
The vehicle symbol goes out if
no vehicle in front is detected.
Green symbol:
Vehicle ahead detected.
Vehicle symbol flashes green:
The vehicle driving in front has
set off.
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Symbol
System limits
Description
Grey symbol:
Detection range
System interrupted.
Symbol flashes grey:
The requirements for system
operation are no longer being
met.
The system has been deactiva‐
ted but will continue to brake
until you actively take over by
depressing the brake or acceler‐
ator pedal.
The system's detection capability and automatic
braking capacity are limited.
Vehicle symbol flashes red and
an acoustic signal sounds:
For example two-wheeled vehicles may not be
detected.
Brake and take evasive action if
necessary.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:
Displays in the Head-Up Display
Desired speed
Some information from the system can also be
shown in the Head-Up Display.
▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow road users.
▷ For red traffic lights.
▷ For crossing traffic.
▷ For oncoming vehicles.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed has been reached.
Vehicles cutting in
Distance information
The symbol is shown if the distance from
the vehicle in front is too close.
The distance information is active under the
following circumstances:
▷ Active Cruise Control switched off.
▷ Display in the Head-Up Display selected, see
page 158.
If another vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you,
the system might not be able to restore the se‐
lected distance automatically. In some circum‐
stances, it may also not be possible to restore
the selected distance if you are driving signifi‐
cantly faster than vehicles in front, for example
when rapidly approaching a lorry. If a vehicle is
▷ Distance too close.
▷ Speed above approximately 70 km/h,
40 mph.
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clearly detected in front of you, the system
▷ On steep upward gradients.
prompts you to intervene by braking, and if nec‐
essary by taking evasive action.
▷ Before bumps or rises in the road.
▷ When towing a heavy trailer.
In such cases, depress the accelerator pedal.
Cornering
Weather
The following restrictions may apply if the
weather or lighting conditions are unfavourable:
▷ Impaired detection of vehicles.
▷ Brief interruptions when vehicles have already
been detected.
Examples of unfavourable weather or lighting
conditions:
▷ Wet roads.
▷ Snowfall.
▷ Slush.
If the desired speed is too high for cornering, it
will be reduced slightly in the bend. However, the
system may not detect bends in advance, so
moderate your speed when cornering.
▷ Fog.
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐
tions can arise on tight bends where a vehicle
driving in front will not be detected or will be de‐
tected very late.
▷ Oncoming light.
Pay attention when driving and respond to the
prevailing traffic conditions. If necessary, inter‐
vene actively, for example by braking, steering or
taking evasive action.
Engine power
The desired speed is also maintained when driv‐
ing downhill. The vehicle may drive slower than
the desired speed on uphill gradients if there is
not enough engine power.
In ECO PRO drive mode, it is possible that the
vehicle will intentionally drive faster or slower
than the desired speed setting in some situa‐
tions, for example on downward or upward gradi‐
ents.
When your vehicle is approaching a bend, the
angle of the bend may cause the system to re‐
spond temporarily to vehicles in the other lane. If
the system responds by decelerating the vehicle,
you may compensate for this by accelerating
briefly. When the accelerator pedal is released
again, the system will resume control of the vehi‐
cle's speed.
Malfunction
Radar sensor
The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐
sor is not correctly aligned, for example if it is
damaged while parking.
Driving off
The vehicle cannot drive off automatically in
some situations, for example:
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A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐
tem has failed.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
Have the system checked by a Service Partner
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
WARNING
The system may have limited functionality if the
radar sensor detection range is partially covered,
for example by the number plate holder.
The desired speed may be set incorrectly by
mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
Camera
Detection of and response to stationary vehicles
when approaching may be limited in the
following situations:
Overview
▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐
diately after vehicle delivery.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
▷ Failure or soiling of the camera. A Check
Control message is shown.
To accept the suggested speed, see
page 206.
Speed Limit Assist
Set the speed; see Cruise Control.
Principle
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
When the systems in the vehicle, for example
Speed Limit Info, detect a change in the speed
limit, it is possible to adopt this new speed limit
value for the following systems.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed Assistant"
4. "Speed limits"
▷ Manual Speed Limiter.
▷ Cruise Control.
▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
Select the desired setting:
The speed value is proposed as a new desired
speed for adopting. The relevant system must
be activated for the speed value to be adopted.
▷ "Adjust manually": the detected speed
limit can be adopted manually.
▷ "Show anticipation": detected speed lim‐
its are displayed in the instrument cluster
without being adopted.
Safety notes
▷ "Off": Speed Limit Assist is switched off.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
A message is displayed in the instrument cluster
if the system and the Cruise Control are
switched on.
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System limits
Symbol
Function
Speed Limit Assist is based on the Speed Limit
Info system, meaning that the system limits of
Speed Limit Info, see page 153, must also be
considered.
The indicator lamp is illumina‐
ted green, together with the
symbol for the speed control
system:
Depending on the country, displayed speed lim‐
its may not be available for acceptance, or may
only be available to a limited extent, for example
with speed information from the navigation sys‐
tem.
Speed Limit Assist is active
and detected speed limits can
be adopted manually for the
displayed system.
Detected change in speed
limit detected with immediate
effect.
Park Distance Control PDC
Distance information shown
alongside the symbol indi‐
cates there might be a
change in the speed limit up
ahead.
Principle
PDC provides assistance when parking the vehi‐
cle. Objects in front of or behind the vehicle as it
slowly approaches are indicated by means of
acoustic signals and a display on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator lamp is illuminated
green: the detected speed
limit can be adopted with the
SET button.
With Parking Assistant: obstacles at the side of
the vehicle detected by Park Assist sensors can
be reported by the lateral parking aid, see
page 210, function if necessary.
As soon as the speed limit
has been adopted, a green
tick is displayed.
General
The ultrasonic sensors for measuring distances
are located in the bumpers, and if applicable on
the side of the vehicle.
Accepting the suggested speed
As soon as the SET symbol lights up,
press the button.
Their range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft, depending
on the obstacle and environment.
Setting the speed adjustment
It is possible to set whether the speed limit will
be accepted exactly, or with a tolerance.
An acoustic warning is given when the vehicle is
approx. 70 cm, 27 in away from an object and a
collision is imminent.
Via iDrive:
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic
warning is given sooner, at a distance of approx.
1.50 m, 5 ft.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed Assistant"
4. "Adjust speed limits"
Confirm the desired setting.
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Ultrasonic sensors
Safety notes
Ultrasonic sensors of the PDC,
for example in the bumpers.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
Operating requirements
▷ Do not cover sensors, for example by stick‐
ers, a bicycle rack or the like.
▷ Keep sensors clean and free from ice.
Switching on/off
WARNING
Automatic activation
The system switches on automatically in the
following situations:
If the vehicle is travelling at high speed when
Park Distance Control PDC is activated, the
warning may be delayed due to the physical
conditions. There is a risk of injury or material
damage. Avoid approaching an object at speed.
Avoid moving off at speed while Park Distance
Control PDC is not yet active.
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged while
the engine is running.
▷ When approaching detected obstacles, if the
speed is below approximately 4 km/h,
2.5 mph. The distance from the obstacle at
which the system activates depends on the
individual situation.
Overview
Automatic activation on detection of obstacles
can be enabled and disabled.
Button in the vehicle
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Parking"
4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on
the equipment.
5. "Automatic PDC activation"
Park Assistant button
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Depending on the equipment version, a respec‐
tive camera view is switched on additionally.
Automatic deactivation when
moving forwards
The system switches off once a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
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Switch the system back on if necessary.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Sound"
Switching on/off manually
Press the Park Assistant button.
4. "Volume settings"
5. "PDC"
▷ On: the LED is illuminated.
▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.
6. Set the desired value.
The image from the rear-view camera is shown
when reverse gear is engaged and the Park As‐
sistant button is pressed.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Visual warning
Depending on the equipment, the system cannot
be switched off manually when reverse gear is
engaged.
Warning
Acoustic signals
General
An intermittent sound indicates that the vehicle
is approaching an object. For instance, if an ob‐
ject is identified to the rear left of the vehicle, the
acoustic signal is emitted from the rear left loud‐
speaker.
The vehicle's approach to an object is shown on
the Control Display. Objects that are further away
are already displayed before an acoustic signal is
given.
The shorter the distance to an object, the shorter
the intervals become.
The display appears as soon as PDC is activated.
The recording range of the sensors is shown in
green, yellow and red.
A continuous tone sounds if the distance to a
detected object is less than approximately
20 cm, 8 in.
Driving path lines are displayed for better estima‐
tion of the space required.
If there are objects in front of and behind the ve‐
hicle at the same time, and they are at a distance
of less than approximately 20 cm, 8 in, an alter‐
nating continuous tone sounds.
If the rear-view camera image is shown, it is pos‐
sible to change over to PDC or, if required, to an‐
other view with obstacle markings:
"Rear view camera"
Steptronic transmission: the intermittent tone
and the continuous tone are switched off when
selector lever position P is engaged.
Crossing traffic warning, see page 222: depend‐
ing on the equipment, the PDC display also
warns of vehicles approaching from the sides at
the front and rear.
The intermittent sound switches off a short while
after the vehicle comes to a standstill.
Volume control
It is possible to adjust the volume of the PDC
acoustic signal relative to the volume of the en‐
tertainment source playback.
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It may be possible to set which areas of the vehi‐
cle are protected by the system.
With Parking Assistant and
Steptronic transmission:
emergency braking function,
Active PDC
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Principle
3. "Parking"
The emergency brake function of PDC initiates
emergency braking if there is an imminent risk of
a collision.
4. "Active PDC emergency intervention"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
General
System limits
The system cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
Due to the system limits, a collision cannot be
prevented under all circumstances.
The function is available at speeds below walking
speed when driving or rolling in reverse.
▷ When driving with a trailer.
Pressing the accelerator pedal interrupts the
braking intervention.
If necessary, deactivate the system via iDrive
where applicable.
After emergency braking to a stop, it is possible
to continue a slow approach to the obstacle. To
approach, lightly depress the accelerator and re‐
lease it again.
With Parking Assistant: lateral
parking aid
If the accelerator is depressed more firmly, the
vehicle pulls away as normal. Manual braking is
possible at any time.
Principle
The system warns about obstacles at the side of
the vehicle.
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of PDC
and Park Assist.
General
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of PDC
and Park Assist.
Safety note
Display
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. There is a risk of accident. Adapt
your driving style to the traffic conditions. Addi‐
tionally, look directly to check the traffic situa‐
tion and the area around the vehicle and inter‐
vene actively where appropriate.
Settings
The system can be activated or deactivated.
Obstacle markings are displayed at the sides of
the vehicle to protect the vehicle's flanks.
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▷ Coloured markings: warning that obstacles
Limits of the ultrasound
measurement
have been detected.
▷ Grey markings, hatched surface: no obstacles
have been detected.
Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐
sound measurement to its physical limits, includ‐
ing the following:
▷ No markings, black surface: the area adjacent
to the vehicle has not yet been detected.
▷ Small children and animals.
▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for
example a coat.
Lateral parking aid limits
▷ External interference with the ultrasound, for
example by passing vehicles or loud ma‐
chines.
The system only shows stationary obstacles that
were previously detected by the sensors when
driving past.
▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced up, damaged or
incorrectly adjusted.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle
subsequently moves. The markings are shown in
black after a certain time when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary. The area next to the vehicle needs to be
scanned again.
▷ Certain weather conditions, for example high
humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, extreme
heat or strong wind.
The lateral parking aid is not available when the
trailer socket is in use.
▷ Trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other ve‐
hicles.
▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ Moving objects.
System limits
Safety note
▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐
jecting walls.
▷ Objects with corners, edges and smooth sur‐
faces.
WARNING
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for
example fences.
▷ Objects with porous surfaces.
▷ Small and low objects such as boxes.
▷ Obstacles and people at the edge of the lane.
▷ Soft obstacles or obstacles covered in foam.
▷ Plants or shrubs.
With a trailer or when the trailer
socket is in use
The rear PDC functions are switched off.
▷ Low objects already indicated, for example
kerbs, may enter the sensors' blind areas be‐
fore or after a continuous tone is given.
A white symbol is shown.
▷ The system does not take into account loads
projecting beyond the outline of the vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the detec‐
tion range of the sensors is shown dark
on the Control Display.
False alarms
Under the following conditions, the system may
issue a warning even though there is no obstacle
in the detection range:
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▷ In heavy rain.
Safety note
▷ If the sensors are heavily soiled or covered
with ice.
WARNING
▷ If the sensors are covered with snow.
▷ On rough road surfaces.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. There is a risk of accident. Adapt
your driving style to the traffic conditions. Addi‐
tionally, look directly to check the traffic situa‐
tion and the area around the vehicle and inter‐
vene actively where appropriate.
▷ On uneven surfaces, for example speed
bumps.
▷ In large, rectangular buildings with smooth
walls, for example underground car parks.
▷ In washing bays and car washes.
▷ In the presence of dense exhaust fumes.
Overview
▷ If the cover of the trailer tow hitch is incor‐
rectly seated.
Depending on the equipment:
button in the vehicle
▷ In the presence of other ultrasonic sources,
for example sweeping machines, steam-jet
cleaners or neon lights.
To reduce false alarms, for example in automatic
car washes, switch off, see page 208, automatic
activation of PDC when obstacles are detected if
necessary.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
A white symbol is shown and the moni‐
toring range of the sensors is shown in
dark colour on the control display.
Park Assistant button
Camera
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Rear-view camera
Principle
The rear-view camera provides assistance when
reverse parking or manoeuvring. It does this by
showing an image of the area behind the vehicle
on the Control Display.
The lens of the camera is located in the handle
strip of the tailgate.
Dirt can impair the quality of the image. Clean the
camera lens if required.
Assistance functions, for example auxiliary lines,
can also be shown on the display.
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Via iDrive:
Switching on/off
▷
"Parking guidance lines".
Automatic activation
Driving path lines and turning circle lines are
shown, see page 213.
The system automatically switches on when se‐
lector lever position R is engaged while the en‐
gine is running.
▷
"Obstacle marking".
Depending on the equipment, the obstacles
detected by Park Distance Control PDC are
displayed, see page 214, by markings.
Automatic deactivation when
moving forwards
The system switches off once a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
▷
"Towbar zoom".
A zoomed-in image of the trailer tow hitch is
displayed, see page 214.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
A number of assistance functions can be active
simultaneously.
Depending on the equipment:
switching on/off manually
Parking guidance lines
Press the Park Assistant button.
Driving path lines
▷ On: the LED is illuminated.
▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rear-view camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.
The driving path lines help you to estimate the
space required when parking and manoeuvring
on a level road surface.
2.
"Rear view camera"
The image from the rear-view camera is shown.
The driving path lines are dependent on the
steering angle and continuously adapt to steer‐
ing wheel movements.
Operating requirements
▷ The tailgate is completely closed.
▷ Keep the detection range of the camera
clear. Projecting loads, carrier systems or
trailers can restrict the detection range of the
camera.
Display on the control display
General
The assistance functions can be activated man‐
ually.
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Turning circle lines
The colour grading of the obstacle markings is
the same as the Park Distance Control PDC
markings.
Zoom to trailer tow hitch
To assist with connecting up a trailer, it is possi‐
ble to zoom in on the area around the trailer tow
hitch.
The turning circle lines can only be shown in the
camera image together with driving path lines.
The turning circle lines show the trajectory of the
smallest possible turning circle on a level road
surface.
Once the steering wheel has been turned be‐
yond a certain angle, only one turning circle line
is displayed.
Two static circle segments show the distance
between the trailer and the trailer tow hitch.
Parking with the help of driving path and
turning circle lines
A docking line dependent on the steering angle
assists you in lining up the trailer tow hitch with
the trailer.
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning
circle line is within the boundaries of the park‐
ing space.
When zooming in, remember that the view might
no longer show certain obstacles.
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the green
driving path line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
Adjusting brightness and
contrast via iDrive
With rear-view camera switched on:
Obstacle marker
1. Tilt the Controller to the left.
2.
▷
▷
"Brightness"
"Contrast"
3. Set the desired value.
System limits
Deactivated camera
If the camera is deactivated, for example when
the tailgate is opened, the camera image is dis‐
played as grey hatching.
Depending on the equipment, obstacles behind
the vehicle are detected by the Park Distance
Control PDC sensors.
Obstacle markers can be shown in the image
from the rear-view camera.
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Detection of objects
General
Very low obstacles and higher, protruding ob‐
jects such as ledges cannot be detected by the
system.
Operation
Operation of Park Assistant is divided into three
steps:
Depending on the equipment, some assistance
functions also take account of Park Distance
Control PDC data.
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
Observe the notes in the chapter on Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC.
The status of the system and the actions re‐
quired are shown on the Control Display.
The objects shown in the Control Display may be
closer than they appear. Do not estimate the dis‐
tance to objects based on the display.
Ultrasonic sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With Parking Assistant:
Park Assist
The Park Assistant calculates the ideal parking
line and takes over steering during the process
of parking.
Principle
Steptronic transmission
Park Assist calculates the ideal parking line and
takes over the following functions during a park‐
ing operation:
▷ Steering.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gear.
The parking operation takes place automatically.
The system assists with parking in the following
situations:
Safety notes
▷ When parking sideways parallel to the road:
parallel parking.
WARNING
▷ When reverse parking perpendicular to the
road: perpendicular parking. The system lines
up with the middle of the parking space when
parking perpendicular to the road.
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
▷ When leaving parallel parking spaces, see
page 219.
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Ultrasonic sensors
WARNING
When the trailer tow hitch is in use, the driver
assistance system could cause damage if its
sensors are obstructed. There is a risk of acci‐
dent or material damage. Do not use the driver
assistance system during trailer operation or
when using the trailer tow hitch, for example
with a bicycle carrier.
The system uses the four ultrasonic sensors lo‐
cated at the sides, arrows, and the ultrasonic
sensors of Park Distance Control PDC in the
bumpers to measure parking spaces and distan‐
ces to obstacles.
NOTE
Park Assistant may steer across or up onto
kerbs. There is a risk of material damage. Ob‐
serve the traffic situation and intervene actively
if the situation warrants it.
Operating requirements
Ultrasonic sensors
In addition, the safety notes apply for Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC, see page 207.
▷ Do not cover the sensors, for example with
stickers.
Overview
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
Button in the vehicle
For measuring parking spaces
▷ The vehicle must be driving forwards in a
straight line at speeds up to approximately
35 km/h, 22 mph.
▷ Maximum distance from the row of parked
vehicles: 1.5 m, 5 ft.
Suitable parking space
General:
Park Assistant button
▷ Gap behind an object that is at least 0.5 m,
1.7 ft long.
▷ Gap between two objects, each at least
0.5 m, 1.7 ft long.
Parking parallel to the road:
▷ Minimum length of gap between two objects:
own vehicle length plus approximately 0.8 m,
2.6 ft.
▷ Minimum depth: approximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.
Perpendicular parking:
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▷ Minimum length of gap: own vehicle width
Display on the control display
plus approximately 0.7 m, 2.3 ft.
▷ Minimum depth: own vehicle length.
System is activated/deactivated
Drivers must estimate the depth of perpen‐
dicular parking spaces themselves. Due to
technical limits, the system is only able to
gauge the depth of perpendicular parking
spaces approximately.
Sym‐
bol
Meaning
Grey: system not available.
White: system available but not acti‐
vated.
For parking
System is activated.
▷ Doors and tailgate are closed.
▷ You must indicate accordingly when parking
into parking spaces on the driver's side.
Parking space search and system
status
Steptronic transmission:
▷ Driver's seat belt is fastened.
Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button
Press the Park Assistant button.
The LED is illuminated.
It is possible to display the current status of the
parking space search on the Control Display.
▷ Symbol P on the vehicle diagram: Park Assis‐
tant is activated and the parking space search
is active.
Park Assistant is automatically activated.
▷ Suitable parking spaces are shown on the
Control Display on the edge of the roadway
next to the vehicle symbol. When Park Assis‐
tant is active, suitable parking spaces are
highlighted in colour and an acoustic signal
sounds. To switch the acoustic signal on/off,
see page 218.
Switching on with reverse gear
1. Engage reverse gear.
It is possible to display the current status of
the parking space search on the Control Dis‐
play.
2. To activate:
"Park Assist"
▷ When perpendicular or parallel parking
spaces are clearly detected, the system auto‐
matically sets the appropriate parking
method. A selection menu is displayed for
parking spaces that are large enough for both
parallel and perpendicular parking. In this
case, select the desired parking method
manually.
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▷
Symbol on the vehicle image: parking
The status of the parking space search and
operation active. The system takes
control of the steering.
possible parking spaces are shown on the
control display, see page 217.
▷ The parking space search is active whenever
the vehicle is driving forwards at low speed,
even if the system is deactivated. If the sys‐
tem is deactivated, the displays on the Con‐
trol Display are shown grey.
3. To confirm the suggested parking space for
the parking operation: switch on the turn indi‐
cator on the corresponding side.
Confirm the prompt to start parking on the
Control Display.
The system takes control of the steering.
4. Follow the instructions on the control display.
Manual transmission:
Acoustic signals
Switching the acoustic signal for
suitable parking spaces on/off
Via iDrive:
To achieve an optimum parking position, wait
for the automatic steering process after
changing gear at standstill.
1. "My Vehicle"
Steptronic transmission:
2. "Vehicle settings"
When parking is complete, selector lever po‐
sition P is engaged.
3. "Parking"
4. "Park Assist"
Completion of parking is indicated on the
Control Display.
5. "Sound if parking space detected"
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
5. Adjust the parking position yourself if neces‐
sary.
Park Distance Control PDC acoustic
signals
In an automatic parking operation, Park Distance
Control does not emit an intermittent sound.
Cancelling manually
You can cancel Park Assistant at any time:
▷
Press the Park Assistant button.
A continuous tone sounds if the distance to a
detected object is less than approximately
20 cm, 8 in.
▷
"Park Assist": select the symbol on the
Control Display.
Cancelling automatically
Parking with Park Assistant
The system automatically cancels in the
following situations:
Driving into a parking space
1. Switch on and activate Park Assistant.
▷ If the driver grips the steering wheel or steers
the vehicle.
For this, engage reverse gear or press the
Park Assist button and activate the system on
the control display if necessary.
▷ On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces, if
necessary.
Park Assist is activated.
▷ If it encounters objects that are difficult to ne‐
gotiate, for example kerbs.
2. Drive forwards past the line of parked vehi‐
cles at a speed up to approximately 35 km/h,
22 mph and at a distance of maximum 1.5 m,
5 ft.
▷ If objects appear suddenly.
▷ If Park Distance Control PDC shows gaps
that are too small.
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▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐
General
tempts or the parking time is exceeded.
Manual transmission
▷ If other functions are selected on the Control
Display.
Park Assist calculates the optimum line to take
when driving out of the space and takes over the
steering during the manoeuvre until the driver
can drive out of the space without any further
steering movements.
Manual transmission:
▷ When selecting gear, which does not corre‐
spond to the information on the Control Dis‐
play.
▷ At speeds over approximately 10 km/h,
6 mph.
Steptronic transmission
The Park Assistant calculates the optimum line
to take when driving out of the space and takes
over the following functions during the manoeu‐
vre:
▷ If the turn indicator opposite to the desired
parking side is switched on.
Steptronic transmission:
▷ With the tailgate open.
▷ When doors are open.
▷ If the parking brake is applied.
▷ When accelerating.
▷ Steering.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gear.
The vehicle manoeuvres automatically until it is
in a position where the driver can drive out of the
space without any further steering movements.
▷ If the brake pedal remains pressed for a rela‐
tively long period when the vehicle is station‐
ary.
Operating requirements
▷ When the driver's seat belt is unfastened.
A Check Control message is shown.
▷ The vehicle has been parked manually and
objects are detected in front of and behind
the vehicle. The distance to a detected kerb
is at least 15 cm, approx. 6 in.
Resuming
You can continue a cancelled parking operation if
applicable.
▷ The vehicle has been parked using the Park
Assistant and an object is detected in front of
the vehicle.
To do this, reactivate Park Assistant, see
page 217, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
▷ The parking space is at least 0.8 m, 2.6 ft lon‐
ger than the vehicle.
▷ The vehicle has been reverse-bay parked.
Switching off
The system can be switched off manually:
Leaving a parking space
Press the Park Assistant button.
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Manual gearbox: press the Park Assistant
button while the vehicle is stationary to
switch on the Park Assistant.
Leaving a parking space with
Park Assist
Steptronic transmission:
When the vehicle is stationary, press the Park
Assistant button or engage reverse gear to
switch on the Park Assistant.
Principle
The system makes it easier to leave parallel park‐
ing spaces.
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3. Tilt the Controller to the right as applicable
and activate the Park Assistant on the Control
▷ In angled parking spaces.
Display:
"Park Assist"
Functional limitations
4. To confirm the suggested parking space for
the parking operation: switch on the turn indi‐
cator on the corresponding side.
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
▷ On uneven road surfaces, for example gravel
roads.
Confirm the prompt to start parking on the
Control Display.
▷ On slippery surfaces.
5. Manual transmission:
▷ On steep upward or downward gradients.
Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play. The system takes over the steering
when manoeuvring in the parking space. A
message is displayed at the end of the ma‐
noeuvre.
▷ If leaves have collected or snow has drifted or
been piled up in the parking space.
▷ If the spare wheel has been fitted.
▷ If there is a change in a measured parking
space.
Steptronic transmission:
▷ If there are ditches or sudden drops, for ex‐
ample a quayside.
The system takes over the manoeuvre. A
message is displayed at the end of the ma‐
noeuvre.
Limits of the ultrasound
measurement
Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐
sound measurement to its physical limits, includ‐
ing the following:
6. Make sure that it is safe to leave the parking
space in the current traffic conditions and
drive off as usual.
The Park Assistant is switched off automati‐
cally.
▷ Small children and animals.
▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for
example a coat.
System limits
Safety note
▷ External interference with the ultrasound, for
example by passing vehicles or loud ma‐
chines.
WARNING
▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced up, damaged or
incorrectly adjusted.
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a risk of
accident or material damage. Observe the in‐
formation on the system limits and intervene
actively if necessary.
▷ Certain weather conditions, for example high
humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, extreme
heat or strong wind.
▷ Trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other ve‐
hicles.
▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ Moving objects.
No parking assistance
Park Assistant does not provide assistance in the
following situations:
▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐
jecting walls.
▷ On sharp bends.
▷ Objects with corners, edges and smooth sur‐
faces.
▷ When towing a trailer.
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▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for
trol PDC, see page 207, and Park Assist, see
example fences.
page 215.
▷ Objects with porous surfaces.
▷ Small and low objects such as boxes.
▷ Obstacles and people at the edge of the lane.
▷ Soft obstacles or obstacles covered in foam.
▷ Plants or shrubs.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
▷ Low objects already indicated, for example
kerbs, may enter the sensors' blind areas be‐
fore or after a continuous tone is given.
▷ The system does not take into account loads
projecting beyond the outline of the vehicle.
▷ In some cases, parking spaces may be detec‐
ted that are not suitable or suitable parking
spaces may not be detected.
WARNING
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
When the trailer tow hitch is in use, the driver
assistance system could cause damage if its
sensors are obstructed. There is a risk of acci‐
dent or material damage. Do not use the driver
assistance system during trailer operation or
when using the trailer tow hitch, for example
with a bicycle carrier.
Park Assistant has failed. Have the system
checked by a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
The Safety Information for the Park Distance
Control PDC, see page 207, and Park Assist, see
page 215, also applies.
Reversing assistant
Principle
The system supports the driver when reversing,
for example when driving out of tight or blind
parking spaces or narrow roads.
Operating requirements
▷ To save the stretch of road, drive forwards
without interruption.
The vehicle saves the driving movements for the
last stretch of road. The vehicle can reverse
along this saved stretch with automated steering.
▷ A maximum of 50 metres/ 55 yards can be
saved.
▷ To save the stretch of road, do not drive
faster than 36 km/h/ 22 mph.
The system takes over the steering when revers‐
ing along the saved stretch.
▷ The stretch of road that is to be reversed
along must be at least 30 cm/12 in wider than
the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for operating the accel‐
erator pedal and the brake.
General
The reversing assistant uses the control func‐
tions and the sensors of the Park Distance Con‐
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Reversing with automated
steering
1. When the vehicle is stationary and the drive-
ready state is switched on, engage reverse
gear or press the Park Assistant button.
System limits
▷ When you reach normal road traffic or if you
suddenly encounter an obstacle, stop imme‐
diately and take over control of the vehicle.
▷ The maximum speed when reversing is limi‐
ted to approximately 9 km/h/ 6 mph.
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.
3. "Reversing Assistant"
Manual transmission: if the maximum speed
is exceeded, a warning is issued and the
function may be cancelled.
The system takes over the steering.
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Display
as applicable.
▷ The system limits for Park Assist and the
Park Distance Control PDC also apply.
5. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive off using the accelerator pedal
and brake.
Crossing traffic warning
When reversing, pay attention to the vehicle
surroundings and observe the Park Distance
Control PDC information. Brake if necessary.
Principle
At blind exits or when leaving bay parking
spaces, the system detects other road users ap‐
proaching from the side earlier than is possible
from the driver's seat.
6. Stop when you reach normal road traffic at
the latest and take over control of the vehicle,
for example by engaging a forward gear.
At the end of the saved stretch of road, a sig‐
nal sounds and a message appears prompt‐
ing you to take over control of the vehicle.
General
Cancelling the system
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
▷ If the driver grips the steering wheel or steers
the vehicle.
▷ When a forward gear is engaged.
▷ When drive control systems or Driver Assis‐
tance Systems are activated or intervening.
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
▷ If the vehicle is stationary for several minutes.
The system indicates when other road users are
approaching.
▷ If the vehicle leaves the stored lane during re‐
versing; for example, at the maximum steer‐
ing angle.
▷ When the display on the Control Display is
hidden by messages, for example due to in‐
coming calls.
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Safety note
Switching on/off
Activating/deactivating the system
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐
ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a
risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
1.
2. Tilt the Controller to the left.
3. "Settings"
Press the Park Assistant button.
4. "Cross-traffic alert"
5. "Activate function"
Automatic activation
Overview
If the system was activated on the control dis‐
play, it is switched on automatically as soon as
Park Distance Control PDC is active and a gear is
engaged.
Button in the vehicle
The system is switched on at the rear when re‐
verse gear is engaged.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically in the
following situations:
▷ If walking speed is exceeded.
▷ When Park Assistant is actively parking the
vehicle.
Park Assistant button
Radar sensors
Warning
General
The Control Display shows the corresponding
image, an acoustic signal sounds, if necessary,
and the light in the exterior mirror flashes.
The radar sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the
area of the radar sensors.
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▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,
Light in the exterior mirror
for example by stickers.
▷ If the sensors' field of view is obscured, for
example due to garage walls, hedges or
mounds of snow.
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
▷ If crossing objects are moving very slowly.
▷ If there are other objects in the field of view of
the sensors that conceal the crossing traffic.
If the trailer socket is being used, for example
when operating with a trailer or a bicycle carrier,
crossing traffic warning is not available for the
area behind the vehicle.
The light in the exterior mirror flashes if other ve‐
hicles are detected by the rear sensors when the
vehicle is reversing.
Display in the Park Distance Control
PDC view
In the Park Distance Control PDC view, the rele‐
vant boundary area flashes red if the sensors de‐
tect vehicles.
Acoustic warning
In addition to the visual display, a warning signal
sounds when your own vehicle is moving in the
corresponding direction.
System limits
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations:
▷ If the approaching vehicle is travelling very
fast.
▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow.
▷ On sharp bends.
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