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Driver assistance systems
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Driver assistance systems
Operation
Vehicle features and
options
Turning on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
The current speed is accepted as the speed
limit.
If the system is switched on while the vehicle is
stationary or driving at low speeds,
20 mph/30 km/h is set as the speed limit.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
corresponding speed.
When the speed limit is switched on, DSC Dy‐
namic Stability Control and COMFORT driving
mode may be switched on as well.
Manual Speed Limiter
Principle
The system can be used to set a speed limit, for
instance to prevent the vehicle from exceeding
speed limits.
Turning off
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The system switches off automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations, for example:
General information
The system can limit the speed, starting at a
value of 20 mph/30 km/h. The vehicle can be
driven at any speed below the set speed limit.
▷ When the engine is switched off.
▷ When cruise control is switched on.
▷ When certain programs are activated via the
Driving Dynamics Control.
Overview
The displays turn off.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Interrupting
If the reverse gear is engaged or at idle, the sys‐
tem is interrupted when rolling backwards.
Button Function
System on/off.
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug‐
gested speed manually.
Rocker switch:
Changing the speed limit.
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Changing the speed limit
Warning when the speed limit is
exceeded
Visual warning
If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐
tor light in the instrument cluster flashes
while the vehicle speed is greater than
the set speed limit.
Acoustic warning
▷ If the speed limit is exceeded unintentionally,
a signal sounds.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed limit is set.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the speed limit increases or
decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.
▷ When the speed limit is reduced to below the
vehicle speed while driving, the signal sounds
after some time.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
▷ When the speed limit is intentionally ex‐
ceeded by stepping on the accelerator pedal
all the way down, there is no signal.
If the set speed limit is reached or unintentionally
exceeded, such as when driving downhill, the ve‐
hicle is not actively braked.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
When the speed limit is set during a trip to a
value below the current speed, the vehicle
coasts until it drops to the set speed limit.
Display in the speedometer
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the
speedometer displays the status of the system.
The current speed can also be stored by press‐
ing a button:
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐
tive.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐
rupted.
Exceeding the speed limit
▷ No marking: system is
switched off.
When the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed
limit, a warning is issued.
The speed limit can be exceeded intentionally.
There is no warning in this case.
Indicator light
Press the accelerator pedal all the way down to
intentionally exceed the set speed limit.
▷ The indicator light lights up: the sys‐
tem is switched on.
When the vehicle speed drops below the set
speed limit, the limit is automatically reactivated.
▷ The indicator light flashes: the set
speed limit has been exceeded.
▷ Gray indicator light: the system has been in‐
terrupted.
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Cruise control
Warning
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Principle
With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad‐
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the set speed. The sys‐
tem accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
Overview
General information
Buttons on the steering wheel
The system can be activated starting at
20 mph/30 km/h.
Button Function
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise
control settings may change under certain condi‐
tions. For instance, acceleration can change de‐
pending on the driving mode.
Cruise control on/off.
Safety information
Continue cruise control with the last
setting.
Warning
Pause cruise control.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug‐
gested speed manually.
Rocker switch:
Set speed.
Switching cruise control on/off
Turning on
Warning
The use of the system can lead to an increased
risk of accidents in the following situations,
for instance:
Depending on the equipment version,
press the relevant button on the steer‐
ing wheel.
▷ On winding roads.
▷ In heavy traffic.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light
up and the marking on the speedometer is set to
the current speed.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet
conditions, or on a loose road surface.
There may be a risk of accident or risk of dam‐
age to property. Only use the system if driving
at constant speed is possible.
Cruise control is active. The current speed is
maintained and stored as set speed.
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the set speed.
The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐
eter.
Turning off
Depending on the equipment version,
press the relevant button on the steer‐
ing wheel.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐
ton.
The displays turn off. The stored set speed is
deleted.
Press the button.
Pausing cruise control
Changing the speed
Interrupting manually
When active, press the button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations, for example:
▷ When braking manually.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
▷ Steptronic transmission: gear lever position D
is disengaged.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road
is clear.
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
▷ The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) adjusts.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the
resistance point, the set speed increases or
decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.
Setting the speed
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Maintaining and storing the speed
The maximum speed that can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it: vehicle accelerates or
decelerates without pressure on the acceler‐
ator pedal.
After the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐
cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
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The icon is displayed when the set
speed is reached.
Continuing cruise control
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional deceleration or acceleration may occur.
System limits
The set speed is also maintained downhill. The
speed may not be maintained on uphill grades if
the drive power is insufficient.
Press the button with the system inter‐
rupted.
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may ex‐
ceed or drop below the set desired speed in
some situations, for instance on downhill or uphill
grades.
Cruise control is continued with the stored val‐
ues.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
Active Cruise Control with
Stop&Go function ACC
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Principle
Using the Cruise Control, a desired speed and a
distance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted us‐
ing the buttons on the steering wheel.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Display in the speedometer
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the
speedometer displays the status of the system.
General information
The system maintains the set speed on clear
roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes auto‐
matically.
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐
tive, the marking indicates the
desired speed.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The
speed is adjusted as far as the given situation al‐
lows.
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐
rupted, the marking indicates
the stored speed.
▷ No marking: system is switched off.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective
speed.
Indicator light
▷ Indicator light green: system is active.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,
the system is able to detect this within the given
system limits.
▷ Gray indicator light: the system has
been interrupted.
▷ No indicator light: system is switched off.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise
control settings may change under certain condi‐
tions. For instance, acceleration can change de‐
pending on the driving mode.
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
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▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.
Safety information
▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.
▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Warning
With steering and traffic jam assistant:
Cruise control on/off.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
With steering and traffic jam assistant:
Select function.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐
tant:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Cruise control on/off.
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug‐
gested speed manually.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
With steering and traffic jam assistant:
Pause cruise control.
Continue cruise control with the last
setting.
Warning
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐
tant:
Continue cruise control with the last
setting.
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐
tant:
Warning
Pause cruise control.
Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐
ing situations:
Increase the distance.
Switch distance control on/off.
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Set function
When the system is active, press the
button repeatedly until the desired func‐
tion is selected in the toolbar. The toolbar for As‐
sisted Driving mode is displayed at the bottom of
the instrument cluster.
Button Function
Reduce distance.
Switch distance control on/off.
Rocker switch:
Set speed.
Icon Function
Sensors
Cruise control with distance control.
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Cameras behind the windshield.
▷ Front radar sensor.
Depending on the equipment version,
cruise control with distance control and
steering and traffic jam assistant.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Application range
The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
The selected function is shown in green.
Turning on
With steering and traffic jam assistant:
The minimum speed that can be set is
20 mph/30 km/h.
The maximum speed that can be set is limited
and, e.g., depends on the vehicle and the vehicle
equipment.
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The system can also be activated when station‐
ary.
2.
If necessary, set the cruise control.
Without steering and traffic jam assistant:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Turning on/off and interrupting
cruise control
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light
up and the marking on the speedometer is set to
the current speed.
With steering and traffic jam
assistant: Assisted Driving Mode
Cruise control is active. The current speed is
maintained and stored as set speed.
General information
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
This button is used to switch the config‐
ured function on and off.
The button can be used to set the pri‐
marily used function.
Turning off
To switch off the system while standing, step on
brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button on the steering wheel:
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With steering and traffic jam assistant.
Setting the speed
Maintaining and storing the speed
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐
tant.
The displays turn off. The stored set speed is
deleted.
Interrupting manually
When active, press the button on the steering
wheel:
With steering and traffic jam assistant.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted. The system will be ac‐
tivated.
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐
tant.
The current speed is maintained and stored as
desired speed.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐
eter.
Interrupting automatically
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐
ton.
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.
Press the button.
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
Changing the speed
▷ If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened while the vehicle is standing still.
▷ If the system has not detected objects for an
extended period, for instance on a road with
very little traffic without curb or shoulder
markings.
▷ If the detection range of the radar is impaired,
for instance by contamination or heavy pre‐
cipitation.
▷ After a longer stationary period when the ve‐
hicle has been braked to a stop by the sys‐
tem.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road
is clear.
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▷ Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the
resistance point, the set speed increases or
decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.
according to the traffic situation or the ambient
conditions, for instance poor visibility.
1. "CAR"
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. If necessary, "Driving"
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"
6. "Adjust distance acc. to situation"
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Adjusting the distance
Safety information
Continuing cruise control
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Warning
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional deceleration or acceleration may occur.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, deceleration can be late. There may be a
risk of accident or risk of damage to property.
Be aware to the traffic situation at all times. Ad‐
just the distance to the traffic and weather con‐
ditions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐
tance, possibly by braking.
Press the button on the steering wheel with the
system interrupted:
With steering and traffic jam assistant.
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐
tant.
Reduce distance
Cruise control is continued with the stored val‐
ues.
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
Instrument cluster will display selected distance.
▷ When the system is switched off.
Increase the distance
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected distance.
Automatic adaptation of the
distance
Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐
ket version: the system can be adjusted so that
the distance to the vehicle driving in front is auto‐
matically adjusted within the configured distance
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Display in the speedometer
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the
speedometer displays the status of the system.
Changing between cruise control
with/without distance control
Safety information
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐
tive, the marking indicates the
desired speed.
Warning
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐
rupted, the marking indicates
the stored speed.
The system does not react to traffic driving
ahead of you, but instead maintains the stored
speed. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Adjust the set speed to
the traffic conditions and brake as needed.
▷ No marking: system is switched off.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
Change over mode of the cruise
control
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is
shown.
Switching cruise control without distance control
off and on:
Icon
Description
Distance 1
▷
Press and hold this button.
▷
Press and hold this button.
With steering and traffic jam assistant: switch on
distance control:
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
Press the button.
Without steering and traffic jam assistant: switch
on distance control:
▷
Press the button.
▷
Press the button.
After changing, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
This value is set automatically
after the system is switched on.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
No distance control display, as
the accelerator pedal is being
pressed.
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster may vary.
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Detected vehicle
Icon
Description
Symbol flashes gray:
Icon
Description
Green icon:
The conditions are not adequate
for the system to work.
A vehicle has been detected
ahead of you.
The system was deactivated but
applies the brakes until you ac‐
tively resume control by press‐
ing on the brake pedal or accel‐
erator pedal.
When the distance to the detected vehicle in‐
creases, the vehicle symbol in the distance dis‐
play will move away.
Vehicle symbol flashes red and a
signal sounds:
If necessary, independent drive-off, such as by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by pressing
the rocker switch.
Brake and make an evasive ma‐
neuver, if necessary.
Alternative displays
Indicator/warning lights
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Indicator light green: system is
active.
Vehicle symbol white:
No distance control display, as
the accelerator pedal is being
pressed.
No indicator light: system is
switched off.
Vehicle symbol flashes:
Green icon:
The conditions are not adequate
for the system to work.
A vehicle has been detected
ahead of you.
The system was deactivated but
applies the brakes until you ac‐
tively resume control by press‐
ing on the brake pedal or accel‐
erator pedal.
The vehicle symbol goes out if
no vehicle in front is detected.
Vehicle symbol flashes green:
Vehicle in front drove off.
The vehicle symbol and dis‐
tance bars blink red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
Gray icon:
System interrupted.
Brake and make an evasive ma‐
neuver, if necessary.
System interrupted.
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Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be
detected.
Displays in the Head-up Display
Set speed
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:
The icon is displayed when the set
speed is reached.
▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road
users.
▷ Depending on the equipment, with red traffic
lights.
Distance information
The icon is displayed when the distance
from the vehicle traveling ahead is too
short.
▷ For cross traffic.
▷ For oncoming traffic.
The distance information is active in the follow‐
ing situations:
Merging vehicles
▷ Active Cruise Control switched off.
▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected.
Head-Up Display, refer to page 170.
▷ Distance too short.
▷ Speed greater than approx. 40 mph/70 km/h.
System limits
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly merges
into your lane, the system may not be able to au‐
tomatically restore the selected distance. It may
not be possible to restore the selected distance
in certain situations, including if you are driving
significantly faster than vehicles driving ahead of
you, for instance when rapidly approaching a
truck. When a vehicle driving ahead of you is reli‐
ably detected, the system requests that the
driver intervene by braking and carrying out eva‐
sive maneuvers, if needed.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Detection range
The detection capability of the system and the
automatic braking performance are limited.
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Cornering
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐
orable weather or light conditions:
▷ Poorer vehicle detection.
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐
stance by braking, steering or evading.
When the set speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly. Because curves may
not be anticipated in advance, drive into a curve
at an appropriate speed.
Drive power
The set speed is also maintained downhill. The
speed may not be maintained on uphill grades if
the drive power is insufficient.
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐
tions can arise in tight curves where a vehicle
driving ahead will not be detected or will be de‐
tected very late.
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may ex‐
ceed or drop below the set desired speed in
some situations, for instance on downhill or uphill
grades.
Speed Limit Assistant
Principle
Speed Limit Assistant supports driving at the
speed limit. A suggested speed can be applied.
General information
When you approach a curve the system may
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the
bend of the curve. If the system decelerates you
may compensate it by briefly accelerating. After
releasing the accelerator pedal the system is re‐
activated and controls speed independently.
When the systems in the vehicle, e.g., Speed
Limit Info, detect a change of the speed limit, this
new speed value can be applied for the following
systems:
▷ Manual Speed Limiter.
▷ Cruise control.
▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
ACC.
Driving off
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
The speed value is suggested as the new de‐
sired speed to be applied. To apply the speed
value, the corresponding system must be acti‐
vated.
▷ On steep uphill grades.
▷ In front of bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
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▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limits
can be applied manually.
Safety information
▷ "Show anticipation": current and upcom‐
ing speed limits are displayed in the in‐
strument cluster without being applied.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
▷ "Show current limit": current speed limits
are displayed without being applied in the
instrument cluster.
▷ "Off": depending on the national-market
version, Speed Limit Info and Speed Limit
Assistant will be turned off.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Warning
A message is displayed in the instrument cluster
when the system and a driver assistance system
are activated.
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Icon
Function
Depending on the equipment ver‐
sion, the indicator light illuminates
green, together with the icon for a
cruise control system:
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Speed Limit Assistant is active and
detected speed limits can be ap‐
plied manually for the displayed
system.
Button Function
Accept suggested speed manually.
Detected change of a speed limit
with immediate effect.
Rocker switch:
Set speed, refer to Cruise Control.
Indicator light illuminates green:
the detected speed limit can be
applied with the SET button.
Turning Speed Limit Assistant
on/off
After it has been applied, a green
checkmark is displayed.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Manual adoption
A detected speed limit can be applied manually
for the active driver assistance system.
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. If necessary, "Driving"
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"
6. "Speed limits"
When the SET icon lights up, press the
button.
7. Select the desired setting:
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Adapt to route
Principle
The system can be configured so that the vehi‐
cle adapts the speed automatically to the route.
Steering Assistant
Principle
The Steering Assistant helps keep the vehicle in
the lane. For this purpose, the system executes
supporting steering movements, for instance
when driving in a curve.
For instance, the speed will be reduced in the
following situations, if necessary:
▷ Before making turns.
▷ Before a roundabout.
▷ Before a curve.
General information
Depending on the speed, the system orients it‐
self according to the lane markings or vehicles in
front.
Adjustment
Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether
the steering wheel is being touched.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. If necessary, "Driving"
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"
Safety information
Warning
6. "Adjust to route" or "Automatically adjust
speed to route"
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
System limits
Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed
Limit Info system.
Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info.
Upcoming speed limits can only be applied for
the Active Cruise Control ACC.
Depending on the national-market version, the
system may not respond at all or with limitations
to the route when the navigation system is un‐
able to clearly identify the position of the vehicle.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Additional information:
▷ System limits of Speed Limit Information, re‐
fer to page 167.
Steering and traffic jam assistant incl.
Traffic Jam Assistant on/off.
▷ System limits of the sensors, refer to
page 35.
Switch function on.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
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▷ Cameras behind the windshield.
▷ Front radar sensor.
Set function
When the system is active, press the
button repeatedly until the desired func‐
tion is selected in the toolbar. The toolbar for As‐
sisted Driving mode is displayed at the bottom of
the instrument cluster.
▷ Radar sensors, side, front.
▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Icon Function
Functional requirements
▷ Speed below 130 mph/210 km/h.
▷ Sufficient lane width.
Cruise control with distance control.
Depending on the equipment version,
cruise control with distance control and
steering and traffic jam assistant.
▷ Above approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane mark‐
ing on both sides is detected.
▷ Below approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane marking
on both sides or a vehicle driving ahead is de‐
tected.
▷ Hands on the steering wheel rim.
▷ Wide curves.
The selected function is shown in green.
▷ Drive in the center of the lane.
▷ Turn signal switched off.
Turning on
1.
Press the button on the steering
▷ The sensor system calibration process is
complete.
wheel.
▷ Cruise control with distance control active.
▷ Safety belt on the driver's side fastened.
▷ Forward Collision Warning active.
▷ Pedestrian Warning active.
2.
Adjust the steering and traffic jam
assistant if necessary.
Steering wheel symbol lights up gray.
The system is on standby and does not
manipulate steering.
▷ Side Collision Warning active.
System activates automatically as soon as all
function conditions are fulfilled.
Turning on/off
Assisted Driving Mode
General information
Steering wheel symbol lights up green.
The system is active.
With the system switched on, the Pedestrian
Warning with City Collision Mitigation and the
side collision mitigation are active.
This button is used to switch the config‐
ured function on and off.
The button can be used to set the pri‐
marily used function.
Turning off
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator goes out.
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The system does not perform supportive steer‐
ing wheel movements.
Icon
Description
Yellow flashing steering wheel
symbol:
Interrupting automatically
The system interrupts the supporting steering
movements automatically, for example in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Lane marking driven over.
The steering wheel vibrates
where applicable.
▷ At a speed above 130 mph/210 km/h.
▷ When the steering wheel is released.
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
▷ When you manipulate steering.
▷ When leaving own lane.
Yellow steering wheel symbol
and a signal sounds, if applica‐
ble:
System interruption is imminent.
Steering wheel symbol blinks
red, signal sounds:
▷ When the turn signal is switched on.
▷ When the lane is too narrow.
System is switching off.
▷ If a lane boundary is not detected for a certain
period of time and no vehicle is driving ahead.
Yellow steering wheel symbol:
The hands are not grasping the
steering wheel. The system is
still active.
▷ The Active Cruise Control ACC is interrupted.
▷ The safety belt on the driver's side is unfas‐
tened.
Red steering wheel symbol and
a signal sounds:
Steering wheel symbol lights up gray.
The hands are not grasping the
steering wheel. System interrup‐
tion is imminent.
The system is on standby and does not
manipulate steering.
System activates automatically as soon as all
function conditions are fulfilled.
The system reduces the speed
to a standstill if applicable.
It is possible that the system will
not execute any supporting
steering movements.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Icon
Description
Alternative displays
Depending on the equipment version, the dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster may vary and are
displayed as follows:
Gray steering wheel symbol:
The system is on standby.
Green steering wheel symbol:
The system is activated.
Icon
Description
The system supports the driver
in keeping the vehicle within the
lane.
Gray steering wheel symbol:
The system is on standby.
Green steering wheel symbol:
The system is activated.
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Icon
Description
Depending on equipment, yel‐
low flashing steering wheel sym‐
bol:
Lane marking driven over.
The steering wheel vibrates
where applicable.
Yellow steering wheel symbol
and a signal sounds, if applica‐
ble:
The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate
analogously to the displays in the instrument
cluster:
System interruption is imminent.
Depending on equipment, steer‐
ing wheel symbol flashes red,
signal sounds:
▷ Yellow: system interruption is imminent.
▷ Red: system will be deactivated.
System is switching off.
The steering wheel displays can be switched
on/off if required.
Green steering wheel icon and
lane marking icon:
1. "CAR"
The system supports the driver
in keeping the vehicle within the
lane.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"
5. "Light elements"
Yellow steering wheel symbol:
The hands are not grasping the
steering wheel. The system is
still active.
Displays in the Head-up Display
All system information can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
Red steering wheel symbol and
a signal sounds:
System limits
The hands are not grasping the
steering wheel. System interrup‐
tion is imminent.
General information
The system cannot be activated or meaningfully
used in certain situations.
It is possible that the system will
not execute any supporting
steering movements.
Safety information
With Active Cruise Control, the
system may reduce the speed.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
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warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Extended Traffic Jam
Assistant
Principle
Extended Traffic Jam Assistant supports the
driver with vehicle control in traffic jam situations.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Supporting steering movements take place with‐
out the driver actively steering.
Hands on the steering wheel
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering wheel
contact in the following situations:
General information
The system uses the sensors of the steering and
lane control assistant.
▷ Driving with gloves.
Safety information
▷ Protective covers on the steering wheel.
Narrow lanes
Warning
When driving within narrow lanes, the system
cannot be activated or effectively used, for in‐
stance in the following situations:
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
traffic situation closely, be ready to take over
steering and braking at any time, and actively
intervene where appropriate.
▷ In construction areas.
▷ Depending on the equipment, with automatic
formation of emergency lanes.
▷ Within city limits.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐
orable weather or light conditions:
State laws differ and the use of this function may
violate the law. Before use, check your state and
local laws.
▷ Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane mark‐
ings.
Additionally, the notices for the Steering and
Lane Control Assistant apply.
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Additional information:
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐
stance by braking, steering or evading.
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to
Functional requirements
▷ The functional requirements of the steering
and traffic jam assistant are fulfilled.
▷ The steering and traffic jam assistant is ac‐
tive.
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▷ The function is only available on certain street
Displays in the instrument
cluster
types, e.g. freeways.
▷ Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy‐
clists.
Icon
Description
▷ Sufficient lane width.
Indicator light green: system is
active.
▷ Lane markings and a vehicle driving ahead
are detected.
Indicator light white: system is
ready.
▷ Speed less than approx. 40 mph/60 km/h.
▷ The Driver Attention Camera in the instru‐
ment cluster detects that the driver is paying
attention to the traffic.
Gray indicator light: the system
has been interrupted.
▷ The function must be available in the country
in which the vehicle is driven.
Alternative displays
Depending on the equipment version, the dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster may vary and are
displayed as follows:
Turning on
As soon as all functional requirements
are met, Extended Traffic Jam Assistant
will be displayed as an additional icon in
the toolbar. The toolbar is displayed at
the bottom of the instrument cluster.
Indicator
light
Description
Indicator light green: system is
active.
Select Extended Traffic Jam Assistant
with the button on the steering wheel.
The icon for Extended Traffic Jam Assistant is
shown in green.
Displays on the steering wheel
Two green LED lights are illuminated on the
steering wheel.
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is
shown in green.
The system begins to assist the driver with vehi‐
cle control.
The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate
analogously to the displays in the instrument
cluster:
▷ Green: the system is active.
▷ Yellow: system will be interrupted.
▷ Red: system will be deactivated.
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System limits
Safety information
General information
The limits of the Steering and Lane Control As‐
sistant system apply.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Additional information:
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to
Driver Attention Camera
Always monitor the traffic conditions.
The Driver Attention Camera detects whether or
not the driver is paying attention to the traffic
conditions.
Additionally, the notices for the Steering and
Lane Control Assistant apply.
Additional information:
The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully
functional in the following situations:
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to
▷ When the Driver Attention Camera is covered
by the steering wheel.
Functional requirements
▷ The functional requirements of the steering
and traffic jam assistant are fulfilled.
▷ With sunglasses with high protection from in‐
frared light.
Depending on the
equipment version:
Automatic Lane Change
Assistant
▷ Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy‐
clists and with physical barriers to oncoming
traffic, such as crash barriers.
▷ Lane markings have been detected.
▷ Maximum speed approx. 110 mph, 180 km/h.
▷ The minimum speed is country-specific.
Principle
Switch lane change assist on/off
1. "CAR"
The system additionally supports the driver when
changing lanes on multilane roads.
2. "Settings"
General information
The system uses the sensors of the steering and
lane control assistant.
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. If necessary, "Driving"
5. "Steering Assistance"
6. "Automatic Lane Change"
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Changing lanes
1. Ensure that the traffic situation permits
changing lanes.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Icon
Description
2. Press the turn signal lever in the required di‐
rection to the pressure point for signaling
briefly.
Green steering wheel symbol.
Green arrow symbol for lane-
changing.
A supporting steering movement in the re‐
quired direction can be detected a short time
later.
The system carries out a lane
change.
Green steering wheel symbol.
Gray line for lane marking on the
appropriate side.
The system detected the lane
change request. Lane change
not currently possible.
Depending on country specifica‐
tions:
After the lane change, the system helps keep the
vehicle in the new lane.
Green steering wheel symbol.
Gray arrow symbol for lane-
changing.
Canceling a lane change
The lane change can be canceled by steering
movement into the opposite direction.
Lane change not possible; func‐
tional requirements not met.
Alternative displays
Depending on the equipment version, the dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster may vary and are
displayed as follows:
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Icon
Description
Depending on the
equipment version: lane
change with active
guidance
Green steering wheel symbol.
Gray line for lane marking on the
appropriate side.
Green arrow symbol for lane-
changing.
Principle
The system assists the driver when lane
changes are necessary to reach a navigation
destination.
The system carries out a lane
change.
Green steering wheel symbol.
Gray line for lane marking on the
appropriate side.
General information
The system uses the sensors of the steering and
lane control assistant.
No arrow symbol for lane-
changing on the display.
The system detected the lane
change request. Lane change
not currently possible.
Safety information
Depending on country specifica‐
tions:
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Green steering wheel symbol.
Gray line for lane marking on the
appropriate side.
Gray arrow symbol for lane-
changing.
Lane change not possible; func‐
tional requirements not met.
Additionally, the notices for the Active Cruise
Control and the Steering and Lane Control As‐
sistant apply.
System limits
The limits of the Steering and Lane Control As‐
sistant system apply.
Additional information:
Additional information:
▷ Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to
Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to
Functional requirements
▷ Active Cruise Control is activated.
▷ Driving on a highway or highway-like road.
▷ Lane markings on the side of the desired lane
change detected.
▷ Navigation system: guidance is activated.
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▷ Adaptation to the course of the route is acti‐
vated.
Turn on adaptation to the course
of the route
▷ The function must be available in the country
in which the vehicle is driven.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. If necessary, "Driving"
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"
Changing lanes
1. One or more lane changes are required to
reach a navigation destination.
The system prepares for this lane change.
For this purpose, the system determines a
suitable opening in the traffic flow on the next
lane.
6. "Adjust to route" or "Automatically adjust
speed to route"
System limits
2. When a gap is detected, the speed is
adapted so that the vehicle remains at the
level of the opening.
The limits of the Active Cruise Control and
Steering and Lane Control Assistant systems ap‐
ply.
3. A Check Control message indicates a lane
change suggestion.
Parking assistance
systems
When Steering Assistant is active, a steering
intervention in the direction of the relevant
lane may occur.
4. When the traffic situation permits a lane
change, the driver can steer the vehicle into
the next lane.
Principle
The parking assistance systems support the
driver in parking and maneuvering.
When equipped with Automatic Lane Change
Assistant: after the Check Control message
has been displayed, the Automatic Lane
Change Assistant can be started by operating
the turn signal.
General information
The parking assistance systems comprise the
following individual systems.
Additional information:
Display in the instrument cluster
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
Icon Function
▷ Depending on equipment version: emer‐
gency brake function, Active PDC, refer to
The suggestion for the lane change is
displayed and a green checkmark indi‐
cates the active function.
▷ Without Surround View: rearview camera, re‐
Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐
ket version, the traffic situation is displayed in the
Assisted Driving View of the instrument cluster.
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
Additional information:
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, driving out of
Assisted Driving View, refer to page 154.
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▷ Surround View with rearview camera, refer to
Warning
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be de‐
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
PDC Park Distance Control
Overview
Principle
Park Distance Control (PDC) helps with parking.
Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles in
front of or behind the vehicle.
Button in the vehicle
Depending on the equipment version: obstacles
that are detected by the side ultrasonic sensors
may also be reported by the side protection.
General information
The range of the system, depending on obsta‐
cles and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
Park assistance button
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im‐
pending collision at a distance to the object of
approx. 27 in/70 cm.
Sensors
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic
warning is already issued at a distance to the ob‐
ject of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Ultrasound sensors in the front/rear bumpers.
Safety information
▷ Depending on the equipment: ultrasonic sen‐
sors on the side.
Additional information:
Warning
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Turning on/off
Turning on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when
Warning
the engine is running.
▷ Depending on the equipment version: while
approaching detected obstacles at a speed
slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The ac‐
tivation distance depends on the situation in
question.
Signal tones
General information
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. E.g., when an object is
detected at the rear left of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from the rear left speaker.
You may switch automatic activation when ob‐
stacles are detected on and off.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
When the distance to a detected object is less
than approx. 8 in/20 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"
5. If necessary, "Automatic PDC Activation"
6. "Automatic PDC Activation"
When there are objects in front of and behind the
vehicle at the same time, with a distance smaller
than approx. 8 in/20 cm, an alternating constant
tone will sound.
Depending on equipment, an additional camera
view is also switched on.
Steptronic transmission: the intermittent tone
and constant tone are switched off if the selector
lever position P is engaged.
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
The intermittent tone is switched off after a short
time when the vehicle is stationary.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Volume
The PDC signal tone volume can be adjusted.
Switching on/off manually
1. "CAR"
Press the park assistance button.
2. "Settings"
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"
5. "Volume PDC signal"
6. Set the desired value.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park
assistance button.
Depending on the equipment version, the sys‐
tem cannot be switched off manually if the re‐
verse gear is engaged.
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of damage to property. Actively intervene as
Visual warning
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 37.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The approach of the vehicle to an object is
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are
farther away are already displayed on the Control
Display before a signal sounds.
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
▷ With obstacles and persons at the edge of
the lane.
The display appears as soon as PDC is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red when obstacles are
detected.
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Lanes are faded in for better estimation of the re‐
quired space.
Unwarranted warnings
Reaching the system limits can cause unwar‐
ranted warnings.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC or to a
different view with obstacle markings as needed:
To prevent unwarranted alarms, switch off auto‐
matic Park Distance Control PDC activation on
obstacle detection, for instance in automatic car
washes.
1. Press the Controller to the left, if needed.
2. For instance "Park. sensors only"
Cross traffic warning: depending on the equip‐
ment, it is warned in the PDC display against ve‐
hicles approaching in the front or rear from the
side.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Additional information:
White icon is displayed, and the range of
the sensors is dimmed on the Control
Display.
System limits
PDC Park Distance Control malfunction. Have
the system checked by a dealer's service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
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Additionally, the safety information for the PDC
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Depending on equipment
version: emergency brake
function, Active PDC
Additional information:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
Principle
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of
collision.
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
Temporary switching off
General information
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be pre‐
vented under all circumstances.
The emergency brake function can be switched
off temporarily:
Confirm the message on the Control Display.
The function is available below walking speed
when driving in reverse or rolling backward.
During continued driving in this surrounding sit‐
uation, no further emergency braking will occur.
A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts the
brake intervention.
Settings
It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle will
be protected by the system.
After emergency braking to a stop, further creep‐
ing toward an obstacle is possible. Proceed with
caution. To move forward, lightly press the accel‐
erator pedal and release as needed.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer, the
vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possible at
any time.
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"
5. "Active PDC with braking interv."
6. Select the desired setting.
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the
Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking As‐
sistant.
System limits
The limits of the systems of the Park Distance
Control PDC and the Parking Assistant apply.
Safety information
Warning
If required, deactivate the system via iDrive
where applicable.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
and vehicle surroundings closely and actively
intervene where appropriate.
With Parking Assistant:
side parking aid
Principle
The side protection warns of obstacles on the
side of the vehicle.
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▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐
General information
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the
Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking As‐
sistant.
stacles.
▷ Gray markings, hatched area: no obstacles
were detected.
▷ No markings, black area: the area next to the
vehicle was not yet captured.
Safety information
Warning
Limits of the side parking aid
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
and vehicle surroundings closely and actively
intervene where appropriate.
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle
moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the
markings are shown in black after a certain time.
The area next to the vehicle must be newly cap‐
tured.
Additionally, the limits of the systems of the Park
Distance Control PDC and the Parking Assistant
apply.
Additionally, the safety information for the PDC
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Additional information:
Without Surround View:
rearview camera
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
Principle
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
Display
Additionally, assistance functions can be shown
in the display, e.g., help lines.
Safety information
Warning
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi‐
cle.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
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and vehicle surroundings closely and actively
intervene where appropriate.
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: switching on/off
manually
Press the park assistance button.
Overview
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: button in the vehicle
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the side.
2.
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Park assistance button
Functional requirements
▷ The trunk lid is fully closed.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Keep the recording range of the camera
open. Protruding cargo, roof rack systems or
trailers can limit the detection range of the
camera.
▷ Rearview camera.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Display on the Control Display
Toolbars
Turning on/off
The assistance functions can be activated man‐
ually via the toolbars on the sides of the Control
Display.
Turning on automatically
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.
2. With corresponding equipment:
"Camera image"
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
3.
▷
"Parking aid lines".
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Pathway lines and turning circle lines are
displayed.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
▷
"Obstacle mark.".
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
obstacles detected by PDC Park Distance
Control are displayed by markings.
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More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
Parking using lanes and turning circle lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning
circle line leads to within the limits of the
parking space.
Parking aid lines
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the green lane covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
Lanes
Obstacle marking
Lanes help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level roads.
Lanes depend on the steering angle and are
continuously adjusted to the steering wheel
movements.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacles
behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC Park
Distance Control sensors.
Turning circle lines
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image
of the rearview camera.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance
Control.
Setting brightness and contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.
Turning circle lines can only be superimposed on
the camera image together with lanes.
2.
"Camera image"
3. Select the desired setting.
Turning circle lines show the course of the small‐
est possible turning radius on a level road.
Only one turning circle line is displayed after the
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
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▷ When parking parallel to the road, parallel
parking.
System limits
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ When parking in reverse perpendicular to the
road, perpendicular parking. The system ori‐
ents itself with the middle of the parking
space.
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when
driving out of parallel parking spaces.
Deactivated camera
When the camera is deactivated, for instance
when the trunk lid is open, the camera image is
displayed hatched in gray.
General information
Handling
Automatic Parking Assistant handling is divided
into three steps:
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐
sistance functions also consider data from the
PDC Park Distance Control.
System status and instructions on required ac‐
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol chapter.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
Steptronic transmission
The Automatic Parking Assistant calculates the
best possible parking line and takes control of
the following functions during the parking opera‐
tion:
With Parking Assistant:
Parking Assistant
▷ Steering.
Principle
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gears.
The parking operation is automatic.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
The Automatic Parking Assistant supports the
driver in the following situations:
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closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Functional requirements
For the measurement od parking
spaces
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.
22 mph/35 km/h.
NOTICE
The system can steer the vehicle over or onto
curbs. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:
5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
General information:
The safety information of the PDC Park Distance
Control apply in addition.
▷ Gap behind an object that has a min. length
of 1.7 ft/0.5 m.
Additional information:
▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 1.7 ft/0.5 m.
Parallel parking to the road:
Overview
▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: own
vehicle length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.
Button in the vehicle
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Perpendicular parking:
▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle width
plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.
▷ Minimum depth: own vehicle length.
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must
be estimated by the driver. Due to technical
limitations, the system is only able to approxi‐
mate the depth of diagonal parking spaces.
Park assistance button
For the parking operation
▷ Doors and trunk lid are closed.
Steptronic transmission:
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Driver's safety belt is fastened.
▷ Ultrasound sensors in the front/rear bumpers.
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, side.
Switching on with the button
Press the park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
Automatic Parking Assistant is activated au‐
tomatically.
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▷
Parking assistant is activated and parking
space search is active.
Switching on with reverse gear
1. Shift into reverse.
▷ Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐
hicle symbol. When Park Assistant is active,
suitable parking spaces are highlighted and
an acoustic signal sounds.
The current status of the parking space
search is indicated on the Control Display.
2. If necessary, activate:
"Autom. Parking"
Switching on via iDrive
Display of the rearview camera or PDC view
must be active.
▷ If a diagonal or parallel parking space is clearly
detected, the system automatically adjusts
the suitable parking method. In the case of
parking spaces suitable for parallel and diago‐
nal parking, a selection menu is displayed. In
this case, the desired parking method must
be selected manually.
1. Move the Controller to the right.
2. Activate the parking assistant on the Control
Display:
"Autom. Parking"
▷
The parking operation is active. The sys‐
tem takes over the steering.
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
▷ Parking space search is always active when‐
ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and
straight, even if the system is deactivated.
When the system is deactivated, the displays
on the Control Display are shown in gray.
Icon
Meaning
Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but not
activated.
Switching signal tone for
suitable parking spaces on/off
1. "CAR"
System is activated.
Parking space search is active.
2. "Settings"
The parking operation is active. The
system takes over the steering.
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"
5. "Automatic Parking"
Parking space search and system
status
6. "Alert if parking space detected"
Signal tones of the PDC Park
Distance Control
During an automatic parking operation, no inter‐
mittent tone will sound from the PDC Park Dis‐
tance Control.
A continuous tone sounds when the distance to
a detected object is less than approx. 8 in‐
ches/20 cm.
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▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
Parking using the Automatic
Parking Assistant
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road.
Parking
▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
1. Switching on and activating the parking assis‐
tant.
▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly ap‐
pear.
For this, engage the reverse gear or press the
parking assist button and activate the system
on the Control Display, if needed.
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.
Automatic Parking Assistant is activated.
▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐
tempts or the time taken for parking is ex‐
ceeded.
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles forward at a
speed of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and
at a distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
▷ When changing over to another function on
the Control Display.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on the
Control Display.
Steptronic transmission:
▷ If the trunk lid is open.
▷ If doors are open.
3. Confirm the suggested parking space for the
parking operation: select the parking space
on the Control Display.
▷ When setting the parking brake.
▷ During acceleration.
The system takes over the steering.
▷ When the brake pedal remains pressed for an
extended period while the vehicle is station‐
ary.
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
Steptronic transmission:
▷ When unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
At the end of the parking operation, the P se‐
lector lever position is set.
The end of the parking operation is indicated
on the Control Display.
Resuming
An interrupted parking operation can be contin‐
ued, if needed.
5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant and follow the
instructions on the Control Display.
Interrupting manually
The Automatic Parking Assistant can be inter‐
rupted at any time:
Turning off
The system can be switched off manually:
▷
Press the park assistance button.
Press the park assistance button.
▷
"Autom. Parking": select the icon on the
Control Display.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
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▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
System limits
Safety information
▷ Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not
be detected at all.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The Automatic Parking Assistant has malfunc‐
tioned. Have the system checked by a dealer's
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop.
Depending on the
No parking assistance
The Automatic Parking Assistant does not offer
assistance in the following situations:
equipment version: driving
out of a parking space
using the parking assistant
▷ In tight curves.
▷ For diagonal parking spaces.
Principle
The system makes driving out of parallel parking
spaces easier.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 37.
General information
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
Steptronic transmission
The parking assistant calculates an optimal line
for pulling out of a parking space and takes con‐
trol of the following functions during the maneu‐
ver:
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
▷ On slippery ground.
▷ Steering.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gears.
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
The vehicle maneuvers automatically until the
vehicle reaches a position in which the driver can
drive out of the parking space without further
steering movements.
▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.
▷ In case of changes to an already-measured
parking space.
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4. On the Control Display, confirm the required
Safety information
direction for driving out of the parking space if
necessary.
Warning
5. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Steptronic transmission:
The system takes control of the maneuver. A
message will be displayed at the end of the
maneuver.
6. Make sure that the traffic situation permits
driving out of the parking space and drive off
as usual.
Additionally, the safety information for the PDC
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
The Automatic Parking Assistant is switched
off automatically.
Additional information:
System limits
The limits of the systems of the Park Distance
Control PDC and the Parking Assistant apply.
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
With Parking Assistant:
Reversing Assistant
Functional requirements
▷ The vehicle was parked manually and objects
in front of and behind the car are detected.
The distance to a detected curb is at least
6 inches/15 cm.
Principle
The Back-up Assistant supports the driver when
driving in reverse, for instance when driving out
of tight or confusing parking or street situations.
▷ The vehicle was parked using the parking as‐
sistant and an object is detected in front of
the vehicle.
The vehicle stores the driving movements of the
last route. This stored route can be driven back
with automated steering.
▷ The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m lon‐
ger than your vehicle.
▷ The vehicle has been parked in reverse.
General information
The system takes control of the steering when
driving in reverse along the stored route.
Driving out of parking spaces
1. Turn on drive readiness.
The driver controls driving the vehicle via accel‐
erator pedal and brake.
2. Steptronic transmission:
Press the park assistance button or shift into
reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary to
switch on the Automatic Parking Assistant.
The Reversing Assistant uses the control ele‐
ments and sensors of the PDC Park Distance
Control and the Automatic Parking Assistant.
3. Tilt the Controller to the right and activate the
Automatic Parking Assistant on the Control
Additional information:
Display:
"Autom. Parking"
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4. Follow the instructions on the Control Display
where required.
5. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive off with the accelerator pedal
and the brake.
Safety information
When driving in reverse, pay attention to the
vehicle's surroundings, and if you encounter
an obstacle, stop immediately and take over
control of the vehicle. Follow the instructions
on the PDC Park Distance Control.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
6. Stop no later than when normal traffic is
reached and take control of the vehicle, such
as by shifting to a forward gear.
At the end of the stored route, a signal will
sound and a request will be displayed, also
with the instruction to take control of the ve‐
hicle.
Additionally, the safety information for the PDC
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Terminating the system
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
Additional information:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
▷ When engaging a forward gear.
▷ During activation or intervention by driving
control systems or assist systems.
Functional requirements
▷ Drive forward without interruption to store the
route.
▷ After a few minutes when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
▷ A maximum of 165 ft/50 m will be stored.
▷ If the vehicle leaves the stored lane during re‐
versing; for example, at the maximum steer‐
ing angle.
▷ To store the route, do not exceed a driving
speed of 22 mph/36 km/h.
▷ When the display on the Control Display is
cross-faded with messages, e.g., due to in‐
coming calls.
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control is activated.
Driving back with automated
steering
1. Press the park assistance button or shift into
reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary
and the drive-ready state is switched on.
System limits
▷ When you reach normal road traffic or if you
encounter an obstacle, stop immediately and
take over control of the vehicle.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. "Back-up Assistant"
▷ The maximum speed for driving in reverse is
limited to approximately 6 mph/9 km/h.
The system takes over the steering.
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If the maximum speed is exceeded, a warning
is issued and the function may be canceled.
▷ Unobstructed camera perspective, movable
via iDrive.
▷ After driving a stored distance with major
steering-wheel angles, the function of the
system will be limited for the return trip.
▷ Panorama View: to present cross traffic, for
instance at junctions and driveways, depend‐
ing on the currently engaged gear.
▷ Additionally, the limits of the systems of the
Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking
Assistant apply.
Depending on the view, the vehicle's surround‐
ings or a part of it is depicted.
Additionally, assistance functions are shown in
the display, e.g., help lines.
Different influences can lead to side deviations
when driving back on the stored route. For exam‐
ple, this includes the following factors:
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
▷ Steering movements when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary while storing the distance covered.
Some assistance functions can be manually acti‐
vated.
▷ The speed is not adapted to the distance
traveled.
The following assistance functions are automati‐
cally displayed:
▷ Road characteristics, such as gradients or in‐
clines.
▷ Side parking aid.
▷ Door opening angle.
Safety information
With Parking Assistant
Plus: Surround View
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
and vehicle surroundings closely and actively
intervene where appropriate.
Principle
Surround View supports the driver in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is
shown on the Control Display.
General information
Several cameras capture the area from different
selectable perspectives.
The following camera perspectives can be dis‐
played:
Overview
▷ Automatic camera perspective: the system
shows the camera perspective suitable for
the respective driving situation.
Buttons in the vehicle
▷ Rearview camera: for representing the areas
behind the vehicle.
▷ Right-hand and left-hand side view: for repre‐
senting the areas on the sides of the vehicle.
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Park assistance button
Panorama View
Display on the Control Display
Overview
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Front camera.
▷ Top view cameras.
▷ Rearview camera.
Additional information:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Toolbar, left
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Camera image
Side view
Turning on/off
Automatic camera perspective
Movable unobstructed camera perspective
Toolbar, right
Turning on automatically
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
Rearview camera
Selection window
The camera perspective suitable for the respec‐
tive driving situation is displayed.
Toolbar on the left
Additional information:
The left toolbar can be used for the direct selec‐
tion of various views via iDrive. Move the Control‐
ler to the left, if needed.
Park Distance Control, turn on/off, refer to
▷
▷
▷
"Parking": around the vehicle.
"3D view": available camera.
"Car wash".
Switching on/off manually
Press the park assistance button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
Side view
The side view can be selected for the right or left
vehicle side.
Depending on the equipment version, the rear‐
view camera cannot be switched off when the
reverse gear is engaged.
This view helps when positioning the vehicle at
the curb or with other obstacles on the side by
displaying the side surroundings.
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
The side view looks from rear to front and in case
of danger, focuses automatically on possible ob‐
stacles.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
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▷
▷
"Parking aid lines".
Automatic camera perspective
"Obstacle mark.".
The automatic camera perspective shows a
steering-dependent view in the respective driv‐
ing direction.
▷
"Settings": apply settings, for instance to
use the activation points for Panorama View.
This perspective adapts to the respective driving
situation.
Rearview camera
As soon as obstacles are detected, the view
changes to a fixed display of the area in front or
at the rear behind the bumper or, if necessary,
changes to a side view.
This view shows the picture of the rearview cam‐
era.
Selection window
When reverse gear is engaged, the automatic
camera perspective is, if necessary, exited and
the system uses a fixed perspective of the rear‐
view camera. If necessary, manually select the
automatic camera perspective when reverse
gear is engaged. The automatic camera per‐
spective will be retained for the current parking
operation.
The individual camera perspectives can be se‐
lected in the selection window via iDrive.
Parking aid lines
Lanes
Movable unobstructed camera
perspective
With selection of the movable camera perspec‐
tive, a circle appears on the Control Display.
By turning the Controller or via touch function,
specified perspectives on the circle can be se‐
lected.
Lanes help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level roads.
The current perspective is marked with a camera
symbol.
Lanes depend on the steering angle and are
continuously adjusted to the steering wheel
movements.
To leave the function, move the Controller side‐
ways and select another camera function.
Toolbar on the right
Turning circle lines
Assistance functions can be activated and set‐
tings can be entered via the right toolbar via
iDrive. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.
▷
▷
▷
"Autom. Parking".
"Back-up Assistant".
"Camera image":
"Brightness".
▷
▷
"Contrast".
Turning circle lines can only be superimposed on
the camera image together with lanes.
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Turning circle lines show the course of the small‐
est possible turning radius on a level road.
Car wash view
Only one turning circle line is displayed after the
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
Parking using lanes and turning circle lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning
circle line leads to within the limits of the
parking space.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the green lane covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
The car wash view assists when entering a car
wash by displaying the floor and the vehicle's
own track.
Obstacle marking
Side parking aid
Principle
The system warns of obstacles on the side of
the vehicle.
Display
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by the
PDC Park Distance Control sensors.
Obstacle markings can be shown in the camera
image.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance
Control.
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi‐
cle.
▷ No markings: no obstacles were detected.
▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐
stacles.
Limits of the side parking aid
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
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The system does not detect whether an obstacle
moves later on. For this reason, at standstill, the
markings are not shown anymore in the display
after a certain time. The area next to the vehicle
must be newly captured.
Setting brightness and contrast
Brightness and contrast can be adjusted with
Surround View or Panorama View switched on.
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.
2.
"Camera image"
Door opening angle
3. Select the desired setting.
Principle
Functional limitations
The system can be used only to a limited extent
in the following situations:
If obstacle marking is activated, the Surround
View indicates fixed obstacles that obstruct the
opening angles of the doors.
▷ In poor light.
The system does not provide a warning of ap‐
proaching road users.
▷ In case of soiled cameras.
▷ With a door open.
Display
▷ With the trunk lid open.
▷ With exterior mirrors folded in.
Gray hatched areas with icon, for instance open
door, in the camera image mark areas that are
currently not displayed.
System limits
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Steptronic transmission: the maximum opening
angles of the doors are displayed in selector
lever position P. As soon as the vehicle begins
moving, the opening angles are replaced by
parking aid lines.
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
Non-visible areas
Because of the camera angle, the areas under
the vehicle cannot be viewed by the cameras.
Limits of the display
Detection of objects
The vehicle's surroundings are displayed with
distorted image for technical reasons.
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Even if the symbols for the door opening angles
do not cross other objects on the Control Dis‐
play, the following needs to be noted when park‐
ing next to other objects:
Some assistance functions also consider data
from the PDC Park Distance Control.
Because of the perspective, higher, protruding
objects may be closer than they appear on the
Control Display.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol chapter.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
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Additional information:
Depending on the equipment version, the func‐
tion can only be used when driving forward.
Additional information:
Malfunction
A camera malfunction is displayed on the Control
Display.
Safety information
A yellow icon is displayed and the re‐
cording range of the malfunctioning cam‐
era is displayed in black on the Control
Display.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
and vehicle surroundings closely and actively
intervene where appropriate.
With Parking Assistant
Plus: Panorama View
Principle
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Panorama View gives you an earlier view of
crossing traffic at blind driveway exits and inter‐
sections.
Panorama View
General information
Road users concealed by obstacles to the left
and right of the vehicle can only be detected rel‐
atively late from the driver's seat. The cameras in
the front and rear capture the sideways traffic
area to improve the view.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Front camera.
Yellow lines in the screen display mark the front
and rear end of the vehicle.
▷ Depending on the equipment: rearview cam‐
era.
The camera image shows different levels of dis‐
tortion in some areas and is thus not suitable for
distance estimations.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
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Using activation points
Display on the Control Display
The use of activation points can be switched on
and off.
Press the button when the engine is run‐
ning.
Depending on the driving direction, the image of
the respective camera is displayed:
1.
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.
3. "Settings"
Press the button.
▷ "Front": front camera image.
▷ "Rear": rear camera image.
4. "Panorama View, GPS-based"
Depending on the vehicle equipment, cross traf‐
fic warning can additionally warn of approaching
vehicles using radar sensors.
5. "Panorama View is displayed automatically
when set activation points are reached."
Additional information:
Displaying activation points
1.
Press the button.
With navigation system:
activation points
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.
3.
"Manage points"
A list of all activation points is displayed.
Principle
Positions where Panorama View should switch
on automatically can be stored as activation
points provided that a Global Positioning System
signal is received.
Renaming or deleting activation
points
1.
Press the button.
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.
General information
Up to ten activation points can be stored.
3.
"Manage points"
A list of all activation points is displayed.
Activation points can be used when driving for‐
ward for the front camera.
4. Select an activation point as needed.
5. Select the desired setting.
Storing activation points
1. Drive to the position at which the system is to
be switched on, and stop.
Functional limitations
The Surround View functional limitations apply.
Additional information:
2.
Press the button.
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. "Activation point"
System limits
The limits of the Surround View system apply.
The current position is displayed.
5. "Save activation point"
Additional information:
Activation points are, if possible, stored with
town/city and street address, or else with the
Global Positioning System coordinates.
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Switching on/off individually
With Parking Assistant
Plus: Remote 3D View
Pre-adjustment
1. "CAR"
Principle
2. "Settings"
The BMW app and the pictures of the Surround
View cameras in combination with the corre‐
sponding equipment enable the display of the
vehicle’s surroundings on a mobile device.
3. "General settings"
4. "Data privacy"
5. "Select services individually"
6. "My BMW app & customer portal"
7. "Remote 3D View"
The function displays a momentary view of the
situation.
Turning on/off
1. "CAR"
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
2. "Settings"
▷ Front camera.
3. "General settings"
4. "Data privacy"
5. "Individual selection"
▷ Top view cameras.
▷ Rearview camera.
Additional information:
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Functional requirements
▷ Data transmission must be activated.
Data protection, refer to page 66.
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
▷ BMW app must be installed on the mobile
device.
▷ With a door or the trunk lid open. Dark fields
in the display indicate areas that are not re‐
corded by the system.
▷ ConnectedDrive countries: a driver profile
with an existing ConnectedDrive account
must be activated.
▷ With manually folded in exterior mirrors.
Driver profiles, refer to page 67.
▷ When other camera functions are being per‐
formed in the vehicle.
Switching the function on/off
▷ When the vehicle moves faster than walking
speed.
Switching on/off with other
functions
1. "CAR"
▷ It may not be possible to use the function in
every country.
2. "Settings"
▷ For reasons of data protection, the function
can only be used three times within two
hours.
3. "General settings"
4. "Data privacy"
5. Select the desired setting.
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fic and parking situation closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Remote Control Parking
Principle
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven
out in reverse in the case of suitable forward-
parking spaces, for instance a garage. The driver
controls the parking operation responsibly from
the outside using the BMW display key.
Warning
Unauthorized persons, for instance children,
can move the vehicle using the BMW display
key without anybody in the vehicle. There is a
risk of accident. Protect the BMW display key
against unauthorized use.
Stop the vehicles manually in the case of obsta‐
cles.
General information
NOTICE
The following systems are included in the sys‐
tem:
The system can steer the vehicle over or onto
curbs. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
▷ Parking assistant.
▷ BMW display key.
▷ PDC Park Distance Control.
Using the BMW display key, the vehicle can be
moved by approx. 2 times the vehicle length.
The speed is approx. 1.1 mph/1.8 km/h.
Overview
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
Button on the BMW display key: the button on
the side of the BMW display key must be
pressed and held for the duration of the parking
operation so that the vehicle can move. Release
the button for obstacles to manually stop the ve‐
hicle. The vehicle stops with emergency braking.
▷ Front camera.
▷ Top view cameras.
▷ Rearview camera.
If the ultrasound sensors detect obstacles in the
parking space or the end of the parking space,
the system automatically stops the vehicle as
needed.
▷ Ultrasound sensors in the front/rear bumpers.
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, side.
More information: sensors of the vehicle, refer to
page 35.
The headlight is switched on for the duration of
the procedure.
Functional requirements
General information
There are no occupants in the vehicle during the
parking procedure.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing traffic
and parking situation. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all sit‐
uations. There is a risk of accident. Watch traf‐
Driver interventions in the vehicle's interior,
such as steering, will cancel the function.
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▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers.
Forward parking
Parking
While driving forward, the system applies minor
steering corrections as needed.
▷ Keep sensors clean and unobstructed. Clean
them as needed.
▷ Keep camera lenses clean and unobstructed.
Clean them as needed.
1. Approach the parking space driving forward,
as straight and centered as possible and with
a maximum distance of 6.5 ft/2 m.
Suitable parking space
2. Engage selector lever position P and set the
parking brake. Switch off the drive-ready
state and engine using the Start/Stop button.
Alternatively, the engine can continue to run.
3. All the occupants leave the vehicle. Closing
the doors.
4. If necessary, switch on the display on the
BMW display key and cancel the display lock.
On the BMW display key, change to the
menu: "R/C parking"
▷ It is possible to forward-park into the parking
space in a straight, centered line.
BMW display key, refer to page 85.
5.
Press and hold the button on the side of
the BMW display key for the duration of the
parking operation.
▷ Width of the parking space: own vehicle width
without exterior mirrors, plus approx.
1.3 ft/0.4 m on each side, arrow 1.
6. Wait, until operational readiness is indicated
on the display. Observe possible text mes‐
sages.
▷ Distance to parking space, max. 6.5 ft/2 m, ar‐
row 2.
▷ To move the vehicle with remote control, the
driver must hold the BMW display key within
the wireless range, arrow 3, outside the vehi‐
cle.
7. "ENGINE START": tap the button to start the
engine if necessary.
8. To start the parking operation: touch the ar‐
row symbol for "drive forward" on the display.
Maximum distance to vehicle approx.
5 ft/1.5 m to approx. 10 ft/3 m.
Press and hold the button: the vehicle
moves as long as the button is pressed. Re‐
lease the button for obstacles within the driv‐
ing range to stop the vehicle.
▷ Uphill or downhill grades max. 5 %.
▷ No duplex garages.
For approach movements: touch the arrow
symbol for "drive backward".
9. At the end of the parking operation, release
the button on the side of the BMW display
key. The vehicle stops.
"ENGINE STOP": tap the button.
▷ The parking brake is set.
▷ The engine is switched off.
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Lock the vehicle with the BMW display key.
8. At the end of the reversing out operation, re‐
lease the button on the side of the BMW dis‐
play key. The vehicle stops.
Cancel, pause, continue the parking
operation
Cancel or interrupt the parking operation:
9. Enter using the BMW display key and drive
off as normal.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be switched off
using the BMW display key:
Release button. The vehicle stops with emer‐
gency braking.
"ENGINE STOP": tap the button.
▷ The parking brake is set.
▷ The engine is switched off.
Continue the parking operation:
Press button again. Observe possible text
messages.
Lock the vehicle with the BMW display key,
where applicable.
Driving out in reverse
Driving out of parking spaces
When driving in reverse, the vehicle drives back‐
ward in a straight line without steering.
Cancel, pause, continue the parking
operation
Cancel or interrupt the parking operation:
1. If necessary, switch on the display on the
BMW display key and cancel the display lock.
Release button. The vehicle stops with emer‐
gency braking.
BMW display key, refer to page 85.
2. Unlock the vehicle.
Continue the parking operation:
Press button again. Observe possible text
messages.
3. On the BMW display key, change to the
menu: "R/C parking"
Messages on the BMW display
key
4.
Press and hold the button on the side of
the BMW display key for the duration of the
parking operation.
The icon identifies system messages.
5. Wait, until operational readiness is indicated
on the display. Observe possible text mes‐
sages.
System limits
6. "ENGINE START": tap the button. The en‐
gine starts.
Safety information
7. To start the reversing out operation: touch
the arrow icon for "drive backward" on the
display.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
Press and hold the button: the vehicle
moves as long as the button is pressed. Re‐
lease the button for obstacles within the driv‐
ing range to stop the vehicle.
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No parking assistance
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The Automatic Parking Assistant does not offer
assistance in the following situations:
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits.
▷ In tight curves.
The limits of the ultrasonic measurement of the
Park Distance Control PDC apply.
▷ For diagonal parking spaces.
Additional information:
▷ At very high or very low external tempera‐
tures.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Cross traffic warning
▷ Cameras, refer to page 35.
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 37.
Principle
At blind driveway exits or when driving out of per‐
pendicular parking spaces, road users approach‐
ing from the side are detected sooner by the
cross traffic warning than is possible from the
driver's seat.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
General information
▷ On slippery ground.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.
▷ In case of changes to an already-measured
parking space.
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
▷ Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not
be detected at all.
The system indicates approaching road users.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the traffic
area in front of the vehicle is monitored as well.
Two additional radar sensors are located in the
front bumpers.
Functional limitations due to radio
interference
In the case of radio interference, functional limita‐
tions may occur during Remote Control Parking
with the BMW display key.
Additional information:
Malfunction, refer to page 88.
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Safety information
Switching on/off
Activating/deactivating the system
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
With the button
1.
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.
3. "Settings"
Press the park assistance button.
4. "Cross Traffic Warning"
5. "Cross traffic warning"
Overview
Via iDrive
Button in the vehicle
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"
5. "Cross Traffic Warning"
6. "Cross traffic warning"
Turning on automatically
If the system was activated on the Control Dis‐
play, it is automatically switched on as soon as
PDC Park Distance Control or Panorama View is
active and a gear is engaged.
Park assistance button
Sensors
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is
switched on.
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front
system is switched on when a forward gear is
engaged.
▷ Radar sensors, side, rear.
▷ Depending on the equipment: radar sensors,
side, front.
Switching off automatically
Additional information:
The system is automatically switched off in the
following situations:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
▷ When the speed exceeds walking speed.
▷ When a certain driving distance is exceeded.
▷ With an active parking operation of the Auto‐
matic Parking Assistant.
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Display in the camera view
Warning
General information
The respective display is called up on the Con‐
trol Display. A signal tone may sound and the
light in the exterior mirror may flash.
Light in the exterior mirror
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the
camera view flashes red, if vehicles are detected
by the sensors.
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your
own vehicle.
Acoustic warning
The light in the exterior mirror flashes if vehicles
are detected by the rear sensors and your own
vehicle is moving in reverse.
In addition to the optical indicator, a warning sig‐
nal sounds if your own vehicle moves into the re‐
spective direction.
Display in the PDC Park Distance
Control view
System limits
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ In tight curves.
▷ When crossing objects move at a very slow
or a very fast speed.
In the PDC Park Distance Control view, the re‐
spective boundary area flashes red, if vehicles
are detected by the sensors.
▷ If other objects are in the capture range of the
sensors, that hide cross traffic.
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