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Sensors of the vehicle
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Sensors of the vehicle
Vehicle features and options Cameras
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Front camera
specific, and optional equipment offered with
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
Overview
The front camera is located in the radiator
grille.
Depending on the equipment, the following
cameras and sensors are installed in the vehi-
cle:
Cameras behind the windshield
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Front camera.
Cameras behind the windshield.
Top view cameras.
Rearview camera.
Front radar sensor.
Radar sensors, side, front.
Radar sensors, side, rear.
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
The cameras behind the windshield are lo-
cated near the interior mirror.
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Ultrasonic sensors, side.
Keep the vehicle cameras and sensors, as well
as surrounding areas, clean and unobstructed.
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Camera behind the windshield: if the cam-
Top view cameras
era has overheated and been temporarily
switched off due to excessively high tem-
peratures.
Camera behind the windshield: during cali-
bration of the camera immediately after ve-
hicle delivery.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be
displayed when the system limits are reached.
One exterior mirror camera is located at the
bottom of each exterior mirror housing.
Radar sensors
Safety information
Warning
Rearview camera
The vehicle radar sensors and thus also the
driver assistance systems can be impaired by
external influences, e.g., interference. There
is a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-
age. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
The rearview camera is located in the trunk lid
handle.
Front radar sensor
System limits of the cameras
The cameras may not be fully operational and
may provide incorrect information in the fol-
lowing situations:
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In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
On steep hills, in steep depressions or in
tight curves.
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When the camera field of view is covered,
for instance by a fogged up windshield or
labels.
The front radar sensor is located in the front
bumper.
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If the camera lens is dirty or damaged.
With exterior mirrors folded in.
When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections, e.g., because of a setting sun.
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When it is dark outside.
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After improper paint work on the vehicle in
the area of the sensors.
Radar sensors, side, front
On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the
road.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be
displayed when the system limits are reached.
Ultrasonic sensors
Ultrasound sensors in the front/rear
bumpers
The radar sensors are located to the side in
the front bumper.
The ultrasonic sensors for Park
Distance Control are located in
the front and rear bumpers.
Radar sensors, side, rear
Ultrasonic sensors, side
The radar sensors are located to the side be-
hind the rear bumper.
System limits of the radar sensors
The radar sensors may be restricted or not
available in the following situations:
The ultrasonic sensors for Parking Assistant
are located to the side in the front and rear
bumpers.
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If sensors are dirty such as due to icing.
If sensors are covered such as by labels,
films or a number plate baseplate.
System limits of the ultrasonic
sensors
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas-
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in
the following situations:
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If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-
stance due to parking damage.
If the radiation range of the sensors is cov-
ered, e.g., by protruding cargo.
When the field of view of the sensors is cov-
ered, e.g., by garage walls, hedges, snow
hills, vehicles or trailers.
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If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by
stickers.
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If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-
stance due to parking damage.
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After improper paint work on the vehicle in
the area of the sensors.
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For small children and animals.
For persons with certain clothing, for in-
stance jacket.
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In case of external interference with the
ultrasonics, for instance from passing ve-
hicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic
sources.
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Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high
moisture, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, ex-
treme heat, or strong wind.
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges.
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With objects with corners, edges, and
smooth surfaces.
For objects with fine surfaces or objects like
fences, plants, or bushes.
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For objects with porous surfaces.
With small and low objects, for instance
boxes.
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With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in
foam material.
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In automatic car washes.
On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps.
Due to heavy exhaust.
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of
the vehicle is not taken into account by the
ultrasonic sensors.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be
displayed when the system limits are reached.
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