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Driving comfort
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Driving comfort
Depending on the settings, the cruise control
settings may change under certain conditions.
Vehicle features and options
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.
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
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Camera-based cruise control
with Stop & Go function ACC
Warning
Concept
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.
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes
automatically.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
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.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective
speed.
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.
Warning
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
General information
A camera on the interior mirror is used to detect
vehicles driving ahead.
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Warning
Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.
▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.
▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Functional requirements
Speed range
The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
The desired speed can be set between
20 mph/30 km/h and 85 mph/140 km/h.
The system can also be activated when station‐
ary.
Cruise control on/off, interrupting, re‐
fer to page 151.
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 152.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Call up speed, continue cruise control,
refer to page 153.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Adjust distance, refer to page 153.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter lights up.
Rocker switch:
Set speed, refer to page 152.
The current speed is adopted as the de‐
sired speed and displayed next to the
icon in the Info Display.
Camera
A camera in the area of the interior mirror serves
to detect vehicles.
Cruise control can be used.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Switching off
To switch off the system while standing, step on
brake pedal at the same time.
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Press the button on the steering wheel.
▷ If active: press twice.
Setting the speed
Maintaining/storing the speed
▷ If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Interrupting manually
Press the button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
Interrupting automatically
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and permanently in the instrument cluster, re‐
fer to page 153.
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.
▷ When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
▷ If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened while the vehicle is standing still.
The speed can also be stored by press‐
ing a button.
▷ If the detection range of the camera is im‐
paired, for instance by soiling, heavy precipi‐
tation or glare effects from the sun.
Press the button.
Changing the speed
▷ After a stationary period of approx. 3 seconds
when the vehicle has been braked to a stop
by the system.
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 pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Calling up the stored speed and distance
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Press button with the system switched
on.
Desired speed and distance are then continued
with these settings. The instrument cluster
briefly displays the selected distance.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Adjusting the distance
Safety information
Switching distance control on/off
Safety information
Warning
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, braking 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. Adjust
the distance to the traffic and weather condi‐
tions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐
tance, possibly by braking.
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 desired
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as
needed.
Switching distance control off
Distance control can be switched off and on
when driving with cruise control activated.
Adjusting
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Press and hold this button.
The set distance is briefly displayed in
the left part of the instrument cluster.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter lights up.
To switch distance control back on, press button
again briefly.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
After changing over distance control, a Check
Control message is displayed.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed and 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 braking or accelerating may occur.
The desired speed is displayed next to
the icon in the Info Display.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
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▷ Display lights up green: system is active, the
display indicates the desired speed.
Flashing bar: the detected vehicle has
driven away.
▷ Display lights up orange: system is inter‐
rupted, the display indicates the stored
speed.
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate,
activate ACC by stepping on the accelerator
pedal or pressing the RES button or the rocker
switch.
▷ No display: system is switched off.
Indicator/warning lights
Status display
Icon flashes orange:
Selected desired speed.
The conditions are not adequate for the
system to work.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
Icon flashes red and a signal sounds:
Selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead
is briefly displayed in the left hand portion of the
instrument cluster.
Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if
necessary.
The system has been interrupted or dis‐
tance control is deactivated because the
accelerator pedal is being pressed; a ve‐
hicle was not detected.
Distance display
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
System limits
Detection range
This value is set after the system is
switched on.
Detected vehicle
Icon lights up orange:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be
detected.
Distance control is deactivated because
the accelerator pedal is being pressed; a
vehicle was detected.
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Deceleration
Cornering
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:
▷ For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly slow-
moving road users.
▷ For red traffic lights.
▷ For cross traffic.
▷ For oncoming traffic.
▷ Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking
lighting at night.
When the desired 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.
Merging vehicles
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.
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as your
vehicle.
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.
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 reactivated and controls speed independently.
Driving off
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
▷ On steep uphill grades.
▷ In front of bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
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Weather
Cruise control
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐
orable weather or light conditions:
Concept
▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The
system accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐
tions:
▷ Wet conditions.
▷ Snowfall.
▷ Slush.
General information
Depending on the settings, the cruise control
settings may change under certain conditions.
▷ Fog.
▷ Glare.
Safety information
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐
stance by braking, steering or evading.
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.
Engine power
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐
gine power is insufficient.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐
tem fails.
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
Warning
The use of the system can lead to an increased
risk of accidents in the following situations,
for instance:
▷ When an object was not correctly detected.
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ On winding roads.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
shield is dirty or covered.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet
conditions, or on a loose road surface.
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
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.
▷ Up to 20 seconds after drive-ready state is
switched on via the Start/Stop button.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
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Switching off
Warning
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
▷ If active: press twice.
▷ If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Overview
Interrupting manually
When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Interrupting automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
Cruise control on/off, interrupting, re‐
fer to page 157.
Store speed, refer to page 157.
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.
Resume speed, continue cruise con‐
trol, refer to page 158.
▷ When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
Rocker switch:
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
Set speed, refer to page 157.
Setting the speed
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Maintaining/storing the speed
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter lights up.
The current speed is adopted as the de‐
sired speed and displayed next to the
icon in the Info Display.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
Cruise control can be used.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
The stored speed is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐
ton.
Press the button.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional braking or accelerating may occur.
Changing the speed
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Calling up the stored speed
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
The stored speed is reached again and main‐
tained.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road
is clear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator light
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator light in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by a maximum of
5 mph/10 km/h.
Desired speed and stored speed
The maximum speed that can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
The desired speed is displayed next to
the icon in the Info Display.
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it: vehicle accelerates or
decelerates without pressure on the acceler‐
ator pedal.
▷ Display lights up green: system is ac‐
tive, the display indicates the desired
speed.
▷ Display lights up orange: system is inter‐
rupted, the display indicates the stored
speed.
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.
▷ No display: system is switched off.
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Status display
Safety information
Selected desired speed.
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.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
System limits
Engine power
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐
gine power is insufficient.
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
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. The system de‐
tects objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is
equipped with front PDC, objects in front of the
vehicle are detected too. Objects that you are
approaching slowly are indicated by signal tones
and a display on the Control Display.
Overview
With front PDC: button in vehicle
General information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐
tances are located in the bumpers.
The range, depending on obstacles and environ‐
mental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given in the following
situations:
▷ By the front sensors and the two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the ob‐
ject.
Park assistance button
▷ By the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
▷ When a collision is imminent.
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Ultrasound sensors
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off manually
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Press the park assistance button.
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers, bicycle racks.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park
assistance button.
Switching on/off
Depending on the equipment version, the sys‐
tem cannot be switched off manually if the re‐
verse gear is engaged.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged while
drive-ready state is switched on.
Warning
Signal tones
The rearview camera also switches on.
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. E.g., when an object is
detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
▷ If equipped with front PDC: when obstacles
are detected behind or in front of the vehicle
by PDC and the speed is slower than approx.
2.5 mph/4 km/h.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
You may switch automatic activation when ob‐
stacles are detected on and off. Via iDrive:
When the distance to a detected object is less
than approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone
is sounded.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Parking"
With front PDC: when objects are simultaneously
located both in front of and behind the vehicle,
an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
4. "Automatic PDC Activation": depending on
the vehicle equipment.
5. "Automatic PDC Activation"
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Volume
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in car washes,
to reduce false alarms.
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
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System limits
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Tone"
Safety information
4. "Volume settings"
5. "PDC"
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.
6. Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Visual warning
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
▷ For small children and animals.
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
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.
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con‐
trol (PDC) is activated.
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Rear view camera"
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ With moving objects.
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ If cargo protrudes.
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▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Rearview camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
False warnings
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐
lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐
cle within the detection range:
Safety information
▷ In heavy rain.
▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of accident. Ad‐
just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
▷ When sensors are covered in snow.
▷ On rough road surfaces.
▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.
▷ In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐
rages.
▷ In automatic car washes.
▷ Due to heavy exhaust.
Overview
▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Depending on the vehicle equipment:
button in the vehicle
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic
PDC activation on obstacle detection, for in‐
stance in automatic car washes.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Red icon is displayed, and the range of
the sensors is dimmed on the Control
Display.
Park assistance button
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealer's service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
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2.
"Rear view camera"
Camera
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirements
▷ The rearview camera is switched on.
▷ The tailgate is fully closed.
▷ Keep the recording range of the camera
open. Protruding cargo or carrier systems and
trailers that are not connected to a trailer
power socket can lead to malfunctions.
The camera lens is located underneath the tail‐
gate.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
necessary, clean the camera lens.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
Switching on/off
Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
▷ Parking aid lines
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically switched on if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the drive-
ready state is switched on.
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius lines are indicated.
▷ Obstacle marking
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
"Obstacle marking"
Obstacles are marked, depending on the ve‐
hicle equipment.
Lanes
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment:
switching on/off manually
Press the park assistance button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Lanes can be superimposed on the image of the
rearview camera.
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
Lanes help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level roads.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
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Lanes depend on the current steering angle and
are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel
movements.
Parking using lanes and turning radius
lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning radius
lines lead to within the limits of the parking
space.
Turning radius lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview camera image together with
lanes.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the lane covers the corresponding turning ra‐
dius line.
Turning radius lines show the course of the
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after the
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
Obstacle marking
Display settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, obstacles
behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC Park
Distance Control sensors and the rearview cam‐
era.
2.
Select the icon.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle
markings can be faded into the image of the
rearview camera.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance
Control.
2.
Select the icon.
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3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
System limits
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
Detection of objects
The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐
ble parking line and during the parking operation
takes control of steering, the acceleration and
braking, and if needed, changes the gears. Press
and hold the park assistance button for the dura‐
tion of the parking operation.
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
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.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of the
PDC Park Distance Control.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
Safety information
The bumper of the vehicle is not visible in the
camera picture. Do not drive closer toward an
obstacle than shown by the marks in the camera
picture. This also applies, when the camera pic‐
ture still shows a gap between the vehicle and
the obstacle.
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.
Parking assistant
Concept
NOTICE
The parking assistant 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 appropriate.
Also follow the safety information for PDC Park
Distance Control.
This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
General information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
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Suitable parking space
Overview
▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Button in the vehicle
▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your
vehicle's length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For the parking operation
▷ Doors and tailgate are closed.
▷ The parking brake is released.
▷ Driver's safety belt is fastened.
Park assistance button
Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button
Ultrasound sensors
Press the park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Functional requirements
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality:
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers.
Icon
Meaning
Gray: the system is not available.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
White: the system is available but not
activated.
For measuring parking spaces
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.
22 mph/35 km/h.
The system is activated.
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:
5 ft/1.5 m.
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The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on the
Control Display, refer to page 166.
Parking space search and system status
3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
Press and hold the park assistance button for
the duration of the parking operation. At the
end of the parking operation, the P selector
lever position is set.
The end of the parking operation is indicated
on the Control Display.
▷ Symbol P on the vehicle image: the parking
assistant is activated and the parking space
search is active.
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
▷ Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐
hicle symbol. When the parking assistant is
active, suitable parking spaces are high‐
lighted.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷
Press the park assistance button.
▷
The parking operation is ac‐
tive. The system takes over
the steering.
▷
"Parking Assistant": select the icon on the
Control Display.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷ 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.
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
Parking using the parking assistant
Parking
▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly ap‐
pear.
1.
Press the park assistance button or
shift into reverse gear to switch on the park‐
ing assistant, refer to page 166. Activate the
parking assistant, if needed.
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.
▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or
the time taken for parking is exceeded.
Parking assistant is activated.
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of
up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a dis‐
tance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
▷ When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
▷ When the park assistance button is released.
▷ If the tailgate is open.
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▷ If doors are open.
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
▷ When setting the parking brake.
▷ During acceleration.
▷ When braking.
▷ On slippery ground.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
▷ When unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
Resuming
An interrupted parking operation can be contin‐
ued, if needed.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to
page 166, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
▷ For small children and animals.
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
Switching off
The system can be switched off as follows:
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
▷
Press the park assistance button.
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
System limits
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
Safety information
Warning
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
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.
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ With moving objects.
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ If cargo protrudes.
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
▷ In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following situa‐
tions:
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▷ Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not
be detected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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