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The operating principle and operation of the
system is divided into the following steps:
Settings
It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle
will be protected by the system.
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Parking space search.
Turning on.
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Apps menu
Parking.
2. "Vehicle"
Driving out of parking spaces.
3. "Driving settings"
The parking manoeuver while parking is per-
formed automatically.
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking and maneuvering"
6. "Active PDC emergency braking"
7. Select the desired setting.
When driving out of parallel parking spaces,
the vehicle maneuvers automatically until it
reaches a position where it can be driven out
of the parking space without further steering
movements.
Display
As soon as the system engages, an
icon is displayed with a corresponding
message.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
System limits
Safety information
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
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 system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Automatic Parking Assistant
Principle
Automatic Parking Assistant provides support
when parallel parking and parking transverse
to the road.
In addition, the system makes it easier to park
out of parallel parking spaces.
The ultrasonic sensors measure both sides of
the vehicle when driving slowly forward. Suita-
ble parking spaces are calculated based on the
objects detected, e.g., parking vehicles. The
system status is displayed.
Warning
The system can steer the vehicle over or onto
curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Watch surrounding traffic
closely and actively intervene where appro-
priate
The system calculates the best possible park-
ing line for driving in or out of parking spaces,
and takes control of the vehicle while parking.
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Parking methods
Functional requirements
Park Assist supports the following functions:
Measurement of parking spaces
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Maximum speed while driving forward ap-
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.
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Maximum distance to row of parked vehi-
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
Longitudinal parking:
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Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a
parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.
Parallel parking: reverse parking parallel to the
road.
Minimum length of gap between two ob-
jects: own vehicle length plus approx.
2.6 ft/0.8 m.
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Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Perpendicular parking:
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Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a
parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.
Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle
width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.
Minimum depth: own vehicle length.
Perpendicular parking: reverse parking per-
pendicular to the road.
The depth of perpendicular parking spaces
must be estimated by the driver. Due to
technical limitations, the system is only able
to approximate the depth of perpendicular
parking spaces.
Parking operation
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Doors and cargo area are closed.
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Driver's seat belt is fastened.
Leaving parking spaces
Driving out of parallel parking spaces.
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The vehicle was parked using the Auto-
matic Parking Assistant, and an object has
been detected in the area around the vehi-
cle.
Sensors
The Automatic Parking Assistant is controlled
by the following sensors:
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The vehicle was manually parked in re-
verse, and objects have been detected in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. The
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Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
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Ultrasonic sensors, side.
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distance to a detected curb is at least 6 in-
ches/15 cm.
3. Select suggested parking method.
Green: the system takes control of the
parking operation.
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The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m
longer than the vehicle.
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play.
Displays
The speed can be reduced with the brake.
Other interventions will cancel the system.
The current status of the parking space search
is displayed in the right toolbar.
Depending on national-market version, an
intermittent or continuous tone sounds for
Park Distance Control.
If a parallel or perpendicular parking space is
clearly detected, the system automatically ad-
justs to the suitable parking method. If there
are parking spaces for parallel or perpendicular
parking, both parking spaces are shown on the
control display. The parking direction can be
selected by selecting the parking space.
At the end of the parking operation, selec-
tor lever position P is set.
The end of the parking operation is indi-
cated on the control display.
5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Turning the signal tone on/off
The signal tone for suitable parking spaces
can be turned on and off.
Driving out of a parking space using
the Automatic Parking Assistant
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
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Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
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With the vehicle at a standstill, press
button or engage reverse gear.
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking and maneuvering"
6. "Sound when available"
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
3. Select the desired direction for driving out
of the parking space on the control display.
Parking using the Automatic
Parking Assistant
1. For the parking space search when driving
past parked vehicles at a speed of up to
approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and a distance of
max. 5 ft/1.5 m.
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play.
Green: the system takes control of ma-
neuvering.
The speed can be reduced with the brake.
Other interventions will cancel the system.
The parking space search is activated.
A message will be displayed at the end of
the maneuver.
2. Press the
gear.
button or engage reverse
5. Make sure that the traffic situation permits
driving out of parking space and driving off
as usual.
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
The Automatic Parking Assistant is turned
off automatically.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on
the control display.
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Canceling Automatic Parking
Assistant manually
The Automatic Parking Assistant can be can-
celed manually at any time, e.g.:
Continuing the parking operation
If parking or leaving a parking space has been
interrupted, the operation can be continued, if
needed.
Restart the Automatic Parking Assistant and
follow the instructions on the control display.
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Press the button.
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"Automatic Parking": select the icon on
the control display.
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Canceling Automatic Parking
Assistant automatically
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
No parking assistance
The Automatic Parking Assistant does not of-
fer assistance in the following situations:
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When the driver grasps the steering wheel
or takes over steering.
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In tight curves.
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Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road.
For diagonal parking spaces.
When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome such as curbs.
For parking spaces that are only marked
with lines on the ground. The system ori-
ents itself according to objects.
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When there are obstacles that suddenly ap-
pear.
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For special parking spaces, e.g., metered
parking spaces with automatic locking
mechanisms, or mechanical parking sys-
tems.
With insufficient distances, which are indi-
cated by Park Distance Control.
When a maximum number of parking at-
tempts or the time taken for parking is ex-
ceeded.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
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When changing over to another function on
the control display.
The turn signal opposite to the desired
parking side is switched on.
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On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
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With open cargo area.
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On slippery ground.
With the doors open.
On steep uphill or downhill grades.
When setting the parking brake.
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
When operating the accelerator pedal or
the selector lever.
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In case of changes to an already-measured
parking space.
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The brake pedal remains depressed for
longer while the vehicle is at a standstill.
When unfastening the driver's seat belt.
A Check Control message is displayed where
applicable.
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With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Parking spaces that are not suitable may
be detected or suitable parking spaces may
not be detected at all.
Warning
Malfunction
The system can steer the vehicle over or onto
curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Watch surrounding traffic
closely and actively intervene where appro-
priate
A Check Control message is displayed.
The Automatic Parking Assistant may not be
operational. Have the vehicle checked by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Functional requirements
Back-up assistant
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Drive forward without interruption to store
the distance covered.
Principle
To store the distance covered, do not drive
faster than 22 mph/35 km/h.
The Back-up Assistant helps when reversing,
e.g., when pulling out of tight or unclear park-
ing or road situations.
Dynamic Stability Control is activated.
Driving in reverse with automated
steering
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
General information
The vehicle stores the driving movements of
the last distance covered. This stored distance
can be driven in reverse with automated steer-
ing.
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With the vehicle at a standstill, press
button or engage reverse gear.
The system takes over the steering. The driver
must control the speed using the accelerator
and brake pedals.
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
A maximum of 164 ft/50 m are stored.
"Back-Up Assistant"
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play where required.
4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive in reverse with the accelera-
tor pedal and the brake.
Safety information
Warning
Green: the system takes control of
steering.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
When driving in reverse, observe the vehi-
cle's surroundings.
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