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Functional requirement of the
ultrasonic sensors
Ultrasonic sensors
The areas of the ultrasonic sensors are clean
and clear.
Ultrasonic sensors, front
Additional information:
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Washing the vehicle, refer to page 349.
Vehicle care, refer to page 351.
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:
The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-
tance systems are located in the front bumper.
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If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by
stickers.
Ultrasonic sensors, rear
If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-
stance due to parking damage.
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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With obstacles and persons at the edge of
the lane.
In case of external interference with the
ultrasonics, for instance from passing ve-
hicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic
sources.
The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-
tance systems are located in the rear bumper.
Ultrasonic sensors, side
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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 hitches 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.
The ultrasonic sensors for the parking assis-
tance systems are located on the sides of the
front and rear bumpers.
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In the case of objects with fine surfaces or
structures, e.g., wire mesh fences.
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For objects with porous surfaces.
With small and low objects, for instance
boxes.
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Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can be outside of the detection
ranges of the sensors.
With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in
foam material.
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With plants and bushes.
In automatic car washes.
In the event of uneven floors, e.g. speed
bumps.
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If there are large amounts of exhaust gas.
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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