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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:
Park assistance button
▷ By the front sensors and the two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the ob‐
ject.
Ultrasound sensors
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
▷ By the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
▷ When a collision is imminent.
Safety information
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers, bicycle racks.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Warning
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged while
the engine is running or in electric mode.
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.
The rearview camera also switches on.
▷ If equipped with front PDC: when obstacles
are detected behind or in front of the vehicle
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by PDC and the speed is slower than approx.
2.5 mph/4 km/h.
When the distance to a detected object in the
front is less than approx. 12 inches/30 cm and in
the rear less than approx. 20 inches/50 cm, a
continuous tone is sounded.
You may switch automatic activation when ob‐
stacles are detected on and off. Via iDrive:
With front PDC: when objects are simultaneously
located both in front of and behind the vehicle,
an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Parking"
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on
the vehicle equipment.
5. "Automatic PDC activation"
Volume
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Tone"
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
4. "Volume settings"
5. "PDC"
6. Set the desired value.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
With front PDC: switching on/off manually
Press the park assistance button.
Visual warning
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park
assistance button.
Warning
Signal tones
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.
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.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con‐
trol (PDC) is activated.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
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The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ If cargo protrudes.
2.
"Rear view camera"
System limits
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Safety information
Warning
False warnings
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.
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐
lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐
cle within the detection range:
▷ In heavy rain.
▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.
▷ When sensors are covered in snow.
▷ On rough road surfaces.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
▷ In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐
rages.
▷ For small children and animals.
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ Due to heavy exhaust.
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic
PDC activation on obstacle detection, for in‐
stance in automatic vehicle washes.
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
Red symbol is displayed, and the range
of the sensors is dimmed on the Control
Display.
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ With moving objects.
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PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealer's service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
Overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment:
button in the vehicle
Surround View
Concept
Surround View comprises various camera assis‐
tance systems that help the driver when parking,
maneuvering, and at complex exits and intersec‐
tions.
▷ Rearview camera, refer to page 158.
▷ Top View, refer to page 161.
▷ Side View, refer to page 163.
Park assistance button
Camera
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.
Safety information
The camera lens is located between the license
plate lights.
Warning
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
necessary, clean the camera lens.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically switched on if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running or the drive-ready state is switched on.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
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