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Driving comfort
Driving comfort
Overview
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press button Function
System on/off, interrupt
Store speed
Resume speed
rocker switch: change, hold,
store speed
Cruise control
The concept
The system maintains a preset speed via the
buttons on the steering wheel. The system
brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking
is insufficient.
Controls
Switching on
Press button on the steering wheel.
General information
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Cruise control can be used.
Switch off
Hints
Deactivated or interrupted system
Unfavorable conditions
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, e.g.:
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On winding roads.
In heavy traffic.
Press button.
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If active: press twice.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
If interrupted: press once.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
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speedometer and briefly in the instrument
cluster.
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned
on if needed.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
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The brakes are applied.
The clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐
gaged.
Changing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
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The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐
rent speed.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
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MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.
DSC is actively controlling stability.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
Maintaining, storing, and changing the
speed
Hints
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Adjusting the desired speed
Modify desired speed to road conditions
and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,
there is the risk of an accident.◀
The maximum speed that can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
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Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐
ance point and holding it accelerates or de‐
celerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator pedal.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Press button.
Or:
After the rocker switch is released, the ve‐
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Resuming the desired speed
Press button.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
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ment cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
An acoustic warning is first given:
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
Desired speed
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By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
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The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
To ensure full functionality:
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Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,
bicycle racks.
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The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
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The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Brief status display
Hints
Selected desired speed.
Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements are currently not ready for
operations.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be dis‐
played in the Head-up Display.
Avoid driving fast with PDC
Avoid approaching an object too fast.
PDC Park Distance Control
Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac‐
tive.
The concept
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
PDC is a support when parking. When you
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐
ble - then the object is reported through:
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Signal tones.
Visual display.
General information
Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure
the distances from objects.
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
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The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
Overview
With front PDC: button in vehicle
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating
continuous signal is sounded.
Volume
The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad‐
justed similar to the sound and volume set‐
tings of the radio.
PDC Park Distance Control
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Switching on/off
Visual warning
Switching on automatically
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already displayed on the
Control Display before a signal sounds.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
Switch the system back on if needed.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the reel can be made to PDC:
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
"Rear view camera"
Press button.
System limits
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
Display
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For small children and animals.
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
sound indicates the position of the object. E. g.
if an object is detected to the left rear of the
vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear
speaker.
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With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.
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Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.
ger present, the system is again fully func‐
tional.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full functionality:
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen‐
sors.
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For objects with porous surfaces.
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When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
Surround View
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
The concept
Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
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In heavy rain.
When sensors are very dirty or covered
with ice.
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Rearview camera, refer to page 124
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When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
On uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.
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In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.
Rearview camera
The concept
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In automatic car washes.
Through heavy pollution.
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
The malfunction is signaled by a continu‐
ous tone alternating between the front and
rear speakers. As soon as the malfunction
due to other ultrasound sources is no lon‐
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The rearview camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the iDrive.
Hints
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
At a glance
Switching on/off manually
Button in the vehicle
Press button.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
Rearview camera
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
Camera
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The rearview camera is switched on.
The trunk lid is fully closed.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
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Parking aid lines
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
tail gate. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
Obstacle marking
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Clean the camera lens, refer to page 207.
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
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Pathway lines
Obstacle marking
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image
of the rearview camera.
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Pathway lines can be superimposed on the
image of the rearview camera.
Their colored margins match the markings of
the PDC. This simplifies estimation of the dis‐
tance to the object shown.
They help you to estimate how much
space is needed when parking and maneu‐
vering on level pavement.
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They are dependent on the current steer‐
ing angle and are continuously adjusted to
the steering wheel movements.
Parking using pathway and turning
radius lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐
dius lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.
Turning circle lines
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Turning circle lines can only be superim‐
posed on the rearview camera image to‐
gether with pathway lines.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
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They show the course of the smallest pos‐
sible turning radius on a level road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed af‐
ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer‐
tain angle.
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Display settings
Hints
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
Check the traffic situation as well
1.
Select the symbol.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could
result from road users or objects located out‐
side the picture area of the Side View cam‐
eras.◀
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
At a glance
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Button in the vehicle
System limits
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Assistance functions also take into account
data of the PDC.
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter, refer to
Side View
The objects displayed on the Control Display
under certain circumstances are closer than
they appear. Do not estimate the distance from
the objects on the display.
Cameras
Side View
The concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road
users concealed by obstacles to the left and
right of the vehicle can only be detected rela‐
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve
visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐
cle record the traffic situation on each side.
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐
ture the image.
The two camera lenses are located on the
sides of the bumper.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 207.
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Switching on/off
System limits
The cameras lidture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Switching on/off manually
Press button.
Top View
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The concept
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Top View provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the doors and
the road area around the vehicle are shown on
the Control Display for this purpose.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Display
General information
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
The image is lidtured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
rearview camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and
rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Hints
Check the traffic situation as well
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
Overview
1.
"Brightness"
Button in the vehicle
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Top View
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When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in
the PDC display.
Cameras
The lenses of the Top View camera are located
at the bottom in the mirror housings. The im‐
age quality may be impaired by dirt.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 207.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to reel to top view:
Switching on/off
"Rear view camera"
Switching on automatically
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
Switch the system back on if needed.
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Switching on/off manually
Press button.
Displaying the turning radius and
pathway lines
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
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The static, red turning radius line shows
the space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.
Top View is displayed.
Display
The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
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track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
Hints
Personal responsibility
"Parking aid lines"
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
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With a door open.
With the trunk lid open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the
system.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Parking assistant
Transporting cargo
The concept
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces
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Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.
A component of the parking assistant is the
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Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Ultrasound sensors
Suitable parking space
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Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
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Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.
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Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
Regarding the parking procedure
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Doors and trunk lid closed.
Parking brake released.
To ensure full functionality:
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
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Do not put stickers over sensors.
Overview
Switching on/off
Button in the vehicle
Switching on with the button
Press 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 the reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
Parking assistant
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Switch off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
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Press button.
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Switch off the ignition.
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Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
Parking using the parking assistant
Check the traffic situation as well
Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐
hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and
PDC's signals.
Symbol Meaning
Gray: the system is not available.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
White: the system is available but
not activated.
The system is activated.
1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if needed.
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
System status
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
The best possible parking position will
come after gear change on the stationary
vehicle - wait for the automatic steering
wheel move.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.
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Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant
is activated and search for parking space
active.
3. Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the
vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐
lighted.
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"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
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Press button.
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The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐
activated. When the system is deactivated,
the displays on the Control Display are
shown in gray.
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If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.
If a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
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Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
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On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
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On slippery ground.
On steep uphill or downhill grades.
When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.
If a turn signal has been actuated contrary
to the desired side for parking.
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For small children and animals.
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.
When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
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With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Flashing display on the selector lever
of the double clutch transmission
The actually engaged transmission position
can deviate from the selector lever position in
some situations after function interruption.
The display in the selector lever flashes.
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When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.
Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.
▷
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
Observe the display in the instrument cluster,
refer to page 72, in these cases.
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
Resume
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
▷
▷
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
System limits
▷
For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
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In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
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