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Driving comfort
Driving comfort
This speed will also be maintained on downhill
slopes, but may be under-run on uphill slopes
if engine output is insufficient.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
General
Characteristics of Cruise Control may change
in certain areas depending on vehicle setting.
Information
Personal responsibility
Not even an activated system releases
the driver from their personal responsibility for
driving, in particular for keeping in lane and ad‐
justing speed, distance and driving style to the
traffic conditions.
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function, ACC
Principle
Due to technical limits of the system, it cannot
respond independently in a reasonable way in
all traffic conditions.
This system can be used to select a desired
speed which the vehicle automatically main‐
tains when the road ahead of you is clear.
Always pay attention to driving, the area
around the vehicle and the traffic and intervene
actively as required, for example, by braking,
steering or swerving, otherwise an accident
may occur.◀
Notes
You can vary the distance maintained by the
system between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front.
It is dependent on speed for safety reasons.
Unfavourable weather conditions
To maintain distance, the system automatically
reduces speed, brakes slightly if necessary,
and accelerates again when the vehicle in front
of you starts to move more quickly.
In unfavourable weather or light condi‐
tions, for example during rain, snow, slush, fog
or oncoming glare, detection of vehicles may
deteriorate and there may be brief interrup‐
tions of already detected vehicles. Pay atten‐
tion when driving and respond to the prevailing
traffic conditions. Take action actively as nec‐
essary, for example by braking, steering or
swerving, otherwise there is a risk of acci‐
dent.◀
If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill, and
sets off again within a short time, the system
can comprehend this within the given frame‐
work. Your own vehicle is braked and acceler‐
ated again automatically.
When vehicle ahead drives off again after some
time, briefly press accelerator pedal or press
corresponding button to reactivate system.
Vehicle is accelerated again automatically.
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to
prevent it rolling away
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning: apply the parking brake and ensure that
position P of the Steptronic transmission is en‐
As soon as the road in front of you is clear, the
vehicle accelerates to your desired speed.
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gaged. The vehicle could otherwise start to
move.◀
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If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Take
care when removing any layers of snow or
ice from the sensor.
Do not cover the field of view of the radar
sensor.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Camera
Press the
button
Function
System on/off, interrupt, see
page 135
Set speed, hold, see
page 136
Resume speed, see
page 137
The camera is in the area of the base of the
rear-view mirror.
Reduce distance, see
page 137
Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the
area in front of the rear view mirror.
Increase distance, see
page 137
An area in front of the rear-view mirror that is
dirty or covered can restrict the detection of
vehicles.
Paddle:
Hold, store change speed,
see page 136
If necessary, clean the area in front of the rear-
view mirror, for example, remove salt residues
carefully in winter.
The arrangement of buttons varies depending
on equipment or country version.
Switching the Cruise Control on/off
and interrupting
Radar sensor
There is a radar sensor in the bumper to detect
vehicles travelling in front.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Indicator lights are illuminated in the instru‐
ment cluster and the speedometer marker is
set to the current speed.
Cruise Control can be used.
A sensor that is dirty or covered can restrict
the detection of vehicles.
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Switching off
Maintaining, saving, changing speed
Disabled or interrupted system
Information
When the system is disabled or interrup‐
ted, intervene actively by braking, steering and
manoeuvring the vehicle yourself, as otherwise
there is a danger that accidents might occur.◀
Adapting the desired speed
Adapt the desired speed to the traffic
conditions and always be prepared to apply
brakes, otherwise there is a danger that acci‐
dents might occur.◀
When switching off with the vehicle stationary,
press the brake at the same time.
Speed differences
Press the button.
Large differences in speed to other vehi‐
cles may not be compensated for, for example,
in the following situations:
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When activated: press twice.
When interrupted: press once.
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Quickly approaching a slowly moving vehi‐
cle.
The indicators turn off. The saved desired
speed is deleted.
Another vehicle suddenly swerves out of
its own lane.
Interrupting
Rapidly approaching stationary vehicles.◀
When the system is activated, press
the button.
Maintaining speed, saving
If you interrupt when the vehicle is stationary,
press the brake at the same time.
Press the button.
Or:
The system interrupts automatically in the
following situations:
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If the brake is applied.
If the clutch is applied.
If the selector lever position D is disen‐
gaged.
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If the Dynamic Traction Control, DTC is ac‐
tivated or DSC is disabled.
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If DSC intervenes.
During the interruption, press the rocker
switch.
With the driver experience switch SPORT+
activated.
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If the vehicle is stationary and the seat belt
and driver's door are opened.
With the system switched on, the driven speed
is maintained and saved as the desired speed.
If the system does not detect any objects
for a lengthy period of time, for example on
infrequently driven roads without defined
boundaries.
This is shown in the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument cluster. Displays in the instru‐
ment cluster, see page 138.
When maintaining or saving the Cruise Con‐
trol, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be
switched on if required.
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If The detection zone of the camera is dis‐
rupted, for example, due to contamination
or heavy rainfall.
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Changing speed
Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or
downwards until the desired speed is set.
Recalling the desired speed and
distance
While the vehicle is in motion
With the system active, the speed that is then
shown is set and will be achieved on a clear
road.
With the system switched on, press
the button.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed up
to the resistance point, the desired speed
is increased or decreased by approxi‐
mately 1 km/h, 1 mph.
The saved speed value is deleted and can no
longer be called up in the following instances:
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When the system is switched off.
When the ignition is switched off.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired
speed is increased or decreased to the
next multiple of 10 km/h on the speedome‐
ter display.
When the vehicle is at a standstill
The vehicle was braked to a complete stop by
the system:
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Green marker in the speedometer:
Hold the rocker switch in one position to re‐
peat the corresponding action.
Your own vehicle automatically accelerates
as soon as the vehicle travels out of the
range of the radar sensor.
Distance
Selecting the distance
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Marker in the speedometer changes to or‐
ange: no automatic driving away.
Adapt the distance to traffic and weather
conditions as otherwise there is the risk of an
accident. Observe the prescribed safety dis‐
tance.◀
To accelerate automatically to desired
speed, press accelerator pedal or press
RES or SET button.
Rolling bars in the distance display show that
the vehicle has driven away in the detection
range of the radar sensor.
Reducing distance
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired distance is set.
Your vehicle has been actively braked to a
standstill by pressing the brake and is now be‐
hind another vehicle:
The selected distance, see page 138, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
1.
Press the button to call up a saved
desired speed.
Increasing distance
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired distance is set.
2. Release the brake.
3. Briefly depress accelerator pedal, press
RES button or rocker switch when vehicle
ahead of you drives off.
The selected distance, see page 138, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
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Switching between Cruise Control
with/without distance control
Distance indicator
Distance 1
Traffic moving ahead
The Cruise Control does not react to traf‐
fic travelling in front of you, but maintains the
stored speed. Bear this circumstance in mind
and react accordingly, otherwise there is a
danger that accidents might occur.◀
Distance 2
Distance 3
Set after switching on the system.
Switching to Cruise Control:
Press and hold the button or
Corresponds to approximately half
of the value in the speedometer dis‐
play, expressed in metres.
Press and hold the button.
Distance 4
Switch back to Active Cruise Control, press
button again briefly.
System interrupted or distance
control briefly disabled because the
accelerator pedal is pressed al‐
though a vehicle is not detected.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
Distance control briefly suppressed
because the accelerator pedal is
pressed while a vehicle is detected.
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Marker illuminates green:
the system is active.
Marker illuminates orange:
the system is interrupted.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
off.
Marker does not illuminate:
the system is inactive.
ACC does not continue to accelerate. To
continue to accelerate, activate ACC by
briefly depressing the accelerator pedal, RES
button or paddle.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
Indicator and warning lights
If the symbol appears in the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the condi‐
tions for operation may have not been met.
Personal responsibility
Indicator and warning lights do not re‐
lease you from your responsibility to adapt
your desired speed and driving style to prevail‐
ing driving conditions.◀
Vehicle distance
The selected distance to the vehicle ahead is
displayed.
Vehicle symbol illuminates orange:
Preceding vehicle detected.
Vehicle symbol flashes orange:
The requirements for operation of the
system are no longer being met.
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The system was deactivated but will continue
to brake until you actively take over by de‐
pressing the brake or the accelerator pedal.
The system can also be activated when the ve‐
hicle is at a standstill.
When you use the system, comply with the le‐
gally prescribed maximum road speed.
Vehicle symbol flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
After toggling the Cruise Control without dis‐
tance control, even higher desired speeds can
be selected.
System indicates that you must brake
and/or manoeuvre the vehicle yourself.
Detection range
Switching between Cruise Control
with/without distance control
Display in the instrument cluster:
Cruise Control without distance con‐
trol.
Active Cruise Control with distance
control.
The detection capability of the system and au‐
tomatic braking capacity are limited.
Displays on the Head-Up Display
Some information from the system can also be
shown on Head-Up Display.
For example, two-wheeled vehicles may possi‐
bly not be detected.
Distance kept information
Limited detection capability
The symbol is shown if the distance
kept from the vehicle in front is too
close.
The limited detection capability of the
system means that you must pay full attention
so that you are able to intervene actively at any
time. Otherwise there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
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Active Cruise Control switched off.
Display in the Head-Up Display selected,
see page 97.
Deceleration
The system does not brake in the case of:
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Distance too close.
Speed above approximately. 70 km/h,
40 mph.
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Pedestrians or similar slow road users
Red traffic lights
System limits
Speed range
Cross-traffic
Oncoming traffic
The optimum area of use is on well-construc‐
ted roads.
Minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h/20 mph. The maximum speed which
can be set depends on the vehicle.
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Vehicles pulling out
When your car is approaching a bend, the an‐
gle of the bend may cause the system to re‐
spond temporarily to vehicles in the other lane.
A possible reduction in the vehicle's speed by
the system can be compensated for by briefly
accelerating.
A vehicle driving ahead of you is only detected
when it is fully in your driving lane.
Vehicles pulling out
If another vehicle suddenly pulls out in
front of you, the system might not be able to
re-establish the selected distance of its own
accord. The same applies when you are driving
significantly faster than the vehicle in front of
you, for example when you are rapidly ap‐
proaching a lorry. If a vehicle is clearly detected
in front of you, the system requires that you in‐
tervene by braking, and if necessary by taking
evasive action. You must react accordingly,
otherwise there is the risk of an accident.◀
When the accelerator pedal is released again,
the system will resume control of the car’s
speed.
Starting
Vehicle cannot drive off automatic in following
situations, for example:
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On steep uphill gradients.
Before bumps in road.
When towing a heavy trailer.
Cornering
In such cases, press accelerator pedal.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not correctly aligned, for example
following parking damage.
A check control message is displayed if the
system has failed.
The function for detecting and responding to
stationary vehicles when approaching may be
restricted in the following situation:
If the desired speed is too high for cornering, it
will be reduced slightly in the corner. However,
the system does not detect corners in ad‐
vance. For this reason, moderate your speed
when cornering.
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During the calibration process of the cam‐
era immediately after the vehicle is sup‐
plied.
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Failure or soiling of the camera. A check
control message is displayed.
Due to the system's limited detection range,
tight bends may lead to vehicles ahead being
detected only later or not at all.
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Controls
Switching on
Cruise Control
Principle
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
System keeps to speed set using buttons on
steering wheel. On downhill gradients, the sys‐
tem will brake the vehicle if the braking action
of the engine alone is insufficient.
The speedometer marker is set to the current
speed.
Cruise Control can be used.
General
Characteristics of Cruise Control may change
in certain areas depending on vehicle setting.
Switching off
Disabled or interrupted system
Information
When the system is disabled or interrup‐
ted, intervene actively by braking and manoeu‐
vring the vehicle yourself, as otherwise there is
a danger that accidents might occur.◀
Unfavourable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavourable
conditions do not permit driving at constant
speed, for example:
Press the button.
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On stretches with many corners and
bends.
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When activated: press twice.
When interrupted: press once.
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In heavy traffic.
If the road is icy, if there is fog, snow, rain
or a loose road surface.
The indicators turn off. The saved desired
speed is deleted.
Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident as a result.◀
Interrupting
When the system is activated, press
the button.
Overview
The system interrupts automatically if:
Buttons on the steering wheel
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The brake is applied.
Press the button Function
System on/off, interrupt
Depress the clutch for a few seconds or
leave in neutral.
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Too high a gear has been engaged for the
speed.
Set speed
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Selector lever position D is disengaged.
Dynamic Traction Control, DTC is activa‐
ted or DSC is disabled.
Resume speed
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DSC intervenes.
HDC is activated.
Paddle: set, change or hold
speed.
With the driver experience switch SPORT+
activated.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired
speed is increased or decreased to the
next multiple of 10 km/h on the speedome‐
ter display.
Maintaining, saving, changing speed
Information
Adapting the desired speed
Adapt the desired speed to the traffic
conditions and always be prepared to apply
brakes, as otherwise there is a danger that ac‐
cidents might occur.◀
The maximum speed which can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
Pressing the rocker switch until the resist‐
ance point is reached and holding acceler‐
ates or slows down the vehicle without
pressing the accelerator pedal.
Maintaining speed, saving
Press the button.
Or:
The speed is maintained after letting go of
the rocker switch. Pressing beyond the re‐
sistance point results in greater vehicle ac‐
celeration.
Calling up the desired speed
Press the button.
The saved speed is regained and maintained.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator light
During the interruption, press the rocker
switch.
Depending on the equipment the indi‐
cator light in the instrument cluster
shows whether the system is switched
on.
With the system switched on, the driven speed
is maintained and saved as the desired speed.
This is shown, see page 142, in the speedom‐
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster.
When maintaining or saving the Cruise Con‐
trol, the Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be
switched on if required.
Desired speed
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Marker illuminates green:
the system is active.
Marker illuminates orange:
the system is interrupted.
Changing speed
Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or
downwards until the desired speed is set.
Marker does not illuminate:
the system is inactive.
With the system active, the speed that is then
shown is set and will be achieved on a clear
road.
Brief status display
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed
lightly up to the resistance point, the de‐
sired speed is increased or decreased by
approximately 1 km/h, 1 mph.
Selected desired speed.
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If the symbol appears in the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the condi‐
tions for operation may have not been met.
Information
Personal responsibility
Not even an activated system releases
the driver from their personal responsibility for
driving.
Displays on the Head-Up Display
Some information from the system can also be
shown on Head-Up Display.
Due to technical limits of the system, it cannot
respond independently in a reasonable way in
all traffic conditions.
Always pay attention to driving, the area
around the vehicle and traffic and actively in‐
tervene as required, otherwise an accident
may occur.◀
Park Distance Control, PDC
Principle
PDC assists you with parking. Slowly ap‐
proaching an object in behind, or with front
PDC, in front of, your vehicle is signalled by
means of:
Avoid driving fast with PDC active
Avoid approaching an object at speed.
Avoid moving off at speed while PDC is not yet
active.
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Audible warning signals.
Visual display.
Due to physical conditions the system could
warn when it is too late.◀
General
Ultrasonic sensors in each bumper measure
the distance.
Overview
The range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft depending
on obstacle and environment.
With front PDC: button in vehicle
An acoustic warning is only issued:
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At the front sensors and at the two corner
sensors at the rear at approximately 60 cm,
24 in.
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At the central sensors at the rear at ap‐
proximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.
To ensure correct functionality:
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Do not cover sensors, for example, by
stickers, bicycle rack.
Park Distance Control, PDC
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Keep sensors clean and free from ice.
Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐
sure cleaners for an extended period of
time and maintain a distance of at least
30 cm, 12 in.
Switching on/off
Automatic activation
PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:
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If selector lever position R is engaged while
the engine is running.
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The rear-view camera also switches on.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approximately 25 cm, 10 in, a continuous tone
sounds.
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With front PDC equipment: if obstacles be‐
hind or in front of the vehicle are detected
by PDC and the speed is slower than ap‐
proximately 4 km/h, approximately
2.5 mph.
With front PDC: if there are objects in front of
and behind the vehicle, an alternating continu‐
ous tone sounds.
The automatic switching on can be switched
off for known obstacles:
The acoustic signal is switched off when se‐
lector lever position P is engaged on the Step‐
tronic transmission.
1. "Settings"
2. "Parking"
Volume control
3. Select the setting.
The volume of the PDC signal can be set in the
same way as the sound and volume settings of
the radio.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Automatic switching off when moving
forwards
Visual warning
The system switches off when a certain dis‐
tance or speed is exceeded.
When the vehicle is approaching an object it
will be shown on the control display. Objects
that are further away from the car will appear
on the control display before an audible warn‐
ing signal is given.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
A display is superimposed as soon as PDC is
activated.
Press the button.
Recording range of sensors is shown in col‐
ours green, yellow and red.
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On: LED is illuminated.
Off: LED turns off.
If the reversing camera image is displayed, it is
possible to change over to PDC:
The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐
played when the reverse gear is engaged when
pressing the button.
"Rear view camera"
System limits
Display
With a trailer or when the trailer
socket is occupied
The rear sensors are unable to perform any
meaningful measurements. They therefore do
not switch on.
Audible warning signals
An intermittent sound indicates position of an
object as the vehicle approaches it. For in‐
stance, if an object is identified to the rear left
of the vehicle, the warning signal sounds from
the rear left loudspeaker.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The shorter the distance to an object be‐
comes, the shorter the intervals become.
Limits of the ultrasound measurement
Detection of objects might not be possible if
the physical limits of the ultrasonic measuring
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principle are exceeded, such as for instance at
the following times:
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In car washes.
Due to dense exhaust gas.
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With small children and animals.
If the cover of the trailer tow hitch is incor‐
rectly seated.
With persons with certain clothing, for ex‐
ample, a coat.
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Due to other ultrasonic sources, for exam‐
ple sweeping machines, steam-jet cleaners
or neon lights.
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With external disruption to the ultrasound,
for example, by passing vehicles or loud
machines.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
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If the sensors are dirty, iced-up, damaged
or incorrectly adjusted.
In certain weather conditions, for example,
high humidity, rain, snowfall, extreme heat
or strong wind.
The recording area of the sensors is shown
hatched on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure correct functionality:
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With trailer noses and hitches of other ve‐
hicles.
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Keep sensors clean and free from ice.
Do not attach any sticker to the sensors.
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Thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐
sure cleaners for an extended period of
time and maintain a distance of at least
30 cm, 12 in.
Higher, protruding objects, for example
breaks of walls or loads.
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Objects with corners and sharp edges.
Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for
example fences.
Surround view
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For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,
may enter the sensors' blind areas before or
after a continuous audible signal is given.
Principle
Surround view contains various camera assis‐
tance systems, providing support when park‐
ing, manoeuvring and exits and junctions with
poor visibility.
False alarms
Under the following conditions, PDC can issue
a warning although there is no obstacle in the
detection range:
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Rear-view camera, see page 145.
Top view, see page 148.
Side view, see page 150.
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In heavy rain.
If the sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.
Rear-view camera
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If the sensors are covered with snow.
On rough road surfaces.
Principle
On uneven ground, for example, speed
bumps.
The rear-view camera offers assistance when
reversing into a parking space or manoeuvring.
To achieve this, the area behind the vehicle is
displayed on the Control Display.
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In large, rectangular buildings with smooth
walls, for example underground car parks.
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Switching on/off
Also monitor the traffic situation
Automatic activation
While the engine is running, engage selector
lever position R.
Also monitor the traffic situation around
the vehicle by observing it directly. Otherwise,
there is a danger that accidents might occur
due to other road users or objects located out‐
side of the screen area of the rear-view cam‐
era, for example.◀
Automatic switching off when moving
forwards
The system switches off when a certain dis‐
tance or speed is exceeded.
Overview
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Button in the vehicle
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
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On: LED is illuminated.
Off: LED turns off.
PDC is displayed on the Control Display.
The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐
played when the reverse gear is engaged when
pressing the button.
Rear-view camera
Switching the view via iDrive
With activated PDC or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
Camera
The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐
played.
Display on the Control Display
Operating requirements
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The rear-view camera is switched on.
The tailgate is completely closed.
The lens of the camera is located in the handle
strip of the tailgate. Dirt can impair the quality
of the picture.
Activating assistance functions
A number of assistance functions can be ac‐
tive simultaneously.
Clean the lens of the camera, see page 239.
The zoom function for towing a trailer can only
be activated individually.
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Parking aid lines.
"Parking guidance lines"
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Driving lane and turning circle lines are dis‐
played.
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They show the course of the smallest pos‐
sible turning circle on a level road surface.
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Obstacle marking.
When the steering wheel is turned to a cer‐
tain extent, only a turning circle line is dis‐
played.
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially shaped markings are displayed.
Trailer tow hitch
Obstacle marking
"Towbar zoom"
The zoom to the trailer tow hitch is dis‐
played.
Driving lane lines
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by
the PDC sensors and, with relevant equipment,
by the reversing camera.
Obstacle markings can appear in the image
from the rear-view camera.
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Driving lane lines can appear in the image
from the rear-view camera.
Its colour incrementation corresponds to the
markings of PDC. It is easier to estimate the
distance to the displayed object.
They help to estimate the required space
when parking and manoeuvring on a level
road surface.
Zoom to trailer tow hitch
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They are dependent on the current steer‐
ing angle and are continuously adapted to
steering wheel movements.
To facilitate connecting up a trailer, the picture
area around the trailer tow hitch can be
zoomed.
Turning circle lines
The distance between the trailer and the trailer
tow hitch can be estimated with the aid of two
static circular segments.
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Turning circle lines can only appear in the
image from the rear-view camera together
with driving lane lines.
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A docking-on line dependent on the steering
angle helps to aim at the trailer with your trailer
tow hitch.
Contrast
With rear-view camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
The zoom function can be enabled when the
camera is switched on.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Displaying the trailer tow hitch via iDrive, see
page 146.
System limits
Parking with the help of driving lane
and turning circle lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐
cle lines are on the limit of the parking
space.
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles and higher, protruding ob‐
jects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Assistance functions also consider data from
the PDC.
Follow information in the PDC chapter, see
page 143.
The objects shown on the Control Display are
may be closer than they appear. The distance
to objects is not estimated on the display.
Top View
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the driving
lane line covers the corresponding turning
circle line.
Principle
Top View assists you with manoeuvring and
parking. To achieve this, the area around the
vehicle is displayed on the control display.
General
The two cameras in the exterior mirrors, the
rear-view camera and a camera at the front of
the vehicle are used to view the area around
the car.
The range at the side, front and rear is maxi‐
mum approximately 2 m, 6.5 ft.
Display settings
Obstacles in this range are shown as early as
possible on the control display.
Brightness
With rear-view camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
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Notes
Also monitor the traffic situation
Also monitor the traffic situation around
the vehicle by observing it directly. Otherwise,
there is a danger that accidents might occur
due to other road users or objects located out‐
side of the screen area of the cameras, for ex‐
ample.◀
The lenses of the Top View cameras are loca‐
ted in the base of the exterior mirror housings.
Dirt can impair the quality of the picture.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Cleaning camera lenses, see page 239.
Operating requirements
Top View can only be limited used in the
following situations:
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With a door open.
With the tailgate open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light conditions.
Top View
The camera range is not available is shown
hatched.
Cameras
Switching on/off
Automatic activation
While the engine is running, engage selector
lever position R.
The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐
played. To switch to the Top View:
"Rear view camera"
Automatic switching off when moving
forwards
Front camera
The system switches off when a certain dis‐
tance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
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On: LED is illuminated.
Off: LED turns off.
lane line is continuously adjusted by the
steering wheel movement.
"Parking guidance lines"
Top View is shown.
The turning circle and driving lane lines are
displayed.
The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐
played when the reverse gear is engaged when
pressing the button.
System limits
A Check Control message is displayed if there
is a faulty camera.
Display
Display on the Control Display
The area around the vehicle can be shown on
the Control Display.
Side View
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
Principle
If the reversing camera image is displayed, it is
possible to change over to Top View:
"Rear view camera"
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Side View provides you with an advance view
of crossing traffic at blind entrances. Road
users hidden by obstacles at the side are only
detected very late from the driver's seat. To
improve visibility, a camera in the front and rear
of the vehicle records the side area of the traf‐
fic.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
On the upper edge of the screen it is shown
which camera is active.
Displaying the turning circle and
driving lane line
Notes
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The static red turning circle line indicates
the space requirement to the side with full
steering angle.
The images of the camera are shown depend‐
ing on the engaged gear on the control display.
Also monitor the traffic situation
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The variable green driving lane line helps to
estimate the actual space requirement to
the side.
When coming out of blind entrances,
also monitor the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle by observing it directly. Otherwise road
users or objects outside the range of the Side
View cameras, for example, could pose an ac‐
cident risk.◀
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
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Overview
Switching on/off
Button in the vehicle
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
Depending on the gear setting, the image of
the front or rear camera is shown.
Switching off automatically
By changing to another function or when
changing gear.
Side View front: when a particular speed is ex‐
ceeded.
Side View
Display
General
Cameras
The area to the front or rear of the vehicle is
shown on the control display.
Brightness
With Side View switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached and press the Controller.
Front camera
Contrast
With Side View switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached and press the Controller.
Warning of crossing traffic
Principle
Rear camera
If an object approaching from the side is detec‐
ted by the front or rear camera, this is shown
by a symbol in the Side View display.
Two cameras are used for detection.
Dirt can impair the quality of the picture.
Cleaning camera lenses, see page 239.
Requirements
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Side View switched on.
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Your vehicle moves at a maximum of walk‐
ing pace.
The park assistant calculates the ideal parking
line and takes over steering during the process
of parking.
Sufficient brightness, for example, daylight,
is needed to detect approaching objects.
When parking up, also follow the visual and au‐
dible information of the PDC, the park assist
and the reversing camera, and respond ac‐
cordingly.
Display
Yellow symbol is shown if an approach‐
ing vehicle is detected by the camera.
The park assistant incorporates Park Distance
Control, PDC, see page 143.
Grey symbol is shown if the detection
of crossing traffic is not possible.
Information
Personal responsibility
Not even an activated system releases
the driver from their personal responsibility for
driving.
System limits
In the following situations, the warning of
crossing traffic may be restricted:
Due to technical limits of the system, it cannot
respond independently in a reasonable way in
all traffic conditions.
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In bad light or visibility.
With a dirty or covered camera.
Always pay attention to driving, the area
around the vehicle and traffic and actively in‐
tervene as required, otherwise an accident
may occur.◀
System limits
The objects shown on the Control Display are
may be closer than they appear. The distance
to objects is therefore not estimated on the
display.
If a parking space changes
The angle of view is approximately 180°.
The system does not take changes to a
parking space that has already been measured
into account.
Park assistant
This means that you must pay full attention so
that you are able to intervene actively at any
time. Otherwise there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Principle
Transporting loads
The system does not take account of
loads projecting beyond the outline of the ve‐
hicle during the process of parking.
This means that you must pay full attention so
that you are able to intervene actively at any
time. Otherwise there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
The system supports you when parking in par‐
allel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
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Towing a trailer
Overview
Trailers or load carriers attached to the
trailer tow hitch are not taken into account by
the system. The park assist will possibly not be
available. Do not use the park assist in con‐
junction with a trailer or load carrier, otherwise
there is a risk of accidents.◀
Button in the vehicle
Curbs
Where applicable, the park assistant may
steer across curbs or up onto curbs.
Therefore, pay full attention so that you are
able to intervene actively at any time. Other‐
wise there is the risk of damage to the wheels
and tyres or the rest of the vehicle.◀
Park assistant
Ultrasonic sensors
An engine stopped by the Auto Start Stop
function is automatically started by activating
the parking assistant.
Requirements
To measure parking spaces
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When the vehicle is moving forwards up to
approximately 35 km/h, 22 mph.
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Maximum distance to the row of parking
vehicles: 1.5 m, 5 ft.
Ultrasonic sensors to measure parking spaces
are located on side of vehicle.
Suitable parking space
To ensure correct functionality:
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Gap behind an object that is at least 1.5 m,
approximately 5 ft long.
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Keep sensors clean and free from ice.
Do not spray the sensors with high-pres‐
sure cleaners for an extended period of
time and maintain a distance of at least
30 cm, 12 in.
Gap between two objects, each of which
are at least 1.5 m, approximately 5 ft long.
Minimum length of gap between two ob‐
jects: own vehicle length plus approxi‐
mately 1.0 m, approximately 3.3 ft.
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Do not stick things onto the sensors.
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Minimum depth: approximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.
Switching on/off
For the process of parking
Switch on with the button
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Doors and tailgate closed.
Parking brake released.
Press the button.
LED is illuminated.
You must indicate accordingly when park‐
ing into parking spaces on the driver's side.
The current status of the parking space search
is displayed on the control display.
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Parking assist is automatically activated.
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Parking process active.
Steering has been taken
over.
Switching on with reverse gear
Engage reverse gear.
The current status of the parking space search
is displayed on the control display.
The parking space search is always active
with slow straight forward driving, even
with deactivated system. With deactivated
system, the displays on the Control Display
are shown grey.
To activate:
"Park Assist"
Switching off
The system can be deactivated by:
Parking with the park assistant
▷
Press the button.
Also monitor the traffic situation
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Switch the ignition off.
Loud noises on the outside or the inside
of the vehicle which could drown the warning
sound of the park assistant or PDC.
Display on the Control Display
System is activated/deactivated
Please additionally monitor the traffic situation
around the vehicle to avoid accidents.◀
Symbol Meaning
1. Switch on the park assistant and activate, if
applicable.
Grey: system not available.
Status of the parking space search is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
White: system available but not ac‐
tivated.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
System is activated.
To achieve an optimum parking position,
wait for the automatic steering process af‐
ter changing gear at standstill.
Status of the system
The end of the parking process is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
3. Straighten up the parking position, if appli‐
cable.
Cancelling manually
You can cancel the park assistant at any time:
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"Park Assist" Select the symbol on the
Control Display.
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Coloured symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle display. Parking assist is acti‐
vated and parking space search is active.
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Press the button.
Suitable parking spaces are shown on the
Control Display on the edge of the carria‐
geway next to the vehicle symbol. With ac‐
tive parking assistant, the suitable parking
spaces are highlighted in colour.
Cancelling automatically
The system automatically cancels in the
following situations:
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When holding firmly onto the steering
wheel or even if steering is done.
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If leaves have collected or snow has drifted
or been piled up in the parking gap.
When selecting gear, which does not cor‐
respond to the information on the Control
Display.
Limits of the ultrasound measurement
Detection of objects might not be possible if
the physical limits of the ultrasonic measuring
principle are exceeded, such as for instance at
the following times:
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At speeds over approximately 10 km/h,
6 mph.
On snow-covered or slippery road surfa‐
ces.
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With small children and animals.
With persons with certain clothing, for ex‐
ample, a coat.
Any obstacles difficult to get over, for ex‐
ample kerbstones.
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With external disruption to the ultrasound,
for example, by passing vehicles or loud
machines.
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With obstacles that suddenly arise.
If the Park Distance Control PDC shows
gaps are too small.
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If the sensors are dirty, iced-up, damaged
or incorrectly adjusted.
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When a maximum number of parking at‐
tempts or parking time is exceeded.
In certain weather conditions, for example,
high humidity, rain, snowfall, extreme heat
or strong wind.
When changing to other functions on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷
With trailer noses and hitches of other ve‐
hicles.
Continuing
You can continue a cancelled parking process,
if applicable.
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Thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
Higher, protruding objects, for example
breaks of walls or loads.
For this purpose, follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
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Objects with corners and sharp edges.
System limits
Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for
example fences.
No parking support
The park assistant does not support in the
following situations:
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For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,
may enter the sensors' blind areas before or
after a continuous audible signal is given.
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On sharp bends.
When towing a trailer.
In some cases, parking spaces may be detec‐
ted that are not suitable.
Restrictions of the function
The function can be restricted, for example in
the following situations:
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
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When on uneven road surfaces, for exam‐
ple gravel roads.
The park assistant has failed. Have the system
checked.
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On slippery ground.
On steep inclines.
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