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Driving comfort
Driving comfort
As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐
erates to the desired speed.
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.
The speed is also maintained downhill, but
may not be maintained uphill if engine power is
insufficient.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Hints
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function, ACC
Personal responsibility
Even an active system holds the driver
responsible for his or her driving, particularly
for staying in your lane, adjusting your speed,
keeping your distance and for your driving
style all in relation to traffic.
The concept
Use this system to select a desired speed that
the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear
roads.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed, e.g. through braking,
steering or make evasive maneuvers - risk of
accident.◀
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐
tomatically reduces the speed, applies the
brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the vehi‐
cle ahead begins moving faster.
Unfavorable weather conditions
In the event of unfavorable weather and
light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall,
slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer
recognition of vehicles as well as short-term
interruptions for vehicles that are already de‐
tected. Drive attentively, and react to the cur‐
rent traffic situation. Intervene actively when
necessary, e.g., by braking, steering or making
an evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is the
risk of an accident.◀
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe‐
riod, the system is able to detect this within the
given system limits. Your own vehicle will
brake automatically and then accelerate again.
If the vehicle ahead of you drives away again
after a prolonged period, briefly press the ac‐
celerator pedal or press the appropriate button
to reactivate the system. The vehicle will auto‐
matically accelerate.
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Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against moving on its own.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning: set the parking brake and ensure that the
Steptronic transmission is in position P. Other‐
wise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀
Overview
A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de‐
tection of vehicles.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press but‐
ton
Function
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If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.
System on/off, interrupt, refer
to page 131
Do not cover the view field of the radar
sensor.
Store, maintain speed, refer to
page 132
Camera
Resume speed, refer to
page 133
Reduce distance, refer to
page 133
Increase distance, refer to
page 133
rocker switch:
The camera is installed near the interior rear‐
view mirror.
Maintain, store, change speed,
refer to page 132
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's
series, optional features and country specifica‐
tions.
A dirty or covered area in front of the interior
mirror may hinder the detection of vehicles.
If necessary, clean the area in front of the inte‐
rior mirror, e.g., carefully remove salt residue in
the winter.
Radar sensor
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
vehicle.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Switching on
Press button on the steering wheel.
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The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
light up and the mark in the speedometer is set
to the current speed.
▷
If the detection range of the radar is dis‐
rupted, e.g., by dirt or heavy fog.
Maintaining, storing, and changing the
speed
Cruise control can be used.
Switch off
Hints
Deactivated or interrupted system
Adjusting the desired speed
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
Modify desired speed to road conditions
and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,
there is the risk of an accident.◀
To switch off the system while standing, step
on brake pedal at the same time.
Differences in speed
Large differences in speed relative to
other vehicles cannot be compensated by the
system such as in the following situations:
Press button.
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If active: press twice.
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When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.
If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
When another vehicle suddenly swerves
into the wrong lane.
When stationary objects are approached at
high speed.◀
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
Maintaining/storing the speed
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press button.
Or:
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
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When the brakes are applied.
When selector lever position D is disen‐
gaged.
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When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is
activated or DSC is deactivated.
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When DSC is actively controlling stability.
When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
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If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened while the vehicle is standing still.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
If the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, e.g., on a road with
very little traffic without curb or shoulder
markings.
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This is displayed in the speedometer and
briefly in the instrument cluster. Displays in the
instrument cluster, refer to page 134.
Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐
tance, refer to page 134.
Calling up the desired speed and
distance
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned
on if needed.
While driving
Changing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
Press button with the system
switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
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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 to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
While standing
The system brought the vehicle to a complete
standstill:
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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.
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Green marking in the speedometer:
Your vehicle accelerates automatically as
soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra‐
dar sensor moves off.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
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Speedometer markings turn orange: no au‐
tomatic driving off.
Distance
To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐
matically, press the accelerator or press
the RES or SET button.
Select a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the risk of an accident. Maintain the prescribed
safety distance.◀
Rolling bars in the distance display indicate
that the the vehicle detected by the radar sen‐
sor has driven off.
Your vehicle was brought down to a halt
through stepping on the brake pedal and it is
standing behind another vehicle:
Reduce distance
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired distance is set.
1.
Press button to call up a stored
desired speed.
Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐
tance, refer to page 134.
2. Release the brake pedal.
3. Step on the accelerator briefly, or press the
RES rocker switch when the vehicle ahead
of you drives away.
Increase distance
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired distance is set.
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Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
Distance display
Distance control is temporarily sup‐
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle
was detected.
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The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
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The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
away.
ACC is no longer accelerating. To accelerate
further, activate ACC by briefly stepping on
the accelerator pedal, pressing the RES but‐
ton or rocker switch.
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The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
Indicator/warning lights
Personal responsibility
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements are currently not ready for
operations.
The indicator and warning lights do not
relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt
his or her desired driving speed and style to
the traffic conditions.◀
The vehicle symbol lights up orange:
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
Shown is selected distance to the vehicle driv‐
ing ahead of you.
Distance display
Distance 1
The vehicle symbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for
the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
You are requested to intervene by
This value is set after the system is
switched on.
braking or make an evasive maneuver.
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be dis‐
played in the Head-up Display.
The system has been interrupted or
distance control is temporarily sup‐
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle
was not detected.
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Limited detection potential
Distance information
The symbol is displayed when the dis‐
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead
is too short.
Because of the limited possible detec‐
tion, you should be alert at all times so that you
can intervene if needed; otherwise, there is the
risk of an accident.◀
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▷
Active Cruise Control switched off.
Display in the Head-up Display selected,
refer to page 93.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate for:
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Distance too short.
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Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road
users.
Speed greater than approx.
40 mph/70 km/h.
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Red traffic lights.
Cross traffic.
System limits
Speed range
Oncoming traffic.
The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
Swerving vehicles
The minimum speed that can be set is
20 mph/30 km/h. The maximum speed that
can be set depends on the vehicle.
The system can also be activated when sta‐
tionary.
Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐
uation when using the system.
Detection range
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as
your vehicle.
Swerving vehicles
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐
hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,
the system requests that the driver intervene
by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐
vers, if needed. You must react yourself; other‐
wise, there is the risk of an accident.◀
The detection lidacity of the system and the
automatic braking lidacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not
be detected.
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Cornering
Radar sensor
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
▷
OAYARS3-A
Compliance statement:
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐
not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive
into a curve at an appropriate speed.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷
This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
In tight curves the system offers only restricted
detection where a vehicle ahead of you might
be detected late or not at all.
▷
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred during parking,
e.g.
When you approach a curve the system may
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to
the bend of the curve. If the system deceler‐
ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler‐
ating.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
The function for detecting and responding
when approaching stationary vehicles may be
limited in the following situations:
After releasing the gas pedal the system is re‐
activated and controls speed independently.
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Driving away
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
▷
If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A
Check Control message is displayed.
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▷
On steep inclines.
From behind bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
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Switching on
Cruise control
The concept
Press button on the steering wheel.
The system maintains a preset speed via the
buttons on the steering wheel. The system
brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking
is insufficient.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Switch off
Deactivated or interrupted system
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
Hints
Unfavorable conditions
Press button.
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, e.g.:
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If active: press twice.
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On winding roads.
In heavy traffic.
If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Interrupting
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
Overview
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The brakes are applied.
Buttons on the steering wheel
The clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐
gaged.
Press button Function
System on/off, interrupt
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The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐
rent speed.
Store speed
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Selector lever position D is disengaged.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
Resume speed
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DSC is actively controlling stability.
HDC is activated.
rocker switch: change, hold,
store speed
When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.
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increases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/
km/
Maintaining, storing, and changing the
speed
▷
▷
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.
Hints
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.
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‐
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐
tem is switched on.
This is displayed, refer to page 138, in the
speedometer and briefly in the instrument
cluster.
Desired speed
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned
on if needed.
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The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
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The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
Changing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
▷
The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
▷
Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
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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.
Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac‐
tive.
PDC Park Distance Control
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:
Overview
With front PDC: button in vehicle
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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.
An acoustic warning is first given:
PDC Park Distance Control
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
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By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
To ensure full functionality:
PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:
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Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,
bicycle racks.
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If selector lever position R is engaged
when the engine is running.
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
The rearview camera also switches on.
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If equipped with front PDC: when obsta‐
cles are detected behind or in front of the
vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower
than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating
continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
You may turn off automatic activation:
1. "Settings"
2. "Parking"
Volume
3. Select setting.
The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad‐
justed similar to the sound and volume set‐
tings of the radio.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
in use.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
Visual warning
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
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.
Switch the system back on if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
Press button.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the reel can be made to PDC:
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the
button.
"Rear view camera"
System limits
Display
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Signal tones
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
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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For small children and animals.
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.
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With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
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.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full functionality:
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen‐
sors.
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
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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.
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Surround View
With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
The concept
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For objects with porous surfaces.
Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
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Rearview camera, refer to page 141
Top View, refer to page 144.
Side View, refer to page 146.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
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▷
In heavy rain.
Rearview camera
When sensors are very dirty or covered
with ice.
The concept
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When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
On uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.
▷
In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.
Hints
Check the traffic situation as well
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▷
In automatic car washes.
Through heavy pollution.
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.◀
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
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At a glance
Switching on/off manually
Press button.
Button in the vehicle
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the
button.
Switching the view via iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
Rearview camera
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Camera
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
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The rearview camera is switched on.
The tailgate is fully closed.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
▷
Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
Obstacle marking
Clean the camera lens, refer to page 234.
▷
"Obstacle marking"
Switching on/off
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Switching on automatically
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
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.
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Pathway lines
Obstacle marking
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by
the PDC sensors and, when respectively
equipped, detected by the rearview camera.
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Pathway lines can be superimposed on the
image of the rearview camera.
They help you to estimate how much
space is needed when parking and maneu‐
vering on level pavement.
Obstacle markings can be faded into 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.
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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
Turning circle lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐
dius lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.
▷
Turning circle lines can only be superim‐
posed on the rearview camera image to‐
gether with pathway lines.
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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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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Top View
The concept
Top View provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is
shown on the Control Display.
General information
The image is lidtured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors, by the rear‐
view camera and a camera on the front of the
vehicle.
The range is no more than approx. 6.5 ft/2 m to
the side, front and rear.
Display settings
Obstacles within this range are thus displayed
early on the Control Display.
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
Hints
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
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.◀
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
Overview
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
page 139.
Top 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.
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The rearview camera image is displayed. To
switch to the Top View:
Cameras
"Rear view 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.
Front camera
Switching on/off manually
Press button.
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▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the
button.
The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐
cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐
ings. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
Display
Display on the Control Display
The area surrounding the vehicle can be dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 234.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
Functional requirements
Top View can be used only to a limited extent
in the following situations:
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to reel to top view:
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With a door open.
"Rear view camera"
With the tailgate open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
The unavailable camera range is depicted by
shading.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Switching on/off
Contrast
Switching on automatically
With Top View switched on:
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
1.
Select the symbol.
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2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Which camera is active is shown on the top
edge of the screen.
Displaying the turning radius and
pathway lines
Hints
The images of the cameras are displayed, de‐
pending on the gear selected, on the Control
Display.
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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.
Check the traffic situation as well
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 areas of the Side View cam‐
eras.◀
The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
At a glance
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
Button in the vehicle
System limits
A Check Control message is displayed when a
camera is defective.
Side View
The concept
Side View
Cameras
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
the viewing, each camera, front and rear on the
vehicle, detects the traffic area on the side.
Front camera
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With the Side View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Warning of crossing traffic
The concept
Rear camera
When an object approaching from the side is
detected by the front or rear camera, this is de‐
picted by a symbol in the Side View display.
Two cameras are used for the detection.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 234.
Requirements
Switching on/off
▷
▷
Side View switched on.
Your vehicle moves no faster than walking
speed.
Switching on/off manually
Press button.
▷
To detect approaching objects, sufficient
brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.
Depending on the transmission position, the
picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.
Display
The yellow symbol is displayed if an
approaching vehicle is detected by the
camera.
Switching off automatically
By switching into a different function or when
changing gears.
A gray symbol is displayed if crossing
traffic cannot be detected.
Front Side View: when a certain driving dis‐
tance or speed is exceeded.
Display
System limits
In the following situations, the warning about
crossing traffic may be limited:
General information
The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle
is displayed on the Control Display.
▷
▷
In poor lighting or visibility conditions.
If the camera is soiled or covered.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
System limits
The objects displayed on the Control Display
under certain circumstances are closer than
they appear. Therefore, do not estimate the
distance from the objects on the display.
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
The viewing angle is approx. 180°.
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Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Parking assistant
The concept
Transporting cargo
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
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
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
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 139.
▷
Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.
Hints
▷
Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Suitable parking space
▷
▷
▷
Gaps behind an object that has a min.
length of 5 ft/1.5 m.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
3.3 ft/1.0 m.
Changes to the parking space
▷
Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the
system.
Regarding the parking procedure
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▷
Doors and tailgate closed.
Parking brake released.
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When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Switching on with the reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
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:
▷
Press button.
Parking assistant
▷
Switch off the ignition.
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
Ultrasound sensors
Symbol Meaning
Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated.
The system is activated.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
System status
To ensure full functionality:
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▷
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
▷
Do not put stickers over sensors.
Switching on/off
▷
Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant
is activated and search for parking space
active.
Switching on with the button
Press button.
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▷
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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.
▷
▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
Press button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.
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.
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.
Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
Parking using the parking assistant
When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
Check the traffic situation as well
When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.
Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐
hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and
PDC's signals.
If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.
When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if needed.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
Resume
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
The best possible parking position will
come after gear change on the stationary
vehicle - wait for the automatic steering
wheel move.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
System limits
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
3. Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
▷
In tight curves.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
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Malfunction
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
▷
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
▷
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On slippery ground.
On steep uphill or downhill grades.
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
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For small children and animals.
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.
▷
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.
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.
▷
▷
▷
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
▷
▷
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
▷
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.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
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