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Driving comfort
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Driving comfort
Safety notes
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
WARNING
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go ACC
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Principle
This system allows you to set a desired speed
and a desired distance from the vehicle in front,
using the buttons on the steering wheel.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷ Apply the parking brake.
When the road ahead is clear, the system main‐
tains the desired speed by braking or accelerat‐
ing the vehicle automatically, as required.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
If there is a vehicle driving in front, the system
adapts the speed of your vehicle in order to
maintain the set distance from the vehicle ahead.
The speed is adapted as far as the given situa‐
tion allows.
WARNING
The distance can be set in several stages and for
safety reasons is dependent on the respective
speed.
The desired speed may be set incorrectly by
mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill and
sets off again shortly afterwards, the system can
recognise this within the given context.
General
Characteristics of Cruise Control may change in
certain areas depending on vehicle setting.
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WARNING
There is a danger of accidents if the difference
in speed relative to other vehicles is excessively
high. This may occur, for example, in the
following situations:
▷ When quickly approaching a slowly mov‐
ing vehicle.
▷ If another vehicle suddenly veers into the
vehicle's own lane.
Keep the radar sensor clean and unobstructed.
▷ When quickly approaching stationary vehi‐
cles.
Operating requirements
Speed range
The system can be used to optimum effect on
well-constructed roads.
There is a danger of injury or even death. Ob‐
serve the traffic situation and intervene actively
if the situation warrants it.
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h/20 mph. The maximum speed which
can be set depends on the vehicle.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
The system can also be activated when the vehi‐
cle is at a standstill.
Faster desired speeds can also be selected if
distance control is switched off, see page 185.
Cruise Control on/off, interrupt, see
page 183
Switching Cruise Control on/off
and interrupting
Calling up the speed, resuming
Cruise Control, see page 185
To reduce the distance, see
page 185
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
To increase the distance, see
page 185
The indicator lamps are illuminated in the instru‐
ment cluster and the speedometer marker is set
to the current speed.
Rocker switch:
To set the speed, see page 184
Cruise Control can be used.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
Radar sensor
There is a radar sensor in the bumper to detect
vehicles travelling in front.
Switching off
When switching off with the vehicle at a stand‐
still, depress the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
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▷ When activated: press twice.
▷ When interrupted: press once.
To set the speed
Maintaining, storing a speed
The displays turn off. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting manually
Press the button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system when the vehicle is at a
standstill, depress the brake pedal at the same
time.
While the system is interrupted, press the rocker
switch up or down once.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
If the system is switched on, the current speed is
maintained and stored as the desired speed.
▷ If the driver applies the brakes.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, see
page 186.
▷ If the selector lever is moved out of posi‐
tion D.
▷ If Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐
ted.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.
Changing the speed
▷ If with the Driving Experience Control SPORT
+ is activated.
▷ If the vehicle is stationary and the seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
▷ If the system has not detected any objects for
an extended period of time, for example on
roads with little traffic and without defined
boundaries.
▷ If the detection zone of the radar is disrupted,
for example due to contamination or heavy
rainfall.
Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down
until the desired speed is set.
▷ After a stationary period of approximately
3 seconds, if the vehicle was decelerated by
the system to a standstill.
If the system is active, the displayed speed is
stored and the vehicle adjusts to the stored
speed when the road is clear.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased or decreased by approximately
1 km/h, 1 mph.
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▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired speed
changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h/
5 mph on the speedometer display.
there may be unintentional braking or accelera‐
tion.
The stored speed is deleted and can no longer
be called up in the following instances:
To repeat an action, hold the rocker switch in the
relevant position.
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
Setting the distance
Safety note
Resuming the stored speed and
distance
With the system switched on, press the
button.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility. System limitations may
mean that braking is performed too late. There
is a danger of accidents or damage to property.
Pay close attention to the traffic conditions at
all times. Adapt the distance to traffic and
weather conditions and comply with the pre‐
scribed safe distance by braking if necessary.
Switching distance control off/on
Safety note
WARNING
The system does not respond to traffic travel‐
ling in front of you, but instead maintains the
stored speed. There is a danger of accidents or
damage to property. Adjust the desired speed
to the traffic conditions and brake if necessary.
To reduce the distance
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Switching distance control off
Distance control can be switched off and on
when driving with Cruise Control activated.
The selected distance, see page 186, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Increasing the distance
Press and hold the button or
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Press and hold the button.
The selected distance, see page 186, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Press the button again briefly to switch the dis‐
tance control back on.
A Check Control message is displayed after
changing over the distance control.
Resuming Cruise Control
General
If Cruise Control is interrupted, it can be resumed
by calling up the stored speed.
Before calling up the stored speed, make sure
that the difference between the current speed
and the stored speed is not too great. Otherwise,
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Displays in the instrument
cluster
Distance indicator
System interrupted or distance con‐
trol briefly disabled because the ac‐
celerator pedal is pressed although a
vehicle is not detected.
Desired speed and stored speed
▷ Marker illuminates green: sys‐
tem is active, the marker
Distance control briefly suppressed
because the accelerator pedal is
pressed while a vehicle is detected.
shows the desired speed.
▷ Marker illuminates orange:
system is interrupted, the
marker shows the stored
speed.
Detected vehicle
Symbol illuminates orange:
Vehicle ahead detected.
▷ Marker not illuminated: the system is
switched off.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven off.
Brief status display
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, activate
ACC by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal or
pressing the RES button or rocker switch.
Selected desired speed.
If no speed is displayed, it's possible that the
conditions required for operation are not being
met at the present time.
Indicator and warning lamps
Symbol flashes orange:
The requirements for system operation
are no longer being met.
Vehicle distance
The system has been deactivated but will con‐
tinue to brake until you actively take over by de‐
pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
The selected distance to the vehicle ahead is
displayed.
Distance indicator
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic sig‐
nal sounds:
Distance 1
Brake and perform an evasive manoeu‐
vre, if necessary.
Distance 2
Distance 3
Automatically set after switching on
the system. Corresponds to approxi‐
mately half of the value of the speed‐
ometer reading, expressed in metres.
Distance 4
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If another vehicle suddenly pulls out in front of
you, the system might not be able to restore the
selected distance automatically. In some circum‐
stances, it may also not be possible to restore
the selected distance if you are driving signifi‐
cantly faster than vehicles in front, for example
when rapidly approaching a lorry. If a vehicle is
clearly detected in front of you, the system
prompts you to intervene by braking, and if nec‐
essary by taking evasive action.
System limits
Detection range
Unexpected lane changes
The system's detection capability and automatic
braking capacity are limited.
For example, two-wheeled vehicles in front pos‐
sibly may not be detected.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate your vehicle
when a standing obstacle is in the same lane, for
example a vehicle at a red light or at the end of a
traffic jam.
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly changes
lane to avoid a stationary vehicle, you must react
accordingly, as the system does not respond to
stationary vehicles.
The system does not respond either in the
following situations:
▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow road users.
▷ For red traffic lights.
Cornering
▷ Stationary objects.
▷ For crossing traffic.
▷ For oncoming vehicles.
Vehicles pulling out
If the desired speed is too high for cornering, it
will be reduced slightly in the bend. However, the
system does not detect bends in advance. For
this reason, moderate your speed when corner‐
ing.
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐
tions can arise on tight bends where a vehicle
A vehicle driving ahead of you is only detected
when it is fully in your driving path.
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driving in front will not be detected or will be de‐
tected very late.
▷ Fog.
▷ Oncoming light.
Pay attention when driving and respond to the
prevailing traffic conditions. If necessary, inter‐
vene actively, for example by braking, steering or
taking evasive action.
Engine power
The desired speed will also be maintained on
downward gradients, but may not be reached on
upward gradients if engine power is insufficient.
When your vehicle is approaching a bend, the
angle of the bend may cause the system to re‐
spond temporarily to vehicles in the other lane. If
the system responds by decelerating the vehicle,
you may compensate for this by accelerating
briefly.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐
sor is not correctly aligned, for example if it is
damaged while parking.
The system may have limited functionality if the
radar sensor detection range is partially covered,
for example by the number plate holder.
When the accelerator pedal is released again, the
system will resume control of the vehicle's
speed.
A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐
tem has failed.
Driving off
The vehicle cannot drive off automatically in the
following situations, for example:
Cruise Control
▷ On steep upward gradients.
Principle
▷ Before bumps or rises in the road.
▷ When towing a heavy trailer.
This system allows a desired speed to be set us‐
ing the buttons on the steering wheel. The de‐
sired speed is then maintained by the system.
To do so, the system automatically accelerates
and brakes the vehicle as necessary.
In such cases, depress the accelerator pedal.
Weather
The following restrictions may apply if the
General
weather or lighting conditions are unfavourable:
Characteristics of Cruise Control may change in
certain areas depending on vehicle setting.
▷ Impaired detection of vehicles.
▷ Brief interruptions when vehicles have already
been detected.
Examples of unfavourable weather or lighting
conditions:
▷ Wet roads.
▷ Snowfall.
▷ Slush.
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Safety notes
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
Button Function
Cruise Control on/off, interrupt, see
page 189.
Calling up the speed, resuming
Cruise Control, see page 190.
Rocker switch:
To set the speed, see page 190.
WARNING
Switching Cruise Control on/off
and interrupting
The risk of an accident may be increased if the
system is used in certain situations, such as:
▷ On stretches of road with many corners
and bends.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ If the road is icy, if there is fog or snow, in
wet conditions or on a loose road surface.
The speedometer marker is set to the current
speed.
There is a danger of accidents or damage to
property. Only use the system if it is possible to
drive at a constant speed.
Cruise Control can be used.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
Switching off
WARNING
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The desired speed may be set incorrectly by
mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk
of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation
and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
▷ When activated: press twice.
▷ When interrupted: press once.
The displays turn off. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting manually
When the system is activated, press the
button on the steering wheel.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
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▷ If the driver brakes.
Changing the speed
▷ If the clutch is pressed for a few seconds or
released with no gear engaged.
▷ If too high a gear has been engaged for the
speed.
▷ If the selector lever is moved out of posi‐
tion D.
▷ If Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐
ted.
Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down
until the desired speed is set.
▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes.
▷ If with the Driving Experience Control SPORT
+ is activated.
If the system is active, the displayed speed is
stored and the vehicle adjusts to the stored
speed when the road is clear.
To set the speed
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased or decreased by approximately
1 km/h, 1 mph.
Maintaining, storing a speed
▷ 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, 5 mph on the display in the
speedometer.
The maximum speed which can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
While the system is interrupted, press the rocker
switch up or down once.
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it there accelerates or de‐
celerates the vehicle without pressing the ac‐
celerator pedal.
If the system is switched on, the current speed is
maintained and stored as the desired speed.
The speed is maintained when the rocker
switch is released. Pressing beyond the re‐
sistance point accelerates the vehicle more
rapidly.
The saved speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and in the instrument cluster, see page 191.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
Resuming Cruise Control
General
If Cruise Control is interrupted, it can be resumed
by calling up the stored speed.
Before calling up the stored speed, make sure
that the difference between the current speed
and the stored speed is not too great. Otherwise,
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there may be unintentional braking or accelera‐
tion.
System limits
Engine power
The desired speed will also be maintained on
downward gradients, but may not be reached on
upward gradients if engine power is insufficient.
The stored speed is deleted and can no longer
be called up in the following instances:
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
Resuming a stored speed
Park Distance Control PDC
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Principle
The stored speed is resumed and maintained.
PDC provides assistance when parking the vehi‐
cle. The system detects objects behind the vehi‐
cle. If the vehicle is equipped with front PDC, ob‐
jects in front of the vehicle are detected too.
Objects being approached slowly are indicated
by acoustic signals and a display on the Control
Display.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Indicator lamp
Depending on the equipment the indica‐
tor lamp in the instrument cluster shows
whether the system is switched on.
Depending on the equipment: obstacles at the
side of the vehicle that are detected by the sen‐
sors of the Park Assistant can also be signalled
by the PDC. See flank protection, see page 193.
Desired speed and stored speed
▷ Marker illuminates green: sys‐
tem is active, the marker
General
The ultrasonic sensors for measuring the distan‐
ces are located in the bumpers.
shows the desired speed.
▷ Marker illuminates orange:
system is interrupted, the
marker shows the stored
speed.
Their range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft, depending
on the obstacle and environment.
An acoustic warning is only issued in the
following situations:
▷ Marker not illuminated: the system is
switched off.
▷ For the front sensors and the two corner sen‐
sors at the rear at a distance of approximately
60 cm, 24 in from the object.
Status display
▷ At the middle sensors at the rear at a dis‐
tance of approx. 1.50 m, 5 ft from the object.
Selected desired speed.
▷ If there is a collision risk.
▷ With Park Assistant: at the side sensors at a
distance of approx. 60 cm, 24 in from the ob‐
ject.
If no speed is displayed, it's possible that the
conditions required for operation are not being
met at the present time.
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Ultrasonic sensors
Safety notes
Ultrasonic sensors of the PDC,
for example in the bumpers.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
Operating requirements
To ensure full functionality:
▷ Do not cover sensors, for example by stick‐
ers, bicycle rack.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
WARNING
Switching on/off
If the vehicle is travelling at high speed when
Park Distance Control PDC is activated, the
warning may be delayed due to the physical
conditions. There is a danger of injury or dam‐
age to property. Avoid approaching an object at
speed. Avoid moving off at speed while Park
Distance Control PDC is not yet active.
Automatic activation
The system switches on automatically in the
following situations:
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged while
the engine is running.
The rear-view camera also switches on.
▷ With Park Assistant equipment: if obstacles
behind or in front of the vehicle are detected
by PDC and the speed is slower than approxi‐
mately 4 km/h, 2.5 mph.
Overview
With front PDC: button in vehicle
Automatic activation on detection of obstacles
can be enabled and disabled. Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Parking"
4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on
the equipment.
5. "Automatic PDC activation"
Park Assistant button
The setting is saved for the current driver
profile.
To reduce false alarms, switch off automatic acti‐
vation of PDC when obstacles are detected if
necessary, for example in automatic car washes.
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Via iDrive:
Automatic deactivation when
moving forwards
The system switches off once a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Sound"
Switch the system back on if necessary.
4. "Volume settings"
5. "PDC"
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
6. Set the desired value.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Press the Park Assistant button.
Visual warning
▷ On: the LED is illuminated.
▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.
The image from the rear-view camera is shown
when reverse gear is engaged and the Park As‐
sistant button is pressed.
Warning
Acoustic signals
An intermittent sound indicates that the vehicle
is approaching an object. For instance, if an ob‐
ject is identified to the rear left of the vehicle, the
acoustic signal is emitted from the rear left loud‐
speaker.
The vehicle's approach to an object is shown on
the Control Display. Objects that are further away
are already displayed before an acoustic signal is
given.
A display is superimposed as soon as PDC is ac‐
tivated.
The shorter the distance to an object, the shorter
the intervals become.
The recording range of the sensors is shown in
green, yellow and red.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approximately 25 cm, 10 in, a continuous tone
sounds.
If the rear-view camera image is displayed, it is
possible to change over to PDC:
With front PDC: if there are simultaneously ob‐
jects in front of and behind the vehicle, an alter‐
nating continuous tone sounds.
1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.
2.
"Rear view camera"
The acoustic signal is switched off when selector
lever position P is engaged on the Steptronic
transmission.
Depending on the equipment:
flank protection
Volume control
Principle
It is possible to adjust the volume of the PDC
acoustic signal relative to the volume of the en‐
tertainment source playback.
The system warns about obstacles at the side of
the vehicle.
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General
System limits
Safety note
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of PDC
and Park Assistant.
Display
WARNING
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property.
Observe the information on the system limits
and intervene actively if necessary.
With a trailer or when the trailer
socket is in use
The rear PDC functions are switched off.
Obstacle markings are displayed at the sides of
the vehicle to protect the vehicle's flanks.
▷ Coloured markings: warning that obstacles
have been detected.
A Check Control message is displayed if corre‐
sponding equipment is fitted.
▷ Grey markings, hatched surface: no obstacles
have been detected.
Limits of ultrasound measurement
Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐
sound measurement to its limits, including the
following:
▷ No markings, black surface: the area adjacent
to the vehicle has not yet been detected.
▷ Small children and animals.
Limits of flank protection
▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for
example a coat.
The system only shows stationary obstacles that
were previously detected by the sensors when
driving past.
▷ External interference with the ultrasound, for
example by passing vehicles or loud ma‐
chines.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle
subsequently moves. The markings are shown in
black after a certain time when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary. The area next to the vehicle needs to be
scanned again.
▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced up, damaged or
incorrectly adjusted.
▷ Certain weather conditions, for example high
humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, extreme
heat or strong wind.
Flank protection is not available when the trailer
socket is in use.
▷ Trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other ve‐
hicles.
▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ Moving objects.
▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐
jecting walls or loads.
▷ Objects with corners and sharp edges.
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▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for
example fences.
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
▷ Objects with porous surfaces.
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
Rear-view camera
▷ Low objects already indicated, for example
kerbs, may enter the sensors' blind areas be‐
fore or after a continuous tone is given.
Principle
The rear-view camera provides assistance when
reverse parking or manoeuvring. It does this by
displaying the area behind the vehicle on the
Control Display.
False alarms
Under the following conditions, the system may
issue a warning even though there is no obstacle
in the detection range:
Safety note
▷ In heavy rain.
▷ If the sensors are heavily soiled or covered
with ice.
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. There is a risk of accident. Adapt
your driving style to the traffic conditions. Addi‐
tionally, look directly to check the traffic situa‐
tion and the area around the vehicle and inter‐
vene actively where appropriate.
▷ If the sensors are covered with snow.
▷ On rough road surfaces.
▷ On uneven surfaces, for example speed
bumps.
▷ In large, rectangular buildings with smooth
walls, for example underground car parks.
▷ In washing bays and car washes.
▷ Due to dense exhaust fumes.
Overview
▷ If the cover of the trailer tow hitch is incor‐
rectly seated.
Depending on the equipment:
button in the vehicle
▷ Due to other ultrasonic sources, for example
sweeping machines, steam-jet cleaners or
neon lights.
As soon as the disruption by other ultrasound
sources is no longer present, the system is fully
functional again.
To reduce false alarms, for example in automatic
car washes, switch off automatic activation of
PDC when obstacles are detected if necessary.
Malfunction
Park Assistant button
A Check Control message is shown.
The capture area of the sensors is shown
hatched on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
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2.
"Rear view camera"
Camera
The image from the rear-view camera is shown.
Display on the Control Display
Operating requirements
▷ The rear-view camera is switched on.
▷ The boot lid is completely closed.
▷ Keep the detection area of the camera clear.
Projecting loads or carrier systems and trail‐
ers that are not connected to a trailer socket
can lead to malfunctions.
The camera lens is located in the handle strip of
the boot lid.
Dirt can impair the quality of the image. Clean the
camera lens if required.
Activating assistance functions
A number of assistance functions can be active
simultaneously.
Switching on/off
The zoom function for towing a trailer can only
be activated individually.
Automatic activation
The system is automatically switched on if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged while the engine
is running.
If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.
▷ Parking guidance lines
"Parking guidance lines"
Driving path lines and turning circle lines are
shown.
Automatic deactivation when
moving forwards
▷ Obstacle marker
"Obstacle marking"
The system switches off once a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Depending on the equipment, obstacles are
highlighted.
Depending on the equipment:
switching on/off manually
▷ Trailer tow hitch
"Towbar zoom"
Press the Park Assistant button.
A zoomed-in image of the trailer tow hitch is
displayed.
▷ On: the LED is illuminated.
▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rear-view camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.
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Driving path lines
Obstacle marker
Driving path lines can be shown in the image
from the rear-view camera.
Depending on the equipment, obstacle markers
can be shown in the image from the rear-view
camera.
The driving path lines help to estimate the re‐
quired space when parking and manoeuvring on
a level road surface.
The colour grading of the obstacle markings cor‐
responds to the markings of Park Distance Con‐
trol PDC.
The driving path lines are dependent on the cur‐
rent steering angle and are continuously adapted
to the steering wheel movements.
Zoom to trailer tow hitch
To assist with connecting up a trailer, it is possi‐
ble to zoom in on the area around the trailer tow
hitch.
Turning circle lines
The turning circle lines can only be shown in the
image from the rear-view camera together with
driving path lines.
Two static circle segments show the distance
between the trailer and the trailer tow hitch.
The turning circle lines show the trajectory of the
smallest possible turning circle on a level road
surface.
A docking line dependent on the steering angle
assists you in lining up the trailer tow hitch with
the trailer.
Once the steering wheel has been turned be‐
yond a certain angle, only one turning circle line
is displayed.
The zoom function can be enabled when the
camera is switched on.
When zooming in, remember that the view might
no longer show certain obstacles.
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3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached and press the Controller.
Parking with the help of driving
path and turning circle lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning circle
lines are within the boundaries of the parking
space.
System limits
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles and higher, protruding ob‐
jects such as ledges cannot be detected by the
system.
Depending on the equipment, some assistance
functions also take account of Park Distance
Control PDC data.
Observe the notes in the chapter on Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC.
The objects shown in the Control Display may be
closer than they appear. Do not estimate the dis‐
tance to objects based on the display.
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the driving
path line covers the corresponding turning
circle line.
Park Assistant
Principle
Display settings
Brightness
With rear-view camera switched on:
The system assists with parking in the following
situations:
1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.
2.
Select the symbol.
▷ When parking sideways parallel to the road:
parallel parking.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached and press the Controller.
▷ When reverse parking perpendicular to the
road: perpendicular parking. The system lines
up with the middle of the parking space when
parking perpendicular to the road.
Contrast
With rear-view camera switched on:
1. If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left.
General
2.
Select the symbol.
Operation of Park Assistant is divided into three
steps:
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▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
In addition, the safety notes apply for Park Dis‐
tance Control, PDC.
Overview
Ultrasonic sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
Button in the vehicle
The Park Assistant calculates the ideal parking
line and takes over steering during the process
of parking.
The status of the system and the actions re‐
quired are shown on the Control Display.
The Park Assistant uses the sensors of the Park
Distance Control, PDC.
Safety notes
Park Assistant button
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
Ultrasonic sensors
WARNING
The four ultrasonic sensors to measure parking
spaces are located on side of vehicle at front and
rear.
When the trailer tow hitch is in use, Park Assis‐
tant could cause damage if its sensors are ob‐
structed. There is a danger of accidents or
damage to property. Do not use Park Assistant
when towing a trailer or using the trailer tow
hitch, for example with a bicycle carrier.
Operating requirements
Ultrasonic sensors
To ensure full functionality:
NOTE
▷ Do not cover the sensors, for example with
stickers.
Park Assistant may steer across or up onto
kerbs. There is a risk of material damage. Ob‐
serve the traffic situation and intervene actively
if the situation warrants it.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
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It is possible to display the current status of the
parking space search on the Control Display.
For measuring parking spaces
▷ The vehicle must be driving forwards in a
straight line at speeds up to approximately
35 km/h, 22 mph.
Park Assistant is automatically activated.
Switching on with reverse gear
Engage reverse gear.
▷ Maximum distance from the row of parked
vehicles: 1.5 m, 5 ft.
It is possible to display the current status of the
parking space search on the Control Display.
Suitable parking space
General:
To activate:
"Park Assist"
▷ Gap behind an object that is at least 0.5 m,
1.7 ft long.
Display on the Control Display
System is activated/deactivated
▷ Gap between two objects, each at least
0.5 m, 1.7 ft long.
Parking parallel to the road:
Sym‐
bol
Meaning
▷ Minimum length of gap between two objects:
own vehicle length plus approximately 0.8 m,
2.6 ft.
Grey: system not available.
White: system available but not acti‐
vated.
▷ Minimum depth: approximately 1.5 m, 5 ft.
Perpendicular parking:
▷ Minimum length of gap: own vehicle width
plus approximately 0.8 m, 2.6 ft.
System is activated.
▷ Minimum depth: own vehicle length.
Parking space search and system
status
Drivers must estimate the depth of perpen‐
dicular parking spaces themselves. Due to
technical limits, the system is only able to
gauge the depth of perpendicular parking
spaces approximately.
For parking
▷ Doors and boot lid are closed.
▷ The parking brake is released.
▷ You may have to indicate accordingly when
parking into parking spaces on the driver's
side.
▷ Symbol P on the vehicle diagram: Park Assis‐
tant is activated and the parking space search
is active.
▷ Suitable parking spaces are shown on the
Control Display on the edge of the roadway
next to the vehicle symbol. With active Park
Assistant, the suitable parking spaces are
highlighted in colour.
Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button
Press the Park Assistant button.
The LED is illuminated.
▷ When perpendicular or parallel parking
spaces are clearly detected, the system auto‐
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matically sets the appropriate parking
method. A selection menu is displayed for
parking spaces that are large enough for both
parallel and perpendicular parking. In this
case, select the desired parking method
manually.
Cancelling manually
You can cancel Park Assistant at any time:
▷
Press the Park Assistant button.
▷
"Park Assist" Select the symbol on the
Control Display.
▷
Parking operation active. The
system has taken over steer‐
ing.
Cancelling automatically
The system automatically cancels in the
following situations:
▷ If the driver grips the steering wheel or steers
the vehicle.
▷ The parking space search is active whenever
the vehicle is driving forwards at low speed,
even if the system is deactivated. If the sys‐
tem is deactivated, the displays on the Con‐
trol Display are shown grey.
▷ When selecting gear, which does not corre‐
spond to the information on the Control Dis‐
play.
▷ At speeds over approximately 10 km/h,
6 mph.
Parking with Park Assistant
Driving into a parking space
▷ On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces, if
necessary.
▷ If it encounters objects that are difficult to ne‐
gotiate, for example kerbs.
1.
Press the Park Assistant button or en‐
gage reverse gear to switch on the Park As‐
sistant, see page 200. Activate the Park As‐
sistant if necessary.
▷ If objects appear suddenly.
▷ If Park Distance Control PDC shows gaps
that are too small.
Park Assistant is activated.
2. Drive past the line of parked vehicles at a
speed up to approximately 35 km/h, 22 mph
and at a distance of maximum 1.5 m, 5 ft.
▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐
tempts or the parking time is exceeded.
▷ When deactivating Dynamic Stability Control
DSC.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are shown on the
Control Display, see page 200.
▷ If other functions are selected on the Control
Display.
3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
A Check Control message is shown.
To achieve an optimum parking position, wait
for the automatic steering process after
changing gear at standstill.
Resuming
You can continue a cancelled parking operation if
applicable.
Completion of parking is indicated on the
Control Display.
To do this, reactivate Park Assistant, see
page 200, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
4. Adjust the parking position yourself if neces‐
sary.
Switching off
The system can be switched off as follows:
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▷
Press the Park Assistant button.
▷ Small children and animals.
▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for
example a coat.
▷ Switch off the ignition.
System limits
Safety note
▷ External interference with the ultrasound, for
example by passing vehicles or loud ma‐
chines.
▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced up, damaged or
incorrectly adjusted.
WARNING
▷ Certain weather conditions, for example high
humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, extreme
heat or strong wind.
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property.
Observe the information on the system limits
and intervene actively if necessary.
▷ Trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other ve‐
hicles.
▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ Moving objects.
▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐
jecting walls or loads.
No parking assistance
Park Assistant does not provide assistance in the
following situations:
▷ Objects with corners and sharp edges.
▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for
example fences.
▷ On sharp bends.
▷ When towing a trailer.
▷ Objects with porous surfaces.
▷ With Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva‐
ted.
▷ When a projecting load is being transported.
▷ Low objects already indicated, for example
kerbs, may enter the sensors' blind areas be‐
fore or after a continuous tone is given.
▷ In angled parking spaces.
Functional limitations
The system may have limited functionality in the
following situations, for example:
In some cases, parking spaces may be detected
that are not suitable or suitable parking spaces
may not be detected.
▷ On uneven road surfaces, for example gravel
roads.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
▷ On slippery surfaces.
Park Assistant has failed. Have the system
checked by a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
▷ On steep upward or downward gradients.
▷ If leaves have collected or snow has drifted or
been piled up in the parking space.
▷ If there are ditches or sudden drops, for ex‐
ample a quayside.
Limits of ultrasound measurement
Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐
sound measurement to its limits, including the
following:
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