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Driving comfort
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Driving comfort
Safety information
Vehicle features and
options
WARNING
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When us‐
ing these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function ACC
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acceler‐
ates or brakes automatically.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The
speed is adjusted as far as the given situation al‐
lows.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective
speed.
WARNING
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,
the system is able to detect this within the given
system limits.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain areas.
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WARNING
Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.
▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.
▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐
structed.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Functional requirements
Speed range
The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
The minimum speed that can be set is
20 mph/30 km/h. The maximum speed that can
be set depends on the vehicle.
Cruise control on/off, interrupt, refer
to page 177
The system can also be activated when station‐
ary.
Store, maintain speed, refer to
page 178
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Resume speed, continue cruise con‐
trol, refer to page 179
Switching on
Reduce distance, refer to page 179
Press button on the steering wheel.
Increase distance, refer to page 179
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light
up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Rocker switch:
Set speed, refer to page 178
Cruise control can be used.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Radar sensor
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper for
detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the vehi‐
cle.
Switching off
To switch off the system while standing, step on
brake pedal at the same time.
Press button on the steering wheel.
▷ If active: press twice.
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▷ If interrupted: press once.
Setting the speed
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Interrupting manually
Press button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
Interrupting automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 179.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
▷ When SPORT+ is activated with Driving Dy‐
namics Control.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's
door is opened while the vehicle is standing
still.
The speed can also be stored by press‐
ing a button.
▷ If the system has not detected objects for an
extended period, for instance on a road with
very little traffic without curb or shoulder
markings.
Press button.
Changing the speed
▷ If the detection range of the radar is impaired,
for instance by dirt or heavy fog.
▷ After a stationary period of approx. 3 seconds
when the vehicle has been braked to a stop
by the system.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road
is clear.
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▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional braking or accelerating may occur.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Calling up stored speed and
distance
Adjusting distance
Safety information
Press button with the system switched
on.
WARNING
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, braking can be late. There is a risk of ac‐
cidents or risk of damage to property. Be aware
to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust the
distance to the traffic and weather conditions
and maintain the prescribed safety distance,
possibly by braking.
Desired speed and stored speed
▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐
tem is active, the marking indi‐
cates the desired speed.
▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐
tem is interrupted, the marking
indicates the stored speed.
Reduce distance
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired distance is set.
With instrument display: the symbol is
displayed in the speedometer similarly to
the mark for the desired speed.
Instrument cluster will display selected distance,
refer to page 179.
Increase distance
Brief status display
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired distance is set.
Selected desired speed.
Instrument cluster will display selected distance,
refer to page 179.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
Continuing cruise control
General information
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is
shown.
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
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Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds:
Distance display
Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if
necessary.
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
System limits
Detection range
This value is set automatically after
the system is switched on.
The system has been interrupted or
distance control is temporarily sup‐
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle was
not detected.
Distance control is temporarily sup‐
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle was
detected.
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you
for instance might not be detected.
Detected vehicle
Symbol lights up orange:
Deceleration
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
The system does not decelerate when a station‐
ary obstacle is located in the same lane, for in‐
stance a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end
of traffic congestion.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
away.
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, activate
ACC by briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal
or pressing the RES button or the rocker switch.
The system also does not react in the following
situations:
▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road
users.
Indicator/warning lights
▷ For red traffic lights.
▷ Stationary objects.
▷ For cross traffic.
Symbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for the
system to work.
▷ For oncoming traffic.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
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Swerving vehicles
Cornering
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as your
vehicle.
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.
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. It may not be possible to restore the se‐
lected distance in certain situations, including if
you are driving significantly faster than vehicles
driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly
approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving
ahead of you is reliably detected, the system re‐
quests that the driver intervene by braking and
carrying out evasive maneuvers, if needed.
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐
tions can arise in tight curves where a vehicle
driving ahead will not be detected or will be de‐
tected very late.
Unexpected lane change
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 decelerates you
may compensate it by briefly accelerating.
After releasing the accelerator pedal the system
is reactivated and controls speed independently.
Driving away
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves
into another lane from behind a stopped vehicle,
you yourself must react, as the system does not
react to stopped vehicles.
▷ On steep uphill grades.
▷ From bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
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Weather
General information
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐
orable weather or light conditions:
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain areas.
▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.
Safety information
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐
tions:
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
▷ Wet conditions.
▷ Snowfall.
▷ Slush.
▷ Fog.
▷ Glare.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐
stance by braking, steering or evading.
WARNING
Engine power
The use of the system can lead to an increased
risk of accidents in the following situations,
for instance:
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐
gine power is insufficient.
▷ On winding roads.
▷ In heavy traffic.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐
sor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused
by damage incurred, for instance during parking.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet
conditions, or on a loose road surface.
There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to
property. Only use the system if driving at con‐
stant speed is possible.
A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐
tem fails.
WARNING
Cruise control
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The
system accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
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Interrupting automatically
Overview
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few sec‐
onds or released while a gear is not engaged.
Cruise control on/off, interrupting, re‐
fer to page 183.
▷ If the gear engaged is too high for the current
speed.
Store speed, refer to page 183.
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
Resume speed, continue cruise con‐
trol, refer to page 184.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
Rocker switch:
▷ When SPORT+ is activated with Driving Dy‐
namics Control.
Set speed, refer to page 183.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Setting the speed
Maintaining/storing the speed
Switching on
Press button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
Switching off
Press button on the steering wheel.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
▷ If active: press twice.
▷ If interrupted: press once.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 184.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Interrupting manually
When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐
ton.
Press button.
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In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
Changing the speed
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
Calling up stored speed
Press button on the steering wheel.
The stored speed is reached again and main‐
tained.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road
is clear.
Indicator light
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator light in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by a maximum of
5 mph/10 km/h.
Desired speed and stored speed
▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐
tem is active, the marking indi‐
cates the desired speed.
The maximum speed that can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐
tem is interrupted, the marking
indicates the stored speed.
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on
the accelerator pedal.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
After the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐
cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
With instrument display: the symbol is
displayed in the speedometer similarly to
the mark for the desired speed.
Continuing cruise control
General information
Status display
Selected desired speed.
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional braking or accelerating may occur.
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▷ With parking assistant: by the side sensors at
approx. 24 in/60 cm from the object.
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
Safety information
System limits
Engine power
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐
gine power is insufficient.
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
PDC Park Distance Control
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. The system de‐
tects objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is
equipped with front PDC, objects in front of the
vehicle are detected too. Objects that you are
approaching slowly are indicated by signal tones
and a display on the Control Display.
WARNING
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be de‐
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
Depending on the vehicle equipment: obstacles
on the side of the vehicle that are detected by
the sensors of the parking assistant can also be
reported by the PDC. See side protection, refer
to page 187.
Overview
General information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐
tances are located in the bumpers.
With front PDC: button in vehicle
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given in the following
situations:
▷ By the front sensors and the two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the ob‐
ject.
Park assistance button
▷ By the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
▷ When a collision is imminent.
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Ultrasound sensors
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
for instance in the bumpers.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Press park assistance button.
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers, bicycle racks.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park
assistance button.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
WARNING
Signal tones
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. E.g., if an object is de‐
tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone
sounds from the left rear speaker.
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.
▷ If equipped with parking assistant: when ob‐
stacles are detected behind or in front of the
vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower than
approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
You may switch automatic activation on and off
when obstacles are detected. Via iDrive:
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Parking"
With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously lo‐
cated both in front of and behind the vehicle, an
alternating continuous signal is sounded.
4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on
the vehicle equipment.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
5. "Automatic PDC activation"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
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3. "Tone"
Display
4. "Volume settings"
5. "PDC"
6. Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Visual warning
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the vehicle at the
sides.
▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐
stacles.
▷ Gray markings, hatched area: no obstacles
were detected.
▷ No markings, black area: the area next to the
vehicle was not yet captured.
The approach of the vehicle to an object is
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are
farther away are already displayed on the Control
Display before a signal sounds.
Limits of side protection
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con‐
trol (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle
moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the
markings are shown in black after a certain time.
The area next to the vehicle must be newly cap‐
tured.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Rear view camera"
System limits
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: side protection
Safety information
Concept
WARNING
The system warns of obstacles on the side of
the vehicle.
The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of
damage to property. Follow the information re‐
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
General information
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC
and parking assistant.
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▷ In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐
rages.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in
the following situations:
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ Due to heavy exhaust.
▷ For small children and animals.
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐
sound sources is no longer present, the system
is again fully functional.
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ With moving objects.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
Surround View
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ If cargo protrudes.
Concept
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Surround View comprises various camera assis‐
tance systems that help the driver when parking,
maneuvering, and at complex exits and intersec‐
tions.
False warnings
▷ Rearview camera, refer to page 188.
▷ Side View, refer to page 191.
▷ Top View, refer to page 192.
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐
lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐
cle within the detection range:
▷ In heavy rain.
Rearview camera
▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
▷ When sensors are covered in snow.
▷ On rough road surfaces.
▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.
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behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
necessary, clean the camera lens.
Safety information
Switching on/off
WARNING
Switching on automatically
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Overview
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: button in the vehicle
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: switching on/off
manually
Press park assistance button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Park assistance button
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
Camera
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
▷ The rearview camera is switched on.
▷ The tailgate is fully closed.
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
tailgate.
▷ Keep the recording range of the camera
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems and
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trailers that are not connected to a trailer
power socket can lead to malfunctions.
Turning radius lines
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
▷ Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
▷ Obstacle marking
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview camera image together with
pathway lines.
"Obstacle marking"
Turning radius lines show the course of the
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.
Obstacles are marked, depending on the ve‐
hicle equipment.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after the
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
Pathway lines
Obstacle marking
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐
age of the rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐
quired when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle
markings can be faded into the image of the
rearview camera.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering
angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐
ing wheel movements.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance
Control.
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3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
Parking using pathway and
turning radius lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning radius
lines lead to within the limits of the parking
space.
System limits
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐
sistance functions also consider data from the
PDC Park Distance Control.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol chapter.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Side View
Concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road users
concealed by obstacles to the left and right of
the vehicle can only be detected relatively late
from the driver's seat. To improve visibility, two
cameras in the front of the vehicle record the
traffic situation on each side. The images from
both cameras are shown simultaneously on the
Control Display.
Display settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
Safety information
2.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
Select the symbol.
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Switch the system back on, if needed.
Overview
Display
Button in the vehicle
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Side View
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the
position of the front of the vehicle.
Cameras
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Brightness"
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers capture
the image.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
The two camera lenses are located on the sides
of the bumper.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Contrast"
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If re‐
quired, clean the camera lenses.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
Switching on/off
System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Switching on/off manually
Press button.
Top View
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Concept
Top View provides assistance in parking and ma‐
neuvering. The area around the doors and the
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road area around the vehicle are shown on the
Control Display for this purpose.
Cameras
General information
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the rear‐
view camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the ex‐
terior mirrors are detected early.
Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.
Safety information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
Rearview camera
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If re‐
quired, clean the camera lenses.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
The rearview camera image is displayed. To
switch to the Top View:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
Park assistance button
2.
"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.
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Switching on/off manually
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
Press park assistance button.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
2.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park
assistance button.
Displaying the turning radius and
pathway lines
▷ 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.
Display
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display.
▷ The variable, green pathway line assists you
in assessing the amount of space actually
needed to the side of the vehicle.
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
display.
The lane line depends on the engaged gear
and the current steering angle. The track line
is continuously adjusted for the steering
wheel movement.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ With a door open.
The display appears as soon as Top View is acti‐
vated.
▷ With the tailgate open.
▷ With an exterior mirror folded in.
▷ In poor light.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to switch to top view:
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Rear view camera"
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
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Safety information
Parking assistant
WARNING
Concept
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
The system supports parking in the following sit‐
uations:
NOTICE
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over
or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to
property. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
▷ When parking parallel to the road, parallel
parking.
▷ When reverse parking diagonally to the road,
diagonal parking. The system orients itself
with the middle of the parking space during
diagonal parking.
Also follow the safety information for PDC Park
Distance Control.
General information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
Overview
Button in the vehicle
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐
ble parking line and takes control of steering dur‐
ing the parking procedure.
System status and instructions on required ac‐
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
Park assistance button
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control.
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▷ Minimum depth: your vehicle's length.
Ultrasound sensors
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must
be estimated by the driver. Due to technical
limitations, the system is only able to approxi‐
mate the depth of diagonal parking spaces.
For parking
▷ Doors and tailgate are closed.
▷ The parking brake is released.
▷ When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐
er's side, the corresponding turn signal may
have to be switched on.
The four ultrasound sensors for measuring park‐
ing spaces are located in the front and rear on
the side of the vehicle.
Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality:
Press park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
For measuring parking spaces
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.
22 mph/35 km/h.
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:
5 ft/1.5 m.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Suitable parking space
General information:
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
▷ Gap behind an object that has a min. length
of 1.7 ft/0.5 m.
▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 1.7 ft/0.5 m.
Sym‐
bol
Meaning
Parallel parking to the road:
Gray: the system is not available.
▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your
vehicle's length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.
White: the system is available but not
activated.
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Diagonal parking:
The system is activated.
▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle's
width plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.
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ing assistant, refer to page 196. Activate the
parking assistant, if needed.
Parking space search and system
status
Parking assistant is activated.
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of
up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a dis‐
tance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on the
Control Display, refer to page 196.
3. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
▷ Symbol P on the vehicle image: the parking
assistant is activated and the parking space
search is active.
The best possible parking position will come
after gear change on the stationary vehicle -
wait for the automatic steering wheel move.
▷ Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐
hicle symbol. When the parking assistant is
active, suitable parking spaces are high‐
lighted.
The end of the parking procedure is indicated
on the Control Display.
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
▷ If a diagonal or parallel parking space is clearly
detected, the system automatically adjusts
the suitable parking method. In the case of
parking spaces suitable for parallel and diago‐
nal parking, a selection menu is displayed. In
this case, the desired parking method must
be selected manually.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷
Press park assistance button.
▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
▷
The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has been
taken over by system.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷ Parking space search is always active when‐
ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and
straight, even if the system is deactivated.
When the system is deactivated, the displays
on the Control Display are shown in gray.
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the
instruction on the Control Display.
▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
Parking using the parking
assistant
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
Parking
1.
Press the park assistance button or
shift into reverse gear to switch on the park‐
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▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly ap‐
pear.
▷ With DSC Dynamic Stability Control deacti‐
vated.
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.
▷ For diagonal parking spaces.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or
the time taken for parking is exceeded.
▷ When deactivating DSC Dynamic Stability
Control.
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
▷ When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
▷ On slippery ground.
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Resuming
An interrupted parking procedure can be contin‐
ued, if needed.
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to
page 196, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in
the following situations:
Switching off
The system can be switched off as follows:
▷ For small children and animals.
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
▷
Press park assistance button.
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
▷ Switching off the ignition.
System limits
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
Safety information
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
WARNING
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of
damage to property. Follow the information re‐
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
▷ 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.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ In tight curves.
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▷ If cargo protrudes.
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be de‐
tected or suitable parking spaces may not be de‐
tected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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