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Driving comfort
Controls
track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
Hints
Personal responsibility
"Parking aid lines"
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
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With a door open.
With the trunk lid open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the
system.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Parking assistant
Transporting cargo
The concept
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces
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Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 151.
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Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Ultrasound sensors
Suitable parking space
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Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
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Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.
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Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
Regarding the parking procedure
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Doors and trunk lid closed.
Parking brake released.
To ensure full functionality:
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
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Do not put stickers over sensors.
Overview
Switching on/off
Button in the vehicle
Switching on with the button
Press button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with the reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
Parking assistant
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Switch off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
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Press button.
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Switch off the ignition.
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Controls
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
Parking using the parking assistant
Check the traffic situation as well
Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐
hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and
PDC's signals.
Symbol Meaning
Gray: the system is not available.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
White: the system is available but
not activated.
The system is activated.
1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if needed.
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
System status
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
The best possible parking position will
come after gear change on the stationary
vehicle - wait for the automatic steering
wheel move.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.
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Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant
is activated and search for parking space
active.
3. Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the
vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐
lighted.
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"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
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Press button.
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The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐
activated. When the system is deactivated,
the displays on the Control Display are
shown in gray.
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If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.
If a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
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Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
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For small children and animals.
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.
When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
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With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.
If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.
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When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.
If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.
Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.
If a turn signal has been actuated contrary
to the desired side for parking.
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
A Check Control message is displayed.
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
Resume
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.
With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
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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.
System limits
No parking assistance
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
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In tight curves.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Functional limitations
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
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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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