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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-
specific 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 using these functions and
systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess 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
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐
spective situations.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
Active Cruise Control with
Stop&Go function, ACC
Concept
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle ac‐
celerates or brakes automatically.
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle within the
given system limits so that the set distance to
the vehicle ahead is maintained.
WARNING
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respec‐
tive speed.
The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐
justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk
of an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐
tively intervene in the respective situations.◀
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe‐
riod, the system is able to detect this within the
given system limits.
WARNING
Risk of accident due to too high speed
differences to other vehicles, e.g., in the fol‐
lowing situations:
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
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When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.
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Suddenly swerving vehicle onto the own
lane.
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When fast approaching standing vehicles.
Camera
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in
the respective situations.◀
A camera in the area of the interior mirror
serves to detect vehicles.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Cruise control on/off, interrupt, refer
to page 144
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐
ror clean and clear.
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 145
Resume speed, continue cruise con‐
trol, refer to page 146
Functional requirements
Speed range
Reduce distance, refer to page 146
The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
Increase distance, refer to page 146
The minimum speed that can be set is
20 mph/30 km/h. The maximum speed that
can be set depends on the vehicle.
Rocker switch:
Set speed, refer to page 145
The system can also be activated when sta‐
tionary.
Radar sensor
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
vehicle.
Switching on
Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
light up and the mark in the speedometer is set
to the current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐
structed.
Switching off
To switch off the system while standing, step
on brake pedal at the same time.
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Press button on the steering wheel.
Setting the speed
Maintaining/storing the speed
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If active: press twice.
If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting manually
Press button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
Interrupting automatically
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
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When the driver applies the brakes.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedom‐
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer
to page 146.
When selector lever position D is disen‐
gaged.
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When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐
vated.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
The speed can also be stored by
pressing a button.
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When DSC is actively controlling stability.
When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.
Press button.
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If the safety belt is unbuckled and the driv‐
er's door is opened while the vehicle is
standing still.
Changing the speed
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.
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If the detection range of the radar is im‐
paired, for instance by dirt or heavy fog.
After a longer stationary period 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
increases 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, unin‐
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.
Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
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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
Press button with the system
switched on.
Adjusting distance
Safety information
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed and stored speed
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility. Due to the system lim‐
its, braking can be late. There is a risk of acci‐
dents or risk of property damage. Be aware to
the traffic situation at all times. Adjust the dis‐
tance to the traffic and weather conditions and
maintain the prescribed safety distance, possi‐
bly by braking.◀
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Marking lights up green:
system is active, the mark‐
ing indicates the desired
speed.
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Marking lights up orange:
system is interrupted, the
marking indicates the stored
speed.
Reduce distance
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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 dis‐
tance, refer to page 146.
Increase distance
Brief status display
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired distance is set.
Selected desired speed.
Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐
tance, refer to page 146.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you
is shown.
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pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Distance display
Distance 1
Symbol flashes red and a signal
sounds:
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneuver.
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be dis‐
played in the Head-up Display.
This value is set automatically after
the system is switched on.
Distance information
The symbol is displayed when the dis‐
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead
is too short.
The system has been interrupted or
distance control is temporarily sup‐
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle
was not detected.
The distance information is active under the
following circumstances:
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Active Cruise Control switched off.
Distance control is temporarily sup‐
pressed because the accelerator
pedal is being pressed; a vehicle
was detected.
Display in the Head-up Display selected,
refer to page 99.
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Distance too short.
Speed greater than approx.
40 mph/70 km/h.
Detected vehicle
Symbol lights up orange:
System limits
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
Detection range
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven
away.
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, acti‐
vate ACC by briefly stepping on the accelera‐
tor pedal, pressing the RES button or rocker
switch.
Indicator/warning lights
Symbol flashes orange:
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
The conditions are not adequate for
the system to work.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not
be detected.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
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Deceleration
Cornering
The system also does not decelerate in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving
road users.
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For red traffic lights.
For cross traffic.
For oncoming traffic.
Swerving vehicles
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.
In tight curves the system offers only restricted
detection where a vehicle ahead of you might
be detected late or not at all.
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as
your vehicle.
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,
when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐
hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,
the system requests that the driver intervene
by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐
vers, if needed.
When you approach a curve the system may
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to
the bend of the curve. If the system deceler‐
ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler‐
ating.
After releasing the accelerator pedal the sys‐
tem is reactivated and controls speed inde‐
pendently.
Driving away
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
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On steep inclines.
From bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
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Weather
Safety information
In the event of unfavorable weather and light
conditions, e.g., if there is rain, snowfall, slush,
fog or glare, this may result in poorer recogni‐
tion of vehicles as well as short-term interrup‐
tions for vehicles that are already detected.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, e.g.,
by braking, steering or evading.
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess 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
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐
spective situations.◀
Engine power
WARNING
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if
engine power is insufficient.
The use of the system can lead to an in‐
creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐
tions:
Malfunction
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On winding roads.
In heavy traffic.
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred, e.g., during park‐
ing.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
There is a risk of accidents or risk of property
damage. Only use the system if driving at con‐
stant speed is possible.◀
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
The function for detecting and responding
when approaching stationary vehicles may be
limited in the following situations:
WARNING
The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐
justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk
of an accident. Adjust the desired speed to the
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐
tively intervene in the respective situations.◀
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During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
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If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A
Check Control message is displayed.
Overview
Cruise control
Buttons on the steering wheel
The concept
Press but‐
ton
Function
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.
Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page 150.
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 150.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
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When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.
Press but‐
ton
Function
Resume speed, continue cruise
control, refer to page 151.
Setting the speed
Maintaining/storing the speed
Rocker switch:
Set speed, refer to page 150.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Switching on
Press button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
The cruise control can be used.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
DSC will be switched on if needed.
Switching off
This is displayed in the speedometer and
briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 151.
Press button on the steering wheel.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
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If active: press twice.
The speed can also be stored by
pressing a button.
If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Press button.
Interrupting manually
Changing the speed
When active, press the button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
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When the driver applies the brakes.
When selector lever position D is disen‐
gaged.
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
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When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐
vated.
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When DSC is actively controlling stability.
If HDC is activated.
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If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐
tem is switched on.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Desired speed and stored speed
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Marking lights up green:
system is active, the mark‐
ing indicates the desired
speed.
The maximum speed that can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
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Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐
ance point and holding it accelerates or de‐
celerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator pedal.
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Marking lights up orange:
system is interrupted, the
marking indicates the stored
speed.
After the rocker switch is released, the ve‐
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
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The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
With instrument display: the symbol is
displayed in the speedometer similarly
to the mark for the desired speed.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin‐
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be dis‐
played in the Head-up Display.
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When the system is switched off.
When the ignition is switched off.
Calling up stored speed
System limits
Engine power
Press button.
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if
engine power is insufficient.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
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Overview
PDC Park Distance Control
With front PDC: button in vehicle
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. When you
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐
ble - then the object is reported through:
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Signal tones.
Visual display.
General information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐
tances are located in the bumpers.
Park assistance button
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
Ultrasound sensors
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
e.g., in the bumpers.
An acoustic warning is first given in the follow‐
ing situations:
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from
the object.
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By the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
When a collision is imminent.
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Do not cover sensors, for instance with
stickers, bicycle racks.
Safety information
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Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
WARNING
Switching on/off
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess 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
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐
spective situations.◀
Switching on automatically
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion R.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
WARNING
Due to high speeds when PDC is acti‐
vated, the warning can be delayed due to
physical circumstances. There is a risk of injury
or risk of property damage. Avoid approaching
an object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while
PDC is not yet active.◀
Switch the system back on, if needed.
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5. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
6. Press the controller.
Press park assistance button.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already displayed on the
Control Display before a signal sounds.
WARNING
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
sound indicates the position of the object. E.g.,
if an object is detected to the left rear of the
vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear
speaker.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
"Rear view camera"
System limits
With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously
located both in front of and behind the vehicle,
an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
Safety information
WARNING
An intermittent tone is interrupted with the ap‐
propriate equipment after about 3 seconds:
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe
the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.◀
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If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.
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If moving parallel to a wall.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in
the following situations:
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
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For small children and animals.
Volume
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,
coats.
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
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With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
Using iDrive:
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.
3. "Volume settings"
4. "PDC"
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Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
Surround View
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
Concept
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
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For objects with porous surfaces.
If cargo protrudes.
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Rearview camera, refer to page 154
Side View, refer to page 157.
Top View, refer to page 158.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,
can move into the blind area of the sensors
before or after a continuous tone sounds.
False warnings
Rearview camera
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐
lowing conditions even though there is no ob‐
stacle within the detection range:
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
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In heavy rain.
When sensors are very dirty or covered
with ice.
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When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
Safety information
WARNING
On uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.◀
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In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground
garages.
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In automatic vehicle washes.
Due to heavy exhaust.
Due to other ultrasound sources, for in‐
stance sweeping machines, high pressure
steam cleaners or neon lights.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
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The rearview camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via iDrive.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
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.
Switching on/off manually
Press park assistance button.
Park assistance button
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Camera
Switching the view via iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
The camera lens is located under the BMW
emblem of the tail gate. The image quality may
be impaired by dirt. The camera calibrates it‐
self regularly after the system has been
switched off. This is why the emblem on the
tailgate remains open after the system has
been deactivated and while driving. The em‐
blem closes automatically as soon as calibra‐
tion is complete.
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The rearview camera is switched on.
The tailgate is fully closed.
Keep the recording range of the camera
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems
and trailers that are not connected to a
trailer power socket can lead to malfunc‐
tions.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
Clean the camera lens if necessary.
Switching on/off
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Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Switching on automatically
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
Obstacle marking
The system is switched on automatically if se‐
lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐
gine is running.
▷
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
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Pathway lines
Obstacle marking
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐
age of the rearview camera.
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image
of the rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space
required when parking and maneuvering on
level roads.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark‐
ings match the markings of the PDC.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering
angle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Parking using pathway and turning
radius lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐
dius lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.
Turning radius lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview camera image together with
pathway lines.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Turning radius lines show the course of the
smallest possible turning radius on a level
road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an‐
gle.
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Display settings
Safety information
WARNING
Brightness
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.◀
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
Overview
1.
Select the symbol.
Button in the vehicle
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
System limits
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Assistance functions also take into account
data of the PDC.
Side View
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not esti‐
mate the distance from the objects on the dis‐
play.
Cameras
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 rela‐
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve
visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐
cle record the traffic situation on each side.
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐
ture the image.
The two camera lenses are located on the
sides of the bumper.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
required, clean the camera lenses.
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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 concept
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Top View provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the doors and
the road area around the vehicle are shown on
the Control Display for this purpose.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Display
General information
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
The image is captured by two cameras inte‐
grated 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
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Safety information
WARNING
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.◀
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Brightness"
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1.
"Contrast"
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached, and press the Controller.
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Overview
Switching on/off
Button in the vehicle
Switching on automatically
The system is switched on automatically if se‐
lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐
gine is running.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Park assistance button
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Cameras
Switching on/off manually
Press park assistance button.
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
Display
Visual warning
Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
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.
Rearview camera
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
required, clean the camera lenses.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
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When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to switch to top view:
Parking assistant
"Rear view camera"
Concept
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
1.
Select the symbol.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
General information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
Displaying the turning radius and
pathway lines
▷
▷
▷
Switching on and activating.
Parking space search.
Parking.
▷
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.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
▷
The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
System status and instructions on required ac‐
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
Safety information
WARNING
System limits
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess 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
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐
spective situations.◀
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
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▷
▷
▷
With a door open.
With the tailgate open.
With an exterior mirror folded in.
In poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
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NOTE
For measuring parking spaces
The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of prop‐
erty damage. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.◀
▷
Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.
▷
Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Also observe the safety information for PDC
Park Distance Control.
Suitable parking space
▷
Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Overview
▷
Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.
Button in the vehicle
▷
Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking
▷
▷
▷
Doors and tailgate are closed.
The parking brake is released.
When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
Park assistance button
Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button
Ultrasound sensors
Press park assistance 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 reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality:
▷
Do not cover sensors, for instance with
stickers.
▷
Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
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Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
Parking using the parking assistant
Parking
Symbol Meaning
1.
Press park assistance button or shift
into reverse gear to switch the parking as‐
sistant on, refer to page 161. Activate the
parking assistant, if needed.
Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated.
Parking assistant is activated.
The system is activated.
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed
of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a
distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
Parking space search and system
status
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on
the Control Display, refer to page 162.
3. 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.
▷
▷
Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle image; the parking assistant
is activated and the parking space search
is active.
4. 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.
▷
Press park assistance button.
▷
▷
The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.
▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
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.
▷
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.
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▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
▷
In tight curves.
When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
When there are obstacles that suddenly
appear.
If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.
▷
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.
▷
▷
▷
On slippery ground.
On steep uphill or downhill grades.
If a turn signal has been actuated contrary
to the desired side for parking.
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
▷
With ditches or edges, for instance an
edge of a port.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in
the following situations:
Resuming
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued, if needed.
▷
▷
For small children and animals.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to
page 161, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,
coats.
▷
With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
Switching off
The system can be switched off as follows:
▷
▷
When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.
▷
Press park assistance button.
Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.
▷
Switching off the ignition.
System limits
▷
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
Safety information
▷
▷
▷
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe
the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.◀
▷
▷
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
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▷
▷
▷
For objects with porous surfaces.
If cargo protrudes.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., 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
detected or suitable parking spaces may not
be detected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
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