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Driving comfort
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Driving comfort
General information
A camera on the interior mirror is used to detect
vehicles driving ahead.
Vehicle features and
options
Depending on the settings, the cruise control
settings many change under certain conditions.
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, for instance, 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 ob‐
served.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Camera-based cruise
control with Stop&Go
function, ACC
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.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acceler‐
ates or brakes automatically.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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.
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective
speed.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
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.
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Warning
Button Function
Increase the distance, refer to
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Rocker switch.
Camera
A camera in the area of the interior mirror serves
to detect vehicles.
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.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Overview
Functional requirements
Speed range
The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Cruise control on/off, refer to
The desired speed can be set between
20 mph/30 km/h and 85 mph/140 km/h.
Store/maintain speed, refer to
The system can also be activated when station‐
ary.
Pause cruise control, refer to
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Continue cruise control with the last
Switching on
Press the 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.
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Cruise control is active and maintains the set
speed.
Setting the speed
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Switching off
To switch off the system while standing, step on
brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
Interrupting manually
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to
Interrupting automatically
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.
The speed can also be stored by press‐
ing a button.
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.
Press the button.
▷ When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
Changing the speed
▷ If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened while the vehicle is standing still.
▷ If the detection range of the camera is im‐
paired, for instance by soiling, heavy precipi‐
tation or glare effects from the sun.
▷ 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.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 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.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
Adjusting the distance
Safety information
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
Warning
Calling up the stored speed and
distance
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, braking can be late. There may be a risk
of accident or risk of damage to property. Be
aware to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust
the distance to the traffic and weather condi‐
tions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐
tance, possibly by braking.
Press the button with the system inter‐
rupted. Cruise control is continued with
the stored values. The selected speed is briefly
displayed in the Info Display.
Switching distance control on/off
Safety information
Without Traffic Jam Assist: reducing
distance
Warning
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The system does not react to traffic driving
ahead of you, but instead maintains the stored
speed. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Adjust the desired
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as
needed.
The instrument cluster displays the set
distance.
Without Traffic Jam Assist:
increasing distance
Switching distance control off
Distance control can be switched off and on
when driving with cruise control activated.
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The instrument cluster displays the set
distance.
Press and hold this button, or
Press and hold this button.
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The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter lights up.
Distance display
Distance 3
To switch distance control back on, press button
again briefly.
Distance 4
After changing over distance control, a Check
Control message is displayed.
This value is set automatically after the
system is switched on.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Detected vehicle
Symbol lights up orange:
Desired speed and stored speed
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐
tem is active, the marking indi‐
cates the desired speed.
Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has
driven away.
▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐
tem is interrupted, the marking
indicates the stored speed.
ACC does not accelerate. To accelerate, activate
ACC by briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal
or pressing the RES CNCL button or the rocker
switch.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
Indicator/warning lights
Brief status display
Symbol flashes orange:
Selected desired speed.
The conditions are not adequate for the
system to work.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is
shown.
Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds:
You are prompted to intervene by brak‐
ing or making an evasive maneuver.
Distance display
The system has been interrupted or dis‐
tance control is temporarily suppressed
because the accelerator pedal is being
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance control is temporarily sup‐
pressed because the accelerator pedal is
being pressed; a vehicle was detected.
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Swerving vehicles
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
System limits
Detection range
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. 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 detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be
detected.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:
Cornering
▷ For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly slow-
moving road users.
▷ For red traffic lights.
▷ For cross traffic.
▷ For oncoming traffic.
▷ Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking
lighting at night.
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.
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.
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Engine power
The desired speed may not be maintained on
uphill grades if engine power is insufficient.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐
tem fails or was automatically deactivated.
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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 re‐
activated and controls speed independently.
▷ When an object was not correctly detected.
▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐
shield is dirty or covered.
▷ When driving toward bright lights.
Driving off
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
▷ Up to 20 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop button.
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
▷ On steep uphill grades.
▷ In front of bumps in the road.
In these cases, press on the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐
orable weather or light conditions:
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.
▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐
tions:
General information
Depending on the settings, the cruise control
settings many change under certain conditions.
▷ Wet conditions.
▷ Snowfall.
▷ Slush.
▷ Fog.
Safety information
▷ Glare.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐
stance by braking, steering or evading.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
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fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Button Function
Pause cruise control, refer to
Continue cruise control with the last
Warning
Rocker switch:
The use of the system can lead to an increased
risk of accidents in the following situations,
for instance:
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
▷ On winding roads.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet
conditions, or on a loose road surface.
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
There may be a risk of accident or risk of dam‐
age to property. Only use the system if driving
at constant speed is possible.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control is active and maintains the set
speed.
Warning
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Switching off
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Interrupting manually
When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
Cruise control on/off, refer to
Interrupting automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷ 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.
▷ If the gear engaged is too high for the current
speed.
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▷ If selector lever position N is set.
Changing the speed
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
Setting the speed
Maintaining/storing the speed
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.
▷ 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.
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
▷ 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.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and in the instrument cluster, refer to
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on
the accelerator pedal.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
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.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐
ton.
Press the button.
Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
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.
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.
System limits
Engine power
Calling up the stored speed
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐
gine power is insufficient.
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The stored speed is reached again and main‐
tained.
PDC Park Distance Control
Displays in the instrument
cluster
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.
Indicator light
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator light in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
General information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐
tances are located in the bumpers.
Desired speed and stored speed
▷ Marking lights up green: sys‐
tem is active, the marking indi‐
cates the desired speed.
The range, depending on obstacles and environ‐
mental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
▷ Marking lights up orange: sys‐
tem is interrupted, the marking
indicates the stored speed.
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.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
▷ By the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
Status display
▷ When a collision is imminent.
Selected desired speed.
Safety information
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
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closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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.
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.
▷ If equipped with front PDC: when obstacles
are detected behind or in front of the vehicle
by PDC and the speed is slower than approx.
2.5 mph/4 km/h.
You may switch automatic activation when ob‐
stacles are detected on and off. Via iDrive:
Overview
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Parking"
With front PDC: button in vehicle
4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending on
the vehicle equipment.
5. "Automatic PDC activation"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
Park assistance button
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
Ultrasound sensors
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Press the 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.
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The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park
assistance button.
Visual warning
Warning
Signal tones
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. E.g., when an object is
detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
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.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
When the distance to a detected object is less
than approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone
is sounded.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Con‐
trol (PDC) is activated.
With front PDC: when objects are simultaneously
located both in front of and behind the vehicle,
an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
"Rear view camera"
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
System limits
Via iDrive:
Safety information
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Tone"
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
4. "Volume settings"
5. "PDC"
6. Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
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▷ For small children and animals.
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ Due to heavy exhaust.
▷ 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.
The malfunction is signaled by a continuous tone
alternating between the front and rear speakers.
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
As soon as the malfunction due to other ultra‐
sound sources is no longer present, the system
is again fully functional.
▷ Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snow‐
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic
PDC activation on obstacle detection, for in‐
stance in automatic vehicle washes.
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ With moving objects.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges.
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 a fine surface structure
such as fences.
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ If cargo protrudes.
Rearview camera
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
False warnings
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐
lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐
cle within the detection range:
Safety information
▷ In heavy rain.
▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
▷ When sensors are covered in snow.
▷ On rough road surfaces.
▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.
▷ In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐
rages.
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Switch the system back on, if needed.
Overview
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: switching on/off
manually
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: button in the vehicle
Press the park assistance button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
Park assistance button
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
Camera
2.
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirements
▷ 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 malfunctions.
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
tailgate.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
necessary, clean the camera lens.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
▷ Parking aid lines
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius lines are indicated.
▷ Obstacle marking
Automatic deactivation during
forward travel
"Obstacle marking"
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Obstacles are marked, depending on the ve‐
hicle equipment.
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Pathway lines
Obstacle marking
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐
age of the rearview camera.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle
markings can be faded into the image of the
rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐
quired when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance
Control.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering
angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐
ing wheel movements.
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.
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 angle.
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Display settings
Brightness
Parking assistant
Concept
With the rearview camera 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.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
2.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
General information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
System limits
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
System status and instructions on required ac‐
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐
sistance functions also consider data from the
PDC Park Distance Control.
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.
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.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control. Also follow the safety in‐
formation for PDC Park Distance Control.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
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closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality:
NOTICE
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers.
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.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
For measuring parking spaces
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.
22 mph/35 km/h.
Also follow the safety information for PDC Park
Distance Control.
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:
5 ft/1.5 m.
Overview
Suitable parking space
Button in the vehicle
▷ Gaps behind an object that has a min. length
of 5 ft/1.5 m.
▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your
vehicle's length plus approx. 3.3 ft/1.0 m.
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking
▷ Doors and tailgate closed.
Park assistance button
▷ Parking brake released.
▷ When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐
er's side, the corresponding turn signal must
be switched on.
Ultrasound sensors
Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button
Press the park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
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straight, even if the system is deactivated.
When the system is deactivated, the displays
on the Control Display are shown in gray.
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
Parking using the parking
assistant
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
1.
Press the park assistance button or
shift into reverse gear to switch on the park‐
parking assistant, if needed.
Symbol Meaning
Parking assistant is activated.
Gray: the system is not available.
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.
White: the system is available but not
activated.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed, refer
The system is activated.
Parking space search and system
status
3. Follow the instructions on the display.
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 indicated
on the display.
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ Symbol P on the vehicle image: the parking
assistant is activated and the parking space
search is active.
▷
"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
▷ 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.
▷
Press the park assistance button.
Interrupting automatically
▷
The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has been
taken over by system.
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the
instruction on the display.
▷ Parking space search is always active when‐
ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and
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▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
▷ In tight curves.
▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or
the time taken for parking is exceeded.
Functional limitations
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
A Check Control message is displayed.
▷ On slippery ground.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
Resuming
An interrupted parking procedure can be contin‐
ued, if needed.
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to
play.
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Switching off
The system can be switched off as follows:
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
▷
Press the park assistance button.
▷ For small children and animals.
▷ Switching off the ignition.
System limits
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance
coats.
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
Safety information
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem’s operation and limitations.
▷ 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.
▷ 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.
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▷ With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.
▷ 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.
Tire size
The parking position may vary depending on the
tire size.
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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