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Switching on/off manuallyPress the button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
▷The rearview camera is switched on.▷The trunk lid is fully closed.
Activating the assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
▷Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐
played.
▷Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Pathway lines▷Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age when in transmission position R.▷Help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.▷Are dependent on the current steering an‐
gle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Turning circle lines
▷Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age.▷Show the course of the smallest possible
turning circle on a level road.▷Only one turning circle line is displayed
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System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Top View
The concept Top View assists you in parking and maneu‐
vering. The area around the doors and the road
area around the vehicle are shown on the Con‐
trol Display for this purpose.
General information
The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
backup 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.
Notes Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects lo‐
cated outside the picture area of the
cameras.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicleTop View
Cameras
The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐
cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐
ings. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 230.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine
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.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually Press the button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
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Switching on the backup camera via
the iDrive
With Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display
Visual warning 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.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display when reverse
gear is selected. To switch to Top View:
"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displaying the turning circle and
pathway lines
▷The static, red turning circle line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.▷The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐
rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐
justed with the steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
▷With a door open.▷With the trunk lid 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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At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors used to measure park‐
ing spaces are located in the side turn signals.
To ensure full operability:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press the 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 current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Activate:
"Parking Assistant" Select the
symbol in the Control Display.
Switching off The system can be deactivated as follows:
▷Press the button.▷Switch off the ignition.
Display on the Control Display
Activating/deactivating the system
SymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated. The system is activated.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: system status
The status is displayed with symbols.
Gray: parking space search.
Blue: the system is activated. A
suitable parking space was
found.
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The parking procedure is active.
Steering control has been
seized.
Status of the parking space search▷Gray, arrow 1: parking space search.▷Blue, arrow 2: parking space is suitable.
The vehicle is parked in the parking space
if the parking procedure is active.▷No display: no parking space search.
With navigation system professional
or TV: status of the system
▷Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle representation. Parking as‐
sistant is activated and search for parking
space active.▷Suitable parking spaces are displayed next
to the vehicle symbol at the edge of the
road as on the Control Display. When the
parking assistant is active, suitable parking
spaces are highlighted.▷The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been seized.▷Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forwards
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.
Parking using the parking assistant
Check the traffic situation as well
Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐
cle can drown out the signal tones of the park‐
ing assistant and PDC.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident.◀
1.Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if necessary.
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
To achieve the best possible parking posi‐
tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel
movement after the gear change when the
vehicle is stationary.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if nec‐
essary.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
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Head-up Display
The concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by:
▷Certain sitting positions.▷Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.▷Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.▷Wet roads.▷Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Display
Overview▷Speed.▷Navigation system.▷Check Control messages.▷Collision warning.▷Speed limit detection.▷Cruise control.▷Pedestrian warning.▷Selection list from the instrument cluster.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐
ditionally influenced using the instrument light‐
ing.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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▷When the engine is running.
Residual cooling
When the automatic climate control has re‐
duced the interior temperature, this tempera‐
ture can also be maintained after the combus‐
tion engine has been switched off. This
function can be activated up to 15 minutes af‐
ter the engine is switched off and for a maxi‐
mum period of 6 minutes.
Functional requirement
▷The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.▷External temperature at least ap‐
prox. 59 ℉/15 ℃.
Switching on
1.Switch off the ignition.2. Press the right side of the button
on the driver's side.
The symbol appears on the automatic cli‐
mate Control Display.
The interior temperature, air volume and air
distribution can be adjusted with the radio
ready state switched on.
Switching off Press and hold the left button.
The symbol on the automatic climate Con‐
trol Display disappears.
Parked-car ventilation The conceptThe parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if nec‐
essary.
The system can be switched on and off di‐
rectly or by using two preset switch-on times.
It remains switched on for 30 minutes.
Operation can be performed via iDrive.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Functional requirement▷When using a preset switch-on time: an ex‐
ternal temperature above ap‐
prox. 59 ℉/15 ℃.▷When operated directly and if there is no
parked-car heating: any external tempera‐
ture.
Switching on/off directly
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate comf. ventilation"
The system is switched on. The sym‐
bol on the automatic climate control flashes.
The system continues to run for some time af‐
ter being switched off.
Preselecting the switch-on time
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"4.Enter the desired time.5.Press the controller to adopt the setting.
Activating the switch-on time
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"
The activation time is activated. The
symbol on the automatic climate control lights
up.
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes when the system has been
switched on.
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Interior equipmentVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Integrated universal remote
control
The conceptThe integrated universal remote control can
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled
systems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The integrated universal remote con‐
trol replaces up to 3 different hand-held trans‐
mitters. To operate the remote control, the
buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be
programmed with the desired functions. The
hand-held transmitter for the particular system
is required in order to program the remote con‐
trol.
During programming
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the integrated universal re‐
mote control, ensure that there are no people,
animals, or objects in the range of movement
of the remote-controlled device; otherwise,
there is a risk of injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is gener‐
ally compatible with the integrated universal
remote control.
If you have any questions, please contact:▷Your service center.▷www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of John‐
son Controls, Inc.
Controls on the interior rearview
mirror
▷LED, arrow 1.▷Buttons, arrow 2.▷The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐
quired for programming.
Programming
General information
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Initial setup:
Press and hold the left and right button on
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. ThisSeite 167Interior equipmentControls167
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