Orientation lines overview
Meaning of the orientation lines and areas projected on screen ⇒ fig. 274. All distances of the orientation lines refer to a vehicle on a level surface.
(1) Red: Safety distance: Area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) behind the vehicle on the road.
(2) Vehicle's width limits.
(3) Point to change steering angle.
When the yellow line touches the curb or any other parking space boundary, the steering wheel must be turned in the opposite direction (close-up view).
(4) The parking area parallel to the vehicle which is needed for parking. The area shown must fit completely into the parking space.
(5) Parked vehicle at the curb.
Parking
x Position the vehicle about 3 feet (1 meter) away from and parallel to the parking space and shift into Reverse.
x On the screen of the navigation system, activate Mode 2 for parallel parking.
x Back up slowly and steer the vehicle so that the yellow surface on the screen is flush with the side boundary of the parking space (such as the curb) and stops short of any obstacle (5), such as another vehicle.
x Turn the steering wheel as far as it will go into the direction of the parking space and slowly back up.
x Once the yellow line (3) touches the side boundary of the parking space, such as a painted line or a curb (close-up view), turn the steering wheel as far as it will go in the opposite direction.
x Continue backing up until the vehicles is positioned in the parking space parallel to the roadway. If necessary, correct the parking position.
It may take up to 5 seconds for the area detected by the sensors to be displayed on the factory-installed radio or navigation screen.
Front camera views
View Screen display of front camera
Front cross-traffic I Area on left of screen: Left-hand side of intersection.
Area in center of screen: Area directly in front of vehicle.
Area on right of screen: Right-hand side of intersection.
Perpendicular parking J The area in front of the vehicle is displayed. Orientation lines are displayed for assistance. See Rear Assist Mode 1
Off-road N The area directly in front of the vehicle is shown in a bird's eye view. This can be used, for example, when driving across a slope so that the area directly in front of the vehicle can be seen more easily.
Side camera views
View Screen display of side cameras
Off-road, left and right side O Areas directly next to the vehicle are displayed in a bird's eye view so you can steer the vehicle accurately around obstacles. The red lines are displayed when an obstacle is about 16 inches (40 cm) from the vehicle.
Left side P Shows the driver or front passenger side D next to the vehicle separately as a bird's eye view. This helps you to see the blind spot along the side of the vehicle. Right side Q
Rear camera views
View Screen display of rear camera
Perpendicular parking K The area behind the vehicle is displayed. Orientation lines are displayed for assistance. See Rear Assist Mode 1
Parallel parking M The area directly behind the vehicle is displayed. The colored areas and lines are provided for orientation. See Rear Assist Mode 2
Trailer hitch R The rear of the vehicle is displayed. The red line and the green lines are used to indicate the distance. The distance between the green lines and the red line is about 12 inches (30 cm) each. The distance between the red line and the vehicle is also about 12 inches (30 cm). The yellow line indicates the extension of the trailer hitch towards the rear and shows the direction to the trailer hitch depending on the position of the steering wheel.
Rear cross-traffic H
Area on left of screen: Left-hand side of intersection.
Area in center of screen: Area directly behind the vehicle.
Area on right of screen: Right-hand side of intersection.
Settings on the Infotainment System screen
Tap the function key (5), to adjust the following settings:
Function key Action
Helligkeit Tap the function key - or + .
