
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷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.
Suitable parking space
▷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.
4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and trunk lid closed.▷Parking brake released.▷When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
Steptronic transmission:
▷Driver's safety belt fastened.Overview
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
To ensure full functionality:
▷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.▷Do not put stickers over sensors.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
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▷Press button.
Interrupting automaticallyThe system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷If a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.▷If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.▷Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.▷When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷If a turn signal has been actuated contrary
to the desired side for parking.▷When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
Steptronic transmission:
▷When the button is released.▷If the trunk lid is open.▷If doors are open.▷When setting the parking brake.▷During acceleration.▷When braking.▷When unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
System limits
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep uphill or downhill grades.▷With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme 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
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RefuelingVehicle features and options
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 car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to
page  206, prior to refueling.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Diesel engines The filler neck is designed for refueling at die‐
sel fuel pumps.
Fuel lid Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the trunk.
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EfficientDynamics 199 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  84 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  231 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  135 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  204 
Emergency Request  245 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  82 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  43 
Energy Control  93 
Energy recovery  94 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  71 
Engine, automatic switch- off  71 
Engine compartment  229 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  229 
Engine coolant  234 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  199 
Engine oil  231 
Engine oil, adding  232 
Engine oil additives  233 
Engine oil change  233 
Engine oil filler neck  232 
Engine oil temperature  92 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  233 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  233 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  246  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  70 Engine stop  71 
Engine temperature  92 
Entering a car wash  251 
Equipment, interior  172 
Error displays, see Check Control  88 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  135 
Exchanging wheels/tires  223 
Exhaust system  189 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  63 
Exterior mirrors  62 
External start  246 
External temperature dis‐ play  93 
External temperature warn‐ ing  93 
Eyes for securing cargo  193 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  88 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  48 
Fan, refer to Air flow  166 
Filler neck for engine oil  232 
Fine wood, care  253 
First aid kit  246 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  249 
Flat tire, changing wheels  243 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  115 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  111 
Flat tire, warning lamp  112, 115  
Flooding  190 
Floor carpet, care  254 
Floor mats, care  254 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  177 
Fold-out position, wiper  78 Foot brake  190 
Front airbags  108 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  120 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  118 
Front fog lights  106 
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment  241 
Front lights  239 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  110 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  110 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  115 
Fuel  206 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  98 
Fuel filler flap  204 
Fuel gauge  92 
Fuel lid  204 
Fuel quality  206 
Fuel recommendation  206 
Fuel, tank capacity  261 
Fuse  244 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  172 
Gasoline  206 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  80 
Gear shift indicator  95 
General driving notes  188 
Glare shield  174 
Glass sunroof, powered  50 
Glove compartment  181 
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