Switching on/off
Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:▷If selector lever position R is engaged
when the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.▷If equipped with front PDC: when obsta‐
cles 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 turn off automatic activation:
1."Settings"2."Parking"3.Select setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
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.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
Press button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the
button.
Display
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.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating
continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.1."Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4."PDC"5.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.6.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
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.
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.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
"Rear view camera"
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Manual air distribu‐tion 145, 148
Manual air flow 145, 148
Manual brake, see Parking brake 72
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 136
Manual operation, rearview camera 138
Marking, run-flat tires 192
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 191
Measurement, units of 94
Medical kit 218
Memory, seat, mirror 59
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 90
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 82
Microfilter 146, 148
Minimum tread, tires 190
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Mobility System 192
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 207
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18 Mounting of child restraint
systems 65
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 224
New wheels and tires 190
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 205
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 205
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 139
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 184
Odometer 86
Office 6
Offroad trips 168
Oil 199
Oil, adding 200
Oil additives 201
Oil change 201
Oil change interval, service requirements 87
Oil filler neck 200
Oil types, alternative 201
Oil types, suitable 201
Old batteries, disposal 216
On-board computer 90
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 90
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18 Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 147
Own Safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 223
Panoramic glass sunroof 49
Parallel parking assistant 140
Park Distance Control PDC 135
Parked-car ventilation 149
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 171
Parking aid, see PDC 135
Parking assistant 140
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 97
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 139
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 135
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 114
Performance Control 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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