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3.Tone4.Volume
settings5.PDC6.Set
the
desired
value.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Visual
warning
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.
A
display
appears
as
soon
as
Park
Distance
Conj
trol
(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
disj
played,
the
switch
can
be
made
to
PDC:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Rear
view
camera
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
side
protection
Concept
The
system
warns
of
obstacles
on
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
General
information
The
system
uses
the
ultrasound
sensors
of
PDC
and
parking
assistant.
Display
To
protect
the
sides
of
the
vehicle,
obstacle
markings
are
displayed
on
the
sides
of
the
vehij
cle.
'xColor
markings:
warning
against
detected
obj stacles.'xGray
markings,
hatched
area:
no
obstacleswere
detected.'xNo
markings,
black
area:
the
area
next
to
the
vehicle
was
not
yet
captured.
Limits
of
side
protection
The
system
only
displays
stationary
obstacles
that
were
previously
detected
by
sensors
while
passing
them.
The
system
does
not
detect
whether
an
obstacle moves
later
on.
If
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
the
markings
are
shown
in
black
after
a
certain
time.
The
area
next
to
the
vehicle
must
be
newly
capj
tured.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condij
tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
rej
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Ownj
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erss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sysj
temss
operation
and
limitations.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic
measurements
might
not
function
in
the
following
situations:'xFor
small
children
and
animals.'xFor
persons
with
certain
clothing,
for
instance coats.'xWith
external
interference
of
the
ultrasound,
for
instance
from
passing
vehicles
or
loud
machines.'xWhen
sensors
are
dirty,
iced
over,
damaged
or
out
of
position.'xUnder
certain
weather
conditions
such
as
high
relative
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snowj
fall,
extreme
heat,
or
strong
wind.'xWith
tow
bars
and
trailer
couplings
of
other
vehicles.'xWith
thin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xWith
moving
objects.'xWith
elevated,
protruding
objects
such
as ledges
or
cargo.'xWith
objects
with
corners
and
sharp
edges.'xWith
objects
with
a
fine
surface
structure
such
as
fences.'xFor
objects
with
porous
surfaces.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xLow
objects
already
displayed,
for
instance
curbs,
can
move
into
the
blind
area
of
the sensors
before
or
after
a
continuous
tonesounds.
False
warnings
The
system
may
issue
a
warning
under
the
folj
lowing
conditions
even
though
there
is
no
obstaj
cle
within
the
detection
range:
'xIn
heavy
rain.'xWhen
sensors
are
very
dirty
or
covered
with
ice.'xWhen
sensors
are
covered
in
snow.'xOn
rough
road
surfaces.'xOn
uneven
surfaces,
such
as
speed
bumps.'xIn
large
buildings
with
right
angles
and smooth
walls,
for
instance
in
underground
gaj
rages.'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xDue
to
heavy
exhaust.'xDue
to
other
ultrasound
sources,
for
instance sweeping
machines,
high
pressure
steam
cleaners
or
neon
lights.
As
soon
as
the
malfunction
due
to
other
ultraj
sound
sources
is
no
longer
present,
the
system is
again
fully
functional.
To
prevent
false
alarms,
switch
off
automatic
PDC
activation
on
obstacle
detection,
for
inj
stance
in
automatic
vehicle
washes.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed. The
range
of
the
sensors
is
shown
as
a
shaded area
on
the
Control
Display.
PDC
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Surround
View
Concept
Surround
View
comprises
various
camera
assisj
tance
systems
that
help
the
driver
when
parking,
maneuvering,
and
at
complex
exits
and
intersecj
tions.
'xRearview
camera,
refer
to
page
187.'xSide
View,
refer
to
page
189.'xTop
View,
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Rearview
camera
Concept
The
rearview
camera
provides
assistance
in
parking
and
maneuvering
backwards.
The
area
behind
the
vehicle
is
shown
on
the
Control
Disj play.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
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
acj tively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Camera
The
camera
lens
is
located
in
the
handle
of
the trunk
lid.
The
image
quality
may
be
impaired
by
dirt.
If
necessary,
clean
the
camera
lens.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
is
switched
on
automatically
if
selecj
tor
lever
position
R
is
engaged
when
the
engine
is
running.
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.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
switching
on/off
manually
Press
the
park
assistance
button.
'xOn:
the
LED
lights
up.'xOff:
the
LED
goes
out.
The
parking
assistance
functions
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
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Switching
the
view
via
iDrive
If
the
rearview
camera
view
is
not
displayed,
change
the
view
via
iDrive:1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Rear
view
camera
The
rearview
camera
image
is
displayed.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Functional
requirement
'xThe
rearview
camera
is
switched
on.'xThe
trunk
lid
is
fully
closed.'xKeep
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.
Activating
assistance
functions
More
than
one
assistance
function
can
be
activeat
the
same
time.
Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.
'xParking
aid
lines


Parking
aid
lines
Lanes
and
turning
radius
lines
are
indicated.
'xObstacle
marking


Obstacle
marking
Obstacles
are
marked,
depending
on
the
vej hicle
equipment.
Pathway
lines
Pathway
lines
can
be
superimposed
on
the
imj
age
of
the
rearview
camera.
Pathway
lines
help
you
to
estimate
the
space
rej
quired
when
parking
and
maneuvering
on
level
roads.
Pathway
lines
depend
on
the
current
steering angle
and
are
continuously
adjusted
to
the
steerjing
wheel
movements.
Turning
radius
lines
Turning
radius
lines
can
only
be
superimposed on
the
rearview
camera
image
together
with
pathway
lines.
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.
Obstacle
marking
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
obstacle
markings
can
be
faded
into
the
image
of
the
rearview
camera.
The
colored
thresholds
of
the
obstacle
markings
match
the
markings
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.
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Parking
using
pathway
and
turning
radius
lines1.Position
the
vehicle
so
that
the
turning
radius lines
lead
to
within
the
limits
of
the
parking
space.2.Turn
the
steering
wheel
to
the
point
where the
pathway
line
covers
the
corresponding
turning
radius
line.
Display
settings
BrightnessWith
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
isreached,
and
press
the
Controller.
Contrast
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.
System
limits
Detection
of
objects Very
low
obstacles
as
well
as
high,
protruding
objects
such
as
ledges
may
not
be
detected
by the
system.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
some
asj
sistance
functions
also
consider
data
from
the PDC
Park
Distance
Control.
Follow
the
notes
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Conj
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.
Side
View
Concept
Side
View
gives
you
an
earlier
view
of
crossing
traffic
at
blind
driveways
and
intersections.
Road users
concealed
by
obstacles
to
the
left
and
rightof
the
vehicle
can
only
be
detected
relatively
late
from
the
driver's
seat.
To
improve
visibility,
two
cameras
in
the
front
of
the
vehicle
record
the
traffic
situation
on
each
side.
The
images
from
both
cameras
are
shown
simultaneously
on
the
Control
Display.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
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
acj tively
intervene
where
appropriate.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Side
View
Cameras
Two
cameras
integrated
in
the
bumpers
capture
the
image.
The
two
camera
lenses
are
located
on
the
sides
of
the
bumper.
The
image
quality
may
be
impaired
by
dirt.
If
rej
quired,
clean
the
camera
lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on/off
manually Press
the
button.
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.
Display The
traffic
area
to
the
left
and
right
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Guidelines
at
the
bottom
of
the
image
show
the
position
of
the
front
of
the
vehicle.
Brightness With
the
Side
View
switched
on:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Brightness3.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
isreached,
and
press
the
Controller.
Contrast
With
the
Side
View
switched
on:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Contrast3.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
is reached,
and
press
the
Controller.
System
limits
The
cameras
capture
a
maximum
range
of330
ft/100
m.
Top
View
Concept
Top
View
provides
assistance
in
parking
and
maj
neuvering.
The
area
around
the
doors
and
the
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road
area
around
the
vehicle
are
shown
on
theControl
Display
for
this
purpose.
General
information The
image
is
captured
by
two
cameras
integrated
in
the
exterior
mirrors
and
by
the
rearj
view
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
exj
terior
mirrors
are
detected
early.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
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
acj tively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Cameras
Cameras
at
the
bottom
in
the
mirror
housings.
Rearview
camera
The
image
quality
may
be
impaired
by
dirt.
If
rej
quired,
clean
the
camera
lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
is
switched
on
automatically
if
selecj
tor
lever
position
R
is
engaged
when
the
engine is
running.
The
rearview
camera
image
is
displayed.
To switch
to
the
Top
View:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Rear
view
camera
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.
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Switching
on/off
manuallyPress
the
park
assistance
button.'xOn:
the
LED
lights
up.'xOff:
the
LED
goes
out.
Top
View
is
displayed.
The
rearview
camera
image
is
displayed
if
the
rej
verse
gear
is
engaged
when
pressing
the
park assistance
button.
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
actij
vated.
When
the
image
of
the
rearview
camera
is
disj
played,
it
is
possible
to
switch
to
top
view:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Rear
view
camera
Brightness
With
Top
View
switched
on:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Select
the
symbol.3.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
isreached,
and
press
the
Controller.Contrast
With
Top
View
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.
Displaying
the
turning
radius
and
pathway
lines
'xThe
static,
red
turning
radius
line
shows
the space
needed
to
the
side
of
the
vehicle
when
the
steering
wheel
is
turned
all
the
way.'xThe
variable,
green
pathway
line
assists
you
in
assessing
the
amount
of
space
actually needed
to
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
The
pathway
line
depends
on
the
engaged
gear
and
the
current
steering
angle.
The pathway
line
is
continuously
adjusted
as
the
steering
wheel
is
turned1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Parking
aid
lines
Turning
circle
and
pathway
lines
are
displayed.
System
limits Top
View
cannot
be
used
in
the
following
situaj
tions:
'xWith
a
door
open.'xWith
the
trunk
lid
open.'xWith
an
exterior
mirror
folded
in.'xIn
poor
light.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
in
some
of
these
situations.
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