142Driving and operating
When a free slot is detected, a visual
feedback on the Info Display and a
first acoustic signal are given. Drive
slowly forwards. When the second
acoustic signal is given, stop the
vehicle, select reverse gear, release
the steering wheel and start moving
slowly. A visual feedback is given on
the Info Display.Move forwards and backwards while
observing the warnings of the parking
assist until the end of manoeuvre is
indicated.
Entry into a perpendicular parking
slot
Activation
Slow down the vehicle speed below 19 mph.
To search for a parking slot, activate
the system in the Info Display 3 74.
Select the perpendicular parking slot
menu.
Select parking side by switching on
the turn light on the respective side.
The allowed parallel distance
between the vehicle and a row of
parked cars is between 0.5 m and
1.5 m.
When several successive slots are found, the vehicle will be directed
towards the last one.
When a free slot is detected, a visual
feedback on the Info Display and an
acoustic signal are given. Stop the
vehicle, select reverse gear, release
the steering wheel and start moving
without exceeding 4 mph.
Driving and operating143
Move forwards and backwards as
instructed by observing the warnings of the parking assist and paying
attention to the acoustic signals until
the end of manoeuvre is indicated.
During the parking manoeuvre, the
system is automatically deactivated
once the rear of the vehicle is within
50 cm of an obstacle.
Exiting a parallel parking slot
Activation
When exiting a parallel parking slot,
activate the system in the Info Display 3 74.
Select the exiting a parallel parking
slot menu.
Select exit side by switching on the
respective turn light.
Engage reverse or forward gear,
release the steering wheel and start
moving without exceeding 3 mph.
Move forwards and backwards while
observing the warnings of the parking
assist until the end of manoeuvre is
indicated.
The manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle's front wheels are out of the
parking slot.
After deactivation check control over
the vehicle.
Display indication
The instructions on the display show: ● general hints and warning messages
● the demand to stop the vehicle, when a parking slot is detected
● the direction of driving during the
parking manoeuvre
● the demand to shift into reverse or first gear
● the demand to stop or to drive slowly
● the successful completion of the parking manoeuvre indicated bya pop-up symbol and a chime
● the cancelling of a parking manoeuvre
Deactivation
The current park assist manoeuvre is cancelled via the button to return to
the previous screen in the Info
Display. To deactivate the system
completely, press e in the centre
console.
144Driving and operatingThe system is deactivated
automatically:
● if the ignition is switched off
● if stalling the engine
● if no manoeuvre is started within 5 minutes of selection of the type
of manoeuvre
● after a prolonged stop of the vehicle during a manoeuvre
● activating the turn light on the opposite side to that of the
manoeuvre
● if the electronic stability control is
triggered
● if the speed of the vehicle exceeds the stated limit
● when the driver interrupts movement of the steering wheel
● after ten manoeuvres to enter or exit a a parallel parking slot or
after seven manoeuvres to enter
a perpendicular parking slot
● by opening the driver's door
● if one of the front wheels encounters an obstacle
● parking manoeuvre successfully endedDeactivation by the driver or by the
system during manoeuvring will be indicated on the display. Additionally, a chime sounds.
The system is switched off
automatically when towing an
electrically connected trailer, bicycle
carrier, etc.
Contact your dealer to switch off the
system for a prolonged period.
Fault
In the event of a fault, a message is
displayed in the Colour Info Display,
accompanied by an acoustic signal.
In the event of a fault in the powersteering, C illuminates and a
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.Caution
Performance of the system can be reduced when sensors are
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist
system can be reduced due to
heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there
are taller vehicles in the vicinity
(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,
vans). Object identification and correct distance indication in the
upper part of these vehicles
cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection
cross-section, e.g. objects of
narrow size or soft materials, may
not be detected by the system.
Parking assist systems do not
detect objects outside the
detection range.
Driving and operating147The state of the system is memorised
when switching off the ignition.
The system is automatically
deactivated when towing an
electrically connected trailer.
Due to adverse weather conditions,
such as heavy rain, false detections
may occur.
Fault
In the event of a fault, C illuminates
in the instrument panel, accompanied a display message. Contact a dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
Active side blind spot detection In addition to the regular side blind
spot alert, the active side blind spot
detection corrects the vehicle's
trajectory by turning the steering
wheel gently back into lane when an
object is detected within a specified
blind spot zone. The system is only
active when side blind spot alert and
lane keep assist are activated as well.
Lane keep assist 3 151.Active side blind spot detection
operates when the vehicle speed is
between 40 and 87 mph.
Functionality When steering towards the detectedvehicle is attemped, the driver will
then notice a turning movement of the
steering wheel towards the opposite
side. Turn steering wheel in the same direction if the system does not steer
sufficiently.
The system also intervenes even if
the turn lights have been activated.
Panoramic view system
This system allows views of the
vehicle's surroundings to be
displayed as a nearly 180° picture in
the Info Display, like a bird's eye view.
The system uses: ● rear camera, installed in the rear bumper
● ultrasonic parking sensors in the rear bumper
The screen in the Info display is
divided into two parts. On the right
there is a view from above the vehicle,
and on the left there is the view from
the rear displayed. The parking
sensors complete the information on
the view from above the vehicle.
Activation The panoramic view system is
activated by:
● engaging reverse gear
● driving up to 8 mph
148Driving and operatingFunctionality
Different views can be selected in the
left part of the display. Change the
type of view at any time during a
manoeuvre by pressing the touch
field in the left lower zone of the
display and selecting a view from the
view selection menu:
● Standard view
● Auto mode
● Zoom view
● 180° view
The display is immediately updated
with the type of view selected.
Auto mode is activated by default. In
this mode, the system selects the
best view, standard or zoom, to
display according to the information
from the parking sensors.
The state of the system is not kept in memory when the ignition is switched
off.Standard view
The area behind the vehicle is
displayed in the screen. The vertical
lines represent the width of the
vehicle with mirrors unfolded. The
direction of the lines changes with the position of the steering wheel.
The first horizontal line represents a
distance of about 30 cm beyond the
edge of vehicle's rear bumper. The
upper horizontal lines represent
distances of about 1 m and 2 m.
This view is available in auto mode or
in the view selection menu.
Auto mode
This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the rear or in the
front bumper, the automatic view
changes from rear view or front view
to a view from above, as an obstacle is approached during a manoeuvre.
Zoom view
The camera records the vehicle's
surroundings during the manoeuvre
in order to reconstruct a view fromabove the rear or the front of the
vehicle in its near surroundings.Thus,
the vehicle can be manoeuvred
150Driving and operatingThe panoramic view system may not
operate properly when:
● The surrounding is dark.
● The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into
the camera lenses.
● Weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow.
● The camera lenses are blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.
● The vehicle had an accident. ● There are extreme temperature changes.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Info Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
parking assist sensors, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse or park the vehicle
using only the rear view camera.
Always check the surrounding of
the vehicle before driving.
Switching on
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted in the rear
bumper above the number plate.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Guidelines
The first horizontal line represents a
distance of about 30 cm beyond the
edge of vehicle's rear bumper. The
upper horizontal lines represent
distances of about 1 m and 2 m.
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
Switching off
The camera is switched off when: ● towing an electrically connected trailer, bicycle carrier, etc.
● a certain forward speed is exceeded or if reverse gear is not
engaged for 7 seconds
● by pressing the icon q in the left
upper corner of the touch screen
Driving and operating151System limitationsThe rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
● the surrounding is dark
● the beam of headlights is shining
directly into the camera lenses
● weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow
● the camera lenses are blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.Clean the lense, rinse with water,
and wipe with a soft cloth
● the vehicle is towing an electrically connected trailer,
bicycle carrier, etc.
● the vehicle had a rear end accident
● there are extreme temperature changes
Traffic sign assistant
The traffic sign assistant is an
extension of the speed limit
recognition available for speed
limiter, cruise control and adaptive
cruise control.
The system recognises the traffic signs above and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The actual traffic sign always
takes priority over the traffic sign displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
If the vehicle enters a road of whichthe entry is prohibited, the no entry
traffic symbol and a warning message are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. If the system
detects one of the other traffic signs,
the respective traffic sign is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.
Speed limiter 3 121
Cruise control 3 119
Adaptive cruise control 3 123
Lane keep assist
Lane keep assist supports the driver
to avoid unintended leaving of the
lane. The front camera observes road
edges, as well as the lane markings
between which the vehicle is driving.
If the vehicle approaches a road edge or a lane marking, the steering wheel
is gently turned to position so that the
vehicle turns back into the lane. The
driver will then notice a turning
movement of the steering wheel. Turn steering wheel in same direction, if
the system does not steer sufficiently.
Turn steering wheel gently into
opposite direction, if lane change is
intended.
When the system steers to correct the trajectory of the vehicle, L flashes
yellow in the instrument cluster.
Unintended lane departure is not
assumed by the system when the turn lights are operated and during few
seconds after turn lights have been
switched off.
152Driving and operatingNotice
The system may be switched off if it
detects lanes which are too narrow,
too wide or too curved.
Following preconditions have to be
fulfilled:
● vehicle speed must be between 40 mph and 112 mph
● the driver must hold the steering wheel
● the turn lights are not activated ● the electronic stability control is activated and not in operation
● the vehicle is not connected to a trailer or an electric bicycle carrier
● normal driving behaviour (system
detects dynamic driving style, i.e. pressure on the brake or
accelerator pedal)
● roads with good lane markings ● no spare wheel is used
● the driver is not taking the hands off the steering wheel for a longer
time period
● the vehicle is not driven in a tight
cornerActivation
If the system is activated, the LED in
the button j is not illuminated. To
activate the system when the system
is deactivated, press j.
The system is operational at vehicle
speeds between 40 mph and
112 mph and if lane markings are
detectable. The driver must hold the
steering wheel. The electronic
stability control system must be
activated.
The control indicator L flashes
yellow during trajectory correction.
If the driver wishes to maintain the
trajectory of the vehicle, he can
interrupt the correction by keeping a
firm grip on the steering wheel, e.g.
during an avoiding manoeuvre. The
correction is interrupted if the turn
lights are operated. If the vehicle is
equipped with active side blind spot detection, the interruption of the lane
correction might be cancelled.
Side blind zone assistant 3 145.
There is no correction triggered when
the turn lights are operated and
during few seconds after turn lights
have been switched off.
If the system detects that the driver is not holding the steering wheel
permanently, it interrupts the
correction. A warning message in the
Driver Information Centre
accompanied by a warning chime
alerts the driver when immediate
driver´s action is required.