192Driving and operatingRear parking assist
The system warns the driver with
acoustic signals against potentially
hazardous obstacles behind the
vehicle in a distance range up to
50 cm while reverse gear is engaged.
The system operates with ultrasonic
parking assist sensors in the rear bumper.
Activation
Rear parking assist is activated when reverse gear is engaged and ignition
is switched on. This is confirmed by a
chime.Info Display without touchscreen
The system is ready to operate when
the LED in the parking assist button
é is not illuminated.Info Display with touchscreen
Activate the parking assist in the
vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Indication
Depending on which side of the
vehicle is closer to an obstacle,
acoustic warning signals in the
vehicle sound on the respective side.
The interval between the sounds
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets
closer to that obstacle. When the
distance is less than approx. 30 cm,
the sound is continuous.
Additionally, the distance to rear
obstacles is displayed by changing
distance lines in the Info Display
3 119. When the obstacle is very
close, + for danger is displayed.
Deactivation
Info Display without touchscreen
Press é to deactivate the system
manually. The LED in the button
illuminates when the system is
deactivated.Info Display with touchscreen
Deactivate the parking assist in the
vehicle personalisation 3 123. The
state of the system
Driving and operating193If the system has been deactivated, it
is not reactivated automatically the
next time the ignition is switched on.
Front-rear parking assist
The front-rear parking assist
measures the distance between the vehicle and obstacles in front and
behind the vehicle. It informs and
warns the driver by giving acoustic
signals and display indication.
It uses two different acoustic warning
signals for the front and rear
monitoring areas, each with a
different tone frequency.
The system operates with ultrasonic parking assist sensors in the rear and
front bumper.
Activation
In addition to the rear parking assist,
the front parking assist is triggered
when an obstacle is detected in front
and the speed of the vehicle is below 6 mph.Info Display without touchscreen
The system is ready to operate when
the LED in the parking assist button
é is not illuminated.Info Display with touchscreen
Activate the parking assist in the
vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Indication
Depending on which side of the
vehicle is closer to an obstacle,
acoustic warning signals in the
vehicle sound on the respective side.
The interval between the sounds
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to that obstacle. When the
distance is less than approx. 30 cm, the sound is continuous.Additionally, the distance to rear and
front obstacles is displayed by
changing distance lines in the Info Display 3 119.
If the vehicle stops for more than 3
seconds in a forward gear, if
automatic transmission is in P or if no
further obstacles are detected, no acoustic warning signals are given.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated
automatically when vehicle speed
exceeds 6 mph by pressing the
parking assist button é.Info Display without touchscreen
Press é to deactivate the system.
The LED in the button illuminates
when the system is deactivated.Info Display with touchscreen
Deactivate the parking assist in the
vehicle personalisation 3 123.
If the system has been deactivated
manually, it is not reactivated
automatically the next time the
ignition is switched on.
196Driving and operatingNo alert will be given in the following
situations:
● in the presence of non-moving objects, e.g. parked vehicles,
barriers, street lamps, road signs
● with vehicles moving in the opposite direction
● driving on a winding road or a sharp corner
● when passing or being passed by
a very long vehicle, e.g. lorry,
coach, which is at the same time
detected at the rear in the blind
spot angle and present in the
driver's forward field of vision
● in very heavy traffic, vehicles detected in front and behind are
confused with a lorry or a
stationary object
● when passing too quickly
DeactivationInfo Display without touchscreen
Press B.Info Display with touchscreen
The system is deactivated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 123.T extinguishes in the instrument
cluster. Additionally, an acoustic
signal sounds.
The state of the system is stored
when switching off the ignition.
The system is automatically
deactivated when connecting a trailer
or bike carrier.
Due to adverse weather conditions
such as heavy rain, false detections
may occur.
Fault
In the event of a fault, T flashes for a
few moments in the instrument
cluster, accompanied by R and a
display message. Have the cause of
the fault remedied by a workshop.
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 tailgate
● ultrasonic parking assist 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.
Change the volume of the acoustic
signals by pressing 4 in the right
lower zone of the display.
200Driving and operatingSystem limitations
The 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 tailgate will be opened
● the vehicle is towing an electrically connected trailer,
bicycle carrier etc.
● the vehicle had a rear end accident
● there are extreme temperature changes
Lane departure warning
The lane departure warning system
observes the lane markings between
which the vehicle is driving via a front camera. The system detects lanechanges and warns the driver in the
event of an unintended lane change
via visual and acoustic signals.
Criteria for the detection of an
unintended lane change are:
● no operation of turn lights
● no brake pedal operation
● no active acceleration
If the driver is active, no warning will
be issued.
ActivationInfo Display without touchscreen
Press Qto activate the system.
The system is switched on when the
LED in the button is illuminated.Info Display with touchscreen
The system can be activated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 123.
The system is only operable at
vehicle speeds above 37 mph and if
lane markings are available.
When the system recognises an
unintended lane change, the control
indicator ) flashes yellow.
Simultaneously a chime sounds.
Deactivation
Info Display without touchscreen
Press Q to deactivate the system.
The LED in the button Q
extinguishes.Info Display with touchscreen
The system can be deactivated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 123.
216Vehicle careBrakesIn the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe DANGER and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below DANGER, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 262.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 137.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
Customer information279● input destinations
● data on the use of online services
This data for comfort and
Infotainment functions can be stored
locally in the vehicle or be kept on a
device that you have connected to the
vehicle ( e.g. a smartphone, USB stick
or MP3 player). Data that you have
input yourself can be deleted at any
time.
This data can only be transmitted out
of the vehicle at your request,
particularly when using online
services in accordance with the
settings selected by you.
Smartphone integration, e.g.
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
If your vehicle is equipped
accordingly, you can connect your
smartphone or another mobile device
to the vehicle so that you can control
it via the controls integrated in the
vehicle. The smartphone image and
sound can be output via the
multimedia system in this case. At the same time, specific information is
transmitted to your smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration,this includes data such as position
data, day / night mode and other
general vehicle information. For more
information, please see the operating
instructions for the vehicle /
Infotainment system.
Integration allows selected
smartphone apps to be used, such as navigation or music playback. No
further integration is possible
between smartphone and vehicle, in particular active access to vehicle
data. The nature of further data
processing is determined by the
provider of the app used. Whether
you can define settings, and if so
which ones, is dependent on the app
in question and your smartphone's
operating system.Online services
If your vehicle has a radio network connection, this allows data to be
exchanged between your vehicle and other systems. The radio network
connection is made possible by
means of a transmitter device in your
vehicle or a mobile device provided
by you (e.g. a smartphone). Online
functions can be used via this radio
network connection. These include
online services and applications /
apps provided to you by the
manufacturer or other providers.
Proprietary services In the case of the manufacturer's
online services, the relevant functions are described by the manufacturer in
an appropriate location (e.g. Owner's
Manual, the manufacturer's website)
and the associated data protection
information is provided. Personal
data may be used to provide online
services. Data exchange for this
purpose takes place via a protected
connection, e.g. using the
manufacturer's IT systems provided
for the purpose. Collection,