Parking assistance

Parking assist makes parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle and obstacles and emitting audible signals. However, the driver remains fully responsible for the parking maneuver.

The system consists of four ultrasonic sensors located in each bumper, front and rear.

The system uses two different frequencies for the front and rear sensors, each with a different sound.

Indicator light 97.

Activation

The system is automatically activated when reverse gear is engaged.

Front parking assist can also be activated at low speed by pressing the button .

A lit LED in the parking assist button indicates that the system is ready to operate.

Display

Using audible signals, the system warns the driver of obstacles in front of or behind the vehicle.

Depending on which sensors are closest to an obstacle, you will hear an audible signal from the sensors concerned. The interval between signals shortens as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. When the distance is less than 30 cm, the signal becomes continuous.

Depending on the version, the distance to an obstacle ahead is shown by varying segments on the Driver Information Center 101.

The distance display may be interrupted by vehicle messages with higher priority. Once the distance display has been replaced by a vehicle message, the distance is no longer shown until Park Assist is displayed again.

Deactivation

To deactivate the system, press the button .

The LED in the button turns off and Park Assist Disabled is displayed in the driver information center.

The system is automatically deactivated when the vehicle is driven above a certain speed.

If the buttonis pressed once
during an ignition cycle, front Park Assist is automatically reactivated each time the vehicle speed drops below a certain value.

Malfunction

If a malfunction occurs in the system,illuminates or a message
is displayed in the driver information center.

If the system does not operate due to temporary conditions such as snow covering the sensors,illuminates or a
message is displayed in the driver information center.

Vehicle Messages 3 109.

Advanced Park Assist

Advanced Park Assist guides the driver into a parking space by giving instructions in the driver information center and emitting audible signals.

However, the driver remains fully responsible for accepting or rejecting the parking space proposed by the system and for performing the parking maneuver.

The system uses the Park Assist sensors in combination with two additional sensors on both sides of the front bumper.

Activation

When searching for a parking space, the system must be activated by pressing the button (.

The system only operates at speeds below 30 km/h.

The maximum permitted parallel distance between the vehicle and the row of parked vehicles is 1.8 m.

Operation

When the vehicle
drives along a row of cars and the system is activated, Advanced Park Assist begins searching for a suitable parking space. When a suitable space is detected, audible and visual signals are given in the driver information center.

The system's suggestion
is accepted when the driver stops the vehicle within 10 meters after the message is issued. The system calculates the optimal path to park in the parking space.

It then guides the driver into the space with detailed instructions.

The instructions
are:

• a note if the speed exceeds 30 km/h;
• a request to stop the vehicle when a parking space has been detected;
• the direction of travel during the parking maneuver;
• the steering wheel position during parking;
• the display of a progress bar for certain instructions.

A successful parking maneuver is indicated by the target symbol.

If the driver
does not stop the vehicle within 10 meters after the system has proposed a space, the system starts searching for another suitable parking space.

Changing the Parking Side

The system is set to search for parking spaces on the passenger side. To detect parking spaces on the driver side, press and hold the button
for about 2 seconds.

Display Priorities

After activating Advanced Park Assist, a message appears in the driver information center. Messages with higher importance, such as Vehicle Messages 109, are displayed.

After confirming the message by pressing the SET/ CLR button, Park Assist messages are displayed again and the parking maneuver can continue.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated:

• by pressing the button
  ;
• by successfully completing the parking maneuver;
• by driving above 30 km/h;
• by turning off the ignition.

Deactivation by the driver or by the system during the maneuver is indicated by Park Assist Disabled in the driver information center.

Malfunction

A message appears in the driver information center when:

• the system has a malfunction;
• the driver does not successfully complete the entire parking maneuver;
• the system is not operational.

If an object is
detected during parking instructions, STOP is displayed in the driver information center. If the object disappears, the parking maneuver continues. If the object is not removed, the system is deactivated. Press the buttonto activate the system and
search for a new parking space.

Important Notes on Park Assist

Caution

Different reflective surfaces of objects or clothing, as well as external sources of interference, may, under certain conditions, prevent the system from recognizing obstacles.

Special attention must be paid to low obstacles that may damage the lower part of the bumper.

Notice

Sensor performance may be degraded by ice or snow, for example on the sensor.

Park Assist performance may be reduced due to heavy loading.

Specific conditions apply when larger vehicles are involved (e.g.

off-road vehicles, minivans, vans). Detection of objects in the upper area of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed.

Objects with a very narrow reflective cross-section, such as thin objects or soft materials, may not be detected by the system.

Park Assist will not detect objects outside its detection range.

Note

The parking assist system automatically detects a factory-fitted towing device. It is deactivated when the trailer plug is connected.

The sensor may detect an object that does not exist (phantom echo) due to external acoustic or mechanical interference.

The advanced parking assist system may not respond to changes in the parking space after the parallel parking maneuver has started.