Switching on
— The automatic braking intervention func-
tion is active as soon as a parking system
has been activated by the driver.
Switching off
— The automatic braking intervention func-
tion is deactivated as soon as a parking
system is deactivated.
— OR: in order to temporarily deactivate ma-
noeuvre braking, touch the
function
button on the Park Distance Control
screen and make the setting.
Manoeuvre braking function of Park Distance
Control
The manoeuvre braking function is automati-
cally activated every time the ignition is
switched on.
The automatic braking intervention can be
cancelled by pressing the accelerator → .
Things to note for trailer towing
If an electrically connected trailer is hitched
to the factory-fitted towing bracket, the fol-
lowing restrictions apply → page 264:
— The manoeuvre braking function for the
rear area is deactivated automatically.
The parking system must be switched off
manually for trailer towing if a non-factory-
fitted towing bracket is used.
Switch off the parking system if auto-
matic braking intervention occurs too
frequently, e.g. when driving off-road.
If the vehicle has been braked by the
manoeuvre braking function of Park
Distance Control, the function is inactive for
5 metres in the same direction of travel or
will be ready for use again after the gear or
drive position has been changed.
After an emergency braking by the
Rear Traffic Alert, 10 seconds must
elapse before automatic braking intervention
can take place again.
Troubleshooting
The parking system is not responding as ex-
pected
This could have various causes:
— The prerequisites for system operation are
— The sensors or the camera are dirty or ic-
— The camera lens is not clean and the cam-
era image is unclear → page 358.
— The ultrasound signal is subject to inter-
ference from external noise sources, e.g.
pneumatic drill or cobblestones.
— The vehicle is damaged in the area around
the sensors or the camera, e.g. caused by
parking collisions.
— The detection range of the sensors or
camera is blocked by add-on parts, e.g. bi-
cycle carriers.
— Changes have been made to the paintwork
or structural modifications have been
made in the area of the sensors or the
camera, e.g. on the vehicle front end or
the running gear.
Please also observe text messages that ap-
pear in the display of the instrument cluster
and the Infotainment system.
No sensor or camera view, or the parking
system has been switched off
The sensor area is switched off permanently
if a sensor fails. The affected sensor area can
be displayed by the symbol in the Infotain-
ment system. The parking system is switched
off completely if necessary.
If there is a fault in the Park Distance Control,
a signal tone will sound for several seconds
when it is switched on. A text notification
may also be shown on the instrument cluster
display.
— Check whether any of the causes descri-
bed apply.
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