The following also applies to vehicles with
Area View
Front perpendicular parking.
Rear perpendicular parking.
Front crossing traffic.
Rear crossing traffic.
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NOTICE
Visual and acoustic warnings are given only
for obstacles in the vehicle path.
The system displays the orientation
lines irrespective of the area surround-
ing the vehicle. There is no automatic obsta-
cle detection. Drivers must judge for them-
selves whether the vehicle will fit into the
parking space.
All of the reversing camera's guiding
lines are hidden when the factory-fit-
ted towing bracket is connected electrically
to a trailer.
All of the reversing camera’s guiding
lines are hidden when the boot lid in
which the camera is installed is opened.
Automatic braking interven-
tion
The automatic braking intervention of
a parking system is designed to reduce
the possible damage due to a collision if
an obstacle is detected during the park-
ing manoeuvre.
Braking functions
The following systems may be available de-
pending on the vehicle equipment:
— Manoeuvre braking function of Park Dis-
— Emergency braking function of Rear Traf-
WARNING
Do not let the parking systems’ automatic
braking intervention tempt you to take any
risks while driving. In some situations, the
automatic braking intervention can only
work in a limited way or not at all. Colli-
sions with obstacles can cause injuries to
persons and vehicle damage. The system is
not a substitute for the full concentration
of the driver.
·
Always pay due attention and do not rely
exclusively on the parking systems.
·
Always be prepared to brake and steer
the vehicle yourself.
·
Do not take any safety risks.
·
React appropriately to the warnings and
driving recommendations of the parking
systems.
Prerequisites
✓
The vehicle speed does not exceed
a maximum of around 10 km/h (6 mph)
when manoeuvring.
✓
A parking system was switched on.
The automatic braking intervention does not
take place if Park Distance Control has been
activated automatically when driving for-
What happens when an automatic braking
intervention takes place?
— The vehicle is braked to a standstill if an
obstacle is detected and then held for
around two seconds. Step on the brake!
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