The system cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
▷ When Hill Descent Control is active, the
emergency braking function is deactivated.
Hill Descent Control HDC, refer to page 228.
▷ When driving with a trailer.
If required, deactivate the system via iDrive
where applicable.
With Parking Assistant:
side parking aid
Concept
The system warns of obstacles on the side of
the vehicle.
General information
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the
Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking As‐
sistant.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
Additionally, the Safety Instructions for the PDC
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Additional information:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
page 255.
▷ Parking assistant, refer to page 271.
Display
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi‐
cle.
▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐
stacles.
▷ Gray markings, hatched area: no obstacles
were detected.
▷ No markings, black area: the area next to the
vehicle was not yet captured.
Limits of the side parking aid
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle
moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the
markings are shown in black after a certain time.
The area next to the vehicle must be newly cap‐
tured.
The side parking aid is not available when the
trailer socket is occupied or trailer towing is acti‐
vated.
Additionally, the limits of the systems of the Park
Distance Control PDC and the Parking Assistant
apply.
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