▷ Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not
be detected at all.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits.
The limits of the ultrasonic measurement of the
Park Distance Control PDC apply.
Additional information:
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 255.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Depending on the
equipment version: driving
out of a parking space
using the parking assistant
Concept
The system makes driving out of parallel parking
spaces easier.
General information
Steptronic transmission
The parking assistant calculates an optimal line
for pulling out of a parking space and takes con‐
trol of the following functions during the maneu‐
ver:
▷ Steering.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gears.
The vehicle maneuvers automatically until the
vehicle reaches a position in which the driver can
drive out of the parking space without further
steering movements.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Warning
If the trailer hitch is used, the driver assistance
system can cause damage due to covered sen‐
sors. There may be a risk of accident or risk of
damage to property. The driver assistance sys‐
tem should not be used during trailer towing or
if the trailer hitch is used, for instance bicycle
rack.
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.
Functional requirements
▷ The vehicle was parked manually and objects
in front of and behind the car are detected.
The distance to a detected curb is at least
6 inches/15 cm.
▷ The vehicle was parked using the parking as‐
sistant and an object is detected in front of
the vehicle.
▷ The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m lon‐
ger than your vehicle.
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