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Ultrasonic sensors
Ultrasonic sensors, front
The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-
tance systems are located in the front bumper.
Ultrasonic sensors, rear
The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-
tance systems are located in the rear bumper.
Ultrasonic sensors, side
The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-
tance systems are located on the side in the
front and rear bumpers.
Sensors of the vehicle
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Functional requirement of the
ultrasonic sensors
The areas of the ultrasonic sensors are clean
and clear.
Additional information:
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Washing the vehicle, refer to page 365.
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Vehicle care, refer to page 366.
System limits of the ultrasonic
sensors
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas-
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in
the following situations:
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If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by
stickers.
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If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-
stance due to parking damage.
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After improper paint work on the vehicle in
the area of the sensors.
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For small children and animals.
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For persons with certain clothing, for in-
stance jacket.
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With obstacles and persons at the edge of
the lane.
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In case of external interference with the
ultrasonics, for instance from passing ve-
hicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic
sources.
▷
Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high
moisture, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, ex-
treme heat, or strong wind.
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With tow bars and trailer hitches of other
vehicles.
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
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With moving objects.
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With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges.
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With objects with corners, edges, and
smooth surfaces.
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