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▷ For parking spaces that are only marked
with lines on the ground. The system ori-
ents itself according to objects.
▷ For special parking spaces, e.g., metered
parking spaces with automatic locking
mechanisms, or mechanical parking sys-
tems.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
▷ On slippery ground.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
▷ In case of changes to an already-measured
parking space.
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
▷ Parking spaces that are not suitable may
be detected or suitable parking spaces may
not be detected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The Automatic Parking Assistant has malfunc-
tioned. Have the vehicle checked by an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Back-up assistant
Principle
The Back-up Assistant helps when reversing,
e.g., when pulling out of tight or unclear park-
ing or road situations.
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Parking
General information
The vehicle stores the driving movements of
the last distance covered. This stored distance
can be driven in reverse with automated steer-
ing.
The system takes over the steering. The driver
must control the speed using the accelerator
and brake pedals.
A maximum of 164 ft/50 m are stored.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver's personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
When using the trailer hitch, the assistance
system cannot react correctly because the
sensors are concealed. There may be a risk
of accidents or risk of damage to property. Do
not use the driver assistance system while
towing a trailer or when using the trailer hitch,
e.g., for a rear bicycle rack.
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