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Starting-off and Driving
Parking aid*
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an
obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors
are integrated in the rear bumper.
Range of sensors
The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area
A
⇒ fig.
94). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the
A
clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a clearance of just 30 cm (Bereich
area. You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
Activating
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the
ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Deactivating
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
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and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the
vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
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small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., behind your
vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the
sensors.
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Fig. 94 Parking aid:
Range of sensors
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).
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switching the ignition on and engaging reverse gear and there is no obstacle close
to your vehicle. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
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operate properly.
Cruise control system (CCS)*
A
) - danger
Introduction
B
The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20
mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress the accelerator pedal.
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and
braking power of the engine. The cruise control system makes it possible - particu-
larly on long journeys - for you to rest your "accelerator foot".
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traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads or
loose chippings) - risk of accident!
WARNING
The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention
You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no
Note
The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models
A system fault is indicated if a warning signal sounds for about 5 seconds after
The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to
WARNING
The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense
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