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Operating principle
Read and observe
and
The trailer position is detected by the system based on the information of the
rear camera. Trailer is steered in the direction set by the driver using steering
wheel movements.
Conditions for the system function
The engine is running.
The system is activated.
The parking aid is activated.
The driver's door and the boot lid are fully closed.
The trailer is plugged into the trailer socket.
The trailer is not veering too much.
Determining the drawbar length
The system must know the drawbar length in order that the driver is offered
the maximum possible setting angle with respect to the target position of the
trailer.
The system needs some turning manoeuvres or cornering with a hitched trailer
in order to determine the drawbar length.
The manoeuvring dimensions are shown in the display
page 229.
Fig. 272
System button
on page 228 first.
» Fig. 273
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Activation / deactivation
Read and observe
The system is activated by engaging reverse gear and pressing
page 229.
When the system is activated, the
The system is deactivated by pressing the button (the
ton is no longer illuminated).
Manoeuvring trailer
Fig. 273 Display of the instrument cluster: Manoeuvring trailer
Read and observe
Trailer manoeuvring
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Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.
›
Ensure that the vehicle/trailer combination is at a standstill.
›
Release the steering wheel and press the button .
The steering is taken over by the system.
The symbol of the control button for the exterior mirror is shown in the display
on
» Fig. 273
- .
›
Tilt the adjusting knob for the exterior mirror
left or right according to the required direction of travel of trailer.
The display shows the silhouette of the vehicle rear with trailer in top view
» Fig. 273
- .
The actual position of the trailer is indicated by the silhouette
and
on page 228 first.
symbol lights up in the button.
and
on page 228 first.
» page
82, Exterior mirrors to
Assist systems
» Fig. 272
on
symbol in the but-
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