Top view cameras
One exterior mirror camera is located at the
bottom of each exterior mirror housing.
Rear View Camera
The Rear View Camera is located in the handle
strip on the rear of the vehicle.
Functional requirements of cameras
For the cameras to function correctly, the area
around the cameras must be
clean and free.
Additional information:
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Washing the vehicle, refer to page
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Vehicle care, refer to page
System limits of the cameras
The cameras may not work properly, e.g.,
show something that is incorrect, in the follow-
ing situations:
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In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
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On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the
road.
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In tight curves.
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When the camera field of view is covered,
for instance by a fogged up windshield or
labels.
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If the camera lens is dirty or damaged.
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With exterior mirrors folded in.
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With open doors or open cargo area.
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When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections, e.g., setting sun.
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When it is dark outside.
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The camera has overheated due to exces-
sive temperatures and temporarily turned
off.
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During calibration of the camera immedi-
ately after vehicle delivery.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be
displayed when the system limits are reached.
Radar sensors
Safety information
WARNING
The vehicle radar sensors, and thus the
driver assistance systems, can be negatively
affected by external influences, e.g., inter-
ference. There is a risk of accident, injury,
and property damage. Watch the surrounding
traffic situation closely, be ready to take over
steering and braking at any time, and actively
intervene where appropriate.
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Ultrasonic sensors
Ultrasonic sensors, front
The ultrasonic sensors are located in the front
bumper.
Ultrasonic sensors, rear
The ultrasonic sensors are located in the rear
bumper.
Ultrasonic sensors, side
The ultrasonic sensors are located on the
sides of the front and rear bumpers.
Functional requirements of ultra-
sonic sensors
For the ultrasonic sensors to function correctly,
the area around the ultrasonic sensors must
be kept clean and
free.
Additional information:
▷
Washing the vehicle, refer to page
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Vehicle care, refer to page
System limits of the ultrasonic sen-
sors
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 people with specific clothing, e.g., coat.
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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.
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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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For elevated, protruding objects, e.g., wall
ledges.
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With objects with corners, edges, and
smooth surfaces.
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