1)
It is only displayed if the vehicle is equipped with a parking system.
Cross traic.
This visualization helps to monitor traic
to the left, front and right of the vehicle
and can be used, for example, when ex-
iting garages or narrow exits.
Rear Cross Traic Alert)
How it works
Fig.147 Diagram of the parking assistant:
detected area around the vehicle that is
driving o.
Park Assist uses the radar sensors on the rear
bumper ›››page168 to monitor traic cross-
ing behind the vehicle as it reverses out of a
parking bay, or as it is being manoeuvred, for
example in very low visibility conditions.
When the system detects a relevant vehicle on
the road that is approaching the rear of the
vehicle ›››Fig.147, an acoustic alarm may
sound if the relevance so requires it.
In addition to the acoustic alarm, the driver is
also informed by means of a visual signal on
infotainment system display. This signal is dis-
played in the form of a red strip at the back of
the image of the vehicle on the infotainment
system screen. This strip displays the side of
the vehicle towards which traic is approach-
ing in transverse direction
1)
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Automatic braking to reduce damages
›››page201.
Connecting and disconnecting
The rear cross traic alert can be activated
and deactivated by accessing the Assistants
menu of the infotainment system. It can also
be found in the Park Assist Settings menu.
When the vehicle is restarted, the last adjust-
ment in the system will remain active.
WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
rear cross traic alert cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. The
parking assistant function should not tempt
you into taking any risks. The system is not a
replacement for driver awareness.
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The system should never be used in limi-
ted visibility conditions or complicated traf-
c, e.g., in high-traic areas or when crossing
multiple lanes.
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Be sure to always be aware of the vehicle's
surroundings, since the system often fails to
detect things such as bicycles or pedestrians.
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The rear cross traic alert itself will not
brake the vehicle to a complete stop.