The system behaves dierently than
expected
— The radar sensors are dirty. Clean the ra-
dar sensors → page 385.
— The radar sensors are covered by water.
— The view of the radar sensors is impaired
by the weather, e.g. by snow, or by dirt,
cleaning agent residue or coatings. Clean
the radar sensors → page 385.
— The system limits have been exceeded
→ page 192.
— The vehicle is damaged in the area of the
radar sensors, e.g. caused by parking col-
lisions. Check for any visible damage
→ page 389.
— The view of the radar sensors is impaired
by add-on parts, bicycle carrier systems
or stickers. Keep the area around the ra-
dar sensors clear → page 389.
— Painting work has been performed or
structural modifications have been made
in the area of the radar sensors, at the
rear of the vehicle or on the running gear.
— Adhesive tinted window films have been
added to the side windows aer delivery.
— If the problem persists, go to a suitably
qualified workshop.
Touch panels do not react as expected
Moisture, dirt and grease can impede the
functioning of the touch panels.
1. Always keep touch panels clean and
dry.
Parking and manoeuvring
P
arking the vehicle safely
Parking the vehicle
1. Stop the vehicle on a suitable surface
→ , → .
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, ei-
ther fully depress or disengage the
clutch.
3. With an automatic transmission, en-
gage the parking lock .
4. Switch on the electric parking brake.
5. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the
steering wheel so that the vehicle will
roll against the kerb if it starts to move.
6. Stop the engine and switch o the igni-
tion.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster displa
y lights up red →
.
7
. If the vehicle has a manual gearbox, en-
gage 1st gear on level ground and on
uphill gradients or reverse gear on
downhill gradients and release the
clutch pedal.
8. Release the brake.
9. Turn the steering wheel slightly if nec-
essary to engage the steering lock.
10. Get out of the vehicle →
. Pay atten-
tion to other roa
d users.
11. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock
the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is not parked properly it can
roll a
way even on a slight gradient. There
is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal
injuries.
·
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the electric parking brake is
switched on.
·
Never remove the vehicle key from the
ignition if the vehicle is in motion. This
could cause the steering lock to engage
suddenly. You will no longer be able to
steer the vehicle.
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