Owner`s manual

216 Driving and operation
To activate
The parking distance sensor system
activates automatically when the ignition is
switched on and reverse gear is engaged.
Its operational readiness is indicated by
illumination of the LED in button
r.
If the vehicle approaches an obstacle when
reversing, a series of signals can be heard
in the vehicle interior. The interval between
the signals becomes shorter as the
distance is reduced. If the distance is less
than 30 cm, the signal will be continuous.
To deactivate
The system deactivates automatically
when reverse gear is disengaged.
To deactivate the system when reverse
gear is engaged, press button
r.
The LED in the button goes out.
To reactivate, press button
r again.
Control indicator
r
Illuminates:
Fault in system. The system is not
functioning.Have the cause of the fault
eliminated by a workshop. The self-
diagnosis integrated into the system
facilitates rapid fault identification.
9 Warning
Under certain circumstances, various
reflective surfaces on objects or clothing
as well as external noise sources may
cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles. For this reason, care must be
taken when reversing even if the parking
distance sensor is operational. This is of
particular importance when in the vicinity
of pedestrians.