Switching on automatically
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Engage transmission position R with the engine
running or the ignition switched on.
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
Switching off automatically
Otherwise, the system may be too late in issuing
a warning for technical reasons.◀
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
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After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving for‐
ward.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
▷
Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driv‐
ing forward.
The detection of objects can reach the physical
limits of ultrasonic measurement, for instance:
Switch on the system again if necessary.
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With tow bars and trailer hitches.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With low objects.
Switching on/off manually
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before or
after a continuous tone sounds.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may not
be detected.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
Press the button.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
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In heavy rain.
When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.
Signal tones
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When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of the
object. For example, if an object is detected to
the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds
from the left rear speaker.
In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.
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In heavy exhaust.
The shorter the distance to the object becomes,
the shorter the intervals.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
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When the trailer hitch cover is not on
straight.
If objects are located both in front of and behind
the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is
sounded.
Towing a trailer
The rear sensors cannot take useful measure‐
ments. They are therefore not switched on.
The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.
3
seconds:
A message appears on the Control Display.
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