Skoda Octavia (2019 year). Manual - part 14

Rear View Camera

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Introduction

The rear view camera (following as system) helps the driver when parking and

manoeuvring by displaying the area behind the vehicle on Infotainment screen

(hereinafter only known as screen).
There are four modes available for different situations during the park and ma-

noeuvring action. The mode change is carried out using the function surfaces

on the screen 

» page 222

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WARNING

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Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance

systems 

» page 210,

   in section Introduction.

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The system displays auxiliary boxes and lines regardless of the current ve-

hicle environment. The driver is responsible for checking that there is no

obstacle in the selected parking space and that the vehicle can safely park

in this space.

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The camera may not be soiled or obscured, otherwise the system func-

tion will be significantly affected - there is a risk of accident. For informa-

tion on cleaning 

» page 262

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CAUTION

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The camera image is distorted by contrast with eyesight. For this reason, the

screen display is only of limited use for estimating distances to following vehi-

cles.

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Some items, such as thin posts, chain link fences, grilles or uneven road sur-

faces may not be properly displayed in terms of screen resolution.

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In a crash or damage the vehicle's rear camera can possibly deviate from the

correct position. If this is the case, have the sensor checked by a specialist ga-

rage.

Note

The camera is equipped with a cleaning system. Spraying takes place automat-

ically, together with spraying the rear or windscreen.

Operation

Fig. 263  Installation location of the camera / scanned area behind the

vehicle

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Read and observe   and   on page 221 first.

The camera for capturing the area behind the vehicle is in the grip of the boot

lid 

» Fig. 263

.

Area behind the vehicle 

» Fig. 263

Detection range of the camera
Area outside the detection range of the camera

The system can assist the driver when parking and manoeuvring under the fol-

lowing conditions.

The ignition is switched on.
The system is activated.
The luggage compartment lid is completely closed.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 15 km/h.
The area behind the vehicle is clearly visible.
The selected parking / manoeuvring area is clear and even.

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B

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Activation/deactivation

Fig. 264 

Button for activation / deactiva-

tion

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Activation

The system is activated by selecting reverse gear or pressing the symbol 

button

» Fig. 264

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During activation, an alarm sounds and the 



 symbol lights up in the button.

The mode for traverse parking is displayed on the screen.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated when you press button , switch off the ignition,

put the selector lever in position P, or when you drive forwards at a speed of

more than 15 km/h (the 



 symbol in the button goes out).

Function surfaces

Fig. 265 

Function surfaces

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Read and observe   and   on page 221 first.

It is possible to adjust the parking and manoeuvring mode by means of the

function surfaces.

Function surfaces 

» Fig. 265

Turns off the display of the area behind the vehicle
Mode - traverse parking
Mode - parallel parking
Mode - driving up to a trailer / distance monitoring
Mode - monitor the area behind the vehicle (wide view)
Screen settings - brightness, contrast, colour
Parking aid (thumbnail display)
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   Switch thumbnail display on/off

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 Switch to full screen display

Orientation lines and lane

Fig. 266 

Orientation and lane lines

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In the modes for transverse and parallel parking guidance, orientation lines for

the assessment of distance and lane lines are displayed on the screen.
Screen display 

» Fig. 266

The distance is about 40 cm (safety distance limit).
The distance is about 100 cm.
The distance is about 200 cm.
The lane lines terminate approximately 300 cm behind the vehicle.

The distance may vary slightly depending on the load of the vehicle and the

road inclination.
The distance between the side lines corresponds approximately to the vehicle

width including mirrors.

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B
C
D

E
F

G

A
B
C
D

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Lane

The lane lines 

D

 

» Fig. 266

 change depending on the steering angle and indi-

cate the roadway on which the vehicle would take with the current steering

wheel position.

CAUTION

The objects shown on the screen can be closer or even further away than they

appear. This is especially the case in the following situations.

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Protruding objects, such as the rear of a truck and the like.

■

When driving from a horizontal surface into a slope or a depression.

■

When driving from a slope or a depression onto a horizontal surface.

Mode - traverse parking

Fig. 267  Screen display

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Read and observe   and   on page 221 first.

This mode supports the driver when reverse parking in a parking space that is

transverse to the road.

Parking manoeuvre

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Select a suitable parking space.

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Press the  

» Fig. 264

 on page 222 button.

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At the selected parking space 

1

» Fig. 267

 slowly drive past and stop the ve-

hicle.

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Engage reverse gear.

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Adjust the steering wheel so that the lane lines lead into the parking space

2

.

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Carefully move backward and steer so that the yellow lines are still leading

into the parking space.

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At the latest when the red line of the back of the parking space (for example,

curb) 

3

 is touched, stop the vehicle.

Mode - parallel parking

Fig. 268  Screen display

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Read and observe   and   on page 221 first.

This mode supports the driver when reverse parking in a parking space that is

parallel to the road.

Parking manoeuvre

›

When driving past a parking space push the button  

» Fig. 264

 on

page 222.

›

Tap the function surface 

C

 

» Fig. 265

 on page 222.

The screen shows auxiliary boxes for both road sides.

›

Switch on the indicator for the side on which you want to park.

The auxiliary boxes for the opposite side will be hidden.

›

Stop the vehicle stop so that there are no obstructions in the gap between

the auxiliary boxes 

1

» Fig. 268

 and the rear box does not extend over the

side of the parking space 

2

 (e.g. kerb).

›

Turn the steering wheel in the direction recommended 

3

 until the colour of

the trapezoidal frame 

4

 is green. Hold the steering wheel in this position.

›

Once the arrow 

5

 appears on the screen, reverse (when reversing in the

parking space the arrow will get shorter).

The screen shows the yellow lane lines 

6

 and the green line 

7

.

If the steering angle is corrected while reversing then the red line 

8

 appears

(required roadway alignment).

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In this case, adjust the steering wheel so that the yellow lines 

6

 the red line

8

 fade into each other.

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Carefully reverse until 



 appears on the screen or the green line 

7

 is con-

gruent with the lateral boundary of the parking space (e.g. kerb) 

2

.

›

Stop the vehicle and steer opposite until the yellow lines 

6

 the red line 

8

fade into each other (required roadway alignment). Hold the steering wheel

in this position.

Orientation lines are displayed 

» Fig. 266

 on page 222 on the screen.

›

Carefully move backwards.

›

Stop the vehicle when 



 appears on the screen, or at a safe distance from

the obstacle situated behind the vehicle.

Note

The guidance in the parking space is cancelled due to the system when the

steering wheel is set for a period of time against the required road direction.

The parking is to be started again.

Mode - driving up to a trailer / distance monitoring

Fig. 269 

Screen display

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Read and observe   and   on page 221 first.

In this mode, the area behind the vehicle is shown at the top of the screen.

Vehicles with towing hitch

If your vehicle is factory fitted with a tow-bar, this mode supports the driver

when the vehicle approaches a trailer draw bar.
Screen display 

» Fig. 269

Ball head of the towing device
Lines for the distance estimation (at a distance of about 10 cm)

A
B

Line for approaching a trailer draw bar
Trailer draw bar

The line 

C

 moves depending on the steering angle and indicate the roadway

on which the vehicle would take with the current steering wheel position.

Vehicles without towing hitch

If your vehicle is not factory equipped with a towing hitch, a red line for moni-

toring the distance to obstacles is displayed on the screen at a distance of 40

cm behind the vehicle.

Mode - monitor the area behind the vehicle

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Read and observe   and   on page 221 first.

In this mode, the area behind the vehicle is shown on the screen.
The mode is suited for the entire view of the situation behind the vehicle.

Park Assist

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Introduction

Park Assist (following referred to system) helps drivers park in suitable parallel

and perpendicular parking places or also to manoeuvre out of parallel parking

spaces.
The system takes over the steering movements only when entering or leaving

a parking space. The driver operates the brake, accelerator or clutch pedal and

the shift / selector lever.
The state in which the steering wheel is operated by the system, is referred to

as parking operation.
The Park Assist is an extension of the parking aid 

» page 215

 and operates on

the basis of data collected by the ultrasonic sensors.
For this reason, the chapter on the parking aid is to be read carefully and

the safety notes are to be observed.

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WARNING

■

Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance

systems 

» page 210,

   in section Introduction.

■

During the parking process, the system automatically performs rapid

steering movements. While it is doing so, do not place your hands between

the steering wheel – risk of injury!

■

During parking manoeuvres on loose or slippery surfaces (gravel, snow,

ice, etc.) it is possible to stray from the calculated road. It is therefore rec-

ommended that you do not use the system in such situations.

CAUTION

The correct evaluation of the parking space and the parking procedure de-

pends on the circumference of the wheels on the vehicle.

■

The system only works correctly if the vehicle is fitted with the wheel size

approved by ŠKODA AUTO.

■

Do not use the system if snow chains or an emergency wheel are fitted.

■

If wheels other than those approved by ŠKODA AUTO are fitted, the result-

ing position of the vehicle in the parking space can differ slightly. This can be

avoided by readjusting the system at a specialist garage.

CAUTION

If other vehicles are parked behind or on the curb, the system can drive your

vehicle over the kerb or up to the kerb - there is a risk of damage to the

wheels. Intervene in time if necessary.

Note

■

We recommend performing the parking at a safe speed of up to about 5

km/h.

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The parking procedure can be stopped at any time by pressing the 

» Fig. 270

 on page 225 button or by a steering intervention.

Operation

Fig. 270 

System button

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Read and observe   and   on page 225 first.

The system support is provided in the following manner.

▶

While the parking space search is going on, a measurement and evaluation of

the parking space size is completed.

▶

The display of the instrument cluster (hereinafter only display) shows suita-

ble parking spaces and a parking mode is recommended.

▶

The display shows instructions and information before the start and during

the parking.

▶

Based on the calculated road surface, the front wheels will be automatically

rotated during the parking.

Conditions for the system function

The system can look for a parking space only if the following basic conditions

are met.

The system is activated.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 40 km/h.
The vehicle is travelling at less than 20 km/h.
The distance to a number of parked vehicles is approximately 0.5 - 1.5 m.
TCS is activated 

» page 211

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The system can only carry out the parking procedure if the following basic

conditions are met.

The vehicle is travelling at less than 7 km/h.
The parking procedure takes less than 6 minutes.
There is no driver intervention in the automatic steering operation.
TCS is activated 

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The TCS does not engage.
No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.

Activation/deactivation

The system can be activated/deactivated by pressing the  button

» Fig. 270

.

When the system is activated, the 



 symbol lights up in the button.

Search for parking space

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Read and observe   and   on page 225 first.

The system searches for a parking space in a number of parallel and transverse

parked vehicles on the passenger or driver's side.

Process with the parking space search

›

Slowly drive past a row of parked vehicles.

›

Activate the system with the  button

» Fig. 270

 on page 225.

The system will automatically search for a parking space on the passenger

side.
If the system finds a parking space, the recommended parking mode is dis-

played 

» Fig. 272

 on page 227  or 

» Fig. 273

 on page 227 - .

Activate the turn signal on the driver's side if you wish to look for a parking

space on this side of the road. The display changes and the system searches

for a parking space on the driver's side.

Note

If the symbol  (km / h) is shown in the display while you are looking for a

parking space, the vehicle speed should be reduced below 40 km / hr (parallel

parking) or below 20 km / hr (Transverse parking).

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Switch to park mode

Fig. 271  Menus with the parking modes: Display

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Read and observe   and   on page 225 first.

While the parking space search is going on and before the start of the parking,

a menu may appear showing other suitable parking modes.
Parking modes 

» Fig. 271

To park backwards in a parallel parking space
To park backwards in a traverse parking space
To park forwards in a traverse parking space

The parking mode can be changed by pressing the  

» Fig. 270

 on page 225

button.
After switching through all parking modes offered, an additional press of the


 button deactivates the system.

If you want to return to the originally recommended parking mode, press the


 button again.

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Parking

Fig. 272  To park in a parallel parking space: Display

Fig. 273  To park in a traverse parking space: Display

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The system helps the driver to reverse park in a parking space found in a row

of traverse and parallel parked vehicles.
Display view 

» Fig. 272

 or 

» Fig. 273

Parking space detected with the indication to drive on
Parking space recognised with the indication to reverse
Note to drive on to the parking space
Note to reverse to the parking space

Process for reverse parking

The parking space found is shown in the display 

» Fig. 272

 -  or 

» Fig. 273

 - .

›

Continue driving forwards until  appears in the display.





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

›

Stop and ensure that the vehicle does not continue to move forward until the

parking procedure starts.

›

Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.

›

As soon as the following message is shown in the display: Steering int. active.

Observe your surroundings, let go of the steering wheel and the steering is taken

over by the system.

›

Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.

If necessary, the parking procedure can be continued with further steps.

›

If the arrow in the information display is flashing to the front , engage

1st gear or move the selector lever into the position D/S.

The display shows the  icon (brake pedal).

›

Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically ro-

tates into the required position, the symbol  goes out.

›

Carefully drive forwards.

›

If the backwards arrow is flashing in the display - , select reverse gear again

or move the selector lever into position R.

The display shows the  icon (brake pedal).

›

Depress the brake pedal and wait until the steering wheel automatically ro-

tates into the required position, the symbol  goes out.

›

Carefully move backwards.

You can repeat these steps several times in succession.
As soon as the parking procedure is complete, an audible signal sounds and the

following message appears in the display.

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Parking forwards

Fig. 274 

To park forwards in a traverse parking space: Display

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Read and observe   and   on page 225 first.

The system helps the driver to drive into a parking space found in a row of par-

allel parked vehicles.
As soon as the system finds a parking space, select the  

» Fig. 270

 on

page 225 button for forwards parking mode 

» Fig. 271

 on page 226 - . The

display shows the following 

» Fig. 274

.

The further procedure is analogous to that for reverse parking.

›

Follow the system instructions shown in the display.

As soon as the parking procedure is complete, an audible signal sounds and the

following message appears in the display.
The system is activated by pressing the  button and this is also possible if the

vehicle has already been partially moved to a suitable parking space.

Leaving a parallel parking space

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Read and observe   and   on page 225 first.

The system supports the driver when leaving a parking space of a parallel

parking space.

Leaving a parking space process

›

Press the  

» Fig. 270

 on page 225 button.

The following message is displayed: Please indicate and engage reverse gear.

›

Activate the turn signal for the side of the road you will drive onto after exit-

ing the parking space.

›

Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.

The further procedure is analogous to that for reverse parking.

›

Follow the system instructions shown in the display.

As soon as the parking procedure is complete, an audible signal sounds and the

following message appears in the display.
If the parking space is too small, it is not possible to use the system to leave

the parking space. A corresponding message is shown in the information clus-

ter display.

Automatic brake assist

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Read and observe   and   on page 225 first.

Automatic brake assist when speeding

If a velocity of 7 km / h is exceeded during the parking manoeuvre for the first

time, the speed will be automatically reduced by the system to less than 7 km /

h. This prevents the parking manoeuvre from aborting.

Automatic emergency braking

If the system detects a risk of collision during parking, automatic emergency

braking takes place to prevent a collision.
The parking is terminated by the emergency braking.

CAUTION

The automatic emergency braking is not triggered by the system when the

parking process stops due to the speed of 7 km / hr being exceeded!

Malfunctions

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Read and observe   and   on page 225 first.

If the system is not available, an appropriate message appears in the display of

the instrument cluster.

System unavailable

If the system is not available because the vehicle has a fault, a message ap-

pears concerning the unavailability. Seek help from a specialist garage.

System fault

In the case of a system fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a spe-

cialist garage.

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Trailer manoeuvring assistant (Trailer Assist)

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Introduction

The trailer manoeuvring assistant (below only system) helps the driver when

reversing with a trailer.
When manoeuvring, the system only undertakes the steering movement. The

driver operates the brake, accelerator or clutch pedal and the shift / selector

lever.
The state in which the steering wheel is operated by the system, is referred to

as parking operation.

WARNING

■

Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance

systems 

» page 210,

   in section Introduction.

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The system is not oriented to the area around the vehicle, there is no ob-

stacle detection.

■

During manoeuvring, always observe the movement of the trailer and if

necessary cancel the manoeuvring autonomously to prevent accidents or

damage to the vehicle and the trailer.

■

During the parking process, the system automatically performs rapid

steering movements. While it is doing so, do not place your hands between

the steering wheel – risk of injury!

■

During parking manoeuvres on loose or slippery surfaces (gravel, snow,

ice, etc.) it is possible to stray from the calculated road. Therefore, use the

system with extreme caution in such situations.

CAUTION

■

The trailer position is evaluated by the rear camera based on the bending an-

gle of the drawbar and the steering movement carried out by the system. For

this reason, the drawbar must not be obstructed by external influences.

■

The rear camera lens must not be contaminated, otherwise the system may

be unavailable or the system function my be significantly impaired.

Note

■

We recommend performing the parking at a safe speed of up to about 5

km/h.

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The parking process can be terminated at any time by pressing the button 

» Fig. 275

 on page 229 or by a steering intervention.

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The correct system function can only be ensured if a one- or two-axle trailer

is hitched without steered axle.

Operating principle

Fig. 275 

System button

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Read and observe   and   on page 229 first.

The trailer position is detected by the system based on the information of the

rear camera. Trailer is steered in the direction set by the driver using steering

wheel movements.

Conditions for the system function

The engine is running.
The system is activated.
The parking aid is activated.
The driver's door and the boot lid are fully closed.
The trailer is plugged into the trailer socket.
The trailer is not veering too much.

Determining the drawbar length

The system must know the drawbar length in order that the driver is offered

the maximum possible setting angle with respect to the target position of the

trailer.
The system needs some turning manoeuvres or cornering with a hitched trailer

in order to determine the drawbar length.

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The manoeuvring dimensions are shown in the display 

5

 

» Fig. 276

 on

page 230.

Activation / deactivation

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Read and observe   and   on page 229 first.

The system is activated by engaging reverse gear and pressing  

» Fig. 275

 on

page 229.
When the system is activated, the 



 symbol lights up in the button.

The system is deactivated by pressing the button  (the 



 symbol in the but-

ton is no longer illuminated).

Manoeuvring trailer

Fig. 276  Instrument cluster display: Trailer manoeuvring

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Trailer manoeuvring

›

Select reverse gear or move the selector lever into position R.

›

Ensure that the vehicle/trailer combination is at a standstill.

›

Release the steering wheel and press the button  .

The steering is taken over by the system.
The symbol of the control button for the exterior mirror is shown in the display

» Fig. 276

 - .

›

Tilt the adjusting knob for the exterior mirror 

» page 83

, Exterior mirrors to

left or right according to the required direction of travel of trailer.

The display shows the silhouette of the vehicle rear with trailer in top view

» Fig. 276

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The actual position of the trailer is indicated by the silhouette 

2

.

The target position of the trailer is indicated by the contour 

3

.

›

Tilt the knob for the adjusting exterior mirror to adjust the trailer contour 

3

to the target position.

›

Observe the direct vicinity of the vehicle and reverse carefully.

The set angle of articulation can be further corrected while reversing by tilting

the adjusting knob for the side mirrors.

›

Stop the vehicle/trailer combination in the required position.

If a forward gear is engaged or the D / S mode set, the system is deactivated.
To align the vehicle/trailer combination (trailer and vehicle in a line), tilt the ad-

justing knob for the exterior mirror in the direction of arrow 

1

 

» Fig. 276

. The

trailer contour 

3

 pivots to the position 

4

.

›

Carefully reverse and drive forwards until the desired position of the vehicle

combination is achieved.

Note

The outer mirror surfaces cannot be adjusted while the system is active.

Automatic brake intervention

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The systems is deactivated and an automatic braking intervention takes place

in the following situations.

▶

If, during the manoeuvring,  the button is pressed, the driver's door is

opened or the steering wheel is gripped.

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If the angle between the vehicle and trailer is assessed by the system as too

large during the manoeuvring procedure.

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If a specific speed is assessed by the system as too high during the manoeu-

vring procedure due to the current angle between the vehicle and trailer and

the driver does not react to the warning braking intervention.

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Cruise Control System

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Introduction

The Cruise Control System (CCS) maintains a set speed without you having to

actuate the accelerator pedal. The state where the CCS maintains the speed is

referred to hereinafter as the control.

WARNING

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Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance

systems 

» page 210,

   in section Introduction.

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After pressing the clutch pedal, no interrupted control occurs! For exam-

ple, if a different gear is engaged and the clutch pedal is released, control is

continued.

Operation

Fig. 277  Instrument cluster display: Examples of status displays the

CCS

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Read and observe   on page 231 first.

CCS status displays 

» Fig. 277

Speed is set, control is inactive (in the colour display the digits of speed

limits is shown in grey).
Control active (in the colour display the digits of the speed limits are high-

lighted).
No speed set.
System fault - seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.

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Basic requirements for start of control

The CCS is activated.
On vehicles with a manual transmission, the second gear or higher is en-

gaged.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the selector lever is in the D/S

position or in the Tiptronic position.
The current speed is greater than approx. 20 km/h.

This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output

and braking power of the engine.

WARNING

If the engine power and engine braking effect is insufficient in order to

maintain the set speed, the acceleration and brake pedals must be taken

over!

operation description

Fig. 278 

Cruise control system controls

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Read and observe   on page 231 first.

Overview of the control elements of the CCS 

» Fig. 278

A



Activate CCS (control deactivated)

 



Interrupt control (spring-tensioned position)

 



Deactivate CCS (delete set speed)

B



Take control again

a)

 / Increase speed

C



Launch control / reduce speed

a)

If no speed is set the current speed is adopted.

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After the start of the regulation, the CCS regulates the vehicle to the current

speed and warning light 



 illuminates in the instrument cluster.

The automatic control interruption occurs if any of the following conditions

are met.

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The brake pedal is operated.

▶

When one of the brake assist systems (e.g. ESC) intervenes.

▶

Through an airbag deployment.

WARNING

■

Always deactivate the cruise control system after use to prevent the sys-

tem being switched on unintentionally.

■

The control does not resume if the set speed for the existing traffic con-

ditions is too high.

Note

During control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-

leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set

speed.

Speed limiter

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Introduction

The Speed Limiter limits the maximum driving speed to the set speed limit.
The speed limit can only be exceeded by depressing the accelerator pedal fully.
The condition in which the Speed Limiter prevents a potential set speed limit

excess is referred to as Regulation.

WARNING

Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance sys-

tems 

» page 210,

   in section Introduction.

Operation

Fig. 279  Instrument cluster display: Examples of Speed Limiter status

displays

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Speed limiter status displays 

» Fig. 279

Speed limit is set, control is inactive (in the colour display the digits of

speed limits is shown in grey).
Control active (in the colour display the digits of the speed limits are high-

lighted).
No speed limit set.
System fault - seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.

Basic requirements for start of control

The Speed Limiter is activated.
The current speed is greater than approx. 30 km/h.

After starting the system, the current speed is set as the speed limit and the

warning light 



 lights up in the instrument cluster.

Exceeding the speed limit during the regulation

If, during the control, it is necessary to exceed the speed limit (e.g. to over-

take), the accelerator pedal must be pressed fully.
When the speed limit is exceeded (e.g. driving down a hill), an acoustic signal

sounds and warning light 



 flashes in the instrument cluster.

Regulation resumes once the speed has fallen below the set limit.

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Operation description - variant with GRA

Fig. 280  Operating elements of the speed limiter: Lever / multifunction

steering wheel

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Overview of the control elements of the speed limiter 

» Fig. 280

A



Activate CCS (required condition for the subsequent activation of

the speed limiter)

 



Interrupt control (spring-tensioned position)

 



From the menu displayed in the instrument cluster, select the

menu item Speed limited

B



Take control again 

a)

 / increase speed limit - press (in increments

of 1 km/h), hold (in increments of 10 km/h)

C



Start control/ reduce speed limit - press (in increments of 1 km/h),

hold (in increments of 10 km/h)

D

 

Display assistance systems menu - possibility to switch between

GRA and speed limiter

a)

If no speed limit is set, the current speed is set as the speed limit.

Activate speed limiters

▶

Put switch 

A

 in position  

» Fig. 280

.

▶

Press button 

D

.

▶

In the instrument cluster select the menu item Speed limited.

Operating Instructions - Variant with ACC

Fig. 281  Operating elements of the speed limiter

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Overview of the control elements of the speed limiter 

» Fig. 281

1



Activate ACC (required condition for the subsequent activation

of the speed limiter)

2



Resume control

a)

 / increase speed limit by 1 km/h at a time

(sprung position)

3



Stop control (sprung position)

4



Deactivate speed limiter (delete set limit)

5



 

Increase speed limit by 10 km/h at a time

6



 

Decrease speed limit by 10 km/h at a time

A



Start control / reduce speed limit in increments of 1 km/h

a)

If no speed limit is set, the current speed is set as the speed limit.

Activate speed limiters

▶

Put the ACC operating lever in position  

» Fig. 281

.

▶

Press button 

D

» Fig. 280

 on page 233.

▶

In the instrument cluster select the menu item Speed limited.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)



Introduction

The Adaptive Cruise Control (hereinafter referred to as ACC) maintains the set

speed and at the same time the distance to the vehicle ahead without the ac-

celerator or brake pedal being pressed.
The front of the vehicle and the distance to the vehicle ahead is monitored by

a radar sensor 

» page 210

.

The state in which the ACC maintains the speed or the proximity is described

as control from here on.

WARNING

■

Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance

systems 

» page 210,

   in section Introduction.

■

The driver must always be ready to take over the operation of the accel-

erator and brake pedal.

■

The ACC does not react when approaching a stationary obstacle, such as

traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns or vehicles waiting at a traffic light.

■

The ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.

■

If the ACC does not decelerate fast enough, immediately apply the vehi-

cle's foot brake.

WARNING

For safety reasons, do not use the ACC under the following conditions.

■

When driving in turning lanes, motorway exits or construction sites, to

avoid an unwanted acceleration to the stored speed.

■

When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).

■

When road conditions are poor (e.g. ice, slippery road, gravel, dirt road).

■

Driving in “sharp” corners or in steep gradients / on steep inclines.

■

When driving through places where metal objects (such as metal build-

ings, railway tracks, etc.) can be found.

■

When driving through very divided and enclosed spaces (such as large-

capacity garages, car ferries, tunnels and the like.).

Note

■

The ACC is designed primarily for use on motorways.

■

The ACC reduces the speed by automatically releasing the accelerator or by

means of a braking procedure as appropriate. If the brakes are used for an au-

tomatic speed reduction at any moments, then the brake light illuminates.

■

In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the con-

nected trailer, the ACC becomes unavailable.

■

The control automatically cancels the engagement of the brake supportive

assistance systems (e.g. ESC) or when the maximum permitted engine speed is

exceeded.

Settings in Infotainment

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In the infotainment system, in menu 



/  tap on function surface  → Driv-

er assistance.

■

ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Setting for the ACC

■

Driving progr.: - Adjustment of vehicle acceleration when ACC is activated

(this setting is made for vehicles with driving mode selection 

» page 241

)

■

Last distance selected - Last selected distance level on/off

■

Distance: - Set the distance to the vehicles ahead

Operation

Fig. 282  Display in the instrument cluster: Examples of ACC displays

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Fig. 283  Instrument cluster display: Examples of ACC status displays

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The ACC makes it possible to set a speed of 30-160 or 30-210 km/h (depend-

ing on equipment fitted) as well as the distance to preceding vehicles.
The ACC can detect a vehicle that is up to approx. 120 m ahead using the radar

sensor.
ACC displays 

» Fig. 282

Vehicle detected (control active)
Line showing the displacement of the distance when setting 

» page 237

,

Setting the distance
Set distance to the vehicle ahead
Vehicle detected (control deactivated)

Status conditions of the ACC 

» Fig. 283

Regulation is inactive (in the colour display the digits of speed limits is

shown in grey).
Regulation active - no vehicle detected (in the colour display the digits of

the speed limits are highlighted).
Regulation deactivated - no speed stored.
Regulation active - vehicle detected (in the colour display the digits of the

speed limits are highlighted).

Note to reduce speed

If the ACC's deceleration is insufficient in relation to the vehicle in front, the

warning light 



 lights up in the instrument cluster and the display shows a

message to engage the brake pedal.

1

2

3
4

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Regulation according to the vehicle in the adjacent lane

During regulation your vehicle may be regulated according to the vehicle in the

adjacent lane.
This could occur at speeds above about 80 km/h when your vehicle is moving

faster than the vehicle in the adjacent lane on the driver's side. The display

shows the detected vehicle is in the adjacent lane.

Note

Some ACC notifications in the display of the instrument cluster may be hidden

by notifications for other functions. An ACC notification automatically appears

for a brief moment when there is a change in status of the ACC.

Automatic stopping and starting

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission can decelerate to a standstill and

start moving again using the ACC.

Decelerate to a standstill

If a vehicle ahead decelerates to a standstill, the ACC will also decelerate your

vehicle to a standstill.

Starting to drive again after a holding period

As soon as the vehicle ahead starts moving again after a holding period, your

vehicle will also move and the speed will continue to be regulated. Control is

automatically disconnected in case of longer holding periods.

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summary of operations

Fig. 284  Operating lever

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Overview of ACC functions operated with the lever 

» Fig. 284

1



Activate ACC (control deactivated)

2



Start control (resume) / increase speed by 1 km/h at a time

(sprung position)

3



Stop control (sprung position)

4



Deactivate ACC

5



 

Increase speed by 10 km/h at a time

6



 

Decrease speed by 10 km/h at a time

A



  Set proximity level

B



Start control / reduce speed in increments of 1 km/h

If the lever is set from the position  directly into the sprung position 

the current speed is stored and the control process is started.

Start control

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Basic requirements for start of control

ACC is enabled.
On vehicles with manual transmission, the second gear or a higher gear is

selected and the current speed is greater than 30 km/h.
On vehicles with automatic transmission the selector lever is in the posi-

tion D / S or in the Tiptronic position and the current speed is higher than

2 km / h.

Start control

›

Press the button  

» Fig. 284

 on page 236 .

›

or: Set the lever into the sprung position  

» Fig. 284

 on page 236 .

The ACC adopts the current driving speed and performs the control, and the

warning light 



 illuminates in the instrument cluster.

If control is started by moving the lever to the position  and should the

speed be stored already, the ACC adopts this speed and executes control.

Note

If control is started at a speed of less than 30 km/h on vehicles with an auto-

matic transmission, the speed of 30 km/h is stored. The speed increases auto-

matically to 30 km/h or is regulated with respect to the speed of the vehicle

ahead.

Stop/resume control

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Stop control

›

Set the lever into the sprung position  

» Fig. 284

 on page 236 .

›

or: Apply the brake.

Control stops, the speed remains stored.

Resume control

›

Start control 

» page 236

, Start control.

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