208 Driving and operatingNoticeThe parking assist systemautomatically detects factory-fittedtowing equipment. It is deactivatedwhen the connector is plugged in.It is possible that the sensor detectsa non-existing object (echodisturbance) caused by externalacoustical or mechanicdisturbances.Advanced parking assist systemmay not respond to changes in theparking space after initiating aparallel parking manoeuvre.NoticeIf engaging a forward gear andexceeding a certain speed, the rearparking assist will be deactivatedwhen the rear carrier system isextended.If engaging reverse at first, theparking assist will detect the rearcarrier system and provide a buzzingsound. Press r or D briefly todeactivate the parking assist.NoticeAfter use the advanced parkingassist requires a calibration. Foroptimal parking guidance, a drivingdistance of at least 22 miles,including a number of bends, isrequired.Side blind spot alertThe Side blind spot alert systemdetects and reports objects on eitherside of the vehicle, within a specified"blind spot" zone. The system alertsvisually in each exterior mirror, whendetecting objects that may not bevisible in the interior and exteriormirrors.The system's sensors are located inthe bumper on the left and right sideof the vehicle.9 WarningSide blind spot alert does notreplace driver vision.The system does not detect:● vehicles outside the side blindzones which may be rapidlyapproaching● pedestrians, cyclists or animalsBefore changing a lane, alwayscheck all mirrors, look over theshoulder and use the turn signal.When the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone while drivingforward, either while passing avehicle or being passed, an amberwarning symbol B will illuminate inthe relevant exterior mirror. If thedriver then activates the turn signal,the warning symbol B starts flashingamber as a warning not to changelanes.NoticeIf the passing vehicle is at least6 mph faster than the passedvehicle, the warning symbol B in therelevant exterior mirror may notilluminate.
