Driving and operating 143Special conditions apply if thereare taller vehicles involved (e.g.off-road vehicles, mini vans,vans). Object identification in theupper part of these vehiclescannot be guaranteed.Objects with a very small reflectioncross section, like objects ofnarrow size or soft materials, maynot be detected by the system.Parking assist will not detectobjects out of the detection range.NoteThe parking assist systemautomatically detects factory-fittedtowing equipment. It is deactivatedwhen the connector is plugged in.The sensor may detect a non-existing object (echo disturbance)caused by external acoustical ormechanic disturbances.Traffic sign assistantFunctionalityThe traffic sign assistant systemdetects designated traffic signs viaa front camera and displays them inthe Driver Information Centre.Traffic signs, which will be detected,are:Limit- and no passing signs■ speed limit■ no passing■ end of speed limit■ end of no passingRoad signs■ beginning of motorway■ end of motorway■ A-roads■ playstreetsAdd on signs■ additional hints to traffic signs■ wet warning■ ice warning■ direction arrowsSpeed limit signs are displayed in theDriver Information Centre until thenext speed limit sign or end of speedlimit is detected or rather sign timeoutand after a defined time.
