Driving and operating 163If there is no vehicle ahead or thevehicle ahead is out of range, twodashes will be displayed: -.- s.Parking assistRear parking assist9 WarningThe driver bears full responsibilityfor the parking manoeuvre.Always check the surroundingarea while reversing and using therear parking assist system.The rear parking assist makesparking easier by measuring thedistance between the vehicle andrear obstacles. It informs and warnsthe driver by giving acoustic signals.The system has four ultrasonicparking sensors in the rear bumper.ActivationWhen reverse gear is engaged, thesystem is ready to operateautomatically.An illuminated LED in the parkingassist button r indicates that thesystem is ready to operate.IndicationThe system warns the driver withacoustic signals against potentiallyhazardous obstacles behind thevehicle. The interval between thesounds becomes shorter as thevehicle gets closer to that obstacle.When the distance is less thanapprox. 30 cm, the sound iscontinuous.Additionally, the distance to obstaclescan be shown in the DriverInformation Centre.DeactivationThe system automatically switchesoff when reverse gear is disengaged.To switch on the system again,engage reverse gear.Manual deactivation is also possibleby pressing the parking assist buttonr.
