Sensors of the vehicle
Overview
Depending on the equipment, the following cameras and sensors are installed in the vehicle:
Front camera.
Cameras behind the windshield.
Top view cameras.
Rearview camera.
Front radar sensor.
Radar sensors, side, front.
Radar sensors, side, rear.
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bumpers.
Ultrasonic sensors, side.
Keep the vehicle cameras and sensors, as well as surrounding areas, clean and unobstructed.
Cameras
Front camera
The front camera is located in the radiator grille.
Cameras behind the windshield
The cameras behind the windshield are located near the interior mirror.
Top view cameras
One exterior mirror camera is located at the bottom of each exterior mirror housing.
Rearview camera
The rearview camera is located in the trunk lid handle.
System limits of the cameras
The cameras may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the following situations:
In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
On steep hills, in steep depressions or in tight curves.
When the camera field of view is covered, for instance by a fogged up windshield or labels.
If the camera lens is dirty or damaged.
With exterior mirrors folded in.
When driving toward bright lights or strong reflections, e.g., because of a setting sun.
When it is dark outside.
Camera behind the windshield: if the camera has overheated and been temporarily switched off due to excessively high temperatures.
Camera behind the windshield: during calibration of the camera immediately after vehicle delivery.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be displayed when the system limits are reached.
Radar sensors
Safety information
Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate
Front radar sensor
The front radar sensor is located in the front bumper.
Radar sensors, side, front
The radar sensors are located to the side in the front bumper.
Radar sensors, side, rear
The radar sensors are located to the side behind the rear bumper.
System limits of the radar sensors
The radar sensors may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations:
If sensors are dirty, such as due to icing.
If sensors are covered, such as by labels, films or a number plate baseplate.
If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for instance due to parking damage.
If the radiation range of the sensors is covered, e.g., by protruding cargo.
When the field of view of the sensors is covered, e.g., by garage walls, hedges, snow hills, vehicles or trailers.
After improper paint work on the vehicle in the area of the sensors.
On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the road.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be displayed when the system limits are reached.
Ultrasonic sensors
Ultrasound sensors in the front/rear bumpers
The ultrasonic sensors for Park Distance Control are located in the front and rear bumpers.
Ultrasonic sensors, side
The ultrasonic sensors for Parking Assistant are located to the side in the front and rear bumpers.
System limits of the ultrasonic sensors
The detection of objects with ultrasonic measurements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the following situations:
If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by stickers.
If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for instance due to parking damage.
After improper paint work on the vehicle in the area of the sensors.
For small children and animals.
For persons with certain clothing, for instance jacket.
In case of external interference with the ultrasonics, for instance from passing vehicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic sources.
Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high moisture, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, extreme heat, or strong wind.
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles.
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
With elevated, protruding objects such as ledges.
With objects with corners, edges, and smooth surfaces.
For objects with fine surfaces or objects like fences, plants, or bushes.
For objects with porous surfaces.
With small and low objects, for instance boxes.
With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in foam material.
In automatic car washes.
On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.
Due to heavy exhaust.
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of the vehicle is not taken into account by the ultrasonic sensors.
If applicable, a Check Control message will be displayed when the system limits are reached.
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