Activating/deactivating the radar sensor system
The following systems are switched off when the radar sensor system is deactivated:
• DISTRONIC PLUS
• BAS PLUS
• PRE-SAFE® Brake
• Blind Spot Assist
• Active Blind Spot Assist
USA only: This device has been approved
by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System".
The radar sensor is intended for use in an
automotive radar system only. Removal,
tampering, or altering of the device will void
any warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Press the 
or
button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
Press 
or
to select Radar
sensors.
Press the 
button to confirm.
To activate/deactivate: press
again.
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