Locations of cameras, sensors and radars
Many of your car's driver support features rely on data from components that scan and map your car's surroundings, such as cameras, sensors and the radar. This section doesn't show all components and their precise locations, but it gives you a general idea of where they are. Areas pointed out in this section are particularly important to keep clean. Damage to these areas can also affect functions that rely on components located there.
Warning
Clean regularly
Camera, sensor and radar locations on the car must be cleaned on a regular basis and kept free from labels, objects, dirt and other potential obstructions. Otherwise, car functions may respond incorrectly or become less responsive or deactivated.
Mounted accessories
Be mindful of the effects of mounted car accessories such as load carriers or exterior lighting accessories. The items themselves or the load you add may obstruct cameras, sensors or radars.
- 1The front of the car houses several detection components. There is a camera and radar in the centre as well as several parking sensors along the lower edge.
- 2The top-centre of the windscreen houses front-facing cameras.
- 3The car's side-view cameras are located on and next to the wing mirrors. The right-side wing mirror also houses the ambient climate temperature sensor.
- 4The rear of the car houses rear view cameras as well as several parking sensors along the lower edge.
Tip
Finding the parking sensors
You can see the exact locations your car's ultrasonic parking senors by looking for their button-like cover plates along the bumper panel.
Important
Cleaning in front of the radar
If you find dirt, snow or ice, or if the car indicates that the radar is blocked, you should address it as soon as possible. Always clean and clear a large area around the radar to make the full field of view available.
