Locations of cameras, sensors and radars

Knowing the placement of different components the car uses to map its surroundings helps you keep them free of dirt, obstructions and accidental damage.

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 radars. 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 light accessories. The items themselves or the load you add may obstruct cameras, sensors or radars.

Locations of cameras, sensors and radars in your car.
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  1. 1The front of the car houses several detection components. There is a radar in centre, just below the number plate, as well as additional radars in each corner. There is also a camera in the centre and several parking sensors along the lower edge.
  2. 2The top-centre of the windscreen houses a front-facing camera.
  3. 3The car's side-view cameras are located on the wing mirrors. The right-side wing mirror also houses the ambient climate temperature sensor.
  4. 4The rear of the car houses a rear-view camera in the centre and radars in each corner. There are also several parking sensors along the lower edge.

 Tip

Finding the parking sensors

You can see the exact location of your car's ultrasonic parking sensors by looking for their button-like cover plates along the bumper panel.

 Important

Cleaning in front of radars

If you find dirt, snow or ice, or if the car indicates that a radar is blocked, you should address it as soon as possible. Always clean and clear a large area around the radars to make their full field of view available.

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