[johnan]

I have had my MC for nearly a week but today is the first time I have noticed the left hand toggle switch is missing from the bank of switches.

I thought I had specced the car to ensure there would be a full complement of switches, just for aesthetic reasons if nothing else.

I have investigated and deduced that the missing switch should control the "park distance control" which the configurator says is actuated by reverse gear OR the dashboard toggle switch.

I suspect they have saved money by making the system only switch on by reverse gear, which is fair enough, but it still says in the config. screen that it is also controlled by the switch too.
If the switch is not going to be fitted it should not appear on the config. "dashboard view" screen.

I have the rearview camera and the car makes odd electronic noises when reversing so I presume the park distance control is fitted. I think I will pretend to back into a wall and check it!

Has anyone else with PDC specced got a missing switch?

Another dealer visit looms!

 

[johnan]

Update: The PDC is working OK-I pretended to reverse into a wheelie bin and it went frantic-so it is just the switch that is missing.

Although it is really redundant, it would be nice to have what I expected.


Andy, when I went through the configurator I only specified the PDC and the switch appeared on the dashboard view.
I have never specced the parking assistance pack, but the switch has been visible after adding the PDC.
Thanks for your input, it makes sense to have the switch only with the assistance pack, I will check again!

 

[johnan]

Thanks to all for your help and information.


So the moral is if you are looking to populate your switch bank with a full complement of switches don't just specify the PDC cos it won't do it on its own, you need the parking assistance pack.


I can live with it!!