Locations of cameras, sensors, radars and lidar

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

Many of your vehicle's driver support features rely on data from components that scan and map your vehicle's surroundings, such as cameras, sensors and radar units. 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 vehicle must be cleaned on a regular basis and kept free from labels, objects, dirt and other potential obstructions. Otherwise, vehicle functions may respond incorrectly or become less responsive or deactivated.

Scraping the windshield and lidar

Both the windshield area in front of the front-facing camera and the glass on the lidar have their own heating to defrost and remove any build-up of snow or ice. Do not use an ice scraper on these areas, as this can scratch the glass surface. Scratches or damage to the glass in front of the windshield in front of the camera or the lidar glass can interfere with or limit their detection capabilities.

Mounted accessories

Be mindful of the effects of mounted vehicle accessories, such as cargo racks or exterior light accessories. The items themselves or the load you add may obstruct cameras, sensors or radar units.

Front side-view of the vehicle
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  1. 1The top center of the windshield houses a front-facing camera. The lidar is located just above the windshield.
  2. 2The side-view cameras are located on the door mirrors, which also house rear-view cameras.
  3. 3There is a camera and a radar in the emblem area in the front of the vehicle.
  4. 4The front of the vehicle also has a radar in each corner.
Rear view of the vehicle
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  1. 5There is a rearview camera in the rear center of the vehicle.
  2. 6The rear of the vehicle also has a radar in each corner.

 Tip

Finding the parking sensors

There are multiple ultrasonic parking sensors along the lower edge of the vehicle. You can see their exact locations by looking for their button-like cover plates along the bumper panel.

 Important

Cleaning in front of radar units

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