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The Park Assist system deactivates at
speeds over approximately 10 mph
(16 km/h). At lower speeds the Parktronic
system turns on again.
Park Assist is also switched off when you
set the automatic transmission to park
position P or switch off the engine.
While the transmission is in neutral
position N, Park Assist is switched off if
you secure the vehicle in place with the
electronic.
The Park Assist system monitors the sur-
roundings of your vehicle with four sensors
in the front bumper and two sensors in the
rear bumper.
Range of the sensors
The sensors of the Park Assist system are
integrated in the front and rear bumpers.
Make sure that the bumpers are clear of
dirt, ice and slush in the area of the sen-
sors, as otherwise, Park Assist may not
function properly, see "Cleaning the driv-
ing systems sensors" ( page 601).
Controls in detail
Driving systems
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Due to the sensors' broad detection range,
it is possible that Park Assist also detects the fol-
lowing obstacles and issues a warning:
obstacles in the ground, e.g. sewer canal
covers, rails, bumps in the road or gutters
obstacles moving upward quickly, e.g. rolling
garage doors
Front sensors
Center
approx. 40 in (100 cm)
Corners
approx. 24 in (60 cm)
Rear sensors
Center
approx. 50 in (125 cm)
Corners
approx. 24 in (60 cm)
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While parking, pay particular attention to ob-
jects over or underneath the sensors, e.g. flower
boxes, an elevated crossbar or a trailer tow
hitch. Park Assist does not detect such nearby
objects. You could otherwise damage the vehicle
or the objects.
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