Minimum Distance; System Sensors - Mercedes-Benz 2010 S-Class Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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in the front bumper and four sensors in the
rear bumper.
Example illustration, sensors in the front bumper
To function properly, sensors : must be free
of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean
sensors : regularly. Be careful not to
scratch or damage sensors :, see "Cleaning
the driving systems sensors" (
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Warning!
The Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is
not intended to, nor does it replace, the need
for extreme care. The responsibility during
parking and other critical maneuvers always
remains with the driver.
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Warning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
! Special attention must be paid to objects
with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes
(e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts,
elevated crossbars or road curbs). Such
objects may not be detected by the system
and can damage the vehicle.
During parking maneuvers, pay special
attention to objects located above or below
the height of the sensors (e.g. street curbs,
painted posts, or trailer hitches etc.). The
Parktronic system will not detect such
objects at close range and damage to your
vehicle or the object may result.
!
(e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or
jackhammers) may impair the operation of
the Parktronic system.
Range of the sensors
Y page 443).
Front sensors
Center
Corners
Rear sensors
Center
Corners

Minimum distance

Center
Corners
If the Parktronic system detects an obstacle
in this range, all the distance warning
segments illuminate and you hear a warning
Ultrasonic signals from outside sources
approx. 40 in (100 cm)
approx. 24 in (60 cm)
approx. 48 in (120 cm)
approx. 32 in (80 cm)
approx. 8 in (20 cm)
approx. 6 in (15 cm)