Parktronic - Mercedes-Benz 2011 M-Class Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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yellow segments showing operational
readiness = light up.
The selected transmission position
determines which warning display is active
when the engine is running.
Transmission
position
D
R or N
P
One or more segments light up as the vehicle
approaches an obstacle, depending on the
vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
From the:
sixth segment onwards, you will hear an
R
intermittent warning tone for
approximately two seconds.
seventh segment onwards, you will hear a
R
warning tone for approximately two
seconds. This indicates that you have now
reached the minimum distance.
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
All models except ML 450 HYBRID (example)
To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
:
Indicator lamp
;
If indicator lamp ; lights up, PARKTRONIC is
deactivated.
Warning display
Front area activated
Rear and front areas
activated
No areas activated
Towing a trailer
PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area
when you establish an electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer.
! Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow
hitch is not required. PARKTRONIC
measures the minimum detection range to
an obstacle from the bumper, not the ball
coupling.
! Vehicles with an exterior spare wheel:
Remove the detachable ball coupling if the
trailer tow hitch is not required.
PARKTRONIC measures the minimum
detection range to an obstacle from the
bumper, not the ball coupling.