Range Of The Sensors - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

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Range of the sensors

PARKTRONIC does not account for obstacles
that are:
beneath its detection range, e.g. persons, ani-
R
mals or objects
above its detection range, e.g. overhanging
R
loads, overhangs or truck loading ramps
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice or slush.
Otherwise, they cannot function correctly.
Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to
scratch or damage them (
Front sensors
Center
Corners
Rear sensors
Center
Corners
Minimum distance
If an obstacle is within this range, the corre-
sponding segments of the warning displays light
up and you hear a warning tone. If the distance
falls below the minimum, the distance from an
obstacle may no longer be shown.
page 258).
Y
Approx. 39 in
(100 cm)
Approx. 24 in (60 cm)
Approx. 47 in
(120 cm)
Approx. 31 in (80 cm)
Center Approx. 8 in (20 cm)
Corners Approx. 8 in (20 cm)