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Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
parallel to the direction of travel
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on straight roads, not bends
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that are on the same level as the road, i.e.
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not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC may not detect flat
curbs
Parking tips:
on narrow roads, drive as closely as possible
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past the parking space
parking spaces that are littered or over-
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grown might be identified or measured
incorrectly
parking spaces that are partially occupied
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by trailer drawbars might not be identified
as such or be measured incorrectly
snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
R
space being measured inaccurately
pay attention to the Parking Assist
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PARKTRONIC warning messages during the
parking procedure (
Y
when transporting a load which protrudes
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from your vehicle, you should not use Park-
ing Guidance
never use Parking Guidance with snow
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chains or an emergency spare wheel moun-
ted
Make sure that the tire pressures are always
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correct. This has a direct effect on the steer-
ing characteristics.
The way your vehicle is positioned in the
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parking space after parking is dependent on
various factors. These include the position
and shape of the vehicles parked in front
and behind it and the conditions of the loca-
tion. In some cases, Parking Guidance may
guide you too far or not far enough into a
parking space. In some cases, it may also
lead you across or onto the curb. If neces-
sary, cancel the parking procedure with
Parking Guidance.
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Driving systems
Detecting parking spaces
Detected parking space on the left
:
;
Parking symbol
Detected parking space on the right
=
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is opera-
tional at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
When driving at speeds below 19 mph
(30 km/h), you will see parking symbol ; as
a status indicator in the instrument cluster.
When a parking space has been detected, an
arrow towards the right = or the left : also
appears. Parking Guidance only displays park-
ing spaces on the front-passenger side as
standard. Parking spaces on the driver's side
are displayed as soon as the turn signal on the
driver's side is activated. To park on the driv-
er's side, you must leave the driver's side turn
signal switched on until you have engaged
reverse gear.
Parking Guidance will only detect parking
spaces:
that are parallel to the direction of travel
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that are at least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide
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that are at least 4.3 ft (1.3 m) longer than
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your vehicle
A parking space is displayed while you are
driving past it, and until you are approximately
50 ft (15 m) away from it.
Parking
Moving the vehicle into the stop position
Stop the vehicle when the parking space
X
symbol shows the desired parking space in
the instrument cluster.
Vehicles with manual transmission: shift to
X
reverse gear.
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