Mercedes-Benz E CLASS 2020 Operator's Manual page 208

206 Driving and parking
Problem
Rear segments 1 or all-round seg‐
ments 2 light up red. The é sym‐
bol appears in the multifunction dis‐
play.
Rear segments 1 or all-round seg‐
ments 2 light up red. At the same
time, a warning tone sounds for
approximately two seconds every time
the vehicle is started. The é symbol
appears in the multifunction display.
Function of the passive side impact protec‐
tion
Passive side impact protection is an additional
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC function which
warns the driver about obstacles at the side of
the vehicle. A warning is issued when obstacles
are detected between the front and rear detec‐
tion range. In order for an object on the side to
be detected, the sensors in the front and rear
Possible causes/consequences and
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning and has been deactivated due to signal interference.
Start the vehicle again.
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Check if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is working at a different location.
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The sensors are dirty.
Clean the sensors and observe the notes on care of vehicle parts (
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has been deactivated due to a malfunction.
Start the vehicle again.
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If the problem persists, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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bumper must first detect the object while you
are driving past it.
During the parking procedure or maneuvering,
objects are detected as the vehicle drives past.
If you steer in the direction of a detected obsta‐
cle and there is a risk of a lateral collision, a
warning is issued. The segments on the sides
light up yellow or red, depending on the distance
to the obstacle.
M M Solutions
page 372).
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Segment color depending on distance
Color
Yellow
Red
Lateral distance
Approx. 1.0 - 2.0 ft
(30 - 60 cm)
Approx. < 1.0 ft
(30 cm)