Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 188

Driving systems
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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
parking 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 driver'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
R
that are at least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide
R
that are at least 4.3 ft (1.3 m) longer than
R
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
G WARNING
The Parking Guidance is only an aid and may
not detect all obstacles. The Parking
Guidance does not relieve you of the
responsibility to pay attention. You are always
responsible for safety and must continue to
pay attention to your immediate surroundings
when parking and maneuvering. Otherwise,
you could endanger yourself and others.
Stop the vehicle when the parking space
X
symbol shows the desired parking space in
the instrument cluster.
Shift the transmission to position R.
X
The multifunction display shows the
Check Vehicle Surroundings Press Check Vehicle Surroundings Press
'OK' to Confirm 'OK' to Confirm
Press the a button on the multifunction
X
steering wheel to confirm.
The multifunction display switches to
Parking Guidance.
Depending on your distance from the
parking space, the
Backward Backward message will appear in the
multifunction display.
If necessary, reverse towards the parking
X
space. This is indicated by an arrow
pointing backwards.
Continue backing up until you hear a tone.
Stop – the parking position has been
reached. The arrow is white.
The Please Steer Wheel to the Please Steer Wheel to the
Right Right or Please Steer Wheel to the Please Steer Wheel to the
Left Left message appears in the multifunction
display.
While the vehicle is stationary, turn the
X
steering wheel in the specified direction
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
message.
Please Drive Please Drive