Range Of The Sensors - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

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Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand
:
side (example)

Range of the sensors

General notes
PARKTRONIC does not take objects into
consideration that are:
below the detection range, e.g. people,
R
animals or objects
above the detection range, e.g.
R
overhanging loads, truck overhangs or
loading ramps
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or
slush. They can otherwise not function
correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
( page 277).
Y
Side view
Top view
Front sensors
Center
Corners
Rear sensors
Center
Corners
Minimum distance
Center
Corners
If there is an obstacle within this range, the
relevant warning displays light up and a
warning tone sounds. If the distance falls
below the minimum, the distance may no
longer be shown.
Warning displays
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display for the rear area is
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Approx. 40 in (approx.
100 cm)
Approx. 24 in (approx.
60 cm)
Approx. 48 in (approx.
120 cm)
Approx. 32 in (approx.
80 cm)
Approx. 8 in (approx.
20 cm)
Approx. 6 in (approx.
15 cm)