Parktronic - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

If indicator lamp ; is lit:
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle is
adjusting to highway/high-speed level.
While the adjustment is taking place, a
message appears in the multifunction
display, e.g.:
If you press the % or a button on the
multifunction steering wheel, the message
will disappear.
Once highway level has been reached,
indicator lamp ; goes out. The
message disappears from the multifunction
display.
The vehicle automatically selects highway
level if you are driving at a speed above
50 mph (80 km/h) or if you drive for
approximately 20 seconds between 40 mph
(64 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h). Depending
on the ADS mode selected (
vehicle is lowered to high-speed level at
higher speeds.

PARKTRONIC

Important safety notes
G WARNING
The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system.
It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always remains with the driver.
G
WARNING
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when
you:
R
R
R
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper.
Lowering
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Range of the sensors
General notes
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and
slush; otherwise they may not function
correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving systems
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
switch on the ignition
shift the transmission to position D, R or N
release the electric parking brake
Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand
side (example)
page 322).
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