Parking Assist (Parktronic) - Mercedes-Benz 2002 M-Class Operator's Manual

Instruments
Operation
and controls
Parking system

Parking assist (Parktronic)

(optional)
The Parktronic system assists the driver during parking
maneuvers. It visually and audibly indicates the
distance between the vehicle and an obstacle.
The front area of the vehicle is monitored when driving
forward. When reversing, the rear areas are monitored.
With the electronic key in steering lock position 2,
Parktronic engages automatically at speeds up to
approximately 10 mph (15 km/h) and deactivates
during higher speeds.
Parktronic can be switched off by a control switch
located in the center console. It engages automatically
again when starting the engine.
See page 234 for parktronic switch.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
230
Practical hints Car care
Warning!
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 rests always with the driver.
Special attention must be paid to objects having
smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer
couplings, painted posts, or street curbs). Such
objects may not be detected by the system and can
damage the vehicle.
The operational function of the Parktronic can be
affected by dirty sensors, especially at times of
snow and ice. See page 301 for notes on cleaning
the parktronic system sensors.
Interference caused by other ultrasonic signals
(e.g. working jackhammers or the air brakes of
trucks) can cause the system to send erratic
indications, and should be taken into
consideration.
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