Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 198

Driving systems
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WARNING
Objects located above the height range of
Parking Guidance will not be detected when
the parking space is measured. These objects
are not taken into account when the parking
procedure is calculated, e.g. overhanging
loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods
vehicles. Under some circumstances, Parking
Guidance might therefore issue steering
instructions too soon. This may lead to a
collision. For this reason, you should avoid
using Parking Guidance in such situations.
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WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
! Pay particular attention to low objects or
objects with flat surfaces, such as trailer
drawbars, posts, cross beams and curbs.
These types of objects cannot be detected
by Parking Guidance and may damage the
vehicle.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
that are parallel to the direction of travel
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that are on straight roads, not bends
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that are on the same level as the road, i.e.
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not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat curbs
Parking tips:
on narrow roads, drive past the parking
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space as close as possible.
parking spaces that are littered, overgrown
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or partially occupied by trailer drawbars
might be identified incorrectly or not at all.
snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
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space being measured inaccurately.
pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
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( Y page 193) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
when transporting a load which protrudes
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from your vehicle, you must not use Parking
Guidance.
never use Parking Guidance with snow
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chains or an emergency spare wheel
installed.
make sure that the tire pressures are
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always correct. This has a direct effect on
the steering instructions.
the way your vehicle is positioned in the
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parking space after parking is dependent
on various factors. These include the
position and shape of the vehicles parked
in front and behind it and the conditions of
the location. In some cases, Parking
Guidance may guide you too far or not far
enough into a parking space. In some
cases, it may also lead you across or onto
the curb. If necessary, cancel the parking
procedure with Parking Guidance.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at
a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires.
Detecting a parking space
Example
Detected parking space on the left
:
Parking symbol
;
Detected parking space on the right
=
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
When driving at speeds below 19 mph
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :