Minimum Distance; Range - Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Operator's Manual

Range of the sensors
Front sensors
Center approx. 40 in (100 cm)
Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm)
Rear sensors
Center approx. 48 in (120 cm)
Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm)

Minimum distance

Center approx. 8 in (20 cm)
Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm)
If the Parktronic system detects an obstacle
in this range, all the distance warning
segments illuminate and you hear a warning
signal. If the obstacle is closer than the
minimum distance, the actual distance may
no longer be indicated by the Parktronic
system.
Warning indicators
Visual signals indicate to the driver the
relative distance between the sensors and an
obstacle.
Controls in detail
Driving systems
Front area warning indicator
Left side of the vehicle
1
Right side of the vehicle
2
Readiness indicators
3
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