Range Of The Sensors - Mercedes-Benz 2012 C-Class Operator's Manual

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

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
( Y page 287).
Side view
Top view
Front sensors
Center
Corners
Rear sensors
Center
Corners
!
When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck or a pneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Approximately 40 in
(approximately 100 cm)
Approximately 24 in
(approximately 60 cm)
Approximately 48 in
(approximately 120 cm)
Approximately 32 in
(approximately 80 cm)
Approximately 8 in
(approximately 20 cm)
Approximately 6 in
(approximately 15 cm)