Parktronic - Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC 2012 Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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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/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
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:
switch on the ignition
R
shift the transmission to position D, R or N
R
release the parking brake
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.
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 291).
Side view
Top view
Front sensors
Center
Corners
Rear sensors
Center
Corners
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)