Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 195

In these situations, do not use Active
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Parking Assist.
Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately. Parking
spaces that are partially occupied by trailer
drawbars might not be identified as such or be
measured incorrectly. Only use Active Parking
Assist on level, high-grip ground.
Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following
situations:
In extreme weather conditions such as ice,
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packed snow or in heavy rain.
When transporting a load that protrudes
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beyond the vehicle.
If the parking space is on a steep downhill or
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uphill gradient.
When snow chains are installed.
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Active Parking Assist may also display parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking, e.g. the
following:
Parking spaces where parking is prohibited.
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Parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces.
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Active Parking Assist will not assist you with
parking spaces at right angles to the direction of
travel in the following situations:
If two parking spaces are located immedi‐
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ately next to each other.
If the parking space is immediately next to a
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low obstacle such as a curb.
Active Parking Assist will not assist you with
parking spaces parallel or at right angles to the
direction of travel in the following situations:
If the parking space is on a curb.
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If the parking space is bordered by an obsta‐
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cle, e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer.
Parking with Active Parking Assist
% Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
button may also be located at a different
position in the center console.
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Press button 1.
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