Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible 2021 Operator's Manual page 196

194 Driving and parking
the system automatically measures parking
spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
As soon as all requirements are met for search‐
ing for parking spaces, the Ç display appears
in the multifunction display.
When Active Parking Assist has detected parking
spaces, the È display appears in the multi‐
function display. The arrows show on which side
of the road detected parking spaces are located.
They are then shown in the media display.
The parking space can be selected as desired.
Depending on the location of the parking space,
the parking direction (rearwards or forwards)
can also be selected as desired.
When Active Parking Assist is activated, the turn
signal indicators are activated based on the cal‐
culated path of your vehicle.
When you are entering or exiting a parking
space, the procedure is assisted by acceleration,
braking, steering and gear changes.
Active Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings.
The responsibility for safe maneuvering and
parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
maneuvering range.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated.
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You begin steering.
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You apply the parking brake.
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You engage transmission position j.
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ESP intervenes.
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You open the doors or the trunk lid while
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driving.
System limits
If the exterior lighting is malfunctioning, Active
Parking Assist is not available.
Objects located above or below the detection
range of the sensors, e.g. overhanging loads,
overhangs or loading ramps of trucks, or the bor‐
ders of parking spaces, are not detected during
measurement of the parking space. These are
also then not taken into account when calculat‐
ing the parking procedure. In some circumstan‐
ces, Active Parking Assist may therefore guide
you into the parking space incorrectly.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects located above or below the
detection range of Active Parking Assist
If there are objects above or below the
detection range, the following situations may
arise:
Active Parking Assist may steer too early.
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The vehicle may not stop in front of these
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objects.
This could cause a collision.
In these situations, do not use Active
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Parking Assist.
Extreme weather conditions, such as snow 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.