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Driving systems
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Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds,
and the indicator lamp
in the PARKTRONIC
button lights up.
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately five seconds.
Parking Guidance
Important safety notes
Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aid
with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to meas-
ure the road on both sides of the vehicle. A
suitable parking space is indicated by the
parking symbol. You receive steering instruc-
tions when parking. You may also use PARK-
TRONIC (
page 185).
Y
Parking Guidance is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the immediate
surroundings. The responsibility for safe
manoeuvring and parking remains with you.
Make sure that there are no persons, animals
or objects in range while manoeuvring and
parking.
G
WARNING
If objects are located above the detection
range, Parking Guidance may provide steering
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
X
specialist workshop.
The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (
X
Switch the ignition back on.
X
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
X
page 290).
Y
instructions too soon. This could cause a col-
lision. There is a risk of an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and switch off Parking Assist.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as kerbs slowly and not at a
sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tyres.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
Parking Guidance may also display spaces
not suitable for parking, e.g.:
parking or stopping prohibitions
R
in front of driveways or entrances and exits
R
unsuitable surfaces
R
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