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Switching the rear sensors on/off
On-board computer:
+
Settings*Rear Parktronic
Settings
X
Press the a button.
X
Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit.
In addition, a warning
tone sounds for approx.
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated.
The PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays implausible
distances.
For example, all the seg-
ments may be lit even
though there is no obsta-
cle present.
Reversing camera
Function of the reversing camera
!
Objects that are not at ground level appear
further away than they actually are, for exam-
ple:
the bumper of the vehicle parked behind
R
the drawbar of a trailer
R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R
the tail-end of a lorry
R
slanted posts
R
Only use the camera guide lines for orienta-
tion. Do not get any closer to objects than the
lowest horizontal guide line. You may other-
wise damage your vehicle and/or the object.
If you have activated the function in the multi-
media system, the image from reversing camera
Driving systems and driving safety systems
Rear Parktronic
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe-
X
cialist workshop.
The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or iced up.
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (
X
Switch the ignition back on.
X
The licence plate or other parts attached near the sensors may not be
secured correctly.
Check the licence plate and attachment parts near the sensors for
X
correct seating.
An external source of radio or ultrasound waves may be causing inter-
ference.
Check to see if PARKTRONIC works at a different location.
X
page 197).
Y
is displayed in the multimedia system when
reverse gear is engaged. Dynamic guide lines
show the path the vehicle will take for the cur-
rent steering input. This helps you to orientate
yourself and to avoid obstacles when reversing.
The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the immediate
surroundings. You are responsible for safe
manoeuvring and parking. When manoeuvring
and parking, make sure that there are no per-
sons, animals or objects in the manoeuvring
area.
You can select from the following views:
normal view
R
wide-angle view
R
trailer view
R
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.
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