Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual page 185

When a parking space has been detected, an
arrow towards the right = or the left : also
appears. Parking Guidance only displays
parking spaces on the front-passenger side
as standard. Parking spaces on the driver's
side are displayed as soon as the turn signal
on the driver's side is activated. To park on
the driver's side, you must leave the driver's
side turn signal switched on until you have
engaged reverse gear.
Parking Guidance will only detect parking
spaces:
that are parallel to the direction of travel
R
that are at least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide
R
that are at least 4.3 ft (1.3 m) longer than
R
your vehicle
A parking space is displayed while you are
driving past it, and until you are
approximately 50 ft (15 m) away from it.
Parking
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The Parking Guidance is only an aid and may
not detect all obstacles. The Parking
Guidance does not relieve you of the
responsibility to pay attention. You are always
responsible for safety and must continue to
pay attention to your immediate surroundings
when parking and maneuvering. Otherwise,
you could endanger yourself and others.
Moving the vehicle into the stop position
Stop the vehicle when the parking space
X
symbol shows the desired parking space in
the instrument cluster.
Vehicles with manual transmission: shift to
X
reverse gear.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift
into position R.
The Check Vehicle Surroundings
Press 'OK' to Confirm
appears in the multifunction display.
Press the a button on the multifunction
X
steering wheel to confirm.
The multifunction display switches to
Parking Guidance.
Depending on your distance from the
parking space, the
Backward
multifunction display.
If necessary, reverse towards the parking
X
space. This is indicated by an arrow
pointing backwards.
Continue backing up until you hear a tone.
Stop – the parking position has been
reached. The arrow is white.
The
Right
Left
display.
Backing up into the parking space
While the vehicle is stationary, turn the
X
message steering wheel in the specified direction
Driving systems
Please Drive
message appears in the
Please Steer Wheel to the
or Please Steer Wheel to the
message appears in the multifunction
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