Misted Up - Mercedes-Benz C Class Owner's Manual

Practical advice
Troubleshooting
Problem
Only the red segments in the
Parktronic warning displays are
lit. Parktronic is deactivated
after approximately 20 sec-
onds.
Only the red segments in the
Parktronic warning displays are
lit. Parktronic is deactivated
after approximately 20 sec-
onds.
Headlamps and turn signals
Problem
The headlamps and the turn sig-
nals in the exterior mirrors are
misted up on the inside.
The headlamps and the turn sig-
nals in the exterior mirrors are
misted up on the inside.
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Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The Parktronic sensors are dirty
or there is interference.
The problem may be caused by
an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
Air humidity is very high.
The headlamp housing is not
sealed and moisture has been
able to enter.
Nur fuer internen Gebrauch Nur fuer internen Gebrauch
E
Clean the Parktronic sensors (
E
Switch the ignition back on.
E
Check Parktronic functions in a different location.
E
Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The headlamps are demisted after a short distance.
E
Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
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