Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 190

Driving systems
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by pressing the a button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Active Parking Assist will only detect parking
spaces:
that are parallel to the direction of travel
R
that are at least 59 in (1.5 m) wide
R
that are at least 40 in (1.0 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.
Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces:
that are parallel to the direction of travel
R
that are on straight roads, not bends
R
that are on the same level as the road, e.g.
R
not on the pavement
Backing up into the parking space
G
WARNING
The front of the vehicle will veer out in the
direction of the oncoming traffic during the
parking operation. In some cases the vehicle
will also take you onto sections of the
oncoming lane during the parking procedure.
You are responsible for safety at all times and
must pay attention to any road users
approaching or passing. Stop the vehicle if
necessary or cancel the Active Parking Assist
parking procedure.
X
Stop the vehicle when the parking space
symbol shows the desired parking space in
the instrument cluster.
X
Shift the transmission to position R.
Start Park Assist? Yes: OK No:
The
% message appears in the multifunction
display.
X
To cancel the procedure: press the
% button on the multifunction steering
wheel or pull away.
or
X
To park using Active Parking Assist:
press the a button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Park Assist Active Accelerate
The
and Brake Observe Surroundings
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X
Let go of the multifunction steering wheel.
X
Back up the vehicle, being ready to brake
at all times. Do not exceed a maximum
speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
when backing up. Otherwise, Active
Parking Assist will be deactivated.
i When parking in tight spaces, you will
achieve the best results by backing up as
far as possible. When doing so, also
observe the PARKTRONIC messages.
X
Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the
continuous warning tone, if not before.
Additional maneuvering may be required in
tight parking spaces.
Park Assist Active Select D
The
Observe Surroundings
the multifunction display.
X
Shift the transmission to position D while
the vehicle is stationary.
Active Parking Assist immediately steers in
the other direction.
Park Assist Active Accelerate
The
and Brake Observe Surroundings
message appears in the multifunction
display.
i You will achieve the best results by
waiting for the steering procedure to
complete before pulling away.
X
Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all
times.
X
Stop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the
continuous warning tone, if not before.
message appears in