Parking Guidance - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

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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
deactivated after
approximately
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
deactivated after
approximately
20 seconds.

Parking Guidance

Important safety notes
Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aid
with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to
measure the road on both sides of the vehicle.
A suitable parking space is indicated by the
parking symbol. You receive steering
instructions when parking. You may also use
PARKTRONIC (
Y
Parking Guidance is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exiting a parking space. When
maneuvering, parking or pulling out of a
parking space, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
Possible causes/consequences and 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 169).
Y
G WARNING
If objects are located above the detection
range, Parking Guidance may provide steering
instructions too soon. You may cause a
collision as a result. There is a risk of an
accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and switch off Parking Assist.
! Pay particular attention to low objects or
objects with flat surfaces, such as trailer
drawbars, posts, cross beams and curbs.
These types of objects cannot be detected
by Parking Guidance and may damage the
vehicle.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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