Warning Displays; Deactivating/Activating Paktronic - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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Rear sensors
Center
Corners
Minimum distance
Center
Corners
If there is an obstacle within this range, the
relevant warning displays light up and a
warning tone sounds. If the distance falls
below the minimum, the distance may no
longer be shown.

Warning displays

Segments on the left-hand side of the
:
vehicle
Segments on the right-hand side of the
;
vehicle
Segments showing operational readiness
=
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is in the
instrument cluster. The warning display for
the rear area is located on the headliner in the
rear compartment.
The warning display for each side of the
vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red
segments. PARKTRONIC is operational if
operational readiness indicator = lights up.
The selected transmission position and the
direction in which the vehicle is rolling
Approx. 48 in (approx.
120 cm)
Approx. 32 in (approx.
80 cm)
Approx. 8 in (approx.
20 cm)
Approx. 6 in (approx.
15 cm)
determine which warning display is active
when the engine is running.
Transmission
position
D
R, N or the vehicle
is rolling
backwards
P
One or more segments light up as the vehicle
approaches an obstacle, depending on the
vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
From the:
sixth segment onwards, you will hear an
R
intermittent warning tone for
approximately two seconds.
seventh segment onwards, you will hear a
R
warning tone for approximately two
seconds. This indicates that you have now
reached the minimum distance.
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
Indicator lamp
:
To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
;
If indicator lamp : is on then PARKTRONIC
is deactivated. Active Parking Assist is then
also deactivated.
i
PARKTRONIC is automatically activated
when you turn the SmartKey to position 2
in the ignition lock.
Warning display
Front area activated
Rear and front areas
activated
No areas activated