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objects when they are in the immediate
vicinity of the vehicle. You could damage the
vehicle or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car
wash, the compressed-air brakes of a truck
or a pneumatic drill could cause Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC may not func-
tion correctly on uneven terrain.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated auto-
matically when you:
R
switch on the ignition
R
shift the transmission to position h, k or
i
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated at
speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h). It is reacti-
vated at lower speeds.
Range of the sensors
General notes
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not take into
account obstacles located:
R
below the detection range, such as persons,
animals or objects
R
above the detection range, e.g. overhanging
loads, tail sections or loading ramps of
trucks
:
Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side
(example)
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or
slush. They can otherwise not function cor-
rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care
not to scratch or damage them (Y page 282).
Range
:
Detection range of front sensors
;
Detection range of rear sensors
Front sensors
Center Approx. 40 in (approx.
100 cm)
Corners Approx. 24 in (approx.
60 cm)
Rear sensors
Center Approx. 48 in (approx.
120 cm)
Corners Approx. 32 in (approx.
80 cm)
Minimum distance
Center Approx. 8 in (approx.
20 cm)
Corners Approx. 6 in (approx.
15 cm)
If an obstacle is detected within this range, the
relevant warning displays light up and a warn-
ing tone sounds. If the distance falls below the
minimum, the distance may no longer be
shown.
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Driving systems
Driving and parking
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