Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport, Operator'S Manual

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Detected parking space on the left
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Parking symbol
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Detected parking space on the right
Active Parking Assist is switched on automat-
ically when driving forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
Active Parking Assist will only detect parking
spaces:
R
parallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
R
that are parallel to the direction of travel
and at least 59 in (1.5 m) wide
R
that are parallel to the direction of travel
and at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) longer than your
vehicle
R
that are at right angles to the direction of
travel and at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) wider
than your vehicle
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Note that Active Parking Assist cannot
measure the length of a parking space if it
is at right angles to the direction of travel.
You will need to judge whether your vehicle
will fit in the parking space.
When driving at speeds below 19 mph
(30 km/h), you will see the parking symbol as
a status indicator in the instrument cluster.
When a parking space has been detected, an
arrow towards the right or the left also
appears. By default, Active Parking Assist
only displays parking spaces on the front-
passenger side. Parking spaces on the driv-
er's side are displayed as soon as the turn
signal on the driver's side is activated. When
parking on the driver's side, this must remain
switched on until you acknowledge the use of
Active Parking Assist by pressing the a
button on the multifunction steering wheel.
The system automatically determines
whether the parking space is parallel or at
right angles to the direction of travel.
A parking space is displayed while you are
driving past it, and until you are approx-
imately 50 ft (15 m) away from it.
Parking
G WARNING
If you leave the vehicle when it is only being
braked by Active Parking Assist it could roll
away if:
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there is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply.
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the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
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the battery is disconnected.
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the accelerator pedal has been depressed,
e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
There is a risk of an accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, always secure it
against rolling away.
i When PARKTRONIC detects obstacles,
Active Parking Assist brakes automatically
during the parking process. You are respon-
sible for braking in good time.
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Stop the vehicle when the parking space
symbol shows the desired parking space in
the instrument cluster.
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Shift the transmission to position R.
The Start Park Assist? Start Park Assist? Yes: OK Yes: OK No: No:
% message appears in the multifunction
display.
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