Sprinter 906
EZ8
Parktronic System (PTS)
Details & Technology
PARKTRONIC operates on the echo sounder principle. The electronic control unit uses
ultrasonic signals emitted and detected by sensors in the front and rear bumpers to
measure the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. When reversing, the system
monitors the area to the rear and front of the vehicle. When moving forwards, only the
area to the front of the vehicle is monitored.
The system is activated automatically when the ignition is switched on and the parking
brake lever has been released. It switches off when the speed of the vehicle exceeds
approx. 11mph and back on when the speed falls below 10mph again.
The system monitors the area:
front center up to a distance of between 12” and 40”
front corners up to a distance of between 10” and 25”
rear center up to a distance of between 12” and 70”
rear corners up to a distance of between 12” and 40”
As soon as an obstacle is detected within these areas, the visual (yellow and red LEDs)
and audible warnings are activated. As the vehicle approaches an obstacle in its path, the
visual signals are the first to be activated. As soon as the first red segment lights up, the
audible warning is activated too, at first intermittently, then continuous when the
minimum distance is reached (second red LED).
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