Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicles with automatic transmis‐
sion: The vehicle may not stop in front of
these objects.
This could cause a collision.
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In these situations, do not use Active
Parking Assist.
Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately. Parking
spaces that are partially occupied by trailer draw
bars might not be identified as such or be meas‐
ured incorrectly. Only use Active Parking Assist
on level, high-grip ground.
Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following
situations:
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If you are driving in extreme weather condi‐
tions such as ice, packed snow or in heavy
rain.
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If you are transporting a load that protrudes
beyond the vehicle.
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If the parking space is on a steep downhill or
uphill gradient.
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If you have installed snow chains.
Active Parking Assist may also display parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking, e.g.:
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Parking spaces where parking is prohibited.
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Parking spaces on unsuitable surfaces.
Active Parking Assist will not assist you with
parking spaces at right angles to the direction of
travel in the following situations:
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If two parking spaces are located immedi‐
ately next to each other.
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If the parking space is directly next to a low
obstacle such as a low curb.
Active Parking Assist will not assist you with
parking spaces at right angles to the direction of
travel in the following situations:
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If the parking space is on a curb.
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If the parking space is bordered by an obsta‐
cle, e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer.
Parking with Active Parking Assist
% Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
button may also be located at a different
position in the center console.
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Press button 1 .
The Active Parking Assist view appears on
the multimedia system display. Area 2 dis‐
plays detected parking spaces 4 and vehi‐
cle path 3 .
% Vehicle path 3 shown on the multimedia
system display may differ from the actual
vehicle path.
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