Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC, Operator'S Manual

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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the
multimedia system
Vehicles without surround view camera
Vehicles with surround view camera
If you have not selected the Camera & Parking
menu and an obstacle is detected in the path of
the vehicle, a pop-up window for Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC 1 appears in the multimedia sys‐
tem at speeds below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The color of the individual segments of the warn‐
ing display is based on the distance to the detec‐
ted obstacle:
R
Yellow segments: obstacles at a distance
between approx. 2.0 ft (0.6 m) and 3.3 ft
(1.0 m)
R
Orange segments: obstacles at a distance
between approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) and 2.0 ft
(0.6 m)
R
Red segments: obstacles at a very short
distance of approx. 1.0 ft (0.3 m) or less
System limits
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa‐
rily take into account the following obstacles:
R
Obstacles below the detection range, e.g.
persons, animals or objects.
R
Obstacles above the detection range, e.g.
overhanging loads, overhangs or loading
ramps of trucks.
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush.
Otherwise, they may not function correctly.
Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to
scratch or damage them.
178 Driving and parking