Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014, Owner'S Manual

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Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
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that are parallel to the direction of travel
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that are on straight roads, not bends
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that are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat kerbs
Parking tips:
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on narrow roads, drive as closely as possi-
ble past the parking space.
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parking spaces that are littered or over-
grown might be identified or measured
incorrectly.
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parking spaces that are partially occupied
by trailer drawbars might not be identified
as such or be measured incorrectly.
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snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
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pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(
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page 186) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
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when transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking
Guidance.
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never use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel fitted.
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make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct. This has a direct effect on
the steering instructions.
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the way your vehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parking is dependent
on various factors. These include the posi-
tion and shape of the vehicles parked in
front and behind it and the conditions of the
location. In some cases, Parking Guidance
may guide you too far or not far enough into
a parking space. In some cases, it may also
lead you across or onto the kerb. If neces-
sary, cancel the parking procedure with
Parking Guidance.
Detecting parking spaces
Example: vehicles with colour multifunction display
:
Detected parking space on the left
;
Parking symbol
=
Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde-
pendently locates and measures parking
spaces on both sides of the vehicle. When
driving at speeds below 30 km/h, you will see
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. Parking Guidance only displays
parking spaces on the front-passenger side
as standard. Parking spaces on the driver's
side are displayed as soon as the turn signal
on the driver's side is activated. To park on
the driver's side, you must leave the driver's
side turn signal switched on until you have
engaged reverse gear.
Parking Guidance will only detect parking
spaces:
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that are parallel to the direction of travel
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that are at least 1.5 m wide
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that are at least 1.3 m longer than your
vehicle
A parking space is displayed while you are
driving past it, and until you are approx-
imately 15 m away from it.
Driving systems
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Driving
and
parking
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