Transmission posi-
tion
Warning display
D
Front area activated
R, N or the vehicle is
rolling backwards
Rear and front areas
activated
P
No areas activated
One or more segments light up as the vehicle
approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehi-
cle's distance from the obstacle.
From the:
R
sixth segment onwards, you will hear an inter-
mittent warning tone for approximately two
seconds.
R
seventh segment onwards, you will hear a
warning tone for approximately two seconds.
This indicates that you have now reached the
minimum distance.
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
:
Indicator lamp
;
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
If indicator lamp
:
is on then PARKTRONIC is
deactivated. Active Parking Assist is then also
deactivated.
i
PARKTRONIC is automatically activated
when you turn the SmartKey to position 2 in
the ignition lock.
Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit. You
also hear a warning tone
for approximately two
seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated and the indi-
cator lamp on the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up.
PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated.
The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (
Y
page 300).
X
Switch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultra-
sound waves.
X
See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
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