Driving and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class User Manual
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The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or
slush. They can otherwise not function
correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(
Y
page 275).
Front sensors
Center
Approx. 40in (approx.
100cm)
Corners
Approx. 24in (approx.
60cm)
Rear sensors
Center
Approx. 48 in (approx.
120 cm)
Corners
Approx. 32in (approx.
80cm)
Minimum distance
Center
Approx. 8in (approx. 20cm)
Corners
Approx. 8in (approx. 20cm)
If there is an obstacle within this range, the
relevant warning displays light up and a
warning tone sounds. If the distance falls
below the minimum, the distance may no
longer be shown.
Warning displays
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display for the rear area is
located on the headliner in the rear
compartment.
Warning display for the front area
:
Segments on the left-hand side of the
vehicle
;
Segments on the right-hand side of the
vehicle
=
Segments showing operational readiness
The warning display for each side of the
vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red
segments. PARKTRONIC is operational if
yellow segments showing operational
readiness = light up.
The selected transmission position and the
direction in which the vehicle is rolling
determine which warning display is active
when the engine is running.
Transmission
position
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
vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
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