Mercedes-Benz 2003 E 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Suspension for sporty driving style I
The setting for sporty driving I is selected
when one indicator lamp 2 is illuminated.
̈ Press button 1.
One indicator lamp 2 comes on.
Suspension for sporty driving style II
The setting for sporty driving II is selected
when two indicator lamps 2 are illuminat-
ed.
̈ Press button 1 twice.
Two indicator lamps 2 come on.
Suspension for regular driving style
The setting for regular driving is selected
when the two indicator lamps 2 are off.
̈ Press button 1 repeatedly until all indi-
cator lamps go out.
The indicator lamps 2 go out.
PARKTRONIC system*
The Parktronic system is an electronic aid
designed to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers. It visually and audibly indi-
cates the relative distance between the
vehicle and an obstacle.
The Parktronic system is automatically ac-
tivated when you switch on the ignition
and release the parking brake. The Park-
tronic system deactivates at speeds over
11 mph (18 km/h). At lower speeds the
Parktronic system turns on again.
Warning! G
Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is
not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always rests with the driver.
Special attention must be paid to objects
having smooth surfaces or low silhouettes
(e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or
street curbs). Such objects may not be de-
tected by the system and can damage the
vehicle.
The operational function of the Parktronic
can be affected by dirty sensors, especially
at times of snow and ice. See "Cleaning the
Parktronic system sensors" (
page 284).
Interference caused by other ultrasonic sig-
nals (e.g. working jackhammers or the air
brakes of trucks) can cause the system to
send erratic indications, and should be tak-
en into consideration.
Warning! G
Be sure that no persons or animals are in the
area in which you are maneuvering. You
could otherwise injure them.