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Parktronic system malfunction
There is a malfunction in the Parktronic
system, if only the red distance segments
illuminate and an acoustic warning sounds.
The Parktronic system will switch off
automatically after 20 seconds and indicator
lamp 2 in Parktronic switch 1 comes on.
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Have the Parktronic system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
If only the red distance segments illuminate
and no acoustic warning sounds, the
Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. dirt,
ice, snow and slush) or there is an
interference from other radio or ultrasonic
signals (e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or
jackhammers). The Parktronic system will
switch off automatically after 20 seconds and
indicator lamp 2 in Parktronic switch 1
comes on.
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Switch off the ignition.
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Clean the Parktronic system sensors
(Y page 294).
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Switch on the ignition.
or
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Check the Parktronic system operation at
another location to rule out interference
from outside radio or ultrasonic signals.
Rear view camera
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Warning!
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles from a distorted
perspective or inaccurately, or may not
display obstacles at all. The rear view
camera does not relieve you of the
responsibility to be cautious, take care and
pay careful attention. The rear view camera
may not show objects which are
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very close to the rear bumper
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under the rear bumper
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above the tailgate handle
You are responsible for safety at all times
and must continue to pay attention to the
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This includes the area
behind, in front of and beside the vehicle.
Otherwise you could endanger yourself
and/or others.
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Warning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
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Warning!
The rear view camera either will not
function or will not function to its full
capability if
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the tailgate is open
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it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy
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it is night or you are parking/
maneuvering your vehicle in an area
where it is very dark
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the camera is exposed to a very bright
white light
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the immediate surroundings are
illuminated with fluorescent light (the
display may flicker)
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there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from
the cold (lens condensation)
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the camera lens is dirty or covered
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the rear of your vehicle is damaged
Controls in detail
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