2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 235

Controls in detail Driving systems Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the relative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. The warning indicator for the front area is located above the center air vents in the dashboard. The warning indicator for the rear area is integrated in the rear dome lighting. Each warning indicator is divided into six yellow and two red segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready when the border around the indicator is illuminated. The position of the gear selector lever determines which warning indicators will be activated. Gear selector lever position D R or N P Warning indicator Front area activated Front and rear area activated Neither activated As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more segments will come on, depending on the distance. When the eighth segment comes on, you have reached the minimum distance. Front area: An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red segment comes on and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of three seconds will sound for the second red segment. The signal is canceled when the gear selector lever is placed in position P. Rear area: An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red segment comes on and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of three seconds will sound for the second red segment. The signal is canceled when the gear selector lever is placed in position D or P. Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 235