2004 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 153

Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system* (Parking assist) Parktronic system monitors your vehicle's environment by means of six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper. 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 rests always with the driver. Make sure that no persons or animals are located in the area in which your are maneuvering. They could otherwise be injured. Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or street curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle. The operational function of the Parktronic system can be affected by dirty sensors, especially at times of snow and ice. For notes on cleaning the Parktronic system sensors ( page 237). Interference caused by other ultrasonic signals (e.g. working jackhammers or the air brakes of trucks) can cause the system to send erratic indications, and should be taken into consideration. The Parktronic system assists the driver during parking maneuvers. It visually and audibly indicates the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. With the ignition on, the Parktronic system engages automatically at speeds up to approximately 10 mph (15 km/h) and deactivates during higher speeds. 1 Sensors located in front bumper 153