2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 277

Controls in detail Driving systems Minimum distance Center Corners approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx. 6 in (15 cm) 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 located in the rear passenger compartment under the roof. Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready when the yellow readiness indicators 3 are illuminated. The current transmission position determines which warning indicator will be activated. Transmission position D R or N P Warning indicator Front area activated Front and rear area activated Neither activated If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the system. Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators 276