2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 293

Controls in detail Driving systems Front sensors Center Corners Rear sensors Center Corners approx. 48 in (120 cm) approx. 32 in (80 cm) approx. 40 in (100 cm) approx. 24 in (60 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 operational when the readiness indicators 3 are illuminated. The current transmission position determines which warning indicator will be activated. Automatic transmission position D Center Corners approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx. 6 in (15 cm) P 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. R or N Warning indicator Front area activated Front and rear area activated Neither activated Minimum distance Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators 292