2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 459

Controls in detail Driving systems Backing in straight tivated in the instrument cluster control system in order for it to be switched on ( page 279). Backing in at any angle tivated in the instrument cluster control system in order for it to be switched on ( page 279). ! While parking, do not approach any obstacles closer than indicated by red guide line 4. i The Dynamic Rear View Monitor must be ac- i The Dynamic Rear View Monitor must be acSwitch on the ignition ( page 344). Switch on COMAND ( page 85). Move gear selector lever to position R (reverse gear). Use the COMAND controller ( page 88) to select "reverse parking" function 6. You will see the guide lines for reverse parking on the COMAND display. The desired parking space is wide enough if nothing is inside the yellow and blue guide lines 1 of your intended driving path or protrudes into this area. Switch on the ignition ( page 344). Switch on COMAND ( page 85). Move gear selector lever to position R (reverse gear). Use the COMAND controller ( page 88) to select "reverse parking" function 6. You will see the guide lines for reverse parking on the COMAND display. Turn steering wheel so that the yellow and red guide lines for cornering 7 are pointing towards the desired parking space. The desired parking space is wide enough if nothing is inside yellow and red guide lines 7 of your intended driving path or protrudes into this area. Back in carefully. When the blue guide lines 5 for straight driving lie parallel inside the desired parking space, straighten the steering wheel for straight driving. Back in enough to leave sufficient free space around the vehicle. Parallel parking ! While parking, do not approach any obstacles closer than indicated by red guide line 4. This function assists you when you wish to park in a row, e.g. in a parking place parallel to the road. Back in straight carefully. i The Dynamic Rear View Monitor must be activated in the instrument cluster control system in order for it to be switched on ( page 279). 458