2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 178

Controls in detail Driving systems Range of the sensors Rear sensors Center Corners approx. 48 in (120 cm) approx. 32 in (80 cm) Minimum distance Center Corners approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx. 6 in (15 cm) Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators If the Parktronic 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 Parktronic system. Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the relative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. Front sensors Center Corners approx. 40 in (100 cm) approx. 24 in (60 cm) 176