2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 175

Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronic system, if only the red distance segments illuminate and an acoustic warning sounds. The Parktronic system will switch off automatically after 20 seconds and indicator lamp 2 in Parktronic switch 1 comes on. X X or Check the Parktronic system operation at another location to rule out interference from outside radio or ultrasonic signals. G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured. G Warning! The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if Rthe tailgate is open Rit is raining very hard, snowing or foggy Rit is night or you are parking/ maneuvering your vehicle in an area where it is very dark Rthe camera is exposed to a very bright white light Rthe immediate surroundings are illuminated with fluorescent light (the display may flicker) Rthere is a sudden change in temperature, e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from the cold (lens condensation) Rthe camera lens is dirty or covered Rthe rear of your vehicle is damaged Z Rear view camera G Warning! The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles from a distorted perspective or inaccurately, or may not display obstacles at all. The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cautious, take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are Rvery close to the rear bumper Runder the rear bumper Rabove the tailgate handle You are responsible for safety at all times and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. This includes the area behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. Otherwise you could endanger yourself and/or others. Have the Parktronic system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. If only the red distance segments illuminate and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. dirt, ice, snow and slush) or there is an interference from other radio or ultrasonic signals (e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers). The Parktronic system will switch off automatically after 20 seconds and indicator lamp 2 in Parktronic switch 1 comes on. X Switch off the ignition. X X Clean the Parktronic system sensors (Y page 294). Switch on the ignition. 173