2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 164
2010 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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162 Driving systems RFront Controls in detail area: An intermittent acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates. A constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is shifted into park position P or the parking brake is engaged. RRear Front area warning indicators area: An intermittent acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates. A constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is shifted into drive position D, or park position P, or the parking brake is engaged. Switching the Parktronic system on/ off Rear area warning indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for left side : and right side ; of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready to measure when the yellow readiness indicators = are illuminated. The current transmission position determines which warning indicator will be activated. Current transmission position D R or N Warning indicator The Parktronic system switches on automatically when the ignition is switched on. Front area activated Front and rear area activated Example illustration: All models, except ML 450 HYBRID X As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. When the seventh distance segment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance. Switching off: Press Parktronic switch :. Indicator lamp ; comes on. X Switching on: Press Parktronic switch : again.