2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 352

350 Driving systems or Check the Parktronic system operation at another location to rule out interference from outside radio or ultrasonic signals. X Parking Guidance The Parking Guidance is part of the Parktronic system. With the Parktronic system switched on (Y page 349), the Parking Guidance is also available. The Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aid equipped with ultrasonic sensors. The ultrasonic sensors scan the area on both sides of vehicle. When a suitable parking space is found, it is indicated by a parking space symbol in the multifunction display. You will receive steering instructions for parking in that space. Controls in detail X Switching off: Press Parktronic switch :. Indicator lamp ; comes on. X Switching on: Press Parktronic switch : again. i When you switch the Parktronic system on or off the Parking Guidance (Y page 350) is also switched on or off. 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 ; in Parktronic switch : comes on. X G Warning! The Parking Guidance is only an aid and may display parking spaces that are not suitable for parking such as Rno-parking zones Rparking space with unsuitable road/ground surface Rdriveways Rentrances/exits 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). Another cause could be 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 ; in Parktronic switch : comes on. X Switch off the ignition. X Clean the Parktronic system sensors (Y page 443). X Switch on the ignition. The Parking Guidance scans for and measures potential parking spaces when driving past. Subsequent changes to the parking space are not taken into account. This may be the case if the position of the vehicle parked in front or behind the space changes or obstacles in the parking space are moved. The Parking Guidance does not relieve you of the responsibility to pay attention. If you only rely on the Parking Guidance, you may cause an accident and injure yourself and others. You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering.