Important safety notes
WARNING
The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system.
It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always remains with the driver.
WARNING
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you:
• switch on the ignition
• shift the transmission to position D, R or
N
• release the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.

1Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side (example)
See also:
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
For good road surface conditions, the
maximum gradient-climbing capability is
100%, which corresponds to an approach/departure angle of 45°. Note that the
vehicle's gradient-climbing capability ...
Downloading destinations in COMAND
The components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on.
You can only use the Destination
Download function if the vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system.
Destination Downloa ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes- Benz for your vehicle model to avoid
damage to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly ...
