Important safety notes
PARKTRONIC is only available in
Canada.
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.

1 Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side (example)
See also:
AUX jacks
An external video source (video AUX) can be
connected to COMAND via the media
interface using the AUX jacks in
the glove box.
In vehicles with a rear view camera, the
video AUX jack cannot b ...
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment.
Check whether you have adjusted
seat 3
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment.
Electrical seat adjustment.
When adjusting the se ...
Cleaning the headliner and carpets
Roof lining: use soft brushes or dry shampoo if it is particularly dirty.
Carpets: use carpet and textile cleaners that have been approved and recommended
by Mercedes-Benz.
...
