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 electric 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:
Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover
•► To extend: pull cargo compartment
cover 1 back by grab handle 2 and clip
it into the retainers on the left and right.
•► To retract: unhook cargo compartment
cover 1 from the ...
Active Driving Assistance package
General notes
The Active Driving Assistance package
consists of DISTRONIC PLUS
Active Blind Spot Assist an
Active Lane Keeping Assist. ...
Removing the towing eye
Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
Attach cover 1 to the bumper and press until it
engages.
Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
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