Controls in detail, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2011 Owners Manual User Manual

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and

R

the automatic transmission is in drive
position

D, reverse gear R, or neutral

position

N

The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds
above approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At
lower speeds, the Parktronic system
activates again.
The Parktronic system also deactivates when
you shift the automatic transmission into
park position

P or engage the parking brake.

The Parktronic system monitors the
surroundings of your vehicle with six sensors
in the front bumper and four sensors in the
rear bumper.

Example illustration, sensors in the front bumper

To function properly, sensors : must be free
of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean
sensors : regularly. Be careful not to
scratch or damage sensors :, see “Cleaning
the driving systems sensors” (

Y

page 219).

G

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.

G

Warning!

Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.

!

Special attention must be paid to objects

with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes
(e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts,
elevated crossbars or road curbs). Such
objects may not be detected by the system
and can damage the vehicle.
During parking maneuvers, pay special
attention to objects located above or below
the height of the sensors (e.g. street curbs,
painted posts, or trailer hitches etc.). The
Parktronic system will not detect such
objects at close range and damage to your
vehicle or the object may result.

!

Ultrasonic signals from outside sources

(e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or
jackhammers) may impair the operation of
the Parktronic system.

Range of the sensors

Front sensors

Center

approx. 40 in (100 cm)

Corners

approx. 24 in (60 cm)

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