Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 236)

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Controls in detail
Driving systems
Minimum distance
If the system detects an obstacle in this
range, all the distance warning segments
illuminate and you hear a warning signal.
If the obstacle is closer than the minimum
distance, the actual distance may no
longer be indicated by the system.
Warning indicators
Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel-
ative distance between the sensors and an
obstacle.
The warning indicator for the front area is
located above the center air vents in the
dashboard. The warning indicator for the
rear area is integrated in the rear trim.
Front area warning indicator
1 Left side of the vehicle
2 Right side of the vehicle
Each warning indicator is divided into six
yellow and two red distance segments for
either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic
system is ready when the border around
the indicator is illuminated.
The position of the gear selector lever de-
termines which warning indicators will be
activated.
Center approx. 8 in (20 cm)
Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm)
Gear selector
lever position Warning indicator
D Front area activated
R or N Front and rear area
activated
P Neither activated