Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 197)

Driving systems
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Front sensors
Center approx. 40 in (100 cm)
Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm)
Rear sensors
Center approx. 48 in (120 cm)
Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm)
Minimum distance
Center approx. 8 in (20 cm)
Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm)
If the Parktronic 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 Parktronic
system.
Warning indicators
Visual signals indicate to the driver the
relative distance between the sensors and an
obstacle.
Front area warning indicator
1
Left side of the vehicle
2 Right side of the vehicle
3 Readiness indicators
Rear area warning indicator
1
Left side of the vehicle
2 Right side of the vehicle
3 Readiness indicators
Each warning indicator is divided into five
yellow and two red distance segments for
either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic
system is ready to measure when the yellow
readiness indicators
3 are illuminated.
The current transmission position determines
which warning indicator will be activated.
Controls in detail
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