225 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 long-
er 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 indi-
cator for the rear area is integrated in the 
rear trim.
Front area warning indicator1Left side of the vehicle
2Right side of the vehicleEach 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