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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 the relative distance
between the sensors and an obstacle.
Front area warning indicators
Rear area warning indicators
Each warning indicator is divided into five
yellow and two red distance segments for left
side
: and right side ; of the vehicle. The
Parktronic system is ready to measure when
the yellow readiness indicators = are
illuminated.
The current transmission position determines
which warning indicator will be activated. Current
transmission
position Warning indicator
D
Front area activated
R
Front and rear area
activated
N
With the electronic
parking brake
engaged: neither
activated
With the electronic
parking brake
released: front and
rear area activated
As your vehicle approaches an object, one or
more distance segments will illuminate,
depending on the distance. When the seventh
distance segment illuminates, you have
reached the minimum distance.
R
Front area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red distance
segment illuminates and a constant
acoustic warning lasting a maximum of
2 seconds will sound for the second red
distance segment. The signal is canceled
when the automatic transmission is shifted
into park position P.
R Rear area: An intermittent acoustic
warning will sound as the first red distance
segment illuminates and a constant
acoustic warning lasting a maximum of
2 seconds will sound for the second red
distance segment. The signal is canceled
when the automatic transmission is shifted
into drive position D or park position P.
Switching the Parktronic system on/
off The Parktronic system switches on
automatically when the ignition is switched
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X
Switching off: Press Parktronic
switch :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
X Switching on: Press Parktronic switch :
again.
Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronic
system, if only the red distance segments
illuminate and an acoustic warning sounds.
The Parktronic system will switch off
automatically after 20 seconds and indicator
lamp
; in Parktronic switch : comes on.
X Have the Parktronic system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
If only the red distance segments illuminate
and no acoustic warning sounds, the
Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. dirt,
ice, snow and slush). Another cause could be
interference from other radio or ultrasonic
signals (e.g. truck air brakes, car wash, or
jackhammers). The Parktronic system will
switch off automatically after 20 seconds and
indicator lamp ; in Parktronic switch :
comes on.
X Switch off the ignition.
X Clean the Parktronic system sensors
(Y page 406).
X Switch on the ignition.
or
X Check the Parktronic system operation at
another location to rule out interference
from outside radio or ultrasonic signals. Park Assist
G
Warning!
The Park Assist 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 the
area in which you are maneuvering. You could
otherwise injure them.
! 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.
i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removal, tampering, or
altering of the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not
registered in Canada, you must switch off the
radar sensor system ( Y page 216). Canadian
law does not permit the use of the radar
sensor system for vehicles from outside of
Canada. When you switch off the radar sensor
system, the following functions are
deactivated:
R Park Assist
R BAS PLUS (Y page 57)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 62)
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 304)
R Advanced Parking Guidance ( Y page 327)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 335)
! The operational function of the Park
Assist can be affected by dirty sensors,
especially at times of snow and ice.
Make sure that the area on the bumpers
around the sensors is free of dirt, ice and/
or slush, otherwise the Park Assist may not
function properly.
For cleaning the driving systems sensors, see
(Y page 406).
! High-frequency sources such as toll
stations, speed measuring systems, etc.
can cause the Park Assist to malfunction.
You can switch off the Park Assist using the
Park Assist button or switch off the radar
sensors with the instrument cluster control
system to prevent possible malfunction.
The Park Assist is an electronic parking aid
with radar sensors that helps you while
parking. It visually and audibly indicates the
relative distance between the vehicle and an
obstacle.
The Park Assist is automatically activated
when the engine is running and the automatic transmission is in drive position D, reverse
gear
R or neutral position N.
The Park Assist deactivates at speeds over
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h). At lower
speeds the Park Assist turns on again.
The Park Assist is also switched off when you
set the automatic transmission into park
position P or switch off the engine.
While the automatic transmission is in neutral
position N, the Park Assist is switched off if
you secure the vehicle in place with the
electronic parking brake.
The Park Assist monitors the surroundings of
your vehicle with four sensors in the front
bumper and two sensors in the rear bumper.
Range of the sensors The sensors of the Park Assist are integrated
in the front and rear bumpers. Make sure that
the bumpers are clear of dirt, ice and slush in
the area of the sensors, as otherwise, the
Park Assist may not function properly, see
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The sensors have a broad detection
range. Therefore, the Park Assist may also
issue warnings due to detected obstacles
on the ground, for example:
R Sewer canal covers
R Rails
R Bumps
R Gutters
Warnings may also be issued due to
obstacles that are moving up quickly, for
example rolling garage doors.
Front sensors Center approx. 40 in (100 cm)
Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm)
Rear sensors
Center approx. 50 in (125 cm)
Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm)
!
While parking, pay particular attention to
objects over or underneath the sensors,
e.g. flower boxes, an elevated crossbar or
a trailer tow hitch. The Park Assist does not
detect such nearby objects. You could
otherwise damage the vehicle or the
objects.
Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the
relative distance between the sensors and an
obstacle.
Front area warning indicators Rear area warning indicators
Each warning indicator is divided into five
yellow and two red distance segments for
left : and right side ; of the vehicle. The
Park Assist is ready to measure when the
yellow readiness indicators
= are
illuminated.
The current transmission position determines
which warning indicators will be activated. Current
transmission
position Warning indicator
D
Front area activated
R
Front and rear area
activated
N
With the electronic
parking brake
engaged: neither
activated.
With the electronic
parking brake
released: front and
rear area activated.
As your vehicle approaches an object, one or
more distance segments will illuminate,
depending on the distance. When the seventh
distance segment illuminates, you have
reached the minimum distance.
Front area:
As soon as the first red distance segment
illuminates, you will hear an intermittent
warning tone for approximately 2 seconds.326
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Once the second red distance segment
illuminates, you will hear a continuous
warning tone. You have reached the minimum
distance. The signal is canceled when the
automatic transmission is in park position P
or neutral position N with the electronic
parking brake engaged.
Rear area:
As soon as the first red distance segment
illuminates, you will hear an intermittent
warning tone for approximately 2 seconds.
Once the second red distance segment
illuminates, you will hear a continuous
warning tone. You have reached the minimum
distance. The signal is canceled when the
automatic transmission is in drive position
D,
park position P, or neutral position N with the
electronic parking brake engaged.
i During strong rainfall, the warning
indicators and warning tones may be
triggered, for example, by water splashing
into the area of the sensors.
Collision warning The Park Assist can detect obstacles from a
considerable distance. If you drive in reverse
towards an obstacle, you will hear a warning
tone. You must then brake in order to avoid a
collision. The warning tone for a collision will
not sound when the vehicle is at a standstill
very close to the obstacle. In this case, you
will hear a corresponding tone for the warning
indicator in the rear area.
i
During strong rainfall, the collision
warning may be triggered, for example, by
water splashing into the area of the
sensors.
Switching Park Assist on/off The Park Assist can be switched off manually.
i
When the indicator lamp is on, the Park
Assist is switched off. X
Switching off: Press Park Assist
button :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
X Switching on: Press Park Assist
button : again.
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
The Park Assist is automatically switched on
when the ignition and radar sensors
(Y page 216) are switched on. Advanced Parking Guidance
The Advanced Parking Guidance is an
electronic parking aid equipped with radar
sensors. The radar sensors scan the area on
both sides of vehicle. When a suitable parking
space is found, it is indicated by a parking
space symbol in the multifunction display.
You will receive steering instructions for
parking in that space. G
Warning!
The Advanced Parking Guidance is only an aid
and may display parking spaces that are not
suitable for parking such as
R no-parking zones
R parking space with unsuitable road/ground
surface
R driveways
R entrances/exits
The Advanced Parking Guidance only shows a
representation of the parking space in the
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initially measured when driving past.
Subsequent
changes
to the parking space are
not taken into account, e.g. if the position of
the vehicle parked in front of or behind the
space changes or objects in the parking space
are moved. Moving objects are not shown,
e.g. pedestrians or vehicles driving past. The
Advanced Parking Guidance does not relieve
you of the responsibility to pay attention. If
you only rely on the Advanced Parking
Guidance, you may cause an accident and
injure yourself and others.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. G
Warning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in the
area in

which you are maneuvering. You could
otherwise injure them.
! 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.
! The operation and functionality of the
Advanced Parking Guidance can be
affected or impaired by dirty sensors,
especially at times of snow and ice.
Make sure that the area on the bumpers
around the sensors is free of dirt, ice and/
or slush, otherwise Advanced Parking
Guidance may not function properly.
i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removal, tampering, or
altering of the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device

may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not
registered in Canada, you must switch off the
radar sensor system ( Y page 216). Canadian
law does not permit the use of the radar
sensor system for vehicles from outside of
Canada. When you switch off the radar sensor
system, the following functions are
deactivated:
R Advanced Parking Guidance
R BAS PLUS (Y page 57)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 62)
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 304)
R Park Assist ( Y page 324)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 335)
Use the Advanced Parking Guidance for
parking spaces that are
R parallel to the direction of travel
R located on straight streets, i.e. not in
curves
R on the same level as the street, i.e. not on
sidewalks, for example. 328
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Warning!
The Blind Spot Assist is only a driving aid and
may not detect all vehicles.
The Blind Spot Assist may not be able to
detect narrow vehicles such as motorcycles
or bicycles, or it may not detect them until it
is too late.
The monitoring function may be impaired if
your sensors
are dirty, subject to heavy spray,
or if visibility is poor due to e.g. snow, rain, or
fog. This can result in vehicles not being
detected or being detected too late.
The Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road,
traffic and weather conditions.
It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to
be attentive to road, weather and traffic
conditions and to provide the steering,
braking and other driving inputs necessary to
retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in recognizing dangers too late,
possibly resulting in an accident and serious
injury to yourself and others.
In order for the Blind Spot Assist to function,
the radar sensors must be switched on and
operational.
When traveling in Canada in a vehicle not
registered in Canada, you must switch off the
radar sensor system ( Y page 216). Canadian
law does not permit the use of the radar
sensor system for vehicles from outside of
Canada. When you switch off the radar sensor
system, the following functions are
deactivated:
R Blind Spot Assist
R BAS PLUS (Y page 57)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 62)
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 304)
R Park Assist ( Y page 324)
R Advanced Parking Guidance ( Y page 327)
i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removal, tampering, or
altering of the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device

may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Sensor monitoring range The Blind Spot Assist is able to monitor a
range up to 10 ft (3 m) to the rear and both
sides of the vehicle.336
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R
Washer system and headlamp cleaning
system (Y page 372)
R Brake fluid ( Y page 373) Engine compartment
Hood
G
Warning!
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose and
injure you and/or others.
Opening G
Warning!
If you see flames or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, or if the coolant
temperature gauge indicates that the engine
is overheated, do not open the hood. Move
away from vehicle and do not open the hood
until the engine has cooled. If necessary, call
the fire department. G
Warning!
You could be injured when the hood is open –
even when the engine is turned off.
Parts of the engine can become very hot. To
prevent burns, let the engine cool completely
before touching any components on the
vehicle. Comply with all relevant safety
precautions. G
Warning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned off.
Stay clear of fan blades. G
Warning!
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage
it is dangerous to touch any components
(ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system
R with the engine running
R while starting the engine
R when the ignition is switched on and the
engine is turned manually X
Pull hood lock release lever :.
The hood is unlocked.
! Never open the hood if the wiper arms are
folded forward away from the windshield.
Otherwise the windshield wipers or the
hood could be damaged. X
Push handle ; under the hood upwards.
X Pull up on the hood and then release it.
The hood will be held open at shoulder
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