Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displaysa
re lit.
You also hear awarning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds,
and the indicator lamp
in the PARKTRONIC
button lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at aqualified
specialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displaysa
re lit.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X Cleant he PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 228).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X See if PARKTRONIC functions in adifferent location. Rear view camera
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objectsint he area
in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in alimited manner:
R if the trunk lid is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if there is asudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into aheated garage in
winter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting checked at aqualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
General notes Rear view camera
0043is an optical parking aid.
It shows the area behind your vehicle in the
COMAND display. 144
Driving systemsDriving and parking
with
,ora ltering th edevic ewill void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with ,alter ,oru se in
any non-approved way.
An yu nauthorize dmodification to this
devic ecould void th euser’s authorit yto
operate th eequipment.
Monitorin grange of th esensors In particular
,the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R dirt on th esensor soranythin gelse cover-
ing th esensors
R there is poor visibility, e.g .due to fog ,heavy
rain or snow
R an arrow vehicle travelin ginfront,e.g.a
motorbik eorbicycle
R ther oad has ver ywide lanes
R ther oad has narrow lanes
R you are not driving in th emiddle of th elane
R there are barriers or similar lane borders
Vehicles in th emonitorin grange are then not
indicated. Example (Roadster)
Blin dSpotA ssist monitors th earea up to 10 ft
(3 m) behi nd your vehicl eand directl ynext to
your vehicle, as shown in the diagram. If the lanes ar
enarrow ,vehicles driving in the
lane beyond the lane next to your vehicl emay
be indicated ,especially if the vehicles ar enot
driving in the middl eoftheirlan e. Thi smaybe
the cas eifthe vehicles ar edriving on the inner
side of thei rlan e.
Due to the nature of the system:
R warning smaybe issued in error when driv-
ing close to crash barriers or similar solid
lane borders.
R warning smaybe interrupte dwhend riving
alongsid eparticularly long vehicles, e.g.
trucks, for aprolonge dtime.
The two sensors for Blind Spo tAssist are
integrated into the side softhe rea rbum per.
Make sure tha tthe bumpe risfreeofd irt, ice
or slus hinthe vicinity of the sensors .The
rada rsensors must not be covered ,e.g.by
overhanging loads. Following asevere impact
or in the event of damage to the bumpers,
have the functio nofthe rada rsensors
checked at aquali fied specialist workshop.
Blind Spo tAssist ma yotherwise not work
properly.
Indicator and warning display 0043
Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp
Whe nBlind Spo tAssist is activated ,indicator
lamp 0043in the exterio rmirrors lights up yel-
lo wuptoas peed of 20 mph (30 km/h) .At
speed sabove 20 mph (30 km/h), the indica-
tor lamp goe soutand Blind Spo tAssist is
operational.
If av ehicl eisd etecte dwithi nt he blind spot
monitoring range at speed sabove 20 mph 146
Driving systemsDriving an
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