2022 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE Owners Manual

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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically
activ
ated when the vehicle is started.
Alternatively, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC can be
activ
ated or deactivated in the quick access
menu.
Setting the warning tones of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Parking
Adjusting warning tones 
Select Set warning tones .
Set the desired level under Volume or Tone
pitch.
Activating/deactivating audio fadeout 
Audio fadeout select and Audio fade for
warnings switc

h on or oM.
The volume of the currently playing media
source is reduced during a Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC warning tone.
or 
Audio fadeout select and Audio fadeout in
trans. position R switc
h on or oM.
The volume of the currently playing media
source is reduced when reverse gear is
engaged.
Setting the time of the warnings 
Time of warning select 
Activate or deactivate Side warning. 
Set the desired warning time for Front or
Rear . Active Parking Assist
Function of Active Parking Assist
A

ctive Parking Assist is an electronic parking
assistance system, which uses ultrasound with
the assistance of the reversing camera and 360°
Camera. When you are driving forwards up to
approximately 35 km/h, the system automatically
measures parking spaces on both sides of the
vehicle.
Active Parking Assist oMers the following func-
tions: Vehicles with reversing camera
=
P

arking in parking spaces parallel to the road
= Reversing into parking spaces perpendicular
to the road
Vehicles with 360° Camera
= Parking in parking spaces parallel to the road
= Parking in parking spaces perpendicular to the
road (optionally either forwards or reverse)
= Parking in parking spaces that can only be
detected as such due to markings (forexample
at the roadside)
= Exiting a parking space parallel to the road
= Exiting a parking space perpendicular to the
road (optionally either les or right)
Active Parking Assist is only an aid. It is not a sub-
stitute for your attention to the surroundings. The
responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring
range.
If Active Parking Assist is available, the Ç mes-
sage appears in the driver's display. When the 294
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system detects parking spaces,
È appear s.
The arrows show on which side of the road free
parking spaces are located. These are then shown
in the central display.
When Active Parking Assist is activated, the turn
signal indicators are activated based on the calcu-
lated path of your vehicle. When you are entering
or exiting a parking space, the procedure is assis-
ted by acceleration, braking, steering and gear
changes.
To start the parking procedure, press the E
button ( page 296).
Active Parking Assist will be cancelled in the fol-
lowing situations:
= You deactivate Parking Assist PARKTRONIC.
= You press the E button again.
= You begin steering.
= You engage transmission position j.
= ESP n
intervenes.
= You open the driver's door. System limits
If t
he exterior lighting is malfunctioning, Active
Parking Assist is not available.
Also observe the system limits of the following
systems: = Reversing camera ( page 280)
= 360° camera (  page 284)
Objects located above or below the detection
range of Active Parking Assist, suchas overhang-
ing loads, overhangs or loading ramps of goods
vehicles or the borders of parking spaces, are not
detected during measurement of the parking
space. These are also then not taken into account
when calculating the parking procedure. In some
circumstances, Active Parking Assist may there-
fore guide you into the parking space prematurely
or brake too late.
Certain environmental conditions, suchas snowfall
or heavy rain, may lead to a parking space being
measured inaccurately. Parking spaces that are
partially occupied by trailer drawbars might not be
identiNed as such or be measured incorrectly.
Only use Active Parking Assist on level, high-grip
ground. &
WARNING Risk of accident due t o objects
located above or below the detection
range of Active Parking Assist
If there are objects above or below the detec-
tion r
ange, the following situations may arise:
= Active Parking Assist may steer too early.
= The vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects.
There is a danger of collision! 
In these situations, do not use Active
P
arking Assist. Active Parking Assist can also display unsuitable
par

king spaces, e.g. parking spaces in which
parking is not permitted or parking spaces on
unsuitable surfaces.
Do not use Active Parking Assist in the following
situations:
= In extreme weather conditions suchas ice,
packed snow or in heavy rain.
= When transporting a load that protrudes
beyond the vehicle. Driving and parking
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If t he parking space is on a steep downhill or
uphill gradient.
= When snow chains are Ntted.
= When a trailer or bicycle rack is attached.
= Directly aser a tyre change or when spare
tyres are Ntted.
= If the tyre pressure is too low or too high.
= If the suspension is out of alignment, e.g. aser
bottoming out on a kerb.
= On steep inclines of more than approximately
15 %. Parking with Active Parking Assist 
Press button 1. 
Select 2 menu Parking Assistance .
Parking spaces 3 de
tected by the system are
shown in the central display. 296
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When the vehicle is stationary, indicated vehicle
pat h 4 into currently selected parking space 5
also appears. 
If a parking space is displayed: stop the vehi-
cle. 
If necessary, select another parking space. 
Vehicles with 360° Camera: t
o change the
parking direction, tap the selected parking
space again. 
To start the parking procedure: pr
ess button
1 again.
The vehicle drives into the selected parking
space.
The turn signal indicator is switched on automati-
call
y when the parking procedure begins. You are
responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator
in accordance with the traPc conditions. If neces-
sary, select the turn signal indicator accordingly. &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o vehicle
swinging out while parking or pulling out
of a parking space
While parking or exiting a parking space, the
v
ehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of
the oncoming lane.
This could cause you to collide with objects or
other road users. 
Pay attention to objects and other road
user

s. 
Where necessary, stop the vehicle or
cancel t

he parking procedure with Active
Parking Assist. On completion of the parking procedure, the
Active Parking Assist finished
displa

y message
appears. 
Secure the vehicle against rolling away. When
r
equired by legal requirements or local condi-
tions: turn the wheels towards the kerb.
% You can stop the vehicle and change the
tr
ansmission position during the parking pro-
cedure. The system then calculates a new
vehicle path. If no new vehicle path is availa-
ble, the transmission position can be changed
again, or the process can be cancelled. Driving and parking
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Immediate parking via the
&DmHrDvLHws menu
Select the Camera views menu.
When the vehicle is stationary and in transmis-
sion position k, and symbol 6 appear
s in
the camera image: press button 1 again.
The parking procedure is initiated for the
detected parking space.
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no

t be changed in immediate parking.
Exiting a parking space with Active Parking Assist
R
equirements:
= The vehicle is equipped with a 360° Camera. =
The v
ehicle has been parked with Active Park-
ing Assist. 
Start the vehicle. 
Press button 1. 
Select Parking Assistance menu 2. 
If necessary, change direction of exit 3. 
To start exiting the parking space: pr ess but-
ton 1 again. 
If necessary, change the gearbox setting.
Obser

ve any messages displayed in the driv-
er's display and central display.
The vehicle moves out of the parking space.
The turn signal indicator is automatically switched
on when e
xiting a parking space begins and
switched oM when it is completed. You are
responsible for selecting the turn signal indicator
in accordance with the traPc conditions. If neces-
sary, select the turn signal indicator accordingly.
Aser the parking space has been exited, a warn-
ing tone and the Ø Active Parking Assist fin-
ished, take control of vehicle message prompt
you to take control of the vehicle. You have to
accelerate, brake, steer and change gear yourself
again.
If you do not react to the prompt to take control
of the vehicle, the system will brake the vehicle to
a standstill. 298
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Pausing Active Parking Assist
Y
ou can interrupt the parking or exiting procedure
of Active Parking Assist by performing one of the
following actions, forexample: 
Depress the brake pedal. 
Open the front passenger door, a rear door,
t

he boot or the bonnet. 
Apply the electric parking brake or activating
t

he HOLD function. 
To resume the parking or exiting procedure:
g

ently depress the accelerator pedal.
% If the electric parking brake was applied
bef

ore Active Parking Assist was activated,
depress the accelerator pedal lightly to start
the parking or exiting procedure.
Check the area around your vehicle again before
r
esuming a paused parking procedure. Make sure
that persons, animals or objects are no longer in
the manoeuvring range. Also observe the system
limitations of Active Parking Assist. Automatic braking function of Active Parking
Assis

t
Persons or objects detected in the manoeuvring
range could cause the vehicle to brake sharply
and interrupt the parking or exiting procedure.
The vehicle will then be held at a standstill. If you
depress the accelerator pedal, the parking or exit-
ing procedure is resumed.
Check the area around your vehicle again before
resuming the parking or exiting procedure. Make
sure that persons, animals or objects are no lon-
ger in the manoeuvring range. Also observe the
system limitations of Active Parking Assist. Manoeuvring assistant
Function of Drive Away Assist
Dr
ive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an
impact when pulling away. If the system detects
an obstacle in the direction of travel, the vehicle's
speed is brieOy reduced to approximately 2 km/h.
A risk of collision may occur in the following situa-
tions, forexample: = If the driver mixes up the accelerator and
brake pedals. =
If t
he driver engages an incorrect gear.
= If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal
with too much force.
Drive Away Assist is active under the following
conditions:
= If the vehicle was stationary and the transmis-
sion position was changed to k or h.
= If the vehicle has rolled less than approx-
imately 1.0 m since being at a standstill.
= If the detected obstacle is less than approx.
1.0 m away.
The Drive-away Assist can be deactivated or acti-
vated in the Manoeuvring assistance menu
( page 302).
If a critical situation is detected, the following
symbol appears in red in the selected view in the
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If Drive Away Assist is not available, the same
symbol appear s in grey. If the Camera & park-
ing menu is not opened in the central display,
the symbol and pop-up of Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC both appear.
Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a substi-
tut
e for your attention to the surroundings. The
responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking
remains with you. Make sure that no persons, ani-
mals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring
range. &
WARNING Risk of accident caused b
y limi-
ted detection performance of Drive Away
Assist
Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly iden-
tify objects and tr

aPc situations.
Always pay careful attention to the tr
aPc
situation; do not rely on Drive Away
Assist alone. 
Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec-
essar

y, provided the traPc situation per-
mits and that it is safe to take evasive
action. System limits
The sy

stem limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(  page 294).
On uphill gradients, the performance of Drive
Away Assist is restricted.
If transport equipment is secured to the trailer
hitch, suchas a trailer or bicycle rack, Drive Away
Assist is not available when you are reversing.
Function of cross traPc warning
The cross traPc warning can warn you of crossing
traPc when you are exiting a parking space. The
radar sensors in the bumper also monitor the area
adjacent to the vehicle.
The cross traPc warning is automatically active
when you reverse at a speed of less than approx-
imately 10 km/h.
Depending on the country, the cross traPc warn-
ing can be deactivated or activated in the
Manoeuvring assistance menu ( page 302).
If a critical situation is detected, the following
symbol appears in red in the selected view in the
Camera & parking menu:
Warning for crossing traffic behind = The v

ehicle can be braked automatically when
crossing traPc is detected.
= If the menu Camera & parking is not open and
a critical situation is detected, a warning
appears in the central display together with
the PARKTRONIC Parking Assist pop-up.
Warning for crossing traffic ahead
= If Active Parking Assist is active, the vehicle
can be braked automatically when crossing
traPc is detected.
= If Active Parking Assist is not active but the
menu Camera & parking is open, a warning
appears.
= If the menu Camera & parking is not open, the
system cannot react to crossing traPc.
The cross traPc warning is only an aid and not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings.
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ing remains with you. Make sure that no persons,
animals or objects e tc. are in the manoeuvring
range. &
WARNING Risk of accident caused b
y limi-
ted detection performance of the cross
traPc warning
The cross tr
aPc warning cannot always clearly
identify objects and traPc situations. 
Always pay careful attention to the tr
aPc
situation; do not rely on the cross traPc
warning alone. 
Be prepared to brake or swerve as nec-
essar

y, provided the traPc situation per-
mits and that it is safe to take evasive
action. System limits
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If the cross tr
aPc warning is not available, the
/ symbol appears in grey.
The system limits of Active Parking Assist apply
(  pag

e 294).
If the radar sensors are obstructed by vehicles or
other objects, detection is not possible. In the following situations, the cross
tr
aPc warn-
ing is not available:
= on inclines
= Warning for crossing traffic behind : if trans-
port equipment, forexample a trailer or bicycle
rack, is attached to the trailer hitch and the
electrical connection has been correctly
established
Manoeuvring brake function
The manoeuvring brake function can prevent colli-
sions with pedestrians when the vehicle is revers-
ing at slow speeds. If the reversing camera
detects a person in the vehicle path, the vehicle
can be braked to a standstill.
The manoeuvring brake function can intervene
under the following conditions:
= The vehicle is reversing at a speed slower than
10 km/h.
= The camera image is shown in the central dis-
play (  page 289).
You can activate and deactivate the manoeuvring
brake function in the Manoeuvring assistance
menu (  page 302). If the manoeuvring brake function is triggered, the
f
ollowing symbol appears in red in the selected
view in the Camera & parking menu:
% If the manoeuvring brake function is not avail-
able, t

he same symbol appears in grey.
The manoeuvring brake function is only an aid. It
is no
t a substitute for your attention to the sur-
roundings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring
and parking remains with you. Make sure that no
persons, animals or objects etc. are in the
manoeuvring range. &
WARNING Risk of accident caused b
y limi-
ted detection by the manoeuvring brake
function
The manoeuvring brake function cannot
alw
ays clearly detect people. Other obstacles
are not detected by the function.
In these cases, the function may brake unnec-
essarily or not brake at all. Driving and parking
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