2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 165

Driving systems Trailer towing The rear Parktronic sensors will be deactivated when you have established the electrical connection between your vehicle and the trailer you are about to tow. The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display as a mirror image, like in the rear view mirror. In addition, the rear view camera contains guidelines to help you with driving in reverse. 163 G Warning! 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 The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles Rfrom a distorted perspective not display obstacles at all Rinaccurately Rmay 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 263). 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. The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cautious. Take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are Rvery close to the rear bumper the rear bumper the tailgate handle Runder Rabove You are responsible for safety at all times and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. This includes the area behind, in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise you could endanger yourself and/or others. G Warning! The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if Rthe tailgate is open Rit Rit is raining very hard, snowing or foggy is night or you are parking/maneuvering your vehicle in an area where it is very dark light Rthe camera is exposed to a very bright white Rear view camera The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. Z Controls in detail ! The distance between the sensors in the bumpers and an obstacle is referred to as the minimum range of the Parktronic. A trailer hitch will reduce the distance to an obstacle. Keep this in mind to avoid any damage. G Warning! Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured.