2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 188

186 Driving systems PARKTRONIC Important safety notes G Warning! Range of the sensors The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush; otherwise they may not function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them (Y page 282). Driving and parking The PARKTRONIC 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 or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured. PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you: Rswitch Rshift Side view, Coupe (example) N. on the ignition. the transmission to position D, R or Rrelease the parking brake. PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower speeds. PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper. Top view, Coupe (example) Front sensors Center Corners Rear sensors Center Corners Approx. 48 in (120 cm) Approx. 32 in (80 cm) Approx. 40 in (100 cm) Approx. 24 in (60 cm) : Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side (example) ! When parking, pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors, such as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of