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Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warn- ing displays are lit. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. PARKTRONIC is then deactivated and the indi- cator lamp on the PARKTRONIC button lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warn- ing displays are lit. PARKTRONIC is then deactivated. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference. X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors ( Y page 362). X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultra- sound waves. X See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. Active Parking Assist General notes Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking aid with ultrasound. It measures the road on both sides of the vehicle. A parking symbol indicates a suitable parking space. Active steering inter- vention and brake application can assist you during parking and when exiting a parking space. You may also use PARKTRONIC ( Y page 214). Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is merely an aid. It is not a replacement for your attention to your immedi- ate surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking space. Make sure that no persons, ani- mals or objects are in the maneuvering range. When PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active Park- ing Assist is also unavailable. G WARNING While parking or pulling out of a parking space, the vehicle swings out and can drive onto areas of the oncoming lane. This could result in a collision with another road user. There is a risk of an accident. vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Park- ing Assist parking procedure. ! If unavoidable, you should drive over obsta- cles such as curbs slowly and not at a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage the wheels or tires. Active Parking Assist may possibly indicate parking spaces which are not suitable for park- ing, for example: R where parking or stopping is prohibited R in front of driveways or entrances and exits R on unsuitable surfaces Parking tips: R On narrow roads, drive as close to the parking space as possible. R Parking spaces that are littered or overgrown might be identified or measured incorrectly. R Parking spaces that are partially occupied by trailer drawbars might not be identified as such or be measured incorrectly. 216 Driving systems Dr iving and parking |