Important safety notes
WARNING
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.
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:
• switch on the ignition
• shift the transmission to position D, R or N
• release the electric 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.

1 Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand side (example)
See also:
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires
   
 
WARNING
Regularly check the tires for damage. Damaged tires can cause tire inflation 
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. I ...
   
Remote control
   Overview
1 To switch the screen on/off
2 To switch the button lighting on/off
3 To select the screen for remote control operation (COMAND, SPLITVIEW, L REAR 
and REAR R can be selected)
4 ...
   
Checking the battery
   
- Press the  or
 button.
The battery is working properly if battery 
check lamp 1 lights up briefly
If battery check lamp 1 does not light up 
briefly during the test, the battery is 
discharg ...
   
