sensor MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC 2016 W246 Owner's Guide

:Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand
side (example)
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or
slush. They can otherwise not function cor-
rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(
Ypage 277).
Range
Front sensors
CenterApprox. 40 in (approx.
100 cm)
CornersApprox. 24 in (approx.
60 cm)
Rear sensors
CenterApprox. 48 in (approx.
120 cm)
CornersApprox. 32 in (approx.
80 cm)
Minimum distance
CenterApprox. 8 in (approx.
20 cm)
CornersApprox. 6 in (approx.
15 cm)
If there is an obstacle within this range, the
relevant warning displays light up and a warn-
ing tone sounds. If the distance falls below
the minimum, the distance may no longer be
shown.
Warning displays
:Segments on the left-hand side of the
vehicle
;Segments on the right-hand side of the
vehicle
=Segments showing operational readiness
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display for the rear area is loca-
ted on the headliner in the rear compartment. The warning display for each side of the vehi-
cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg-
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Problems with PARKTRONIC
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated and the
indicator lamp on the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up.PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
XIf problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated.The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
XClean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Ypage 277).
XSwitch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
XSee 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 intervention can assist you during
maneuvering and parking. You may also use
PARKTRONIC (
Ypage 165).
Important safety notes
Active Parking Assist is merely an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exiting a parking space. Make sure that
no persons, animals or objects are in the
maneuvering range.
When PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active
Parking Assist is also unavailable.
GWARNING
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.
Pay attention to other road users. Stop the
vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Park- ing Assist parking procedure.
!If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles 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
parking, for example:
RWhere parking or stopping is prohibited
RIn front of driveways or entrances and exits
ROn unsuitable surfaces
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Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance.
Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is
sufficient distance to the side for other road
users and obstacles.
iUSA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Radar sensors
The radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist are
integrated into the rear bumper. Make sure
that the bumpers are free from dirt, ice or
slush. The sensors must not be covered, for
example by cycle racks or overhanging loads. Following a severe impact or in the event of
damage to the bumpers, have the function of
the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist may no
longer work properly.
Monitoring range of the sensors
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy
rain or snow
Ra narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike or bicycle
Rthe road has very wide lanes
Rthe road has narrow lanes
Ryou are not driving in the middle of the lane
Rthere are barriers or similar lane borders
Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not indicated.
Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft
(3 m) behind your vehicle and directly next to
your vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the
lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may
be indicated, especially if the vehicles are not
driving in the middle of their lane. This may be
the case if the vehicles are driving on the inner
side of their lane.
Due to the nature of the system:
Rwarnings may be issued in error when driv-
ing close to crash barriers or similar solid
lane borders.
Rwarnings may be interrupted when driving
alongside particularly long vehicles, e.g.
trucks, for a prolonged time.
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 26).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The
operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the mul-
tifunction display. You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all
times.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do
so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (
Ypage 31).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of the
multifunction display. In daylight, the displays
in the instrument cluster are not illuminated.
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle inte-
rior can be adjusted using the brightness con-
trol knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 31).
XTurn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to the
Ã,Tor
L position, the brightness is dependent
upon the brightness of the ambient light.
READY indicator
When the drive system is started and the
vehicle is ready to drive, READY indicator :
appears in the multifunction display. This indi-
cates that the vehicle is operational.
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
#
Check Brake Pad
Wear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
Inoperative
One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunc-
tioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Collision Preven‐
tion Assist Plus
Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐
tor's Manual
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily not opera-
tional.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tion s or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range.
Rthe on-board voltage is too low.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is operational again.
If th e display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecur eth e vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XStart th e drive system again.
Collision Preven‐
tion Assist Plus
Inoperative
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative
due to a malfunction. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have failed.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Display messages20 9
On-board computer and displays
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Radar Sensors
Dirty See Opera‐
tor's Manual
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily restricted or
inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe sensors in the radiator trim and/or in the bumpers are dirty
Rthe function of COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is
impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is opera-
tional again.
If th e display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecur eth e vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XSwitc h offthe drive system.
XClean the sensors in the following location s(Ypage 277):
Rin the radiatortrim
Rin thefront bumper
Rin the rear bumper, particularly in the middle of the rear
bumper
XStart th e drive system again.
The display message disappears.
ã
Acoustic Vehicle
Indication Inoper‐
ative
The sound generator is not working. The vehicle can still be driven;
however, no vehicle sounds can be generated. As a result, your
vehicle may not be heard by other road users until it is very close
to them, or it may not be heard at all.
XDrive with particular care, allowing for the possibility that other
road users may behave unpredictably.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
6
SRS Malfunction
Service Required
The restraint system is faulty. The 6warning lamp also lights
up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-
gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Fo r further information about the restraint system, see
(
Ypage 40).
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
Active Headlamps
Inoperative
The active light function is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
b
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual
The exterior lighting is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
b
AutoLampFunction
Inoperative
The light sensor is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
b
Switch Off Lights
The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
XTurn the light switch to the Ãposition.
b
SwitchOnHeadlamps
You are driving with low-beam headlamps switched off.
XTurnthe light switch to the Lorà position.
Display messages217
On-board computer and displays
Z

Driving systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
À
Attention Assist:
TakeaBreak!
Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver .Awarningtone
also sounds.
XIf necessary, take a break.
Durin g long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest.
À
Attention Assist
Inoperative
ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
ë
Off
The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.
A warning tone also sounds.
XReactivate the HOLD function later (Ypage 163).
The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly
depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.
A warning tone also sounds.
XCheck the activation conditions forth eHOLD function
(
Ypage 163).
Blind Spot Assist
Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐
tor's Manual
Blin d Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rth e radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tion s or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
The yellow 9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors .
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
Blin d Spot Assist is operational again.
If th e display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecur eth e vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XStart th e drive system again.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Warning Tire Mal‐
function
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position appears in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
Driving withaflat tire poses a risk of the following hazards:
Raflat tire affects th e ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle.
Rcontinued driving withaflat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibl yafire.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop th e vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecur eth e vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XCheck thetires and , if necessary, follow the instructions fora
flat tire (
Ypage 282).
Tire Press. Moni‐
tor Currently
Unavailable
Because there is interferenc efrom a strong source of radio waves,
no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tire
pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
XDrive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been resolved.
TirePress. Sen‐
sor(s) Missing
There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire does not appear in the
multifunction display.
XHave the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor Inoperative
No Wheel Sensors
The wheels mounted do not haveasuitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
XMount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
fo rafew minutes.
Tire Press. Moni‐
tor Inoperative
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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On-board computer and displays

ces prevent water from draining away. This
can lead to corrosion damage and damage
to electronic components.
XClean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
product that is recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning wiper blades
GWARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades.
!Only fold the windshield wipers away from
the windshield when vertical. Otherwise,
you will damage the hood.
!Do not pull the wiper blade. Otherwise,
the wiper blade could be damaged.
!Do not clean wiper blades too often and
do not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the
graphite coating could be damaged. This
could cause wiper noise.
!Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windshield could be damaged if
the wiper arm smacks against it suddenly.
XFold the windshield wiper arms away from
the windshield.
XCarefully clean the wiper blades with a
damp cloth.
XFold the windshield wiper arms back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the exterior lighting
!Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths which are suitable for plastic light
lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or
cleaning cloths could scratch or damage
the plastic light lenses.
XClean the plastic lenses of the exterior
lights with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning
agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths.
Cleaning the mirror turn signals
!Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals.
XClean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn
signals in the exterior mirror housing usinga wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g.
Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
Cleaning the sensors
!If you clean the sensors with a power
washer, make sure that you keep a dis-
tance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) between
the vehicle and the power washer nozzle.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufac-
turer.
XClean sensors :of the driving systems
with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
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