parking sensors MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2008 W463 Owner's Manual
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200 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Rear Parking AssistThe Rear Parking Assist system is an
electronic aid designed to assist the driver
during parking maneuvers. It visually and
audibly indicates the relative distance
between the rear of the vehicle and an
obstacle.
The Rear Parking Assist system is
automatically activated when you
switch on the ignition
and
move the gear selector lever to reverse
gearR
Warning!G
Rear Parking Assist (rear 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.
Special attention must be paid to objects
with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes
(e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road
curbs). Such objects may not be detected by
the system and can damage the vehicle.
The operational function of the Rear Parking
Assist can be affected by dirty sensors,
especially at times of snow and ice. See
“Cleaning the Rear Parking Assist sensors”
(
page 318).
Interference caused by other ultrasonic
signals (e.g. workin g jackhammers, car
wash, or the air brakes of trucks) can cause
the system to send erra tic indications, and
should be taken into consideration.
Warning!G
Make sure no persons or animals are in the
area in which you are maneuvering. You
could otherwise injure them.
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The Rear Parking Assist system monitors
the rear surrounding of your vehicle with
four sensors in the rear bumper.
1 Sensors Range of the sensors
To function properly, the sensors must be
free of dirt, ice, snow, and slush. Clean the
sensors regularly, being careful not to
scratch or damage the sensors, see
“Cleaning the Rear Parking Assist sensors”
(
page 318).
!During parking maneuvers, pay special
attention to objects located above or below the
height of the sensors (e.g. planters or trailer
hitches). The Rear Parking Assist system will not
detect such objects at close range and damage
to your vehicle or the object may result.
Ultrasonic signals from outside sources (e.g.
working jackhammers, car wash, or the air
brakes of trucks) may impair the operation of the
Rear Parking Assist system.
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202 Controls in detail
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Sensors
Minimum distance
If the system detects an obstacle in this
range, all the distance segments in the
warning indicator (
page 202) illuminate
and you hear a warning signal. If the
obstacle is closer than the minimum dis-
tance, the actual distance may no longer
be indicated by the system. Warning indicator
Visual signals indicate to the driver the
relative distance between the sensors and
an obstacle.
The warning indicator is located next to the
tailgate.
Warning indicator
1
Distance segments
2 Readiness indicator The warning indicator is divided into four
yellow, and two red distance segments
1.
The Rear Parking Assist system is ready
when you hear a signal and the readiness
indicator 2 is illuminated.
As your vehicle approaches an object, one
or more distance segments will illuminate,
depending on the distance. When the sixth
distance segment illuminates, you have
reached the minimum distance.
An intermittent acoustic warning will
sound when the fourth yellow distance
segment illuminates. This signal quickens
with each additional distance segment
illuminated. When all distance segments
illuminate, the acoustic warning becomes
a constant signal. The signal is canceled
when the gear selector lever is moved to
drive position D or park position P.
Centerapprox. 59.1 in (150 cm)
Cornersapprox. 40 in (100 cm)
Centerapprox. 7.9 in (20 cm)
Cornersapprox. 7.9 in (20 cm)
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318 Operation
Vehicle care
Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps,
side markers, turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo, with plenty of water.Cleaning the Rear Parking Assist
sensors
1 Sensors
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo, with plenty of water and a
soft, non-scratching cloth to clean
sensors 1 on the bumper.
!Only use window cleaning solutions that are
suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Window clean-
ing solutions which are not suitable may damage
the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps. There-
fore, do not use abrasives, solvents or cleaners
that contain solvents.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry
cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the lens
surface.
!Do not apply strong pr essure to the sensor
covers. Applying strong pressure may damage
the sensor covers.
Follow the instructions provided by the power
washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance
between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power
washer.
!To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and only use a soft, non-scratching cloth
when cleaning the sensors. Do not attempt to
wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.
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432 Index
Cargo tie-down rings 209
Carpets, Cleaning 321
Catalytic converter 262
CD changer 366
CD playerOperating 143
Center console 30 Front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp 335
Lower part 31
Upper part 30
Central locking From inside 107
Switch 107
Switching on/off (control system) 155
Unlocking from inside 107
Central unlocking Switch 107
Certification label 410
Charging Vehicle battery 396 Checking
Coolant level 266, 274
Oil level 266, 269
Checking tire pressure electronically with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS) 289
Checklist Off-road driving 254
Child safety 77 Infant and child restraint systems 68, 78
LATCH child seat anchors 82
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear door window operation
Cigarette lighter 222
Cleaning Gear selector lever 321
Headlamps 177
Headliner 321
Leather upholstery 322
Light alloy wheels 320
Rear Parking Assist sensors 318, 319
Seat belts 321
Steering wheel 321 Upholstery 322
Windows 319
Windshield 59
Wiper blades 319
Wood trims 322
Cleaning tires 279
Climate control 182 Adjusting air distribution 186
Adjusting air volume 186
Air conditioning 189
Air recirculation mode 188
Defogging windshield 188
Defrosting 187
Rear window defroster 181
Residual heat utilization (REST) 190
Setting the temperature 185
Windshield defroster 180
Clock 27
Closing Glove box 215
Hood 269
Tailgate 106
Tilt/sliding sunroof 196, 372
Windows 192
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof In an emergency 372
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444 Index
R
RadioSatellite (USA only) 142
Selecting stations 141
Radio transmitters, control and operation 261
Range (distance to empty) Calling up 158
Range of sensors Rear Parking Assist 201
Reading lamp 32
Rear axle differential lock Switching on 176
Rear door window Blocking operation 85
Rear fog lamp Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 384
Rear interior lamps 126
Rear lamps Replacing bulbs 376
Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear Parking Assist 200
Cleaning sensors 318, 319
Malfunction 203
Monitoring reach 201
Warning indicators 202
Rear seat bench Split 206
Rear seat head restraints Installing 111
Removing 111
Rear towing eye 402
Rear view camera 203
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 177
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 181 Activating 181
Deactivating 181
Rear window wiper Intermittent wipe 60
Rear window wiper/washer 60
Recommended tire inflation pressure 306
Reconnecting Vehicle battery 396
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 236 Refrigerant
Air conditioning 423
Refueling 264
Regular checks 265
Reinstalling Vehicle battery 396
Remote control SmartKey 100
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 235
Removing Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Vehicle battery 396
Wheel 391
Wiper blades 386
Removing mechanical key 368
Replacing Brake lamp bulbs 376
Bulbs 375
Front lamp bulbs 378
Rear lamp bulbs 383
SmartKey batteries 374
Wiper blades 386
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