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Problems with Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
Only the red segmentsin the Parking AssistPARKTRONIC warningdisplays are lit. You alsohear a warning tone forapproximately two sec-onds.
Parking AssistPARKTRONIC is deacti-vated after approx-imately 20 seconds andthe indicator lamp inthe Parking AssistPARKTRONIC buttonlights up.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has been deac-tivated.
XIf problems persist, have Parking Assist PARKTRONIC checked ata qualified specialist workshop.
Only the red segmentsin the Parking AssistPARKTRONIC warningdisplays are lit. ParkingAssist PARKTRONIC isdeactivated afterapproximately five sec-onds.
The Parking Assist PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is inter-ference.
XClean the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC sensors (Ypage 250).
XSwitch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultra-sound waves.
XCheck to see if Parking Assist PARKTRONIC works at a differentlocation.
Parking Guidance
Important safety notes
Parking Guidance is an electronic parking aidwith ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to meas-ure the road on both sides of the vehicle. Asuitable parking space is indicated by theparking symbol. You receive steering instruc-tions when parking. You can also still useParking Assist PARKTRONIC (Ypage 153).
Parking Guidance is only an aid. It is not areplacement for your attention to your immedi-ate surroundings. You are always responsiblefor safe maneuvering, parking and exiting aparking space. Make sure that there are nopersons, animals or objects in the maneuver-ing area when you are maneuvering or parking.
GWARNING
If objects are located above the detection
range, Parking Guidance may provide steer-
ing instructions too soon. You may cause a
collision as a result. There is a risk of an
accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and switch off Parking Assist.
!If they cannot be avoided, drive overobstacles such as curbs slowly and at anobtuse angle. Otherwise, you may damagethe wheels or tires.
When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is switchedoff, Parking Guidance is also unavailable.
Parking Guidance may also display spaces notsuitable for parking, e.g.:
Rwhere parking or stopping is prohibited
Rin front of driveways or entrances and exits
Ron unsuitable surfaces
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Reversing camera
General notes
Rear view camera Cis an optical parking andmaneuvering aid. It shows the area behindyour vehicle with guide lines in the multimediasystem.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as amirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
iThe text shown in the multimedia systemdisplay depends on the language setting.The following are examples of rear viewcamera displays in the multimedia system.
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not areplacement for your attention to your immedi-ate surroundings. You are always responsiblefor safe maneuvering and parking. Make surethat there are no persons, animals or objectsin the maneuvering area when you are maneu-vering or parking.
Under the following circumstances, the rearview camera will not function, or will functionin a limited manner:
Rif the trunk lid is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LEDlighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,e.g. when driving into a heated garage inwinter
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.Observe the notes on cleaning(Ypage 250)
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In thiscase, have the camera position and settingchecked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of therear view camera may be restricted due toadditional accessories on the rear of the vehi-cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,leaving the standard height can result in inac-curacies in the guide lines, depending on tech-nical conditions.
iThe contrast of the display may be affec-ted by the sudden presence of sunlight orother light sources, e.g. when exiting agarage. Pay particular attention in this situa-tion.
iIf usability is severely restricted, e.g. dueto pixel errors, have the display repaired orreplaced.
iThe rear view camera is protected fromraindrops and dust by means of a flap. Whenthe rear view camera is activated, this flapopens.
The flap closes again when:
Ryou have finished the maneuvering proc-ess
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning(Ypage 250).
For technical reasons, the flap may remainopen briefly after the rear view camera hasbeen deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate:make sure that the SmartKeyis in position Hin the ignition lock.
XMake sure that theActivation by R gearActivation by R gearfunction is selected in the multimedia sys-tem; see the Digital Operator's Manual.
XEngage reverse gear.The rear view camera flap opens. The multi-media system shows the area behind thevehicle with guide lines.
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The image from the rear view camera isavailable throughout the maneuvering proc-ess.
To deactivate:the rear view camera deacti-vates if you shift the transmission to position ], or after driving forwards a short distance.
The inner segments of the warning indicatorare displayed in red if there is a complete sys-tem failure. The indicator lamp in thePARKTRONIC button lights up.
If the system fails at the rear of the vehicle:
Rthe rear segments are shown in red whenbacking up.
Rthe rear segments are hidden when drivingforwards.
Displays in the multimedia system
The rear view camera may show a distortedview of obstacles, show them incorrectly ornot at all. The rear view camera does not showobjects in the following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin close range above the handle on the trunklid
!Objects not at ground level may appear tobe further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.Approach objects no further than the bot-tom-most guideline.
CYellow guide line at a distance of approx-imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear area
DWhite guide line without steering input –vehicle width including the exterior mirrors(static)
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Indicator and warning display
CYellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp
Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds belowapproximately 20 mph (30 km/h). Vehicles inthe monitoring range are then not indicated.
When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicatorlamp Cin the exterior mirrors lights up yellowat speeds of up to 20 mph(30 km/h). Atspeeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the indicatorlamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is opera-tional.
If a vehicle is detected within the blind spotmonitoring range at speeds above 20 mph(30 km/h), warning lamp Con the corre-sponding side lights up red. This warning isalways emitted when a vehicle enters the blindspot monitoring range from behind or from theside. When you overtake a vehicle, the warningonly occurs if the difference in speed is lessthan 7 mph (12 km/h).
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reversegear is engaged. In this event, Blind SpotAssist is no longer active.
The brightness of the indicator/warning lampsis adjusted automatically according to theambient light.
Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring rangeof Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the cor-responding turn signal, a double warning tonesounds. Red warning lamp Cflashes. If theturn signal remains on, vehicles detected areindicated by the flashing of red warninglamp C. There are no further warning tones.
Switching on Blind Spot Assist
XMake sure that Blind Spot Assist(Ypage 175) is activated in the on-boardcomputer.
XTurn the SmartKey to position Hin the igni-tion lock.Warning lamps Cin the exterior mirrorslight up red for approximately 1.5 secondsand then turn yellow.
Lane Keeping Assist
General notes
Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in frontof your vehicle with camera C, which ismounted at the top of the windshield. LaneKeeping Assist detects lane markings on theroad and warns you before you leave your laneunintentionally.
If you selectkmkmon the on-board computer intheDisplay Unit Speed-/OdometerDisplay Unit Speed-/Odometerfunc-tion (Ypage 176), Lane Keeping Assist isactive starting at a speed of 60 km/h. If themilesmilesdisplay unit is selected, the assistancerange begins at 40 mph.
A warning may be given if a front wheel passesover a lane marking. It will warn you by meansof intermittent vibration in the steering wheelfor up to 1.5 seconds.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Lane Keeping Assist cannot always clearly
detect lane markings.
In such cases, Lane Keeping Assist can:
Rgive an unnecessary warning
Rnot give a warning
There is a risk of an accident.
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Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the
vehicle when driving, you may be distracted
from the traffic situation. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only operate this 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 equipment when the vehicle is station-
ary.
You must observe the legal requirements forthe country in which you are currently drivingwhen 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 messagesor warnings from certain systems in the multi-function display. You should therefore makesure your vehicle is operating safely at alltimes.
If the operating safety of your vehicle isimpaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to doso. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument panelillustration (Ypage 32).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in thedisplays and the controls in the vehicle interiorcan be adjusted using the brightness controlknob.
The brightness control knob is located on thebottom left of the instrument cluster(Ypage 32).
XTurn the brightness control knob clockwiseor counter-clockwise.If you turn the light switch (Ypage 97) tothe X, `or Xposition, the bright-ness will depend upon the brightness of theambient light.
The light sensor in the instrument clusterautomatically controls the brightness of themultifunction display. In daylight, the dis-plays in the instrument cluster are not illu-minated.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicatewhich speed range is available.
RCruise control activated (Ypage 142):
The segments light up from the storedspeed to the maximum speed.
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC activated(Ypage 144):
One or two segments in the set speed rangelight up.
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC detects avehicle in front moving more slowly than thestored speed:
The segments between the speed of thevehicle in front and the stored speed lightup.
Tachometer
!Do not drive in the overrevving range, asthis could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates theengine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect theengine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-ditions when temperatures are around freezingpoint.
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XPress dor cto setOffOff,StandardStandardorAdaptiveAdaptive.
XPress the vbutton to save the setting.When Lane Keeping Assist is activated, themultifunction display shows the lane mark-ings as bright lines in the assistancegraphic.
Further information on Lane Keeping Assist(Ypage 165).
Service menu
Depending on the equipment installed in thevehicle, you have the following options in theServ.Serv.menu:
RCalling up display messages (Ypage 182)
RRestarting the tire pressure loss warningsystem (Ypage 274)
RChecking the tire pressure electronically(Ypage 274)
RCalling up the service due date(Ypage 245)
Settings menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in thevehicle, in theSett.Sett.menu you have the fol-lowing options:
RChanging the instrument cluster settings(Ypage 176)
RChanging the light settings (Ypage 176)
RChanging the vehicle settings (Ypage 178)
RChanging the convenience settings(Ypage 178)
RRestoring the factory settings (Ypage 179)
Instrument cluster
Selecting the distance unit
TheDisplay Unit Speed-/Odometer:Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:func-tion allows you to choose whether certain dis-plays appear in kilometers or miles in the mul-tifunction display.
XPress the Yor ebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theInstrument ClusterInstrument Clustersubmenu.
XPress vto confirm.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theDisplay Unit Speed-/Odometer:Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:func-tion.The current settingkmkmormilesmilesappears.
XPress the vbutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for distanceapplies to:
Rthe digital speedometer in theTripTripmenu
Rthe odometer and trip odometer
Rthe trip computer
Rthe current consumption and the range
Rnavigation instructions in theNaviNavimenu
Rcruise control
RDISTRONIC
RASSYST PLUS
Selecting permanent display
ThePermanent Display:Permanent Display:function allows youto choose whether the multifunction displayalways shows the outside temperature or thespeed.
The speed display is inverse to the speedome-ter.
XPress the Yor ebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theInstrument ClusterInstrument Clustersubmenu.
XPress vto confirm.
XPress the dor cbutton to select thePermanent Display:Permanent Display:function.The current setting,Outside TemperatureOutside TemperatureorSpeedometer [km/h]Speedometer [km/h]orSpeedometerSpeedometer[mph][mph], appears.
XTo change the setting:press vagain.
Lights
Setting the daytime running lamps
This function is not available in Canada.
XPress the Yor ebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theLightLightsubmenu.
XPress vto confirm.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theDaytime Running LightsDaytime Running Lightsfunction.If theDaytime Running LightsDaytime Running Lightsfunctionhas been switched on, the cone of light and
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XPress the dor cbutton to select theInterior Lighting DelayInterior Lighting Delayfunction.When theInterior Lighting DelayInterior Lighting Delayfunc-tion is activated, the vehicle interior is dis-played in orange in the multifunction dis-play.
XPress the vbutton to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunction, the vehicle is centrally locked abovea speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
XPress the Yor ebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theVehicleVehiclesubmenu.
XPress vto confirm.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunction.When theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunctionis activated, the multifunction display showsthe left-hand vehicle door in orange.
XPress the vbutton to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic lock-ing feature, see (Ypage 73).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction,an acoustic signal sounds when you lock thevehicle.
XPress the Yor ebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theVehicleVehiclesubmenu.
XPress vto confirm.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction.If theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction is activated,the 7symbol in the multifunction displaylights up orange.
XPress the vbutton to save the setting.
Comfort
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function posi-
tion buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel
adjustment in the opposite direction to
that in which the steering wheel is mov-
ing.
The adjustment process is stopped.
XPress the Yor ebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPress vto confirm.
XUsing dor c, select theEasyEasyEntry/ExitEntry/Exitfunction.If theEasy Entry/ExitEasy Entry/Exitfunction is activa-ted, the multifunction display shows thesteering wheel in orange.
XPress the vbutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXITfeature (Ypage 91).
Switching the seat belt adjustment
on/off
XPress the Yor ebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPress vto confirm.
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XPress the dor cbutton to select theBelt AdjustmentBelt Adjustmentfunction.When theBelt AdjustmentBelt Adjustmentfunction isactivated, the seat belt is displayed inorange in the multifunction display.
XPress the vbutton to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,see (Ypage 42).
Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-
ing feature on/off
This function is only available when the vehicleis equipped with the electrical fold-in function.
This function is only available in Canada.
When you activate theAuto. Mirror Fold‐Auto. Mirror Fold‐ingingfunction, the exterior mirrors are folded inwhen the vehicle is locked.
If you have switched on theAuto. MirrorAuto. MirrorFoldingFoldingfunction and you fold in the exteriormirrors using the button on the door(Ypage 93), they will not fold out automati-cally. The exterior mirrors can then only be fol-ded out using the button on the door.
XPress the Yor ebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theConvenienceConveniencesubmenu.
XPress vto confirm.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theAuto. Mirror FoldingAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction.If theAuto. Mirror FoldingAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction isswitched on, the multifunction displayshows the exterior mirror in orange.
XPress the vbutton to save the setting.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the Yor ebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress the dor cbutton to select theFactory SettingFactory Settingsubmenu.
XPress vto confirm.TheReset All Settings?Reset All Settings?functionappears.
XPress the dor cbutton to selectNoNoorYesYes.
XPress the vbutton to confirm the selec-tion.If you have selectedYesYesand confirmed, themultifunction display shows a confirmationmessage.
For safety reasons, theDaytime RunningDaytime RunningLightsLightsfunction in theLightsLightssubmenu isonly reset if the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
Warm-up
CDigital speedometer
DGear indicator
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
The yellow $warning lamp and the red I(USA only) or $(Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
or
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 135).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The red I(USA only) or $(Canada only) indicator lampflashes and the yellow $warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake manually.
If the red I(USA only) or $(Canada only) indicator lampcontinues to flash:
XDo not drive on.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 289).
XShift the transmission to position ].
XTurn the front wheels towards the curb.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P PSolutions
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. The red I(USA only)or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission to position ].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 135).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply orrelease the electric parking brake, the red I(USA only) or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible toapply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position ], as the electric parkingbrake is not applied automatically.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I(USA
only) $(Canada
only)
Parking Brake Inop‐Parking Brake Inop‐erativeerative
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. The red I(USA only)or $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten secondsafter the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It thengoes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-voltage or undervoltage.
XRemove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. bycharging the battery or restarting the engine.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parkingbrake:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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