PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking assistance system with ultrasonic sensors. The system monitors the area around your vehicle using sensors on the front bumper and on the rear bumper. PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object.
The warning ranges in front of and behind the vehicle are indicated by different warning tones.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a substitute for you paying attention to the surroundings. You are always responsible for safe manoeuvring, parking and exiting a parking space. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects etc. in the manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and parking or exiting parking spaces.
The ignition is switched on.
The parking brake has been released.
The selected transmission position determines whether the front and/or rear area is monitored.
Transmission position
Transmission position
Transmission position
Regardless of transmission position, PARKTRONIC automatically monitors the area behind the vehicle if the vehicle begins to roll backwards, e.g. after stopping on an uphill gradient.
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km/h. PARKTRONIC is reactivated at speeds below 16 km/h.
At least one segment will light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
In addition, warning tones are emitted. When the distance to the obstacle is sufficient, you will hear an intermittent warning tone. The shorter the distance to the obstacle, the shorter the frequency of the intermittent warning tones becomes. When the minimum distance is reached, you hear a continuous warning tone.
The warning display for each side of the vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red segments. PARKTRONIC is active if measurement operational readiness indicator lights up.
obstacles below the detection range, e.g. people, animals or objects
obstacles above the detection range, e.g. overhanging loads, overhangs or loading ramps of lorries
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush. Otherwise, they may not function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them More.
There is a malfunction if only the red segments of the warning display light up. In addition, a warning tone sounds for approximately two seconds. If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The sensors are dirty: clean the sensors. Observe the notes on care of vehicle parts More.
Licence plates or other detachable parts in the vicinity of the sensors are not correctly fastened: check the licence plate or the detachable parts for correct fit.
Interference by another source of radio or ultrasound waves: check the function of PARKTRONIC at another location.