Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Problems with PARKTRONIC - PARKTRONIC - Driving systems - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owners ManualMercedes-Benz E-Class: Problems with PARKTRONIC

Problem Possible causes/consequences and - Solutions
Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit.

You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.

PARKTRONIC is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds, and the indicator lamp in the PARKTRONIC button lights up.

 PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.

•► If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit.

PARKTRONIC is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds.

 The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.

•► Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors.

•► Switch the ignition back on.

The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or ultrasound waves.

•► See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
    Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
    1. To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC 2. Indicator lamp If indicator lamp ; lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated. PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the SmartKey to positio ...

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