Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Warning displays - PARKTRONIC - Driving systems - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Warning displays

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 located on the headliner in the rear compartment.

Warning display for the front area

Warning display for the front area

  1. Segments on the left-hand side of the vehicle
  2. Segments on the right-hand side of the vehicle
  3. Segments showing operational readiness

The warning display for each side of the vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red segments. PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow segments showing operational readiness 3 light up.

The selected transmission position determines which warning display is active when the engine is running.

One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending

One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehicle's distance from the obstacle. From the:

  • sixth segment onwards, you will hear an intermittent warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • seventh segment onwards, you will hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds. This indicates that you have now reached the minimum distance.
    Range of the sensors
    General notes 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 (). Side view ...

    Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC
    To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp If indicator lamp 2 lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated. PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the SmartKey to position ...

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    Range
    The PCC's lock and unlock functions have a range of approximately 60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle. NOTE • The approach lighting, panic alarm, and the functions controlled by the information ...

    Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
    WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room aroun ...