Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Mode of operation of automatic Park Assist system and blind spot monitoring

Radar sensors are fitted to the rear and front bumpers of the S-Class.
They are the "eyes" of the blind spot monitoring system.
The relevant sensors are located behind the bumper at these positions.
If another vehicle drives into the blind spot when the vehicle is being driven, ...
... the sensors detect the other vehicle and warn the driver.
The same applies to the right-hand side. When driving slowly, ...
.. the blind spot monitoring function is not active. This is indicated by the yellow triangle in the mirror.
The yellow triangle disappears when the vehicle exceeds a speed of 30 km/h.
The blind spot monitoring function is then active.
This function is particularly useful on the freeway.
An acoustic signal warns the driver when a vehicle drives into the blind spot.
The signal is only issued if a turn signal indicator is switched on.
But watch out! The system only detects vehicles which are driving past slowly.
The sensors do not detect vehicles driving fast! If a vehicle is driving 40 km/h quicker...
.. than your own vehicle, the blind spot monitoring function has no chance.
When driving in other countries, powerful radar systems for traffic monitoring ...
... can cause the system to malfunction.
This can cause the sensor system to shut off temporarily.
The entire DISTRONIC PLUS system may also switch off temporarily due to radar measuring activity.
Even parking is no problem in the S-Class.
The Park Assist system is your guide. The system detects suitable parking spaces ...
... both on the right and left-hand side of the road.
The two short-range radar sensors for DISTRONIC PLUS and additional ...
... short-range radar sensors for the APG parking assist system make this possible.
The sensors are installed behind the bumpers.
The rear sensors are also used for the blind spot monitoring function.
The large radar for adaptive cruise control is located in the center behind the radiator grille.
The Park Assist system works as follows:
The outer sensors at the front measure the size of parking spaces as you drive past.
The system indicates which spaces are large enough to park the vehicle.
The "P" symbol on the display shows that the system is measuring parking spaces.
The "P" symbol becomes blue when it detects a suitable parking space.
To accept the suggestion, engage reverse gear and press OK.
Follow the instructions on the display. The animation clearly shows ...
... how the steering wheel has to be moved to drive into the parking space at the optimal angle.
Park Assist operates exactly the same on the right-hand side if the right turn signal is actuated.
These sensors can also be disturbed.
If a lot of water flows over the areas which the sensors are positioned underneath ...
... during braking on rainy days, the warning system may be inadvertently activated.
Metal grids on the ground can also interrupt the signal, ...
... and cause the system to malfunction temporarily.
Always pay close attention to the parking spaces offered by the Park Assist system.
The system cannot detect no-parking zones or driveways!


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