Mercedes-Benz GLC : Parking Assist PARKTRONIC / Function of the passive side impact protection

Passive side impact protection is an additional Parking Assist PARKTRONIC function which warns the driver about obstacles at the side of the vehicle. A warning is issued when obstacles are detected between the front and rear detection range. In order for an object on the side to be detected, the sensors in the front and rear bumper must first detect the object while you are driving past it.

During the parking procedure or when maneuvering, objects are detected as the vehicle drives past. If you steer in the direction of a detected obstacle and there is a risk of a lateral collision, a warning is issued and the segments light up in color in the display.

The segment color changes depending on the distance to the detected obstacle:

• Yellow: approximately 1.0 - 2.0 ft (30 - 60 cm)
• Red: less than approximately 1.0 ft (30 cm)

In order for lateral front or rear segments to be displayed, the vehicle must first travel a distance of at least half of the vehicle length. Once the vehicle has traveled the length of the vehicle, all of the lateral front and rear segments can be displayed.

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display: vehicles without a surround view camera

Operational front and rear

Operational front, rear and sides

Obstacle detected at the front right (yellow) and rear (red)

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display: vehicles with a surround view camera

Operational front and rear

Operational front, rear and sides

Obstacles detected at the front right (red)

Saved obstacles on the sides are deleted in the following situations, for example:

• You park the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
• You open the doors.

After the engine is restarted, obstacles on the sides must be detected again before a new warning can be issued.