Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
ar eplacemen tfor your attention to your
immediat esurroundings. You are always
responsible for saf emaneuverin gand
parking .When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objectsint he area in which you are
maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in alimited manner:
R the tailgate is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the displaym ay flicker)
R if there is asudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into aheated garage in
winter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
this event, have the camera position and
settingc hecked at aqualified specialist
workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the
vehicle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle
rack).
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
is in position 2in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that in the audios ystem/
COMAND ,the "Activation by Rgear"
function is selected; see th eseparate operatin
ginstructions fort he audio
system/COMAND.
X Engage reverse gear.
Guidel ines are used to show the area
behind the vehicle in the Audio/COMAND
display.
To deactivate: the rear view camera
deactivates if you shift the transmission to P
on vehicles with automatic transmission or
after driving forwards ashort distance.
Displays in the Audio/COMAND display The rear view camera may show
adistorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show
objectsint he following positions:
R very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
R in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objectsn ot at ground level may appearto
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of aparked vehicle
R the drawbar of atrailer
R the ball coupling of atrailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R as lanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approac hobjects no further than the
bottom-most guideline. 180
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