2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET rear view mirror

R
the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle fro mthe
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors: press and hold mirror-
folding button 0002until you hear a click and
then the mirrors engage in position
(Y page 128).
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 127). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged. Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
0002
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
0003 Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
0023 Adjustment button
0022 Memory button M
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X Stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 165).
X Press button 0003for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button 0023to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position. Mirrors
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Rear view camera
General notes Example
:Coupe
Rear view camera 0002is located in the handle
strip of the trunk lid.
Rear view camera 0002is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle with guide lines in the COMAND
display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
i The text of messages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear
view camera messages in the COMAND
display.
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
R if the trunk lid 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 display may flicker)
R if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated 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
setting checked at a qualified 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 the "Activation by R gear"
setting is active in COMAND, see the
separate COMAND operating instructions.
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display with guide lines.
To deactivate: the rear view camera
deactivates if you shift the transmission to P
or after driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the COMAND display The rear view camera may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show
objects in the following positions:
R
very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
R in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer 212
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"Reverse parking" function
Backing up straight into a parking space
without turning the steering wheel
0002
White guide line without turning the
steering wheel, vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors (static)
0003 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0023 Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
0022 Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
X Make sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Y page 212).
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
X With the help of white guide lines 0002, check
whether the vehicle will fit into the parking
space.
X Using white guide lines 0002as a guide,
carefully reverse until you reach the end
position.
Red guide line 0022is then at the end of the
parking space. The vehicle is almost
parallel in the parking space. Reverse perpendicular parking with the
steering wheel at an angle 0002
Parking space marking
0003 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
X Make sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Y page 212).
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
X Drive past the parking space and bring the
vehicle to a standstill.
X While the vehicle is at a standstill, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the
parking space until yellow guide line 0003
reaches parking space marking 0002.
X Keep the steering wheel in that position
and back up carefully. Backing up with the steering wheel turned
0002
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
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X
Stop the vehicle when it is almos texactly
in front of the parking space.
The white lane should be as close to parallel
with the parking space marking as
possible. Driving to the final position
0002
White guide line at current steering wheel
angle
0003 Parking space marking
X Turn the steering wheel to the center
positio nwhile the vehicle is stationary. 0002
Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
0003 White lane with steering wheel straight
0023 End of parking space
X Back up carefully until you have reached
the final position.
Red guide line 0002is then at end of parking
space 0023.The vehicle is almost parallel in
the parking space. 360° camera
General notes The 360° camera is a system consisting of
four cameras.
The system analyzes images from the
following cameras:
R
Rear view camera
R Front camera
R Two cameras in the exterior rear view
mirrors
The cameras capture the immediate
surroundings of the vehicle. The system
supports you, e.g. when parking or if vision is
restricted at an exit.
The 360° camera images can be shown in full
screen mode or in six different split-screen
views on the COMAND display. Asplit-screen
view also includes a top view of the vehicle.
This view is calculated from the data supplied
by the installed cameras (virtual camera).
The six split-screen views are:
R top view and picture from the rear view
camera (130 °viewing angle)
R top view and image from the front camera
(130° viewing angle without displaying the
maximum steering wheel angle)
R top view and enlarged rear view
R top view and enlarged front view
R top view and pictures fro mthe rearward
facing mirror cameras (rear wheel view)
R top view and pictures from the forward
facing mirror cameras (front wheel view)
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from Dor Rto N, the dynamic
guidelines are hidden.
When you change between transmission
positions Dand R, you see the previously
selected front or rear view.
Important safety notes The 360°camera is only an aid and may show
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incorrectly or not at all. The 360°camera is
not a substitute for attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safe
maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the area
in which you are maneuvering.
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your
surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This applies to the areas
behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and
others.
The 360° camera will not function or will
function in a limited manner:
R if the doors are open
R if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R if the trunk lid is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the cameras are exposed to very bright
light
R if the area is lit by fluorescen tlight or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if you exit a heated garage in winter,
resulting in a rapid change in temperature
R if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R if the vehicle components in which the
cameras are installed are damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360 °camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure other sorcause damage
to objects or the vehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at road level.
Activation conditions The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R
your vehicle is equipped with a 360°
camera
R the SmartKey is in position 2in the ignition
lock R
COMAND is switched on, see the separate
COMAND operating instructions
R the 360° Camera function is activated
Activating the 360° camera using the
SYS button X
Press and hold the 0003button for longer
than 2seconds, see the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
R full screen display with the image from
the front camera
R full screen display with the image from
the rear camera
Activating the 360° camer awith
COMAND X
Press the 0003button; see the separate
COMAND operating Instructions.
or
X Select System by turning
000E0002000Fthe
COMAN Dcontroller and press 000Cto
confirm.
X Select 360° Camera and press
000Cto
confirm.
Depending on whether position Dor Ris
engaged, the following is shown:
R a split screen with top view and the
image from the front camera or
R a split screen with top view and the
image from the rear view camera
For further information about the COMAND
controller, see the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear The 360° camera images can be
automatically displayed by engaging reverse
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X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the Activation by R gear setting is active in COMAND, see the
separate COMAND operating instructions.
X To show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display in split-screen mode. You
see the top view of the vehicle and the
image from the rear view camera.
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays X
To switch between split screen views:
switch to the line with the vehicle icons by
sliding 000B0002the COMAND controller.
X Turn 000E0002000F the COMAND controller and
select one of the vehicle symbols.
X To switch to full screen mode: select
Full Screen by turning
000E0002000Fthe
COMAND controller and press 000Cto
confirm.
i The full screen option is only available in
the following views:
R Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
R Top view with picture from the front
camera
Displays in the COMAND display Important safety notes
The camera system may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. Obstacles are not shown by the
system in the following locations:
R under the front and rear bumpers
R very close to the front and rear bumpers
R in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle/trunk lid handle R
very close to the exterior mirrors
R in the transitional areas between the
various cameras in the virtual top view
! Objects not at ground level may appearto
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the
bottom-most guideline.
Top view with picture from the rear view
camera 0002
Symbol for the split scree nsetting with
top view and rear view camera image
0003 Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
0023 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0022 Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0020 Yellow guide line for the maximum
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0021
Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
0014 Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
0015 Red guide line at a distanc eof
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
0016 Bumper
The guide lines are shown when the
transmission is in position R.
The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level.
Top view with picture from the front
camera 0002
Symbol for the split scree nsetting with
top view and front camera image
0003 Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the front
of the vehicle
0023 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0022 Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic) 0020
Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the front
of the vehicle
0021 Red guide line at a distanc eof
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
front of the vehicle
Top view and enlarged rea rview 0002
Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and rear view camera image
enlarged
0003 Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
This view assists you in estimating the
distance to the vehicle behind you.
i This setting can also be selected as an
enlarged fron tview. 218
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Top view with picture from the mirror
camera 0002
Symbol for the top view and forward-
facing mirror camera setting
0003 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterio rmirrors (right side
of vehicle)
0023 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors (left side of
vehicle)
i You can also selec tthe mirror camera
setting for the rear-facing view.
Wide-angle function Example: full screen mode with PARKTRONIC
display
0002
Symbol for the full screen setting with rear
view camera image
0003 PARKTRONIC warning display
If the vehicle is equipped with PARKTRONIC
and the function is active (Y page 206),
warning displays 0003in the COMAND display
are also active or light up accordingly. PARKTRONIC appears:
R
in split screen view as red or yellow
brackets around the vehicle icon in the top
view, or
R in the full screen view, on the right-hand
side at the bottom as red or yellow brackets
around the vehicle icon
i The full screen display can also be
selected as front view.
Select this view when you are driving out of
an exit and the view of crossing traffic is
restricted, for example.
Object detection 0002
Symbol for the full screen setting with rear
view camera image
0003 Bar for marking a detected object
In full screen mode, the 360° camera can
detect both moving and stationary objects. If,
for example, a pedestrian or another vehicle
is detected, these objects are marked with
bars 0003.T he system is only able to detect and
mark stationary objects when your vehicle is
moving. By contrast, stationary objects will
always be detected and marked.
Exiting 360° camera display mode As soon as your vehicle exceeds a speed of
19 mph (30 km/h) with the function
activated, the function switches off. The
COMAND display switches back to the
previously selected view. You can also switch
the display by selecting the
0008symbol in the Driving systems
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