2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET rear view mirror

Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors
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WARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass of an auto- matic anti-dazzle mirror breaks. Electrolyte is
harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with electrolyte,
observe the following:
R immediately rinse off electrolyte from your
skin with water.
R immediately and thoroughly rinse electro-
lyte out of eyes using clean water.
R if electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse out your mouth thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
R if electrolyte comes into contact with skin
or eyes or is swallowed, seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
R immediately change out of clothing that has
been in contact with electrolyte.
R if an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The exterior mirror on the driver's side and the
rear-view mirror automatically go into anti-daz-
zle mode if:
R the ignition is switched on
R incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not dip if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched on. Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Storing the parking position You can set the front-passenger-side exterior
mirror such that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
You can store this position. Storing using reverse gear
:
Memory button M
; Button for the exterior mirror setting
= Button for the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side
? Button for the exterior mirror on the driver's
side
X Start the engine.
X Press button =.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use button ;to adjust the exterior mirror to
a position that allows you to see the rear
wheel and the kerb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the gears to another position, the
exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
returns to the driving position.
Storing using the memory button You can store the parking position of the front-
passenger-side exterior mirror using memory
button M:. Reverse gear must not be
engaged.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X Press button =.
X Use button ;to adjust the exterior mirror to
a position that allows you to see the rear
wheel and the kerb.
X Press memory button M: and one of the
arrows on button ;within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move. Mirrors
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Reversing camera
General notes Reversing camera
:is a visual parking and
manoeuvring aid. It shows the area behind the
vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.
i The text shown in the multimedia system
depends on the language setting. The follow-
ing are examples of reversing camera displays
in the multimedia system.
Important safety notes The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the immediate
surroundings. The responsibility for safe
manoeuvring and parking remains with you.
Make sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in range while manoeuvring and parking.
The reversing camera will not function or will
function only in a limited manner:
R if the boot 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 lamps 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 win- ter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 320)
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
case, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop The field of vision and other functions of the
reversing camera may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. licence plate holder, rear-mounted bicycle
rack).
The reversing camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by a flap. When the reversing
camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
R you have finished the manoeuvring process
R you switch off the engine
R you open the boot
See the notes on cleaning (Y page 320).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain open
briefly after the reversing camera has been
deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera X
To activate: make sure that the Activa‐ Activa‐
tion by R gear
tion by R gear function is selected in the
multimedia system (see Digital Owner's Man-
ual).
X Engage reverse gear.
The reversing camera flap opens. The area
behind the vehicle appears with guide lines in
the multimedia system.
The image from the reversing camera is avail-
able throughout the manoeuvring process.
X To switch the function mode for vehicles
with trailer tow hitch:using the controller,
select symbol :for the "Reverse parking"
function or symbol ;for "Coupling up a
trailer".
The symbol of the selected function is high-
lighted. Driving systems
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X
To deactivate: shift transmission to position
P.
or X Drive forwards at a speed greater than
12 km/h.
Multimedia system display The reversing camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
Obstacles are not shown by the reversing cam-
era in the following locations:
R very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
! 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
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. :
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 4.0 m fromthe rear of the vehicle
; White guide lines without steering input,
vehicle width including the exterior mirrors
(static)
= Yellow guide lines for vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors, for current steering
input (dynamic)
? Yellow lanes marking the course the tyres
will take for current steering input (dynamic) A
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 1.0 m fromthe rear of the vehicle
B Vehicle centre axis (locating aid)
C Bumper
D Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle
If the transmission is shifted to position R, guide
lines appear in the camera image.
The distance specifications apply only to
objects that are at ground level. E
Front warning displays
F Rear warning displays
G Additional vehicle symbol as PARKTRONIC
measurement operational readiness indica-
tor
Vehicles with PARKTRONIC: when
PARKTRONIC is operational (Y page 186), vehi-
cle symbol Gappears on the multimedia sys-
tem display. If the PARKTRONIC warning dis-
plays are active or light up, warning displays E
and Fare also active or light up correspond-
ingly on the multimedia system display. 194
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You can also use the reversing camera to select
a wide-angle view.
When PARKTRONIC is operational (Y page 186),
a symbol for your own vehicle appears on the
multimedia system display. If the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are active, warning displays =
light up on the multimedia system display in yel-
low or red respectively.
Object detection The reversing camera helps detect moving and
stationary objects. If an object (person, vehicle
or other obstacle) is detected, this object is
marked with a bar. Objects located some dis-
tance away from the vehicle are marked with a
yellow bar. If the distance to the object is very
small, the bar is displayed in red.
Object detection works only in wide-angle view.
To use the function, it must be switched on in the
multimedia system (see Digital Owner's Man-
ual). 360° camera
General notes The 360° camera is a camera system compris-
ing four cameras.
The system evaluates images from the following
cameras:
R reversing camera
R front camera
R two side cameras on the exterior mirrors
The cameras cover the immediate surroundings
of the vehicle. The system assists you, e.g. when
parking or at exits with reduced visibility.
You can show images from the 360° camera in
full-screen mode or in seven different split-
screen views on the multimedia system. A split-
screen view also includes a top view of the vehi-
cle. This view is calculated from the data sup-
plied by the installed cameras (virtual camera).
The seven split-screen views are: R top view and image from the reversing cam-
era (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 trailer view (vehicles with trailer
tow hitch)
R top view and images from the rear-facing side
cameras (rear wheel view)
R top view and images from the forward-facing
side cameras (front wheel view)
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from Dor Rto N, the guide lines
are hidden in the multimedia system.
When you change between transmission posi-
tions Dand R, you see the previously selected
front or rear view.
Distances measured by PARKTRONIC will also
be displayed:
R as red or yellow brackets around the vehicle
symbol in top view in split-screen mode or
R at the bottom right as red or yellow brackets
around the vehicle symbol in full-screen mode
The line thickness and colour of the brackets
show how far the vehicle is from an object.
R yellow brackets with thin lines: PARKTRONIC
is active
R yellow brackets with normal lines: an object is
present in close range of the vehicle
R red line: an object is present in the immediate
close range of the vehicle
Important safety notes The 360° camera is only an aid and may show a
distorted view of obstacles, show them incor-
rectly or not show them at all. The 360° camera is not a substitute for attentive driving.
The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in range
while manoeuvring and parking.
You are responsible for safety at all times and
must always pay attention to your immediate
surroundings when parking and manoeuvring.
This applies to the areas behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. You could otherwise endan-
ger yourself and others.
The 360° camera will not function or will func-
tion only to a limited extent:
R if the doors are open
R if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R if the boot 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 Driving systems
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The full-screen option is available only in the fol-
lowing views:
R top view with image from the reversing cam-
era
R top view with image from the front camera
Multimedia system display Important safety notes
The camera system may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not show
them at all. Obstacles in the following locations are not shown by the system:
R under the front and rear bumpers
R very close to the front and rear bumpers
R in the area immediately above the recessed
handle on the boot lid
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 appear to
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 image from the reversing
camera :
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
; Symbol for the split-screen setting with top
view and reversing camera image =
Guide lines for the maximum steering input
? Yellow lanes marking the course the tyres
will take for current steering input (dynamic)
A Yellow guide lines for vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors – dynamic for current
steering input B
Vehicle centre axis (locating aids)
C Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
D Bumper
E Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle
If the transmission is shifted to position R, guide
lines appear in the camera image.
The distance specifications apply only to
objects that are at ground level.
Top view with image from the front cam-
era :
Symbol for the split-screen setting with top
view and front camera image
; Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 4.0 m from the front of the vehicle
= Yellow guide lines for vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors, for current steering
input (dynamic)
? Yellow lanes marking the course the tyres
will take for current steering input (dynamic) Driving systems
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A
Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.30 m from the front of the vehicle
B Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 1.0 m from the front of the vehicle
Top view and enlarged rear view :
Symbol for the split-screen setting with top
view and reversing camera image enlarged
; Red guide line at a distance of approximately
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 front view.
Top view with image from the side cam-
eras :
Symbol for the top view setting with the
forward-facing side camera image
; Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirror (right side of
vehicle)
= Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirror (left side of
vehicle)
i You can also select the side camera setting
for the rear-facing view. "Coupling up a trailer" function
:
Vehicle centre point on the yellow guide line
at a distance of approximately 1.0 m from
the rear of the vehicle
; Trailer drawbar
= Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle
X Set the height of trailer drawbar ;so that it
is slightly higher than the ball coupling.
X Position the vehicle centrally in front of trailer
drawbar ;. For technical reasons, the ball coupling
Bof
the trailer tow hitch on the multimedia system
display is either only partially visible or not visi-
ble at all.
X Select symbol ?using the controller.
The "Coupling up a trailer" function is selec-
ted. The distance specifications now apply
only to objects that are at the same level as
the ball coupling.
X Reverse carefully, making sure that trailer
drawbar locating aid Apoints approximately
in the direction of the trailer drawbar. 200
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