for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that there are no persons, animals or objects in
the maneuvering area while maneuvering and
parking in parking spaces.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera wil ln ot function, or wil lf unction in
al imited 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 expose dtov ery bright lightR
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if there is as udden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into ah eated garage in win-
ter R
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
( Y
pag e2 65)R
if the rear of you rv ehicl eisd amaged. In this
case, have the camera position and setting
checked at aq ualified specialist workshop
The fiel dofv ision and other functions of the rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicl e( e.g.
license plate holder, rear bicycle rack).
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
in position H in the ignition lock.X
Make sure that the Activation by Rg ear
function is selected in the multimedi as ystem;
see the Digita lO perator's Manual.X
Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicl eiss how nw ith
guide lines in the multimedi as ystem display.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
abl et hroughou tt he maneuvering process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to ] or after
driving forwards as hort distance. Messages in the multimedia system dis-
play The rear view camera may show ad istorted 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 close range above the handl eont he trunk
lid
! Objects not at ground leve lm ay appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.: R
the bumper of ap arked vehicleR
the drawbar of at railerR
the bal lc oupling of at railer tow hitchR
the rear section of an HGV R
as lanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.
C
Yellow guide line at ad istance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle D
White guide line without steering inpu t–
vehicl ew idth including the exterior mirrors
(static)
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
If th ec onditi on sa re no tf ulfilled ,t he system is no to perating correctly.X
Visit aq ualified specialist workshop immediately.
Fo rf urther information about th eO cc upant Classification System, see
( Y
page 48).
Lights
i Vehicles wit hL ED bulbs in th el igh tc lusters :
The display message for th ec orre spondin gl amp only appear sw hen all of th eL ED sint he lamp
hav ef ailed.
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
I Check Lef tC orner ‐
ing Light or Check
Right Cornering
Light The lef torr ight-hand cornering ligh tisd efective.X
Chec kw hether you are permitte dtor eplace th eb ulb yourself
( Y
page 104).
or X
Visit aq ualified specialist workshop .
I Check Lef t Low Bea m
or Check Right Low
Bea m The lef torr ight-hand low-beam headlamp is defective. X
Chec kw hether you are permitte dtor eplace th eb ulb yourself
( Y
page 104).
or X
Visit aq ualified specialist workshop .
I Check Rea rL ef t
Tur nS ignal or
Check Rea rR ight
Tur nS ignal The rear left-han dorr ear right-hand tur ns ignal is defective.X
Chec kw hether you are permitte dtor eplace th eb ulb yourself
( Y
page 104).
or X
Visit aq ualified specialist workshop .
I Check Front Lef t
Tur nS ignal or
Check Front Right
Tur nS ignal The fron tl eft-han dorf ront right-hand tur ns ignal is defective.X
Chec kw hether you are permitte dtor eplace th eb ulb yourself
( Y
page 104).
or X
Visit aq ualified specialist workshop .
I Check Lef tM irror
Tur nS ignal or
Check Right Mirror
Tur nS ignal The tur ns ignal in th el eft-han dorr ight-hand exterio rm irror is defec -
tive. X
Visit aq ualified specialist workshop .
I Check Center Brake
Lam p The high-mounte db rak el amp is faulty.X
Visit aq ualified specialist workshop .202
Display messages
On-boar dc omputer an dd isplays
