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thisevent, havethe cameras,their positionsandtheir settingchecked at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
Do not usethe 360° Camera under such cir‐cumstances.You couldotherwise injureoth‐ers or collide with objects when parkingthevehicle.
Ifthevehicle is carrying a heavy load, leavingthestandard height canresult in inaccuracies intheguide lines and inthe display ofthegeneratedimages, depending ontechnical conditions.
Thefield of vision andother functions ofthecamerasystem may berestricted duetoaddi‐tional attachments onthevehicle (e.g. licenseplate bracket, bicyclerack).
The contrast ofthe display may be impairedbyabrupt direct sunlight orby other lightsources, e.g. when driving out of agarage. Inthis case, pay particular attention.
Havethe displayrepaired orreplaced if,forexample, pixel errorsconsiderablyrestrict itsuse.
Seethe notes on cleaningthe 360° Camera(page 364).
Selecting a viewfor the 360° Camera
Requirements:RTheAuto. Rear View Cam.function is selec‐ted inthe multimedia system.
Engagereversegear.
Inthe multimedia system, selectthe desiredview.
Openingthe camera cover of therear viewcameraMultimedia system:
VehiclekAssistanceCamera & Parking
SelectOpen Camera Cover.
The camera cover closes automaticallyaftersome time or after an ignition cycle.
Settingthe camera as afavoriteYou can call upthe camera view directly inthemultimedia systembysetting it as afavorite.
Pressthe

this,you can specify inthe multimedia systembyhow muchthe maximum permissible speedcan beexceeded before awarning is issued.Yo ucan specify whetherthewarning istobe just avisualwarning or an acoustic one aswell.
Display inthe Instrument Display
Instrument Display intheWidescreen Cockpit
1Permissible speed
2Permissible speed whenthere is arestriction
3Additional sign withrestriction
Traffic Sign Assistis notavailable in all coun‐tries. If it is unavailable, display1is shown inthe speedometer.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not functioninthefollowing situations:
RIfthere is poor visibility, e.g. duetoinsuffi‐cient illumination oftheroad, ifthere arehighlyvariable shade conditions or inrain,snow,fog or heavy spray.
RIfthere isglare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,direct sunlight orreflections.
RIfthe windshield inthe area ofthe multifunc‐tion camera is dirty, or ifthe camera isfog‐ged up, damaged or covered.
RIfthe traffic signs are hardtodetect, e.g. duetodirt or snow,or becausetheyare coveredor duetoinsufficient lighting.
RIfthe information inthe navigation system'sdigital map is incorrect or out-of-date.
RIfthe signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic signson construction sites or in adjacent lanes.
RIfyou turn sharply when traffic signs are out‐sidethe camera'sfield of vision.
SettingTraffic Sign AssistMultimedia system:
VehiclekAssistanceTraffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating automatic adoptionof speed limits
Requirements:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is activa‐ted.
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SelectLimit Adoption.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.The speed limits detectedbyTraffic SignAssistare automatically adoptedbyActiveDistance AssistDISTRONIC.
Displaying detected traffic signs in themedia display
SelectDisplay in COMAND.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
When DISTRONIC or cruise control are acti‐vated,the speed detected can be manuallyadopted asthe speed limit(page185).
Adjusting the type ofwarning
SelectVisual & Audible,VisualorNone.
Adjusting thewarningthresholdThisvalue determinesthe speed at which awarning is issued whenexceeded.
SelectWarning Threshold.
Setthe desired speed.
Blind Spot Assist andActive Blind SpotAssistwithexitwarning
Function of Blind Spot Assist andActiveBlind Spot AssistwithexitwarningBlind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assistuse two lateral,rear-facingradar sensorstomonitorthe area upto130ft(40 m) behindyourvehicle and10ft(3 m) directly nexttoyourvehi‐cle.
If avehicle is detected at speeds above approx‐imately 8mph (12 km/h) andthisvehicle subse‐quentlyentersthe monitoringrange directly nextto yourvehicle,thewarning lamp inthe outsidemirror lights upred.
If avehicle is detected closetothe side ofyourvehicle,theredwarning lamp inthe outside mir‐rorflashes. Ifyou switchonthe turn signal indi‐cator inthe corresponding direction, awarningtone sounds once. Ifthe turn signal indicatorremains switched on, allother detectedvehiclesare indicated onlybytheflashing oftheredwarning lamp.
Ifyouovertake avehiclequickly,nowarning isgiven.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteBlindSpot Assist
Blind Spot Assistdoes notreacttovehiclesapproaching andovertakingyou at agreatlydifferent speed.
As aresult, Blind Spot Assist cannotwarndrivers inthis situation.
Always pay careful attentiontothe traf‐fic situation and maintain a safe dis‐tance atthe side ofthevehicle.
Blind Spot Assist andActive Blind Spot Assistare onlyaids. They mayfailtodetect somevehi‐cles and are no substitutefor attentive driving.Always ensurethatthere is sufficient distancetothe sideforotherroad users and obstacles.
ExitwarningTheexitwarning is an additional function ofBlind Spot Assist and canwarnvehicle occu‐pants about approachingvehicles when leavingthevehicle whenstationary.
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\nWARNINGRisk of accident despitebrake application ofActive Blind SpotAssist
A course-correcting brake application cannotalways prevent a collision.
Alwayssteer, brake or accelerateyour‐self, especially ifActive Blind SpotAssistwarnsyou or makes a course-correcting brake application.
Always maintain a safe distance atthesides.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteActive Blind Spot Assist
Active Blind Spot Assistdoes notreacttothefollowing:
RIfvehiclesovertaketoo closely ontheside, placingthem inthe blind spot area
RVehicles approaching andovertakingyouat agreatly different speed
As aresult,Active Blind Spot Assistmay nei‐ther givewarnings nor intervene in suchsit‐uations.
Always pay careful attentiontothe traf‐fic situation and maintain a safe dis‐tance atthe side ofthevehicle.
If a course-correcting brake application occurs,theredwarning lampflashes inthe outside mir‐ror and awarningtone sounds. In addition, dis‐play1indicatingthe danger of a side collisionappears inthe multifunction display.
Inrarecases,the system may make an inappro‐priate brake application. This brake application
may be interrupted at any time ifyousteerslightly inthe opposite direction or accelerate.
System limitations
Either a course-correcting brake applicationappropriatetothe driving situation, or none atall, may occur inthefollowing situations:
RVehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, arelocated on bothsides ofyourvehicle.
RAvehicle approachestoo closely onthe side.
RYou haveadopted a sporty drivingstyle withhigh cornering speeds.
RYou brake or accelerate significantly.
RA driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP®
orActive Brake Assist.
RESP®is deactivated.
RA loss of tire pressure or a defective tire isdetected.
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Activating/deactivatingActive LaneKeepingAssist (vehicles withParking AssistPARKTRONIC)
\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteActive LaneKeeping Assistwarning
A lane-correcting brake application cannotalwaysbringthevehicle back intothe origi‐nal lane.
Alwayssteer, brake or accelerateyour‐self, especially ifActive LaneKeepingAssistwarnsyou or makes a lane-cor‐recting brake application.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteinter‐vention ofActive LaneKeeping Assist
Active LaneKeeping Assist does not detecttraffic conditions orroad users. Inveryrarecases,the system may make an inappropri‐ate brake application, e.g. after intentionallydrivingover a solid lane marking.
The brake application can be interrupted atany time ifyousteer slightly inthe oppositedirection.
Always make surethatthere is suffi‐cient distancetothe sideforother traf‐fic or obstacles.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident despiteLaneKeeping Assist
LaneKeeping Assist cannotalways clearlydetect lane markings.
In suchcases, LaneKeeping Assist can:
Rgive an unnecessarywarning
Rnot give awarning
Always pay particular attentiontothetraffic situation andkeep withinthelane, especially ifActive LaneKeepingAssist alertsyou.
Be suretoobservethe system limitations ofActive LaneKeeping Assist.
Press button2.If indicator lamp1lights up,Active LaneKeeping Assist is activated,the lane mark‐ings are shown as light inthe assistancegraphic. WhenActive LaneKeeping Assist isactive,the lane markings are shown in greeninthe assistance graphic.
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Toscroll inthe menu bar:swipe left orright on left-handTouch Control2.
Tocall up a menu or confirm a selection:pressthe left-handTouch Control2.
Toscrollthrough displaysor lists onthemenu:swipe upwards or downwards on left-handTouch Control2.
Tocall up a submenu or confirm a selec‐tion:press left-handTouch Control2.
Toexit a submenu:press back button onthe left1.
Settingthe design
On-board computer:
Designs
This function is onlyavailableforvehicleswith aWidescreen Cockpit.
Thefollowing designs can be selected:
RClassic
RSport
RProgressive
Toselect a design:swipe upwards or down‐wards onthe left-handTouch Control.
Pressthe left-handTouch Control.The Instrument Display is shown inthe selec‐ted design.
Settingthe additionalvaluerange
Example: G-meter
1Additionalvaluerange
2Index points
Toselect display content:swipetotheright onthe left-handTouch Control.
Swipe upwards or downwards onthe left-handTouch Controltoselect display content.When display content is selected, additionalvaluerange1will briefly be highlighted.
Index points2will displaythe selected listitem.
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Vehicles withTraffic Sign Assist:Detectedinstructions and traffic signs (page217).
Adjusting the instrument lighting
Turnbrightness control1up or down.The lighting ofthe Instrument Display and inthe control elements ofthevehicle interior isadjusted.
Menus and submenus
Functions onthe service menu ofthe on-board computer
On-board computer:
Service
Toselectthe function:swipe upwards ordownwards onthe left-handTouch Control.
Pressthe left-handTouch Control.
Functions ontheServicemenu:
RMessage memory (page 433)
RTires:
-Restartthe tire pressure losswarningsystem (page 398)
-Checkthe tire pressure withthe tire pres‐sure monitor (page 396)
-Restartthe tire pressure monitor(page 397)
RASSYST PLUS: calls upthe service due date(page 351)
RVehicles with aWidescreen Cockpit:Cool-ant: coolanttemperature display
REngine Oil Level: engine oil level
Calling upthe assistancegraphic
On-board computer:
Assistance
Thefollowing displaysareavailable onthe assis‐tance graphic menu:
RAssistancegraphic
RAttention level (page215)
Toswitch betweenthe displays:swipeupwards or downwards onthe left-handTouch Control.
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Whenyoureceivea call,theaIncoming Callmessage will appear onthe Head-up Display.
In audio mode,thestation name or track will beshowntemporarily whenthe audio source isbeing actively operated.
System limitations
The visibility is influencedbythefollowing condi‐tions:
RSeat position
RThe positioning ofthe display image
RLight conditions
RWetroads
RObjects onthe display cover
RPolarization in sunglasses
Inextreme sunlight, sections ofthe displaymay appearwashed out.You can correctthisbyswitchingthe Head-up Display off and onagain.
Switchingthe Head-up Display on/off
Press button1.
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