Operation Manual

Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
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if the trunk lid is open
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in heavy rain, snow or fog
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at night or in very dark places
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if the camera is exposed to very bright light
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if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
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if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
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if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 276)
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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 vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
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To activate: make sure that the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
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Make sure that the Activation by RActivation by R
geargear function is selected in Audio 20/
COMAND; see the Digital Operator's Man-
ual.
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Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the Audio 20/COMAND dis-
play.
The image from the rear view camera is
available throughout the maneuvering
process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the Audio 20/COMAND dis-
play
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:
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very close to the rear bumper
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under the rear bumper
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in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
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Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
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the bumper of a parked vehicle
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the drawbar of a trailer
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the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
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the rear section of an HGV
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a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-most guideline.
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Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
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White guide line without turning the steer-
ing wheel, vehicle width including the
exterior mirrors (static)
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Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
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Yellow lane marking tires at current steer-
ing wheel angle (dynamic)
Driving systems
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Driving and parking
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