Mercedes-Benz 2011 C300 Luxury Sedan Operator's Manual page 165

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Warning!
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles
from a distorted perspective
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inaccurately
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may not display obstacles at all
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The rear view camera does not relieve you of
the responsibility to be cautious. Take care
and pay careful attention. The rear view
camera may not show objects which are
very close to the rear bumper
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under the rear bumper
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above the trunk handle
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You are responsible for safety at all times and
must continue to pay attention to the
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This includes the area behind,
in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise
you could endanger yourself and/or others.
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Warning!
The rear view camera either will not function
or will not function to its full capability if
the trunk lid is open
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it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy
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it is night or you are parking/maneuvering
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your vehicle in an area where it is very dark
the camera is exposed to a very bright white
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light
the immediate surroundings are
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illuminated with fluorescent light (the
COMAND system display can flicker)
there is a sudden change in temperature,
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e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from
the cold (lens condensation)
the camera lens is dirty or covered
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the rear of your vehicle is damaged
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In this case, have the position and setting
of the camera checked by a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you contact a Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose.
Do not use the rear view camera in these
situations. Otherwise you could injure
yourself or others and/or damage property
including your vehicle while parking/
maneuvering.
Activating the rear view camera
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Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
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Make sure that the "rear view camera"
function is selected in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions for
COMAND).
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Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display.
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