Rear View Camera; Malfunction; Problem - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GL-Class Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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Problems with PARKTRONIC

Problem

Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is
deactivated after
approximately
20 seconds and the
indicator lamp in the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up.
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is
deactivated after
approximately 20
seconds.

Rear view camera

Important safety guidelines
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.
It shows the area behind your vehicle in the
COMAND APS display.
G
Warning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
The rear view camera is located in the handle
strip of the tailgate.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (
X
Switch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X
See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
Y page 303).
Rear view camera
:
View through the camera
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.