Switching On Or Off - Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG Operator's Manual

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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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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.
Camera lens : must be free of dirt, ice,
snow, and slush to function properly. Clean
the camera lens regularly. Being careful not
to scratch or damage the camera lens, see
"Cleaning the rear view camera lens"
( Y page 357).

Switching on or off

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Switching on: Switch on the ignition.
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Make sure the rear view camera is switched
on in the COMAND system (
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Switch on the COMAND system.
X
Shift the transmission to reverse gear R.
The area behind the vehicle appears in the
COMAND system display.
i The image from the rear view camera will
no longer be displayed if you select another
function on the COMAND system while
reverse gear R is engaged. To display the
image again, disengage and reengage
reverse gear R.
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Switching off: Shift the transmission into
park position P, neutral position N, or drive
position D.
Driving systems
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