Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 184

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The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
The text shown in the Audio 20 or
i
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear
view camera messages in the Audio 20 or
COMAND display.
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the area
in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
in heavy rain, snow or fog
R
at night or in very dark places
R
if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
R
lighting (the display may flicker)
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
R
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
R
Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 282)
Y
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
R
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).
The rear view camera is protected from
i
raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the rear view camera is activated,
this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
you have finished the maneuvering proc-
R
ess
you switch off the engine
R
you open the trunk
R
Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 282).
Y
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
the bumper of a parked vehicle
R
the drawbar of a trailer
R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R
the rear section of an HGV
R
a slanted post
R
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-most guideline.
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:
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in the area immediately above the tailgate
R
handle
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
X
is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Activation by R
Make sure that the
X
gear
function is selected in Audio 20 or
COMAND (see the Digital Operator's Man-
ual).
Engage reverse gear.
X
The rear view camera flap opens. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines
in the Audio 20 or COMAND display.