Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 180

Driving systems
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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 vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
leaving the standard height can result in inac-
curacies in the guide lines, depending on tech-
nical conditions.
i
The rear view camera is protected from rain-
drops 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 process
R
you switch off the engine
R
you open the trunk
R
Observe the notes on cleaning (
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
X
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the
X
function is selected in the multimedia system
(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Engage reverse gear.
X
The rear view camera flap opens. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in
the multimedia system display.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able 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.
page 282).
Y
Activation by R gear
Messages in the multimedia system 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:
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in the area immediately above the tailgate
R
handle
!
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 bottom-
most guideline.
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
:
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
White guide line without turning the steering
;
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
=
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
? Yellow lane marking tires at current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
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