Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 184

Driving systems
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The 360° camera will not function or will func-
tion in a limited manner:
if the doors are open
R
if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R
if the trunk lid is open
R
in heavy rain, snow or fog
R
at night or in very dark places
R
if the cameras are 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 win-
ter
if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R
if the vehicle components in which the cam-
R
eras are installed are damaged. In this event,
have the camera position and setting checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure others or cause damage to
objects or the vehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at road level.
The field of vision and other functions of the
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
depending on technical conditions, leaving the
standard height can result in:
inaccuracies in the guide lines
R
inaccuracies in the display of generated
R
images (top view)
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
your vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera
R
the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition
R
lock
the multimedia system is switched on
R
the 360° Camera
R
Switching on the 360° camera
Press the Ø button in the center console
X
for longer than two seconds.
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
function is switched on
a split screen with top view and the image
R
from the front camera or
a split screen with top view and the image
R
from the rear view camera
or
Press the Ø button in the center console.
X
The vehicle menu is displayed.
Select 360° Camera
X
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
a split screen with top view and the image
R
from the front camera or
a split screen with top view and the image
R
from the rear view camera
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automatically
displayed by engaging reverse gear.
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2
X
in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the
X
function is selected in the multimedia system
(see the separate operating instructions).
To show the 360° camera image: engage
X
reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
multimedia system display in split-screen
mode. You see the top view of the vehicle and
the image from the rear view camera.
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays
Switching between split screen views
To switch to the line with the vehicle icons:
X
slide 5 the controller.
To select one of the vehicle icons: turn 3
X
the controller.
To switch to 180°
X
troller to select
confirm.
i
The 180° View
following views:
Top view with picture from the rear view
R
camera
Top view with picture from the front camera
R
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
and press 7 to confirm.
Activation by R gear
View: turn 3 the con-
180° View and press 7 to
option is only available in the