Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL Operator's Manual page 239

if the tailgate 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
R
light
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 lenses are dirty or covered
R
if the vehicle components in which the
R
cameras 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.
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
your vehicle is equipped with a 360° cam-
R
era
COMAND is switched on, see the separate
R
COMAND operating instructions
the 360° Camera function is activated
R
Activating the 360° camera using the
SYS button
Press and hold the W button for longer
X
than 2 seconds, see the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
full screen display with the image from
R
the front camera
full screen display with the image from
R
the rear view camera
Driving systems
Activating the 360° camera with
COMAND
Press the W button, see the separate
X
COMAND operating instructions.
Select System by turning cVd the
X
COMAND controller and press W to con-
firm.
Select 360° Camera
X
firm.
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
a split screen with top view and the
R
image from the front camera or
a split screen with top view and the
R
image from the rear view camera
For further information about the COMAND
controller, see the separate COMAND oper-
ating instructions.
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automati-
cally displayed by engaging reverse gear.
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
X
2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the
X
gear function is selected in COMAND, see
the separate COMAND operating instruc-
tions.
To show the 360° camera image: engage
X
reverse gear.
The COMAND display shows the area
behind the vehicle in split screen:
vehicle with guide lines
R
top view of the vehicle
R
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays
To switch between split screen views:
X
switch to the line with the vehicle icons by
sliding Z V the COMAND controller.
Turn cVd the COMAND controller and
X
select one of the vehicle symbols.
and press W to con-
Activation by R
Z
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