Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive W245 Operator's Manual page 166

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if the area is lit by fluorescent light 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 from
the cold
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
R
case, 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).
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
X
is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the "Activation by R gear"
X
setting is active in the audio system/
COMAND (see the separate audio system/
COMAND operating instructions).
Engage reverse gear.
X
Guide lines are used to show the area
behind the vehicle in the Audio/COMAND
display.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the Audio/COMAND display
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 bot-
tom-most guideline.
Lanes
White guide line without turning the steer-
:
ing wheel, vehicle width including the
exterior mirrors (static)
Yellow lane marking tires at current steer-
;
ing wheel angle, vehicle width to the outer
side of the wheels (dynamic)
Red guide line for the vehicle width includ-
=
ing the exterior mirrors, for current steer-
ing wheel angle (dynamic)
Bumper
?
Guide lines
Bumper
?
Red guide line at a distance of approx-
A
imately 10 in (0.25 m) from the rear of the
vehicle