Mercedes-Benz MY17 c-class Operator's Manual page 189

Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2
X
in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the Activation by R gear
X
function is selected in the multimedia system
(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
To show the 360° camera image: engage
X
reverse gear.
The multimedia system shows the area
behind the vehicle in split-screen mode. You
see the top view of the vehicle and the image
from the rear view camera.
Selecting the split-screen view or full
screen mode
Switching between split screen views:
To switch to the line with the vehicle icons:
X
slide 5 the controller.
To select a vehicle icon: turn the controller.
X
Switching to full screen mode:
180° View Turn and press the controller.
X
i
The full screen option is only available in the
following views:
Top view with picture from the rear view
R
camera
Top view with picture from the front camera
R
Multimedia display
Important safety notes
The camera system may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
Obstacles are not shown by the system in the
following locations:
under the front and rear bumpers
R
very close to the front and rear bumpers
R
in close range above the handle on the trunk
R
lid
very close to the exterior mirrors
R
in the transitional areas between the various
R
cameras in the virtual top view
!
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
Driving systems
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.
Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
:
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
Symbol for the split screen setting with top
;
view and rear view camera image
Guide line for the maximum steering angle
=
Yellow lane marking tires at current steering
?
wheel angle (dynamic)
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
A
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
B
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
C
imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi-
cle
Bumper
D
E Red guide line at a distance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle
The guide lines are shown when the transmis-
sion is in position R.
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