Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS Operator's Manual page 194

Driving systems
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make sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are maneuver-
ing.
You are always responsible for safety, and must
always pay attention to your surroundings when
parking and maneuvering. This applies to the
areas behind, in front of and beside the vehicle.
You could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.
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 the camera lenses fog up, e.g. when driving
R
into a heated garage in winter, causing a rapid
change in temperature
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.
The guide lines in the multimedia system display
show the distances to your vehicle. The distan-
ces only apply to road level.
The camera in the rear area is protected by
means of a flap. This flap opens when the 360°
camera is activated. Observe the notes on
cleaning ( page 307). For technical reasons,
Y
the flap may remain open briefly after the 360°
camera has been deactivated.
The field of vision and other functions of the
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional attachments (e.g. license plate holder,
rear bicycle carrier).
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 image from the 360° camera appears if:
the multimedia system is switched on
R
the 360° Camera function is switched on
R
If you are driving faster than at a moderate
speed and you turn on the 360° camera, a warn-
ing message appears.
The warning message disappears if:
you are again driving at a moderate speed The
R
360° camera is then activated.
the message is confirmed with the % but-
R
ton.
Switching the 360° camera on and off
using the button
To switch on: press button :.
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
To switch off: press button :.
X
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automatically
displayed by engaging reverse gear.
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