Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 2019 Operator's Manual page 162

Driving systems
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The image from the rear view camera is
available throughout the maneuvering proc-
ess.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to position
j, or after driving forwards a short distance.
The inner segments of the warning indicator
are displayed in red if there is a complete sys-
tem failure. The indicator lamp in the
PARKTRONIC button lights up.
If the system fails at the rear of the vehicle:
the rear segments are shown in red when
R
backing up.
the rear segments are hidden when driving
R
forwards.
Displays in the multimedia system
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 close range above the handle on the trunk
R
lid
!
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.
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
:
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear area
; White guide line without steering input –
vehicle width including the exterior mirrors
(static)
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
=
including the exterior mirrors, at the cur-
rent steering wheel angle (dynamic)
Yellow lane marking the course the tires
?
will take at the current steering wheel
angle (dynamic)
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
A
imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear area
B Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
Bumper
C
Red guide line at a distance of approx-
D
imately 12 in (0.30 m) from the rear area
The guide lines are shown when the transmis-
sion is in position k.
The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level.