Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual page 240

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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 in
winter
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
R
this case, have the camera position and
setting checked at a qualified specialist
workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
reversing camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. licence plate holder, bicycle rack).
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera
X
To activate: make sure that the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Make sure that the "Activation by R gear"
setting is active in COMAND Online, see the
separate COMAND Online operating
instructions.
X
Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the COMAND display.
X
To change the function mode for vehi-
cles with trailer tow hitch: using the
COMAND controller, select symbol : for
the "Reverse parking" function or sym-
bol ; for "Coupling up a trailer" (see the
separate COMAND Online operating
instructions).
The symbol of the selected function is high-
lighted.
To deactivate: the reversing camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the COMAND display
The reversing camera may show a distorted
view of obstacles or show them incorrectly or
not at all. Obstacles are not shown by the
reversing camera in the following locations:
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.
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
:
imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
White guide line without turning the steer-
;
ing wheel, vehicle width including the
exterior mirrors (static)