Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 202

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The flap closes again when:
you have finished the maneuvering process
R
you switch off the engine
R
you open the cargo compartment
R
Observe the notes on cleaning (
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
X
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the
X
function is selected in the multimedia system
(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Engage reverse gear.
X
The rear view camera flap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process.
To switch the function mode for vehicles
X
with trailer tow hitch: using the controller,
select symbol : for the "Reverse parking"
function or symbol ; for "Coupling up a
trailer".
The symbol of the selected function is high-
lighted.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to j or after
driving forwards a short distance.
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 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
page 334).
Y
Activation by R gear
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.
: Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
White guide line without turning the steering
;
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
=
including the exterior mirrors, for current
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 of the vehi-
cle
B Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
Bumper
C
Red guide line at a distance of approximately
D
12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle
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.