Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 206

Driving systems
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yellow brackets with thin lines: Parking Assist
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PARKTRONIC is active
yellow brackets with normal lines: an object is
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present in close range of the vehicle
red line: an object is present in the immediate
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close range of the vehicle
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The camera in the rear area is protected
from raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again in the following situa-
tions:
you have finished the maneuvering process
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you switch the engine off
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you open the cargo compartment
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Observe the notes on cleaning (
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the camera has been deac-
tivated.
Important safety notes
The 360°camera is only an aid and may show a
distorted view of obstacles, show them incor-
rectly or not at all. The 360°camera is not a
substitute for attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safe maneuver-
ing and parking. Make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the maneuvering
area while maneuvering and parking in parking
spaces.
You are always responsible for safety and must
continue to pay attention to your immediate
surroundings when parking and maneuvering.
This applies to the areas behind, in front of and
beside the vehicle. You could otherwise endan-
ger yourself and others.
The 360° camera will not function or will func-
tion in a limited manner in the following situa-
tions:
the doors are open
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the exterior mirrors are folded in
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the tailgate is open
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in heavy rain, snow or fog
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at night or in very dark places
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the cameras are exposed to very bright light
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the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
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lighting (the display may flicker)
there is a sudden change in temperature,
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such as when driving into a heated garage in
winter
the camera lenses are dirty or covered
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the vehicle components in which the cameras
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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 under such cir-
cumstances. You can otherwise injure others or
cause damage to objects or the vehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at road level. In
trailer mode, the guide lines are shown at the
level of the trailer coupling.
The field of vision and other functions of the
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
page 334).
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depending on technical conditions, leaving the
standard height can result in:
inaccuracies in the guide lines
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inaccuracies in the display of generated
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images (top view)
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed in the
following situations:
your vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera
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the SmartKey is in key position 2 in the igni-
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tion lock
the multimedia system is switched on
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Switching on the 360° camera
Press the Ø button in the center console
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for longer than two seconds.
Depending on whether transmission position
h or k is selected, the following appears:
a split screen with top view and the image
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from the front camera or
a split screen with top view and the image
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from the rear view camera
or
Press the Ø button in the center console.
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The vehicle menu is displayed.
Select
X
Depending on whether transmission position
h or k is selected, the following appears:
a split screen with top view and the image
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from the front camera or
a split screen with top view and the image
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from the rear view camera
360° Camera and press 7 to confirm.