Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 213

Driving systems
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could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.
The system may be impaired or may not func-
tion if:
there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
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rain, fog or spray.
the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov-
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ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity
of the camera.
on bends, on uphill gradients or downhill
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gradients.
Light from the headlamps of oncoming vehi-
cles does not affect the Night View Assist Plus
display in the multifunction display. This is
also the case if you cannot switch on the
main-beam headlamps due to oncoming traf-
fic.
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WARNING
Night View Assist Plus does not detect
objects in the immediate vicinity of the vehi-
cle. Look through the windscreen when
manoeuvring. Make sure that there are no
people or animals in the area in which you are
manoeuvring.
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Infrared light is not visible to the human
eye and therefore does not dazzle. Night
View Assist Plus can therefore remain
switched on even if there is oncoming traf-
fic.
Night View Assist Plus camera
:
Activating Night View Assist Plus
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus
if:
the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
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it is dark.
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the light switch is in the à or L posi-
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tion.
reverse gear has not been engaged.
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Make sure that COMAND APS is switched
X
on.
Press button :.
X
The Night View Assist Plus display appears
in the COMAND display.
Night View Assist Plus display
:
Pedestrian recognised
;
Framing
=
Symbol for active pedestrian recognition
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You can read about how to adjust the bright-
ness of the COMAND display in the COMAND
APS operating instructions.
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The infrared headlamps only switch on
when the vehicle is being driven at speeds