Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 248

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
Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 401)
Y
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
R
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).
i
The reversing camera is protected from
raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the reversing camera is activated,
this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
you have finished the manoeuvring proc-
R
ess
you switch off the engine
R
you open the boot
R
Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 401).
Y
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the reversing camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera
To activate: make sure that the key is in
X
position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the
X
gear gear function is selected in Audio 20/
COMAND Online; see the Digital Owner's
Manual.
Engage reverse gear.
X
The reversing camera flap opens. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines
in the Audio 20/COMAND Online display.
The image from the reversing camera is
available throughout the manoeuvring
process.
To change the function mode for vehi-
X
cles with trailer tow hitch: using the
Audio 20/COMAND controller, select sym-
bol : for the "Reverse parking" function or
symbol ; for "Coupling up a trailer".
The symbol of the selected function is high-
lighted.
Further information on the Audio 20/
COMAND controller, see the Digital Owner's
Manual.
To deactivate: the reversing camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.
Messages in the Audio 20/COMAND
Online 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
Driving systems
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