Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 253

Driving systems
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top view and enlarged front view
R
top view and trailer view (vehicles with
R
trailer tow hitch)
top view and images from the rear-facing
R
mirror cameras (rear wheel view)
top view and images from the forward-
R
facing mirror cameras (front wheel view)
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from D or R to N, the guidelines
in the COMAND display are hidden.
When you change between transmission
positions D and R, you see the previously
selected front or rear view.
Important safety notes
The 360° camera is only an aid and may show
a distorted view of obstacles, show them
incorrectly or not at all. The 360° camera is
not a substitute for attentive driving.
You are responsible for safe manoeuvring and
parking. Make sure that there are no persons,
animals or objects in range while manoeu-
vring and parking.
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your surround-
ings when parking and manoeuvring. This
applies to the areas behind, in front of and
beside the vehicle. You could otherwise
endanger yourself and others.
The 360° camera will not function or will
function only in a limited manner:
if the doors are open
R
if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R
if the boot lid is open
R
in heavy rain, snow or fog
R
at night or in very dark places
R
if the cameras are exposed to very bright
R
light
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
R
lighting (the display may flicker)
if the camera lenses mist up, e.g. when
R
driving into a heated garage in winter, caus-
ing a rapid change in temperature
if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R
if the vehicle components in which the
R
cameras are fitted are damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You
could otherwise injure others or damage
objects when parking 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 camera in the rear area is protected by
means of a flap. This flap opens when the
360° camera is activated. Observe the notes
on cleaning ( page 401). For technical rea-
Y
sons, the flap may remain open briefly after
the 360° camera has been deactivated.
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
COMAND Online/Audio 20 is switched on,
R
see the Digital Owner's Manual
the 360° camera 360° camera function is switched on
R
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If the 360° camera is activated at speeds
above 30 km/h, a warning message
appears.
The warning message disappears if:
the vehicle's speed falls below 30 km/h.
R
The 360° camera is then activated.
the message is confirmed with the %
R
button.