Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Owner's Manual page 257

Driving systems
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shows the Park Assist cancelled Park Assist cancelled
sage.
When Active Parking Assist is cancelled, you
must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is
braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the
accelerator again.
Reversing camera
General notes
Reversing camera : is in the boot lid handle.
Reversing camera : is an optical parking
and manoeuvring aid. It shows the area
behind your vehicle with guide lines in the
COMAND display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.
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The text of messages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of
reversing camera messages in the
COMAND display.
Important safety notes
The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not
a substitute for your attention to the imme-
diate surroundings. The responsibility for safe
manoeuvring and parking remains with you.
Make sure that there are no persons, animals
or objects in range while manoeuvring and
parking.
mes- Under the following circumstances, the
reversing camera will not function, or will
function in a limited manner:
if the boot lid 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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if the camera is exposed to very bright light
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if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
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lighting (the display may flicker)
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
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e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
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Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 410)
Y
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
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this 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).
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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-
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ess
you switch off the engine
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Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 410).
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For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the reversing camera has
been deactivated.