Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 174

Wide-angle view
Trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch)
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Yellow guide line, locating aid
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Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.3 m to the ball head of the trailer hitch
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Ball head of the trailer hitch
Observe the notes on cleaning and care of the
reversing camera.
The reversing camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The reversing camera cannot show all objects
which are very near to or under the rear bumper.
It will not warn you of a collision, people or
objects.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mir‐
ror image, as in the inside rearview mirror.
When you shift out of reverse gear, the dynamic
guide lines are faded out. If, after shifting out of
reverse gear, you drive faster than 16 km/h, the
reversing camera is deactivated.
System limits
The reversing camera will not function or will only
partially function in the following situations:
if the tailgate is open
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if there is heavy rain, snow or fog
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if the light conditions are poor, e.g. at night
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if the camera lens is covered, dirty or misted
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if cameras, or vehicle components in which
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the cameras are fitted, are damaged. Have
the cameras, their positions and their setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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The media display contrast may be impaired
due to direct sunlight or other light sources.
In this case, pay particular attention.
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Have the media display repaired or replaced
if, for example, pixel errors considerably
restrict its use.
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Objects that are not at ground level appear
further away than they actually are. This
includes, for example:
the bumper of a vehicle parked behind
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the drawbar of a trailer
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the ball neck of a trailer hitch
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the tail-end of a lorry
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slanted posts
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Only use the guide lines of the camera image
for orientation. Do not travel further than the
lowest horizontal guide line when approach‐
ing objects. You may otherwise damage your
vehicle and/or the object.
Opening the reversing camera cover
Multimedia system:
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Rear view camera
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Select Open camera
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The camera cover closes automatically after
a while or when the engine is switched off
with the cover open.
360° Camera
Function of the 360° Camera
The system consists of four cameras. The cam‐
eras cover the immediate vehicle surroundings.
The system assists you, for example, when park‐
ing or at exits with reduced visibility.
The 360° Camera is only an aid. It is not a substi‐
tute for you paying attention to the surroundings.
You are always responsible for safe manoeuvring
and parking. Make sure that there are no per‐
sons, animals or objects etc. in the manoeuvring
area while manoeuvring and parking in parking
spaces.
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Vehicle
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cover.