Mercedes-Benz SLC 2018 Operator's Manual page 157

Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that there are no persons, animals or objects in
the maneuvering area when you are maneuver-
ing or parking.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function in
a limited manner:
if the trunk lid is open
R
in heavy rain, snow or fog
R
at night or in very dark places
R
if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
R
lighting (the display may flicker)
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
R
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in win-
ter
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
R
Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 242)
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 rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
leaving the standard height can result in inac-
curacies in the guide lines, depending on tech-
nical conditions.
i
The contrast of the display may be affected
by the sudden presence of sunlight or other
light sources, e.g. when exiting a garage. Pay
particular attention in this situation.
i
If usability is severely restricted, e.g. due to
pixel errors, have the display repaired or
replaced.
i
The rear view camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of a flap. When the
rear view camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
you have finished the maneuvering process
R
you switch off the engine
R
you open the trunk
R
Observe the notes on cleaning (
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
X
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the
X
function is selected in the multimedia system;
see the Digital Owner's Manual.
Engage reverse gear.
X
The rear view camera flap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you drive forwards a short distances or
shift the transmission to j.
The inner segments of the warning indicator are
displayed in red if there is a complete system
failure. The indicator lamp in the PARKTRONIC
button lights up.
If the rear system fails:
the rear segments are displayed in red when
R
reversing
the rear segments are not displayed when
R
driving forwards
Displays in the multimedia system
The rear view camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The rear view camera does not show objects in
the following positions:
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in close range above the handle on the trunk
R
lid
!
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
the rear section of an HGV
R
a slanted post
R
page 242).
Y
Driving systems
Activation by R gear
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