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Driving systems
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Rear view camera
General notes
Rear view camera : is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind your
vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
i
The text shown in the multimedia system
display depends on the language setting. The
following are examples of rear view camera
displays in the multimedia system.
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
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page 267)
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.
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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.
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If usability is severely restricted, e.g. due to
pixel errors, have the display repaired or
replaced.
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
Activation by R gear
X
function is selected in the multimedia system;
see the Digital Owner's Manual.
Engage reverse gear.
X
The multimedia system shows the area
behind the vehicle 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
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