Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Operator's Manual page 195

Ball coupling
:
Red guide line at a distance of
;
approximately 12 in (0.30 m) from the ball
coupling
Trailer drawbar marker assistant
=
Trailer drawbar
?
Symbol for the "Coupling up a trailer"
A
function
Select symbol A using the COMAND
X
controller, see COMAND.
The "Coupling up a trailer" function is
selected. The distance specifications now
only apply to objects that are at the same
level as the ball coupling.
Reverse carefully, making sure that trailer
X
drawbar marker assistant = points
approximately in the direction of trailer
drawbar ?.
Reverse carefully until the trailer
X
drawbar ? reaches red guide line ;.
Couple up the trailer (
X
360° camera
Important safety notes
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
page 208).
Y
Driving systems
The 360° camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at
all. It cannot show objects in the following
areas:
under the front bumper
R
very close to the front bumper
R
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in close range above the handle on the
R
trunk lid
very close to the exterior mirrors
R
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your
surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. 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 in a limited manner:
if the doors are open
R
if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R
the tailgate 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 light or LED
R
lighting (the display may flicker)
if you exit a heated garage in winter,
R
resulting in a rapid change in temperature
if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R
if the vehicle components in which the
R
cameras are installed 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
can otherwise injure others or cause damage
to objects or the vehicle.
General notes
The 360° camera is a system consisting of
four cameras.
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