Rear View Camera - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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parking using Active Parking Assist is no
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longer possible
you are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
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a wheel spins, ESP
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such cases the ÷ warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol
disappears and the multifunction display
shows the Park Assist Canceled Park Assist Canceled
sage.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, 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.

Rear view camera

General notes
Example: Coupe
Rear view camera : is located in the trunk lid
handle.
Rear view camera : is an optical parking and
maneuvering 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 rear
view camera messages in the COMAND
display.
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intervenes or fails. In
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Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble 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.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
if the trunk 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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if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
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event, 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 vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
X
is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the "Activation by R gear"
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setting is active in COMAND, see the sep-
arate COMAND operating instructions.
Engage reverse gear.
X
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display with guide lines.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.