Mercedes-Benz 2011 GLK-Class Operator's Manual page 157

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Warning!
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles
from a distorted perspective
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inaccurately
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may not display obstacles at all
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The rear view camera does not relieve you of
the responsibility to be cautious. Take care
and pay careful attention. The rear view
camera may not show objects which are
very close to the rear bumper
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under the rear bumper
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above the tailgate handle
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You are responsible for safety at all times and
must continue to pay attention to the
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This includes the area behind,
in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise
you could endanger yourself and/or others.
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Warning!
The rear view camera either will not function
or will not function to its full capability if
the tailgate is open
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it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy
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it is night or you are parking/maneuvering
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your vehicle in an area where it is very dark
the camera is exposed to a very bright white
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light
the immediate surroundings are
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illuminated with fluorescent light (the
display may flicker)
there is a sudden change in temperature,
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e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from
the cold (lens condensation)
the camera lens is dirty or covered
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the rear of your vehicle is damaged
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In this case, have the position and setting
of the camera checked by a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you contact a Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose.
Do not use the rear view camera in these
situations. Otherwise you could injure
yourself or others and/or damage property
including your vehicle while parking/
maneuvering.
Activating the rear view camera
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Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
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Make sure that the "rear view camera"
function is selected in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions for
COMAND).
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Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display with guide lines.
Guide lines in the COMAND display
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Warning!
Use of rear view camera can be dangerous if
you are color-blind or have impaired color
vision.
Only use rear view camera if you can see and
distinguish all colored guidelines shown by
rear view camera on the COMAND system
display.
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Warning
Please note that objects that do not touch the
ground may appear to be further away than
they actually are, for example:
the bumper of a vehicle parked behind you
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the trailer drawbar
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the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
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the rear end of a truck
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a slanted post
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In such cases, you should not use the guide
lines to judge the distance. You may misjudge
the distance, which increases the risk of
impacting the objects.
Even if the object you approach is directly on
the ground, do not approach the object any
closer than the red guide line.
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