Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS 2017 Operator's Manual page 193

if the camera lens fogs up, e.g. when driving
R
into a heated garage in winter, causing a rapid
change in temperature
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 vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
The guide lines on the multimedia system show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances only
apply to road level.
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
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you switch off the engine
R
you open the trunk
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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
X
tion by R gear function is selected in the
multimedia system; see Digital Operator'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.
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
or
Drive forwards a short distance.
X
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
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under the rear bumper
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in the area immediately above the handle in
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the trunk lid
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be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R
R
R
R
R
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.
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Driving systems
Objects not at ground level may appear to
the bumper of a parked vehicle
the drawbar of a trailer
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
the rear section of an HGV
a slanted post
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
Yellow lane marking of the tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
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