Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS 2017 Operator's Manual page 197

make sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are maneuver-
ing.
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 oth-
ers.
The 360° camera will not function or will func-
tion in a limited manner:
if the doors are open
R
if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R
if the trunk lid 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 light
R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
R
lighting (the display may flicker)
if the camera lenses fog up, e.g. when driving
R
into a heated garage in winter, causing a rapid
change in temperature
if the camera lenses are dirty or covered.
R
Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 323)
Y
if the vehicle components in which the cam-
R
eras 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.
The guide lines on the multimedia system show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances only
apply to road level.
The cameras in the front and in the rear area are
each protected by a flap. These flaps are opened
when the 360° camera is activated. Observe the
notes on cleaning ( page 323). For technical
Y
reasons, the flaps may remain open briefly after
the 360° camera has been deactivated.
The field of vision and other functions of the
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional attachments (e.g. license plate holder,
rear bicycle carrier).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
depending on technical conditions, leaving the
standard height can result in:
inaccuracies in the guide lines
R
inaccuracies in the display of generated
R
images (top view)
Driving systems
Activation conditions
The image from the 360° camera appears if:
the multimedia system is switched on
R
the 360° Camera function is switched on
R
If the 360° camera is activated at speeds above
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h), a warning
message appears.
The warning message disappears if:
the vehicle's speed falls below approximately
R
19 mph (30 km/h). The 360° camera is then
activated.
the message is confirmed with the % but-
R
ton.
Switching the 360° camera on/off with
the button
To switch on: press button :.
X
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
full screen display with the image from the
R
front camera
full screen display with the image from the
R
rear view camera
To switch off: press button : again.
X
Switching on the 360° camera and mul-
timedia system
Press the Ø button in the center console.
X
The vehicle menu is displayed.
To select the 360° camera: turn and press the
X
controller.
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
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Z