Rear View Camera - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Rear view camera

General notes
Rear view camera : is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind the
vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
i
The text shown in the multimedia system
depends on the language setting. The follow-
ing are examples of rear view camera displays
in the multimedia system.
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that there are no persons, animals or objects in
the maneuvering area while maneuvering and
parking in parking spaces.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function in
a limited manner:
the rear door is open
R
in heavy rain, snow or fog
R
at night or in very dark places
R
if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
R
lighting (the display may flicker)
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
R
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in win-
ter
Driving systems
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R
Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 235)
Y
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
R
case, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
X
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the "Rear view camera" func-
X
tion is selected in the multimedia system (see
Digital Operator's Manual).
Engage reverse gear.
X
The multimedia system shows the area
behind the vehicle with guide lines. Sym-
bol : indicates that the "reverse parking"
function is active.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process.
To switch the function mode for vehicles
X
with trailer tow hitch: using the controller,
select symbol ; for "Coupling up a trailer".
Symbol ; is highlighted.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.
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
R
under the rear bumper
R
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