Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 170

Driving systems
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The flap closes again when:
you have finished the maneuvering process
R
you switch off the engine
R
you open the trunk
R
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
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
R
under the rear bumper
R
in the area immediately above the badge in
R
the trunk lid
!
Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
the bumper of a parked vehicle
R
the drawbar of a trailer
R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R
the rear section of an HGV
R
a slanted post
R
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.
page 284).
Y
Activa‐
function is selected in the
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)
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
A
imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi-
cle
Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
B
Bumper
C
D Red guide line at a distance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle
The guide lines are shown when the transmis-
sion is in position R.
The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level.