Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 174

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if the camera lenses are dirty or covered.
R
Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 284)
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 camera in the rear area is protected from
raindrops and dust by means of a flap. This flap
opens when the 360° camera is activated.
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 360° camera has been deacti-
vated.
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)
Activation conditions
The image from the 360° camera appears if:
the multimedia system is switched on
R
the 360° Camera
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.
page 284).
Y
function is switched on
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:
a split screen with top view and the image
R
from the front camera or
a split screen with top view and the image
R
from the rear view camera
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automatically
displayed by engaging reverse gear.
Make sure that the Activation by R gear
X
function is selected in the multimedia system
(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
To show the 360° camera image: engage
X
reverse gear.
The multimedia system shows the area
behind the vehicle in split-screen mode. You
see the top view of the vehicle and the image
from the rear view camera.