Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual page 191

System limits
The surround view camera will not function or
will only partially function in the following situa‐
tions:
The doors are open.
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The outside mirrors are folded in.
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The trunk lid is open.
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There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
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The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at
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night.
Cameras, or vehicle components in which
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the cameras are installed, are damaged, dirty
or covered. Observe the information on vehi‐
cle sensors and cameras ( page 152).
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% Do not use the surround view camera under
such circumstances. You could otherwise
injure others or collide with objects when
parking the vehicle.
For technical reasons, the standard height of the
vehicle may be altered if the vehicle is carrying a
heavy load and can result in inaccuracies in the
guide lines and in the display of the generated
images.
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The contrast of the display may be impaired
by abrupt, direct sunlight or by other light
sources, e.g. when driving out of a garage. In
this case, pay particular attention.
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Have the display repaired or replaced if, for
example, pixel errors considerably restrict its
use.
See the notes on cleaning the surround view
camera ( page 261).
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Calling up the view of the surround view
camera using reverse gear
Shift to reverse gear.
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Select the desired view in the multimedia
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system ( page 187).
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If, after shifting to reverse gear, the image of
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the rear view camera is not shown: switch off
the ignition, press and hold the c button,
switch on the ignition and engage reverse
gear again.
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Opening the camera cover of the rear view
camera
Multimedia system:
© Settings Assistance
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Camera & Parking
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Select Open Camera Cover.
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% The camera cover closes automatically after
some time or after an ignition cycle.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic
parking assistance system with ultrasound. It
monitors the area around your vehicle using mul‐
tiple sensors on the front bumper and on the
rear bumper. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC shows
you the distance between your vehicle and a
detected obstacle visually and audibly.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is
not a substitute for your attention to the sur‐
roundings. The responsibility for safe maneuver‐
ing and parking remains with you. Make sure
that there are no persons, animals or objects in