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Driving systems
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Reversing camera
General notes
Reversing camera : is an optical parking and
manoeuvring aid. It shows the area behind your
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.
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The text shown in the multimedia system
depends on the language setting. The follow-
ing are examples of reversing camera mes-
sages in the multimedia system.
Important safety notes
The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the immediate
surroundings. The responsibility for safe
manoeuvring and parking remains with you.
Make sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in range while manoeuvring and parking.
Under the following circumstances, the revers-
ing camera will not function, or will function in a
limited manner:
if the boot lid 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
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
R
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
page 330)
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.
The field of vision and other functions of the
reversing camera may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
licence plate holder, bicycle rack).
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The reversing camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of a flap. When the
reversing camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
you have finished the manoeuvring process
R
you switch off the engine
R
you open the boot
R
See the notes on cleaning (
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the reversing camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera
To activate: make sure that the key is in
X
position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the
X
function is selected in the multimedia system
(see the separate operating instructions).
Engage reverse gear.
X
The reversing camera flap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image from the reversing camera is avail-
able throughout the manoeuvring process.
To switch the function mode for vehicles
X
with trailer tow hitch: using the controller,
select symbol : for the "Reverse parking"
page 330).
Y
Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear
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