Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual page 185

opens. Only once the maneuvering process
has been completed and the rear view camera
has switched off does the flap close again. For
technical reasons, the flap may remain open
briefly after the rear view camera has been
deactivated. If you switch off the engine, the
flap will also close.
i
The text of messages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear
view camera messages in the COMAND
display.
Observe the notes on cleaning
( page 289).
Y
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
the tailgate 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 light 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
winter
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
R
this event, have the camera position and
setting checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Driving systems
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
X
is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that in the audio system/
X
COMAND, the "Activation by R gear"
function is selected; see the separate
operating instructions for the audio
system/COMAND.
Engage reverse gear.
X
Guide lines are used to show the area
behind the vehicle in the Audio/COMAND
display.
To deactivate: the rear view camera is
deactivated if you:
select transmission position P (vehicles
R
with automatic transmission)
drive forward ten meters
R
shift the transmission from R to another
R
position after 15 seconds
drive forwards at a speed of over 5 mph
R
(10 km/h)
Displays in the Audio/COMAND display
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 tailgate
R
handle
! 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.
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