Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual page 233

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
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 the function "show rear
X
view camera display" is selected in
COMAND.
Engage reverse gear.
X
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display with guide lines.
Driving systems
To change the function mode for
X
vehicles with trailer tow hitch: using the
COMAND controller, select symbol : for
the "Reverse parking" function or
symbol ; for "Coupling up a trailer" (see
the separate COMAND operating
instructions).
The symbol of the selected function is
highlighted.
To deactivate: the rear view camera is
deactivated if you:
shift the transmission to position P
R
drive 33 ft (10 m) forwards
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 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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