Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual page 237

Use the COMAND controller to select
X
symbol A, see the separate operating
instructions for COMAND.
The "Coupling up a trailer" function is
selected. The distance specifications now
only apply to objects that are at the same
level as the ball coupling.
Back up carefully, making sure that trailer
X
drawbar marker assistant = points
approximately in the direction of trailer
drawbar ?.
Reverse carefully until trailer drawbar ?
X
reaches red guide line ;.
Couple up the trailer (
X
360° camera (surround view)
General notes
The 360° camera is a system consisting of
four cameras.
The system analyzes images from the
following cameras:
Rear view camera
R
Front camera
R
Two cameras in the exterior rear view
R
mirrors
The cameras capture the immediate
surroundings of the vehicle. The system
supports you, e.g. when parking or if vision is
restricted at an exit.
The 360° camera images can be shown in full
screen mode or in seven different split-screen
views on the COMAND display. A split-screen
view also includes a top view of the vehicle.
This view is calculated from the data supplied
by the installed cameras (virtual camera).
The seven split-screen views are:
top view and picture from the rear view
R
camera (130° viewing angle)
top view and picture from the front camera
R
(without displaying the maximum steering
wheel angle)
top view and enlarged rear view
R
page 264).
Y
Driving systems
top view and enlarged front view
R
top view and trailer view (vehicles with
R
trailer tow hitch)
top view and pictures from the rearward
R
facing mirror cameras (rear wheel view)
top view and pictures from the forward
R
facing mirror cameras (front wheel view)
i
The top view and trailer view are available
for vehicles equipped with a trailer tow
hitch.
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from position D or R to N, you
see the previous view in the COMAND
display. The dynamic guidelines are hidden.
When you change between transmission
positions D and R, you see the previously
selected front or rear view.
Important safety notes
The 360° 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.
The 360° camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at
all. It cannot show objects in the following
areas:
under the front bumper
R
very close to the front bumper
R
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in close range above the handle on the
R
trunk lid
very close to the exterior mirrors
R
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your
surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This applies to the areas
behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. You
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