Rear View Camera; Malfunction - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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Problems with the ultrasonic backing-up aid
Problem
You hear a warning
signal when backing
up.
You hear a warning
tone when backing up
or you do not hear a
warning tone and none
of the segments light
up.

Rear view camera

Important safety notes
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.
It shows the area behind your vehicle in the
COMAND display.
G
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
The rear view camera is in the tailgate above
the rear window wiper.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The ultrasonic backing up aid sensors are dirty or there is
interference.
X
Clean the ultrasonic backing up aid sensors (
X
Switch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves. The ultrasonic backing up aid is switched off.
X
See if the ultrasonic backing up aid functions in a different
location.
The ultrasonic backing up aid has malfunctioned and has switched
itself off.
X
Have the ultrasonic backing up aid checked at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible.
Rear view camera
:
View through the camera
The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a
mirror-inverted manner, as in the rear-view
mirror.
G
WARNING
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
show a distorted view of obstacles, show
them incorrectly or not at all. The rear view
camera is not a substitute for paying
attention. The camera cannot show objects in
the following areas:
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