Off-Road Driving Systems; General Information - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

very close to the rear bumper
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under the rear bumper
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under the spare wheel
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behind and close to the spare wheel
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You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This applies to the areas
behind, in front of and beside the vehicle.
Otherwise, you could endanger yourself and
others.
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WARNING
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
the tailgate is open
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in heavy rain, snow or fog
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at night or in very dark places
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if the camera is exposed to very bright light
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if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
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lighting (the display may flicker)
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
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e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
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if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
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event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the rear view camera in these
types of situation. You could otherwise injure
others or damage objects and your vehicle
while you are parking.
Activating the rear view camera
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X
Make sure that the "rear view camera"
function is selected in COMAND (see the

Off-road driving systems

separate operating instructions for
COMAND).
X
Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display.
Off-road driving systems
Transfer case

General information

The vehicle has permanent all-wheel drive.
Power is always transmitted to both axles.
For further information on driving off-road,
see ( Y page 134).
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