Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 193

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WARNING
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
if the trunk lid 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,
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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 this
R
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.
General notes
Rear view camera : is in the trunk lid handle.
Rear view camera : is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle with guide lines in the COMAND
display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
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.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Make sure that the function "show rear
view camera display" is selected in
COMAND ( Y page 276).
X
Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display with guide lines.
To deactivate: the rear view camera is
deactivated if you:
shift the transmission to position P
R
drive forwards 33 ft (10 m)
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shift the transmission from position R to
R
another position (after 15 seconds)
drive forwards at a speed of over 5 mph
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(10km/h)
Displays in the COMAND display
G
WARNUNG
Using the rear view camera can be dangerous
if you are color-blind or if your ability to
distinguish colors is impaired.
Only use the rear view camera if you can see
and distinguish between all the colored guide
lines that are displayed by the rear view
camera in the COMAND display.
G
WARNING
Please note that objects that do not touch the
ground may appear to be further away than
they actually are, for example:
the bumper of a vehicle parked behind you
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the trailer drawbar
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the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R
the rear end of a truck
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a slanted post
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In such cases, you should not use the guide
lines to judge the distance. You may misjudge
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