Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual page 202

Driving systems
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WARNING
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles
from a distorted perspective
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inaccurately
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may not display obstacles at all
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The rear view camera does not relieve you of
the responsibility to be cautious. Take care
and pay careful attention. The rear view
camera may not show objects which are
very close to the rear bumper
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under the rear bumper
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above the tailgate handle
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You are responsible for safety at all times and
must continue to pay attention to the
immediate surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This includes the area behind,
in front of, and beside the vehicle. Otherwise
you could endanger yourself and/or others.
G
WARNING
The rear view camera will not function or will
not fully function if:
the tailgate is open
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it is raining or snowing strongly or if it is
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foggy
it is night or if you are parking/
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maneuvering your vehicle in a very dark
area
a very bright white light is affecting the
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camera
the immediate vicinity is illuminated with
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fluorescent light (the display can flicker)
temperature changes abruptly, for example
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if you drive out of the cold into a heated
garage (condensation on the lens)
the camera lens is dirty or covered
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the rear of your vehicle is damaged
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In this case, have the position and the
setting of the camera checked at a
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you consult a Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose.
Do not use the rear view camera in these
situations. You could otherwise injure
yourself and other people and/or cause
damage - including damage to your vehicle -
while parking/maneuvering.
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
separate operating instructions for
COMAND).
X
Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display with guide lines.
Guide lines in the COMAND display
G
WARNING
Use of rear view camera can be dangerous if
you are color-blind or have impaired color
vision.
Only use rear view camera if you can see and
distinguish all colored guidelines shown by
rear view camera on the COMAND system
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
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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
the distance, which increases the risk of
impacting the objects.
Even if the object you approach is directly on
the ground, do not approach the object any
closer than the red guide line.
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