Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 213

Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
X
is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the "Show rear view camera
X
display" function is selected in COMAND
( page 322).
Y
Engage reverse gear.
X
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 33 ft (10 m) forwards
R
shift the transmission from R to another
R
position after 15 seconds
drive forwards at a speed of over 5 mph
R
(10 km/h)
Displays in the COMAND display
The rear view camera may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show
objects in the following positions:
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in the area immediately above the tailgate
R
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
the bumper of a parked vehicle
R
the drawbar of a trailer
R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R
the rear section of an HGV
R
a slanted post
R
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the
bottom-most guideline.
Driving systems
White guide line without turning the
:
steering wheel, vehicle width including
the exterior mirrors (static)
Yellow guide line at a distance of
;
approximately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
Red guide line for the vehicle width
=
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
Yellow lane marking tires at current
?
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
Yellow guide line at a distance of
A
approximately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
B
Bumper
C
Red guide line at a distance of
D
approximately 10 in (0.25 m) from the
rear of the vehicle
The guide lines are shown when the
transmission is in position R.
The distance specifications only apply to
objects that are at ground level.
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