Mercedes-Benz 2009 G 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Rear Parking Assist system
malfunction
If no distance segments illuminate and no
acoustic warning sounds, there is a
malfunction in the Rear Parking Assist
system.
X Have the Rear Parking Assist system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.
The area behind the vehicle appears in the
COMAND system display as a mirror image,
like in the rear view mirror.
G
Warning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
G
Warning!
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles from a distorted
perspective or inaccurately, or may not
display obstacles at all. 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
R
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
under the spare wheel
R
nearby behind the spare wheel
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 either will not function
or will not function to its full capability if
R
the tailgate is open
R
it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy
R
it is night or you are parking/maneuvering
your vehicle in an area where it is very dark
R
the camera is exposed to a very bright white
light
R
the immediate surroundings are
illuminated with fluorescent light (the
display may flicker)
R
there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from
the cold (lens condensation)
R
the camera lens is dirty or covered
R
the rear of your vehicle is damaged
In this case, have the position and setting
of the camera checked by a qualified
specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you contact a Mercedes-
Benz Center for this purpose.
Do not use the rear view camera in these
situations. Otherwise you could injure
yourself or others and/or damage property
including your vehicle while parking/
maneuvering.
Camera lens
:
must be free of dirt, ice,
snow, and slush to function properly. Clean
the camera lens regularly. Being careful not
to scratch or damage the camera lens, see
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