Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLC, Operator'S Manual

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you are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
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a wheel spins, ESP ® intervenes or fails. The
÷ warning lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol
disappears and the multifunction display
shows the Park Assist Canceled mes-
sage.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you
must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is
braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the
accelerator again.
Rear view camera
General notes
Rear view camera : is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind
your vehicle with guidelines in the Audio 20 or
COMAND display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
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The text shown in the Audio 20 or
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear
view camera messages in the Audio 20 or
COMAND display.
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the area
in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
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if the trunk lid 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 bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
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if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
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if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
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page 348)
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if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
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The rear view camera is protected from
raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the rear view camera is activated,
this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
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you have finished the maneuvering proc-
ess
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you switch off the engine
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you open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning
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page 348).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
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