Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLC, Operator'S Manual

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The 360° camera will not function or will
function in a limited manner:
R
if the doors are open
R
if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R
if the trunk lid is open
R
in heavy rain, snow or fog
R
at night or in very dark places
R
if the cameras are exposed to very bright
light
R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R
if the camera lenses fog up, e.g. when driv-
ing into a heated garage in winter, causing
a rapid change in temperature
R
if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R
if the vehicle components in which the
cameras are installed are damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure others or cause damage
to objects or the vehicle.
The guide lines in the COMAND display show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances
only apply to road level.
The camera in the rear area is protected by
means of a flap. This flap opens when the
360° camera is activated. Observe the notes
on cleaning (
Y
page 349). For technical rea-
sons, the flap may remain open briefly after
the 360° camera has been deactivated.
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
depending on technical conditions, leaving
the standard height can result in:
R
inaccuracies in the guide lines
R
inaccuracies in the display of generated
images (top view)
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R
Audio 20 or COMAND is switched on (see
the Digital Operator's Manual)
R
the 360° Camera function is switched on
i
If you are driving faster than at a moderate
speed and you turn on the 360° camera, a
warning message appears.
The warning message disappears if:
R
you are again driving at a moderate
speed The 360° camera is then activa-
ted.
R
the message is confirmed with the %
button.
Switching the 360° camera on and off
using the button
X
To switch on: press button : .
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
R
a split screen with top view and the
image from the front camera or
R
a split screen with top view and the
image from the rear view camera
X
To switch off: press button : .
Switching on the 360° camera using
Audio 20 or COMAND
X
To select 360° Camera in the vehicle car-
ousel: turn and press the controller.
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
R
a split screen with top view and the
image from the front camera or
R
a split screen with top view and the
image from the rear view camera
Driving systems
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Driving
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parking
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