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Reversing camera
View through the camera
The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a
mirror-inverted manner, as in the rear-view
mirror.
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WARNING
The reversing camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles in a distorted or incorrect
manner, or may not even display them at all.
The reversing camera does not relieve you of
the responsibility to pay attention. The cam-
era cannot show objects:
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very near to the rear bumper
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below the rear bumper
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that are located above the tailgate handle
recess
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your imme-
diate surroundings when parking and
manoeuvring. This applies to the areas
behind, in front of and next to the vehicle. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.
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WARNING
Under the following circumstances, the
reversing camera will not function, or will
function in a limited manner:
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if the tailgate 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 light 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
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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.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose.
Do not use the reversing camera in these
types of situation. You could otherwise injure
others or damage objects and your vehicle
while you are parking.
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera
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To activate: make sure that the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
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Make sure that the "Reversing camera"
function is selected in COMAND Online
(see the separate operating instructions for
COMAND).
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Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the COMAND display.
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To change the function mode: using the
COMAND controller, select symbol
:
for
the "Reverse parking" function or sym-
bol
;
for the "Coupling up a trailer" func-
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