Reversing camera
General notes
Reversing camera
:
is an optical parking and
manoeuvring aid. It shows the area behind your
vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem 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 multimedia system
display depends on the language setting. The
following are examples of reversing camera
messages in the multimedia system display.
Important safety notes
The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the immediate
surroundings. The responsibility for safe
manoeuvring and parking remains with you.
Make sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in range while manoeuvring and parking.
Under the following circumstances, the revers-
ing camera will not function, or will function in a
limited manner:
R
if the boot lid is open
R
in heavy rain, snow or fog
R
at night or in very dark places
R
if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in win-
ter
R
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Y
page 300)
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if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
case, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of the
reversing camera may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
licence plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
leaving the standard height can result in inac-
curacies in the guide lines, depending on tech-
nical conditions.
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The reversing camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of a flap. When the
reversing camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
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you have finished the manoeuvring process
R
you switch off the engine
R
you open the boot
See the notes on cleaning (
Y
page 300).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the reversing camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera
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To activate: make sure that the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Make sure that the
Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear
function is selected in the multimedia system
(see the Digital Owner's Manual).
X
Engage reverse gear.
The reversing camera flap opens. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in
the multimedia system display.
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