Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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yourself and to avoid obstacles when backing
up.
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the surroundings.
The responsibility for safe maneuvering and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the maneu‐
vering area while maneuvering and parking in
parking spaces.
You can select from the following views:
R
Normal view
R
Wide-angle view
R
Trailer view
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the inside rearview mirror.
System limitations
The rear view camera will not function or will
only partially function in the following situations:
R
If the trunk lid or tailgate is open.
R
There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
R
The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night.
R
The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or mis‐
ted up. Observe the notes on cleaning the
rear camera (
→
page 342).
R
The camera or rear of your vehicle is dam‐
aged. In this case, have the camera and its
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 vehicle (e.g.
license plate bracket or bicycle rack).
% The display contrast may be impaired due to
incident sunlight or other light sources. In
this case, pay particular attention.
%
If the display operation is considerably
impaired due to pixel errors, for example,
have the display repaired or replaced.
Vehicles without Active Parking Assist
The following camera views are available in the
multimedia system:
Normal view
1 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐
face) depending on the current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
2
Yellow lane marking the course the tires will
take at the current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
3 Yellow guide line at a distance of approx‐
imately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear area
4
Bumper
5
Red guide line at a distance of approximately
12 in (0.3 m) from the rear area
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