Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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% The guide lines in the multimedia system dis‐
play show the distances to your vehicle. The
distances only apply to road level. In trailer
mode, the guide lines are shown at the level
of the trailer hitch.
System limitations
The 360° Camera will not function or will only
partially function in the following situations:
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If the doors are open.
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If the trunk lid or tailgate is open.
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If there is heavy rain, snow or fog.
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If the ambient light is poor, e.g. at night.
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If the camera lens is obstructed, dirty or fog‐
ged up.
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If the vehicle components in which the cam‐
eras 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 under such circum‐
stances. You could otherwise injure others or
collide with objects when parking the vehicle.
On vehicles with height-adjustable suspension or
if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, leaving the
standard height can result in inaccuracies in the
guide lines and in the display of the generated
images, depending on technical conditions.
The field of vision and other functions of the
camera system may be restricted due to addi‐
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate bracket, bicycle rack).
See the notes on cleaning the 360° Camera
(
→
page 287).
Selecting a view for the 360° Camera
The Auto. Rear View Cam. function is selected in
the multimedia system.
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Engage reverse gear.
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In the multimedia system, select the desired
view.
Opening the camera cover of the rear view
camera
Multimedia system:
,
Vehicle
.
k Assistance
.
Parking
Pilot
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Select Open Camera Cover .
% The camera cover closes automatically after
some time or after an ignition cycle.
Assigning the camera as a favorite
You can call up the camera view directly in the
multimedia system by assigning it as a favorite.
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Press the ò button on the touchpad or
controller.
The main functions are displayed.
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On the touchpad, swipe down twice or slide
the controller down twice.
The Favorites menu appears.
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Select Reassign .
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Select Vehicle .
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Select Camera .
Parking Pilot
Function of Parking Pilot
Parking Pilot is an electronic parking assistance
system which uses ultrasound and is automati‐
cally activated during forward travel. The system
is operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the sys‐
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