Mercedes-Benz G 550 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Wide-angle view
Trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch)
1
Yellow guide line, locating aid
2 Red guide line at a distance of approximately
1.0 in (0.3 m) from the ball head of the
trailer hitch
3 Ball head of the trailer hitch
System failure
If the rear view camera is not ready for opera‐
tion, the q display appears in the media dis‐
play.
System limits
The rear view camera will not function or will
only partially function in the following situations:
R
The rear-end door is open.
R
There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
R
The ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at
night.
R
Cameras, or vehicle components in which
the cameras are installed, are damaged, dirty
or covered. Observe the information on vehi‐
cle sensors and cameras (
/
page 155).
% Do not use the rear view camera in these
types of situations. You could otherwise
injure others or collide with objects when
parking the vehicle.
For technical reasons, the standard height of the
vehicle may be altered if the vehicle is carrying a
heavy load and can result in inaccuracies in the
guide lines and in the display of the generated
images.
% The display contrast may be impaired due to
incident sunlight or other light sources. In
this case, pay particular attention.
% Have the display repaired or replaced if, for
example, pixel errors considerably restrict its
use.
360° camera
Function of the surround view camera
The surround view camera is a system that con‐
sists of four cameras. The cameras cover the
immediate vehicle surroundings. The system
assists you when you are parking or at exits with
reduced visibility, for example.
The views of the surround view camera are
always available when driving forwards up to a
176 Driving and parking