See the notes on cleaning (
Y
page 383).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the reversing camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera
X
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 multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image from the reversing camera is avail-
able throughout the manoeuvring process.
X
To switch the function mode for vehicles
with trailer tow hitch: using the controller,
select symbol
:
for the "Reverse parking"
function or symbol
;
for "Coupling up a
trailer".
The symbol of the selected function is high-
lighted.
To deactivate: the reversing camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the multimedia system
The reversing camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles or show them incorrectly or not at
all. Obstacles are not shown by the reversing
camera in the following locations:
R
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
!
Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R
the bumper of a parked vehicle
R
the drawbar of a trailer
R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R
the rear section of an HGV
R
a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.
:
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
;
White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)
=
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
?
Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will
take at the current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
A
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
B
Vehicle centre axis (locating aid)
C
Bumper
D
Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.30 m from the rear of the vehicle
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