Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT 2015, Owner'S Manual

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if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
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if the camera lens mists up, e.g. when driv-
ing into a heated garage in winter, causing
a rapid change in temperature
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if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
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page 257)
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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
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. licence plate holder, bicycle rack).
The guide lines in the COMAND display show
the distances to your vehicle. The distances
only apply to road level.
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera
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To activate: ensure that key position 2 has
been selected with the Start/Stop button.
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Make sure that the Activation by R Activation by R
gear gear function is selected in COMAND
Online, see the Digital Owner's Manual.
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Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the COMAND display.
The image from the reversing camera is
available throughout the manoeuvring
process.
To deactivate: the reversing camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the COMAND display
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:
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very close to the rear bumper
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under the rear bumper
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
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the bumper of a parked vehicle
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the drawbar of a trailer
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the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
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the rear section of an HGV
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a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-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 steer-
ing wheel, vehicle width including the
exterior mirrors (static)
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Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
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Yellow lane marking the course the tyres
will take at the current steering wheel
angle (dynamic)
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Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 1.0 m from the rear of the vehicle
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Vehicle centre axis (locating aid)
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Driving systems
Drivi
ng
and
parking