The reversing camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The reversing camera cannot display all objects
which are very near to or under the rear bumper.
It will not warn you of a collision, people or
objects.
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 mir‐
ror image, as in the inside rearview mirror.
System limitations
The reversing camera will not function or will only
partially function in the following situations:
R
There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
R
The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night.
R
The area is lit by fluorescent light (the display
may flicker).
R
If there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in win‐
ter.
R
The ambient temperature is very high.
R
The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or misted
up. Observe the notes on cleaning the revers‐
ing camera (
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page 288).
R
The camera or rear of your vehicle is dam‐
aged. In this event, have the camera, its posi‐
tion and its setting checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of the
reversing camera may be restricted due to addi‐
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
a loading tailgate).
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The display contrast may be impaired due to
incident sunlight or other light sources. In
this case, pay particular attention.
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Have the display repaired or replaced if, for
example, pixel errors considerably restrict its
use.
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Objects that are not at ground level appear
further away than they actually are. This
includes, for example:
R
The bumper of a vehicle parked behind.
R
The drawbar of a trailer.
R
The ball neck of a trailer coupling.
R
The rear end of a lorry.
R
Slanted posts.
Only use the guide lines of the camera image
for orientation. Do not travel further than the
lowest horizontal guide line when approach‐
ing objects. You may otherwise damage your
vehicle and/or the object.
Vehicles without Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
The following camera views are available in the
multimedia system:
Normal view
1
Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will
take at the current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
2
Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐
face) depending on the current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
3
Marking at a distance of approximately 1.0 m
(the rear doors can still be opened com‐
pletely)
4
Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.3 m from the rear area
5
Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.2 m from the rear area, vehicle width with
outside mirror
Wide-angle view
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