Reversing camera
Function of the reversing camera
If you have activated the function in the multime‐
dia system, the image from reversing camera
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is displayed in the multimedia system when
reverse gear is selected. Dynamic guide lines
show the path the vehicle will take with the steer‐
ing wheel in its current position. This helps you to
orientate yourself and to avoid obstacles when
reversing.
If the following conditions have been met, the
image from reversing camera
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is also displayed
in the multimedia system:
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the ignition is switched on
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reverse gear has not been engaged
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the rear doors are opened
In this way, the area behind the vehicle may be
monitored.
When the rear doors are closed, the image from
the reversing camera is switched off for approx‐
imately ten seconds.
The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for you paying attention to the sur‐
roundings. You are always responsible for safe
manoeuvring and parking. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects etc. in the
manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and parking
in parking spaces.
The reversing camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The reversing camera cannot show 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:
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normal view
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wide-angle view
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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:
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if there is heavy rain, snow or fog
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if the light conditions are poor, e.g. at night
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if the area is illuminated with fluorescent
lighting (the display may flicker)
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if the temperature changes very quickly, for
example if you drive into a heated garage in
the winter
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if the ambient temperature is very high
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if the camera lens is covered, dirty or misted
up Observe the notes on cleaning the revers‐
ing camera (
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the camera or rear of your vehicle is dam‐
aged. In this case, have the camera and its
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 addi‐
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
loading tailgate).
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The display contrast may be impaired due to
incidental 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, for exam‐
ple:
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the bumper of a vehicle parked behind
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the drawbar of a trailer
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the ball neck of a trailer coupling
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the tail-end of a lorry
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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.
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