Function of the rear view camera
If you have activated the function in the multimedia
system, the image from rear view camera
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appears in the multimedia system when reverse
gear is selected. Dynamic guide lines show the
path the vehicle will take for the current steering
movement. This helps you to orient yourself and to
avoid obstacles when backing up.
The image from rear view camera
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appears in
the multimedia system when the following condi-
tions are fulfilled:
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The vehicle is switched on.
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Reverse gear has not been engaged.
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The rear-end doors are opened.
In this way, the area behind the vehicle is moni-
tored.
When the rear-end doors are closed, the image
from the rear view camera is switched off for
approximately ten seconds.
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a sub-
stitute for you paying attention to the surround-
ings. You are always responsible for safe maneu-
vering and parking. Make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects etc. in the maneuver-
ing area while maneuvering and parking in parking
spaces.
The rear view camera may show a distorted view of
obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all. The
rear view 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 limits
The rear view 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 ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at
night
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If the area is illuminated with fluorescent light-
ing (the display may flicker)
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If the temperature changes very quickly, for
example if you drive out of the cold 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 fogged
up. Observe the notes on cleaning the rear
view camera (
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page 222)
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The camera or rear of your vehicle is damaged.
In this event, have the camera, its position and
its setting checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of the rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. a load-
ing 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. This
includes, for example:
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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 hitch
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The tail-end of a truck
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Slanted posts
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