System limits
The surround view camera will not function or will
only partially function in the following situations:
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If the front doors are open
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If the outside mirrors are folded in
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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.
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If cameras, or vehicle components in which the
cameras are installed, are damaged. In this
event, have the cameras, their positions and
their setting checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Do not use the surround view camera under such
circumstances. You could otherwise injure others
or collide with objects when parking the vehicle.
On vehicles with height-adjustable suspension, or
if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, leaving the
standard height can result in inaccuracies in the
guide lines and in the display of the generated
images, depending on technical conditions.
The field of vision and other functions of the cam-
era system may be restricted due to additional
attachments on the vehicle (e.g. loading tailgate).
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The display contrast may be impaired by sud-
den, incidental sunlight or other light sources,
e.g. when you are driving out of a garage. 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.
The image from the surround view camera appears
automatically in the multimedia system when the
following conditions are fulfilled:
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The vehicle is switched on.
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The rear-end doors are opened.
In this way, the area behind the vehicle may be
monitored.
When the rear-end doors are closed, the image
from the rear view camera is switched off for
approximately ten seconds.
See the notes on cleaning the surround view cam-
era (
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page 222).
Selecting a view for the surround view camera
Requirements:
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The
Auto. Rear View Cam.
is activated in the
multimedia system .
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Engage reverse gear.
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Select the desired view in the multimedia sys-
tem.
Activating/deactivating maneuvering assistance
Multimedia system:
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Settings
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Assistance
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Camera & Parking
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Activate or deactivate
Maneuvering Assis-
tance
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If maneuvering assistance is switched on and
rear sensors are present, the following func-
tions are active:
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Drive Away Assist (
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page 164)
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (
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page 164)
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If the maneuvering assistant is activated and
there are no rear sensors, Drive Away Assist is
active but only works when driving forwards
(
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page 164).
ATTENTION ASSIST can assist you on long, monot-
onous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads.
If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators of fatigue
or increased lapses in concentration on the part of
the driver, it suggests taking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot always
detect drowsiness or increased lapses in concen-
tration in good time. The system is not a substitute
for a well-rested and attentive driver. On long jour-
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