R
top view and image from the reversing cam-
era (130° viewing angle)
R
top view and image from the front camera
(130° viewing angle without displaying the
maximum steering wheel angle)
R
top view and enlarged rear view
R
top view and enlarged front view
R
top view and trailer view (vehicles with trailer
tow hitch)
R
top view and rear-view images from the exte-
rior mirror cameras (rear wheel view)
R
top view and forward-view images from the
exterior mirror cameras (front wheel view)
i
The top view and trailer view are available
for vehicles equipped with a trailer tow hitch.
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from D or R to N, the dynamic
guide lines are hidden.
When you change between transmission posi-
tions D and R, you see the previously selected
front or rear view.
Distances measured by PARKTRONIC will also
be optically displayed:
R
as red or yellow brackets around the vehicle
symbol in top view in split-screen mode or
R
at the bottom right as red or yellow brackets
around the vehicle symbol in full-screen mode
The line thickness and colour of the brackets
show how far the vehicle is from an object.
R
yellow brackets with thin lines: PARKTRONIC
is active
R
yellow brackets with normal lines: an object is
present in close range of the vehicle
R
red line: an object is present in the immediate
close range of the vehicle
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The camera in the rear area is protected
from raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
R
you have finished the manoeuvring process
R
you switch off the engine
R
you open the luggage compartment
See the notes on cleaning (
Y
page 383).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the camera has been deac-
tivated.
Important safety notes
The 360° camera is only an aid and may show a
distorted view of obstacles, show them incor-
rectly or not at all. The 360° camera is not a
substitute for attentive driving.
The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in range
while manoeuvring and parking.
You are always responsible for safety, and must
always pay attention to your surroundings when
parking and manoeuvring. This applies to the
areas behind, in front of and beside the vehicle.
You could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.
The 360° camera will not function or will func-
tion only in a limited manner:
R
if the doors are open
R
if the exterior mirrors are folded in
R
if the tailgate is open
R
in heavy rain, snow or fog
R
at night or in very dark places
R
if the cameras are exposed to very bright light
R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (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
if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R
if the vehicle components in which the cam-
eras are fitted are damaged. In this event,
have the camera position and setting checked
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360° camera under such cir-
cumstances. You could otherwise injure others
or damage objects when parking the vehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at road level. In
trailer mode, the guide lines are shown at the
level of the trailer coupling.
The field of vision and other functions of the
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
licence plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable suspension,
due to the technical conditions, leaving the
standard height can result in:
R
inaccuracies in the guide lines
R
inaccuracies in the display of generated
images (top view)
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