vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror.
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The text shown in the multimedia system
display depends on the language setting. The
following are examples of reversing camera
messages in the multimedia system.
Important safety notes
The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute for your attention to the immediate
surroundings. 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.
Under the following circumstances, the revers-
ing camera will not function, or will function in a
limited manner:
R
if the boot lid is open
R
in heavy rain, snow or fog
R
at night or in very dark places
R
if the camera is 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 lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Y
page 341)
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if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
case, have the camera 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.
licence plate holder, bicycle rack).
For technical reasons, leaving the standard
height can result in inaccuracies in the guide
lines on vehicles with a height-adjustable chas-
sis.
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The reversing camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by a flap. When the reversing
camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
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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 341).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the reversing camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the reversing
camera
X
To activate: make sure that the key is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Make sure that the
Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear
function is selected in the multimedia system;
see the Digital Owner's Manual.
X
Engage reverse gear.
The reversing camera flap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image from the reversing camera is avail-
able throughout the manoeuvring process.
X
To switch the function mode for vehicles
with trailer tow hitch:using the controller,
select symbol
:
for the "Reverse parking"
function or symbol
;
for "Coupling up a
trailer".
The symbol of the selected function is high-
lighted.
To deactivate: the reversing camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the multimedia system
The reversing camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
Obstacles in the following locations are not
shown by the reversing camera:
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Very close to the rear bumper
R
Under the rear bumper
R
In the area immediately above the recessed
tailgate handle
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