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Reversing camera
Function oftherear view camera
Ifyou haveactivatedthe function inthe multime‐dia system,the image fromrear view camera1is shown inthe multimedia system display whenreversegear is selected. Dynamic guide linesshowthe paththevehicle willtakewiththesteering wheel in its current position. This helps
youtoorientyourself andto avoid obstacleswhen backing up.
Therear view camera is onlyan aid. It is not asubstituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethatthereare no persons, animals or objectsetc., inthemaneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ing.
You can select fromthefollowing views:
RNormal view
RWide-angle view
The area behindthevehicle is displayed as amirror image, as inthe insiderearview mirror.
Vehicles withoutActiveParking AssistThefollowing camera viewsareavailable inthemultimedia system:
Normal view
1Yellow guide line,vehicle width (driven sur‐face) depending onthe currentsteeringwheel angle (dynamic)
2Yellow lane markingthe coursethe tires willtakeatthe currentsteering wheel angle(dynamic)
3Yellow guide line at a distance of approx‐imately 3.3ft(1.0 m) fromtherear area
4Bumper
5Red guide line at a distance of approximately1.0 in (0.3 m) fromtherear area
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thisevent, havethe cameras,their positionsandtheir settingchecked at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
Do not usethe 360° Camera under such cir‐cumstances.You couldotherwise injureoth‐ers or collide with objects when parkingthevehicle.
Ifthevehicle is carrying a heavy load, leavingthestandard height canresult in inaccuracies intheguide lines and inthe display ofthegeneratedimages, depending ontechnical conditions.
Thefield of vision andother functions ofthecamerasystem may berestricted duetoaddi‐tional attachments onthevehicle (e.g. licenseplate bracket, bicyclerack).
The contrast ofthe display may be impairedbyabrupt direct sunlight orby other lightsources, e.g. when driving out of agarage. Inthis case, pay particular attention.
Havethe displayrepaired orreplaced if,forexample, pixel errorsconsiderablyrestrict itsuse.
Seethe notes on cleaningthe 360° Camera(page 364).
Selecting a viewfor the 360° Camera
Requirements:RTheAuto. Rear View Cam.function is selec‐ted inthe multimedia system.
Engagereversegear.
Inthe multimedia system, selectthe desiredview.
Openingthe camera cover of therear viewcameraMultimedia system:
VehiclekAssistanceCamera & Parking
SelectOpen Camera Cover.
The camera cover closes automaticallyaftersome time or after an ignition cycle.
Settingthe camera as afavoriteYou can call upthe camera view directly inthemultimedia systembysetting it as afavorite.
Pressthe