tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 2016 Owners Manual

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if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
Observe the notes on cleaning
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page 282)R
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and 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.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
leaving the standard height can result in inac-
curacies in the guide lines, depending on tech-
nical conditions.
i The rear view camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of a flap. When the
rear view camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when: R
you have finished the maneuvering process R
you switch off the engine R
you open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning ( Y
page 282).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.X
Make sure that the Activation by R gear
function is selected in the multimedia system
(see the Digital Operator's Manual). X
Engage reverse gear.
The rear view camera flap opens. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in
the multimedia system display.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance. Messages in the multimedia system dis-
play The rear view camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The rear view camera does not show objects in
the following positions: R
very close to the rear bumper R
under the rear bumper R
in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.: R
the bumper of a parked vehicle R
the drawbar of a trailer R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch R
the rear section of an HGV R
a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.
C
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle D
White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)

X
Press the d or c button to adjust the
brightness to any level from Off to Level 5
(bright). X
Press the v or 8 button to save the
setting.
Setting the ambient lighting color X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett. menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Lights submenu.X
Press v to confirm.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Amb. Light Col. function.X
Press v to confirm.X
Press the d or c button to set the color
to SOLAR , NEUTRAL or POLAR .X
Press the v or 8 button to save the
setting.
Activating/deactivating surround light-
ing and exterior lighting delayed switch-
off X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett. menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Lights submenu.X
Press v to confirm.X
Using d or c , select the Surround
Lighting function.
If the Surround Lighting function is activa-
ted, the light cone and the area around the
vehicle are displayed in orange in the multi-
function display. X
Press the v button to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exterior
lighting temporarily: X
Before leaving the vehicle, turn the SmartKey
to position 0 in the ignition lock.X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the engine.
If you have activated the Surround Lighting
function and the light switch is set to the X
position, the following functions are activated
when it is dark: R
surround lighting: the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the SmartKey. If you start the engine, the
surround lighting is switched off and auto-
matic headlamp mode is activated
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page 107). R
exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. If you close all
the doors and the trunk lid/tailgate, the exte-
rior lighting goes off after 15 seconds.
i Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-off exterior lighting are on, the follow-
ing light up: R
Parking lamps R
Side marker lamps R
Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior light-
ing delayed switch-off If you activate the Light. Delay function, the
interior lighting remains on for 20 seconds after
you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett. menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Lights submenu. X
Press v to confirm. X
Press the d or c button to select the
Light. Delay function.
When the Light. Delay function is activa-
ted, the vehicle interior is displayed in orange
in the multifunction display. X
Press the v button to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett. menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Vehicle submenu. X
Press v to confirm.Menus and submenus 207
On-board computer and displays Z