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i The text shown in the multimedia system
depends on the language setting. The follow-
ing are examples of rear view camera displays
in the multimedia system.
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneu-
vering or parking, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in which
you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function in
a limited manner: R
if the trunk 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 274)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 274).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated. Switching the rear view camera on/off X
To switch on: make sure that the Activa‐
tion by R gear function is selected in the
multimedia system (see Digital Operator's
Manual). X
Engage reverse gear.
The rear view camera flap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process. X
To switch off: shift the transmission to posi-
tion P .
or X
Drive forwards a short distance.
Displays in the multimedia system 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.170
Driving systems
Driving and parking

R
yello w brackets wit h thin lines: PARKTRONI C
is active R
yello w brackets wit h normal lines: an objec t is
presen t in close range of th e vehicl eR
red line: an objec t is presen t in th e immediat e
close range of th e vehicl e
Impor tant safety notesThe 360°camera is only an aid and may sho w a
distorted vie w of obstacles, sho w them incor-
rectl y or no t at all. The 360°camera is no t a
substitut e for attentive driving.
You are always responsibl e for saf e maneuver-
in g and parking. Whe n maneuverin g or parking,
mak e sur e that there are no persons, animals or
objects in th e area in whic h you are maneuver-
ing.
You are always responsibl e for safety, and mus t
always pay attention to your surroundings when
parkin g and maneuvering. This applies to th e
area s behind , in fron t of and beside th e vehicle.
You could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers .
The 360° camera will no t function or will func-
tion in a limite d manner:R
if th e doors are openR
if th e exterio r mirror s are folded inR
if th e trunk lid is openR
in heav y rain , snow or fogR
at night or in ver y dark placesR
if th e cameras are exposed to ver y bright ligh tR
if th e area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LE D
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if there is a sudden chang e in temperature,
e.g. when drivin g into a heated garage in win -
te r R
if th e camera lenses are dirty or coveredR
if th e vehicl e component s in whic h th e cam -
eras are installed are damaged. In this event ,
h a v e th e camera position and setting checke d
at a qualified specialist workshop
Do no t use th e 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injur e other s or caus e damage to
objects or th e vehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at roa d level.
The field of vision and other function s of th e
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional attachments (e.g. license plat e holder,
rear bicycle carrier). On vehicles wit h height-adjustable chassis,
dependin g on technical conditions, leavin g th e
standard height can result in :R
inaccuracies in th e guide linesR
inaccuracies in th e display of generated
images (top view)
Activati on conditionsThe imag e from th e 360° camera appears if:R
th e multimedia system is switched on R
th e 360 ° Camera function is switched on
Switching on the 360° camera X
Press th e

Lights Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
I Check Left Low Beam The bulb in question is malfunctioning. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
i LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding
lamp only appears when all the LEDs in the lamp have failed.
I Active Headlamps
Inoperative The active light function is faulty. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
I Malfunction See
Operator's Manual The exterior lighting is malfunctioning. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
I Auto Lamp Function
Inoperative The light sensor is defective. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
I Switch Off Lights You leave the vehicle and the lights are switched on. A warning tone
also sounds. X
Turn the light switch to position X .
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are: R
the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty R
visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog X
Clean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, the
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message is displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again.
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.212
Display messages
On-board computer and displays