Camera view restricted MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2016 W213 Owner's Manual

Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
Rif the trunk lid or tailgate is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
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Rif 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 vehi-
cle (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
technical conditions.
iThe rear view camera is protected from
raindrops and dust by means of a flap.
When the rear view camera is activated,
this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
Ryou have finished the maneuvering proc-
ess
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Ypage 268).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
!Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-most guideline.
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:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate: make sure that the SmartKey
is in position 2in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the Activation by R
gearfunction is selected in Audio 20 or
COMAND, see the Digital Operator's Man-
ual.
XEngage reverse gear.
The rear view camera flap opens. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines
in the Audio 20 or COMAND display.
The image from the rear view camera is
available throughout the maneuvering
process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to Por after
driving forwards a short distance.
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Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
Inthe Digital Operator's Manual you willfind
information on the following topics:
RMessages inthe Audio 20 or COMAND dis-
play
R"Reverse parking" function
RWide-ang lefunction
360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera isa system consisting of
four cameras.
The system analyzes images from the fol low-
ing cameras:
RRear view camera
RFront camera
RTwo cameras inthe exterior rear view mir-
rors
The cameras capture the immediate sur-
roun dings of the vehicle. The system sup-
ports you, e.g. when parking or if vision is
restricted at an exit.
You can show pictures from the 360° camera
in full-screen mode or in six different split-
screen views on the COMAND/A udio20 dis-
play. A split-screen view also includes a top
view of the vehicle. This view iscalculated
from the data supplied by the installed cam-
eras (virtual camera).
The six split-screen views are:
Rtop view and picture from the rear view
camera (130° viewing angle)
Rtop view and image from the front camera
(130° viewing angle without displaying the
maximum steering wheel angle)
Rtop view and enlarged rear view
Rtop view and enlarged front view
Rtop view and images from the side mirror
cameras (rear wheel view)
Rtop view and images from the sidemirror
cameras (front wheel view) When the function
isactive and you shift the
transmission from Dor Rto N, the dynamic
guidelines are hidden.
When you change between transmission
posit ionsDand R, you see the prev
iously
selected front or rear view.
Distances measured byPARKTRONIC will
also beoptical lydisplayed:
Rin split screen viewas red or yellow brack-
ets around the vehicle icon inthe top view,
or
Rat the bottom right as red or yellow brack-
ets around the vehicle symbol infull-screen
mode
The line thickness and color of the brackets
show how far the vehicle isfrom an object.
Ryellow brackets with th inlines:
PARKTRONIC isactive
Ryellow brackets with normal lines: an
object ispresent inclose range of the veh i-
cle
Rred line: an object ispresent inthe imme-
diat e close range of the vehicle
Important safety notes
The 360°camera isonly an aid and may show
a distorted viewof obstacles, show them
incorrectly or not at all. The 360°camera is
not a substitute for attenti vedriving.
You are always responsible for safe maneu-
vering and parking. When maneuvering or
parking, make sure that there are no persons,
animals or objects inthe area in which you are
maneuvering.
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your surround-
ings when parking and maneuvering. This
applie s to the areas behind, infront of and
beside the vehicle. You could otherwise
endanger yourself and others.
The 360° camera willnot function or will
function ina limited manner:
Rifthe doors are open
Rifthe exterior mirrors are folded in
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XTo switch to180° View:turn 3 the
controller to select 180° View
and press
7 to confirm.
iThe 180° Viewoption is only available in
the following views:
RTop view with picture from the rear view
camera
RTop view with picture from the front cam-
era
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RDisplays in the COMAND/Audio 20 display
RWide-angle function
RObject detection
Exiting 360° camera display mode
The 360° camera display is stopped
Rwhen you select transmission position P, or
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
The previous display appears on the
COMAND/Audio 20 display. You can also
switch the display by selecting the &sym-
bol in the display and pressing 7the con-
troller to confirm.
ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes
ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways.
It is active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to
125 mph (200 km/h) range. If ATTEN-
TION ASSIST detects typical indicators of fati-
gue or increasing lapses in concentration on
the part of the driver, it suggests taking a
break.
Important safety notes
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the
driver. It might not always recognize fatigue
or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to
recognize them at all. The system is not a
substitute for a well-rested and attentive
driver.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or
not occur at all:
Rif the length of the journey is less than
approximately 30 minutes
Rif the road condition is poor, e.g. if the sur- face is uneven or if there are potholes
Rif there is a strong side wind
Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style
with high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration
Rif you are predominantly driving at a speed
below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above 124 mph
(200 km/h)
Rif you are driving with the DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist activated
Rif the time has been set incorrectly
Rin active driving situations, such as when
you change lanes or change your speed
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you con-
tinue your journey and starts assessing your
tiredness again if:
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break
Displaying the attention level
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