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could otherwise endanger yourself and
others.
The 360° camera will not function or will
function in a limited manner:
R
if the doors are open
R
if the exterior mirrors are folded in
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 cameras are exposed to very bright
light
R
if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R
if you exit a heated garage in winter,
resulting in a rapid change in temperature
R
if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R
if the vehicle components in which the
cameras are installed are damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure others or cause damage
to objects or the vehicle.
Activation conditions
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R
your vehicle is equipped with a 360°
camera
R
COMAND is switched on, see the separate
COMAND operating instructions
R
the
360° Camera
360° Camera
function is activated
Activating the 360° camera using the
SYS button
X
Press and hold the W button for longer
than 2 seconds, see the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
R
full screen display with the image from
the front camera
R
full screen display with the image from
the rear camera
Activating the 360° camera with
COMAND
X
Press the W button, see the separate
COMAND operating instructions.
X
Select
System
System
by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X
Select
360° Camera
360° Camera
and press W to
confirm.
Depending on whether position D or R is
engaged, the following is shown:
R
a split screen with top view and the
image from the front camera or
R
a split screen with top view and the
image from the rear view camera
For further information about the COMAND
controller, see the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be
automatically displayed by engaging reverse
gear.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X
Make sure that the
Activation by R
Activation by R
gear
gear
setting is active in COMAND, see the
separate COMAND operating instructions.
X
To show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The COMAND display shows the area
behind the vehicle in split screen:
R
vehicle with guide lines
R
top view of the vehicle
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays
X
To switch between split screen views:
switch to the line with the vehicle icons by
sliding Z V the COMAND controller.
X
Turn cVd the COMAND controller and
select one of the vehicle symbols.
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