Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class - Manual (Page 228)

objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
The 360° camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at
all. It cannot show objects in the following
areas:
R
under the front bumper
R
very close to the front bumper
R
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in close range above the handle on the
trunk lid
R
very close to the exterior mirrors
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your
surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This applies to the areas
behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and
others.
The rear view 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.
General notes
The 360° camera is a system consisting of
four cameras.
The system analyzes images from the
following cameras:
R
Rear view camera
R
Front camera
R
Two cameras in the exterior rear view
mirrors
The cameras capture the immediate
surroundings of the vehicle. The system
supports you, e.g. when parking or if vision is
restricted at an exit.
The 360° camera images can be shown in full
screen mode or in seven different split-screen
views on the COMAND display. A split-screen
view also includes a top view of the vehicle.
This view is calculated from the data supplied
by the installed cameras (virtual camera).
The seven split-screen views are:
R
top view and picture from the rear view
camera (130° viewing angle)
R
top view and picture from the front camera
(without displaying the maximum steering
wheel angle)
R
top view and enlarged rear view
R
top view and enlarged front view
R
top view and trailer view (vehicles with
trailer tow hitch)
R
top view and pictures from the rearward
facing mirror cameras (rear wheel view)
R
top view and pictures from the forward
facing mirror cameras (front wheel view)
i The top view and trailer view are available
for vehicles equipped with a trailer tow
hitch.
When the function is active and you shift the
transmission from position
D or R to N, you
see the previous view in the COMAND
display. The dynamic guidelines are hidden.
When you change between transmission
positions
D and R, you see the previously
selected front or rear view.
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