Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class - Manual (Page 229)

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 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 by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select 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
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 ZV the COMAND controller.
X Turn cVd the COMAND controller and
select one of the vehicle symbols.
X To switch to full screen mode: select
Full screen by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Displays in the COMAND display
Important safety notes
! 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.
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