Mercedes-Benz 2014 GLK Class - Manual (Page 200)

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 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
the tailgate 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 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.
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Driving systems
Driving and parking