Parking aid
- Only use the rearview camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clear picture. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin-
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens, or if there
is a malfunction .
- Use the rearview camera only if the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed . If the
luggage compartment lid is open the orien-
tation lines and blue surfaces are hidden .
Make su re any objects you may have mount-
ed on the luggage compa rt ment lid do not
block the rearview camera.
- The came ra lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vis ion. The object appears both al-
tered and inaccurate on the screen.
- In certai n situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or farthe r away:
- For objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck . Do not
use the orientation lines in this case .
- If driven from a level surface onto an in-
cline, or a downward slope.
- If driven toward protrud ing objects.
- If the veh icle is carry ing too much load in
the rear.
- Always read and follow the applicable warn-
ings ¢ (!)
in General information on
page 143 .
- The orange-colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
based on the steering wheel angle . The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the veh icle. Mainta in plenty of
distance so that an exterio r mirror or a cor-
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
Switching on/off
Applies to : vehicles with rearview camera
Switching on/off
Requirement: the veh icle speed must be under
approximately 6 mp h (10 km/h) .
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.,. Press t he p,.//~ button in the center console. A
short confirmation tone sounds and the LED in
the button turns on.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically when re-
verse gear is engaged wh ile the engine is run-
ning.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when driv-
ing fo rward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).
(0 Tips
- The visua l display* in the right sect ion of the
display should help you det ect the critical
vehicle area.
- You can change the volume of the signa ls
and the display ¢
page 147.
Perpendicular parking
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space.
Fig. 151 Infota inment system: aim ing at a parki ng space
Fig. 152 Info t ainm ent syst em: aligning the vehicle
.,. Turn the Infotainment system on and shift into
reverse gear.
.,. The orange orientation lines
(D show the direc-
tion of travel of the vehicle. Turn the steering ..,.