134 Park a ss ist
- the rear view camera does not provide a reli-
able image, for examp le, in poor visibility
condit ions or if the lens is dirty,
- the image on the screen is not visible due to
sun glare and reflection .
Caring for th e rear view camera lens
The rear view camera is located above the rear
license pla te bracket . For the parking assist to
ope rate, the lens
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clean:
- Dampen the lens with a househo ld alcohol-
based glass cleaner , and clean t he lens wit h
a dry cloth
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- Remove snow with a hand brush and ice
prefe rably wit h a de-icing sp ray
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_& WARNING
- The pa rking aid cannot replace the driv-
er's attention. The driver alone is respon-
sible for parking and similar driving ma-
neuvers.
- Always keep your eyes on the vehicle's
surround ings, using the rear view mirror
as well.
- Do not allow yourse lf to be distracted
from traffic by the rear view camera pic-
tures.
- If the posit ion and the installat ion ang le
of the camera has changed, for example,
after a rear end collision, do not continue
to use the system for safety reasons .
Have it checked by a qualified dealership.
{[) Note
- Low obstacles already signaled by a
warning can disappear from the system's
detection range as they are approached
and will not contin ue to be signaled . Ob-
jects such as bar rier cha ins, trailer draw
bars, thi n painted vertical poles or fen-
ces may not be detec ted by t he system ,
pos ing risk of damage.
- Never use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the rear view camera
lens - danger of crack formation on the
lens!
- When cleaning the lens, never use prod -
ucts that are abrasive.
Switching on/ off
Applies to vehicles: with parking system (rear, with rear
view camera)
The rear view camera switches on automati-
cally together with the acoustic park assist
when you put the vehicle in reverse.
Switching on
.,. Put the veh icle in reverse gear, the acoust ic
parking system with rear view camera is ac-
tivated automatica lly. Activat ion of the
acoust ic par king system is confirmed by a
brief acknowledgement sou nd.
Switching off
.,. Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) , or
.,. take the vehicle out of reverse gear . The
acoust ic park ing system is immediate ly de-
activat ed, and the rea r view came ra picture
is deact ivated automat ically afte r a pe riod
of about 15 seconds , or
.,. switch off the ignition.
The de lay in deactivat ing the came ra provides
an uninter rupt ed view behind the vehicle es-
pecially when maneuvering in tight par king
spaces and prevents the picture from t urning
off the every time you shift out of reverse.
If the warning message appears in the display
but not the rear view came ra picture, read and
confirm the wa rning message. The acoustic
distance signal is always active.
If you press a function button on the MMI
control console, the rear view came ra picture
disappea rs. The rear view camera picture reap -
pears the next t ime you park.
Further informa t ion on the warning message
and the MMI control conso le can be found in
the MMI instruction boo klet.
(D Tips
- The rear view camera picture is available
as soon as the MMI Display or the MMI is .,..
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