G12�Driver�Assistance�Systems
15.�Cameras
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The�following�camera�angles�can�be�displayed:
• Automatic�camera�angle
• Side�view
• Front�camera
• Panorama�View
• Reversing�camera
• Moving�camera�angle
15.1.1.�Automatic�camera�angle
The�system�automatically�shows�the�most�appropriate�camera�angle�depending�on�the�driving
situation,�thus�providing�the�driver�with�optimum�assistance�when�parking�and�maneuvering.�The
automatic�camera�angle�shows�a�steering-dependent�view�and�takes�into�account�the�respective
direction�of�travel�and�the�distance�information�from�the�Park�Distance�Control�(PDC).
As�soon�as�obstacles�are�detected,�the�view�changes�to�a�fixed�display�of�the�area�in�front�of�or�behind
the�vehicle,�or�changes�to�the�corresponding�side�view�if�required.
15.1.2.�Side�view
This�view�helps�the�driver�to�position�the�vehicle�next�to�the�curb�or�other�obstacles�at�the�side
of�the�vehicle�by�displaying�the�side�surroundings.�The�side�view�is�from�the�rear�to�the�front�and
automatically�focuses�on�potential�obstacles�if�there�is�a�collision�risk.
Both�the�left�and�right�sides�of�the�vehicle�are�recorded.
15.1.3.�Front�camera
The�front�camera�supports�the�driver�when�parking�and�maneuvering.�The�area�in�front�of�the�vehicle
is�recorded�by�the�front�camera�and�shown�on�the�central�information�display.�The�front�camera�view
cannot�be�selected�separately.�The�driver�must�select�the�"Auto"�camera�angle�to�view�it�or�if�desired,
switch�on�the�"Panorama�View"�function�(see�next�section).