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Driving comfort
CONTROLS
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
The bumper of the vehicle is not visible in the
camera picture. Therefore do not drive closer to‐
ward an obstacle than shown by the marks in the
camera picture, even if the camera picture still
shows a gap between the vehicle and the obsta‐
cle.
Top View
Park assistance button
Concept
Top View provides assistance in parking and ma‐
neuvering. The area around the vehicle is shown
on the Control Display.
Cameras
General information
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors, by the rearview
camera and a camera on the front of the vehicle.
The range is no more than approx. 6.5 ft/2 m to
the side, front and rear.
Obstacles within this range are thus displayed
early on the Control Display.
Front camera
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
Rearview camera
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Switching on/off manually
Press the park assistance button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park
assistance button.
Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If re‐
quired, clean the camera lenses.
Display
Display on the Control Display
The area surrounding the vehicle can be dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Functional requirements
Top View can be used only to a limited extent in
the following situations:
The display appears as soon as Top View is acti‐
vated.
▷ With a door open.
▷ With the trunk lid open.
▷ With an exterior mirror folded in.
▷ In poor light.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to switch to top view:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
The unavailable camera range is depicted by
shading.
2.
"Rear view camera"
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
2.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
The rearview camera image is displayed. To
switch to the Top View:
Contrast
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
With Top View switched on:
2.
"Rear view camera"
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
Select the symbol.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
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Displaying the turning radius and pathway
lines
Safety information
▷ The static, red turning radius line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle when
the steering wheel is turned all the way.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
▷ The variable, green pathway line assists you
in assessing the amount of space actually
needed to the side of the vehicle.
The pathway line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
pathway line is continuously adjusted as the
steering wheel is turned
Overview
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
Button in the vehicle
2.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
A Check Control message is displayed when a
camera is not working.
Side View
Side View
Concept
Cameras
Side View gives you an earlier view of crossing
traffic at blind driveways and intersections. Road
users concealed by obstacles to the left and right
of the vehicle can only be detected relatively late
from the driver's seat. To improve a camera at
the front and rear of the vehicle scans the traffic
area at the sides.
Front camera
Which camera is active is shown on the top edge
of the screen.
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