Driv ing and parking, Driving systems – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual
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X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X
Make sure that the
Activation by R
Activation by R
gear
gear
function is selected in COMAND (see
the separate operating instructions).
X
To show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the
COMAND display in split-screen mode. You
see the top view of the vehicle and the
image from the rear view camera.
Selecting the split-screen and full
screen displays
Switching between split screen views:
X
To switch to the line with the vehicle icons:
slide the controller ZV.
X
To select a vehicle icon: turn the controller.
Switching to full screen mode:
X
Turn and press the controller to select
Fullscreen
Fullscreen
.
i
The full screen option is only available in
the following views:
R
Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
R
Top view with picture from the front
camera
Displays in the COMAND display
Important safety notes
The camera system may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. Obstacles are not shown by the
system in the following locations:
R
under the front and rear bumpers
R
very close to the front and rear bumpers
R
in close range above the handle on the
trunk lid
R
very close to the exterior mirrors
R
in the transitional areas between the
various cameras in the virtual top view
!
Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R
the bumper of a parked vehicle
R
the drawbar of a trailer
R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R
the rear section of an HGV
R
a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the
bottom-most guideline.
Top view with picture from the rear view
camera
:
Yellow guide line at a distance of
approximately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear
of the vehicle
;
Symbol for the split screen setting with
top view and rear view camera image
=
Guide line for the maximum steering angle
?
Yellow lane marking tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
A
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
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