Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 234)

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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