The reversing camera monitors the area behind your vehicle. If you have activated the function More, the image from the reversing camera is automatically displayed in the central display when reverse gear is engaged.
The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects etc., in the manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and parking.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the inside rearview mirror.
The following camera views are available in the multimedia system:
This function is only available in vehicles without the Parking Package. Vehicles with the Parking Package are equipped with manoeuvring assistant functions More.
The pedestrian braking function can prevent collisions with pedestrians when the vehicle is reversing at slow speeds. If the reversing camera detects a person in the vehicle path, the vehicle can be braked to a standstill.
The vehicle is reversing at a speed below 15 km/h.
The camera image is shown in the central display.
The function is automatically active when the reversing camera is switched on and cannot be deactivated separately More.
If automatic braking is triggered, the following symbol appears in red in the camera image:
If the function is not available, the same symbol appears in grey.
The pedestrian braking function is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking remains with you. Make sure that no persons, animals or objects etc. are in the manoeuvring range.
The pedestrian braking function cannot always clearly detect people. Other obstacles are not detected by the function.
In these cases, the function may brake unnecessarily or not brake at all.
on inclines
if transport equipment, for example a trailer or bicycle rack, is attached to the trailer hitch and the electrical connection has been correctly established
if the reversing camera is not operational
Please also note the system limits of the reversing camera at the end of the section.
When Active Parking Assist is active, lanes are displayed in green More.
If the system is not ready for operation, the System inoperative message appears in the central display.
You are driving forwards at a speed greater than approximately 16 km/h.
The tailgate is open.
The weather conditions are poor, e.g. heavy rain, snow, fog, storm or spray.
The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night or if light is shining into the camera.
The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or misted up. Observe the notes on cleaning the reversing camera More.
The camera or rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this case, have the camera and its position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The detection range is limited by additional vehicle attachments at the rear, such as a licence plate bracket or bicycle rack.
Also observe the information on vehicle sensors and cameras More.
Do not use the reversing camera in these types of situations. You could otherwise injure others or collide with objects when parking the vehicle.
The contrast of the display may be impaired by direct sunlight or by other light sources, e.g. when driving out of a garage. In this case, pay particular attention.
Have the display repaired or replaced if, for example, pixel errors considerably restrict its use.