If you have activated the function in the multimedia system, the image from reversing camera is shown in the multimedia system display when reverse gear is selected. Dynamic guide lines show the path the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its current position. This helps you to orient yourself and to avoid obstacles when reversing.

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 guide lines in the media display show the distances to your vehicle. The distances displayed only apply to road level.

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:

Normal view

Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven surface) depending on the current steering wheel angle (dynamic)

Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will take at the current steering wheel angle (dynamic)

Yellow guide line at a distance of approximately 1.0 m from the rear area

Bumper

Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m from the rear area

Wide-angle view

Trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch only)

Yellow guide line, locating aid

Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch

Ball head of the trailer hitch

Vehicles with Active Parking Assist

The following camera views are available in the multimedia system:

Normal view

Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will take at the current steering wheel angle (dynamic)

Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven surface) depending on the current steering wheel angle (dynamic)

Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m from the rear area

Yellow warning indicator of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance between approximately 0.6 m and 1.0 m

Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are very close (approximately 0.3 m or less)

Orange warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium distance away (between approximately 0.3 m and 0.6 m)

If the entire system fails, the segments of the warning display are shown in red. The indicator lamp on the PARKTRONIC button lights up and the symbol appears in the multifunction display.

If the system fails at the rear, the display of the segments changes as follows:

• The rear segments are shown in red when reversing.

• The rear segments are hidden when driving forwards.

If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated, the warning display fades out More.

Wide-angle view

Trailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch only)

Yellow guide line, locating aid

Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch

Ball head of the trailer hitch

System failure

If there is no operational readiness, the following message appears in the multimedia system:

System limits

The reversing camera will not function or will only partially function in the following situations:

• The boot lid is open.

• There is heavy rain, snow or fog.

• The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night.

• The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or misted up. Observe the notes on cleaning the reversing camera More.

• Cameras, or vehicle components in which the cameras are fitted, are damaged. In this event, have the cameras, their positions and their setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

The field of vision and other functions of the reversing camera may be restricted due to additional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. licence plate bracket or bicycle rack).

The display contrast may be impaired due to incident sunlight or other light sources. In this case, pay particular attention.

Have the display repaired or replaced if, for example, pixel errors considerably restrict its use.

Related topic

• Driving systems and your responsibility