The 360° Camera is a system that consists of four cameras. The cameras cover the immediate vehicle surroundings. The system assists you, e.g. when parking or at exits with reduced visibility.
The 360° 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.
Reversing camera
Front camera
Two side cameras in the outside mirrors
You can select from different views:
When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational and no object is detected, the segments of the warning display are shown in grey.
If the entire system fails, the segments of the warning display are shown in red.
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.
The guide lines in the multimedia system display show the distances to your vehicle. The distances only apply to road level.
In trailer mode, the guide lines are shown at the level of the trailer hitch.
The sides of the vehicle can be seen in this view.
If the distance to the object lessens, the colour of warning display changes.
If there is no operational readiness, the following message appears in the multimedia system:
The front doors are open.
The side mirrors are folded in.
There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night.
The area is lit by fluorescent light (the display may flicker).
If there is a sudden change in temperature, e.g. when driving into a heated garage in winter.
The ambient temperature is very high.
The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or misted up.
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.
Do not use the 360° Camera under such circumstances. You could otherwise injure others or collide with objects when parking the vehicle.
On vehicles with height-adjustable suspension or if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, leaving the standard height can result in inaccuracies in the guide lines and in the display of the generated images, depending on technical conditions.
The field of vision and other functions of the camera system may be restricted due to additional attachments on the vehicle (e.g. loading tailgate).
The contrast of the display may be impaired by abrupt 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.
The ignition is switched on.
The rear doors are opened.
This means that the area behind the vehicle can be monitored.
When the rear doors are closed, the image from the reversing camera is switched off after approximately ten seconds.
See the notes on cleaning the 360° Camera More.