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  • Van
  • 06/2022
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Function of the reversing camera

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

The image from reversing camera appears in the multimedia system when the following conditions are fulfilled:

  • The vehicle is switched on.

  • Reverse gear has not been engaged.

  • The rear-end doors are opened.

In this way, the area behind the vehicle is monitored.

When the rear-end doors are closed, the image from the reversing camera is switched off for approximately ten seconds.

The reversing camera is only an aid. It is not a substitute for you paying attention to the surroundings. You are always responsible for safe manoeuvring and parking. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects etc. in the manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and parking in parking spaces.

The reversing camera may show a distorted view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all. The reversing camera cannot show all objects which are very near to or under the rear bumper. It will not warn you of a collision, people or objects.

You can select from the following views:

  • Normal view

  • Wide-angle view

  • Trailer view

The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the inside rearview mirror.

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

  • if there is heavy rain, snow or fog

  • if the light conditions are poor, e.g. at night

  • if the area is illuminated with fluorescent lighting (the display may flicker)

  • if the temperature changes very quickly, for example if you drive out of the cold into a heated garage in the winter

  • if the ambient temperature is very high

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

  • the camera or rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this event, have the camera, its position and its 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. a loading tailgate).

The display contrast may be impaired due to incidental 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.

Objects that are not at ground level appear further away than they actually are. This includes, for example:

  • the bumper of a vehicle parked behind

  • the drawbar of a trailer

  • the ball neck of a trailer hitch

  • the tail-end of a lorry

  • slanted posts

Only use the guide lines of the camera image for orientation. Do not travel further than the lowest horizontal guide line when approaching objects. You may otherwise damage your vehicle and/or the object.

Vehicles without Park Assist PARKTRONIC

The following camera views are available in the multimedia system:

Normal view
Yellow path marking the course the tyres will take at the current steering position (dynamic)
Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven surface) depending on the current steering angle (dynamic)
Marking at a distance of approximately 1.0 m (the rear-end doors can still be opened completely)
Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m from the rear area
Red guide lines at a distance of approximately 0.2 m from the rear area, vehicle width including exterior mirrors
Wide-angle view
View of trailer (if trailer hitch is fitted)
Yellow guide line, locating aid
Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m to the ball head of the trailer hitch
Ball head of the trailer hitch
Vehicles with Park Assist PARKTRONIC

The following camera views are available in the multimedia system:

Normal view
Yellow path marking the course the tyres will take at the current steering position (dynamic)
Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven surface) depending on the current steering angle (dynamic)
Marking at a distance of approximately 1.0 m (the rear-end doors can still be opened completely)
Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m from the rear area
Red guide lines at a distance of approximately 0.2 m from the rear area, vehicle width including exterior mirrors
Orange warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium distance away (between approximately 0.4 m and 0.6 m)
Yellow warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance between approx. 0.6 m and 1.0 m

If the distance to the obstacle is less than approx. 0.4 m, the warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be red.

If the entire system fails, the inner segments of the warning display are shown in red.

If the system fails at the rear, the segment display changes in the following ways:

  • 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.

Wide-angle view
View of trailer (if trailer hitch is fitted)
Yellow guide line, locating aid
Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0.3 m to the ball head of the trailer hitch
Ball head of the trailer hitch