2007 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 441

Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G Please note that objects which do not touch the ground, such as the bumper of a vehicle parked behind you, a trailer hitch, or the back of a truck, may appear to be further away than they actually are. In this case, you should not use the guide lines to judge distance. The use of the guide lines to judge distance increases the risk of impacting the objects. Special attention must be paid to objects outside of the camera's field of view such as those located very close to or below the rear bumper, or above the recessed grip of the luggage compartment lid. Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle. The Dynamic Rear View Monitor does not warn you about impending collisions with objects. The driver is always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings while parking or maneuvering the vehicle. This applies not only to the area behind the vehicle, but also to the area in front of and to the sides of the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in injury to persons and/or damage to the vehicle or other property. We also recommend that the driver use the Parktronic system* or Park Assist* when parking or maneuvering the vehicle. Warning! G Make sure no persons or animals are in the area in which you are maneuvering. You could otherwise injure them. Warning! G The Dynamic Rear View Monitor may not function if: the trunk lid is not completely closed it is raining or snowing heavily, or if there is thick fog in a very dark area the camera is exposed to very strong white light (white stripes may appear on the COMAND display) the surrounding area is lit with fluorescent light (the COMAND display can flicker) outside temperatures are very high (lens condensation) Warning! G The Dynamic Rear View Monitor is a supplement system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other driving maneuvers always remains with the driver. The Dynamic Rear View Monitor may show obstacles with a distorted perspective, incorrectly or not at all. 440