2007 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 296

Controls in detail Driving systems Rear view camera* Warning! Warning! G G The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles from a distorted perspective or inaccurately, or may not display obstacles at all. The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cautious, take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are very close to the rear bumper under the rear bumper above the tailgate handle You are responsible for safety at all times and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. This includes the area behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. Otherwise you could endanger yourself or others. Make sure that no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured. there is a sudden change in temperature, e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from the cold (lens condensation) the camera lens is dirty or covered the rear of your vehicle is damaged In this case, have the position and setting of the camera checked by a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you contact a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for this purpose. Do not use the rear view camera in these situations. Otherwise you could injure yourself or others and/or damage property including your vehicle while parking/maneuvering. Warning! G The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if the tailgate is open it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy it is night or you are parking/maneuvering your vehicle in an area where it is very dark the camera is exposed to a very bright white light the immediate surroundings are illuminated with fluorescent light (the display may flicker) 295