2007 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 297

Controls in detail Driving systems The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows you the area behind the vehicle in the COMAND system display when reverse gear R is engaged, for example during parallel parking. The rear view camera is located near the tailgate handle. Switching the rear view camera on and off Switch on the ignition ( page 39). Shift the automatic transmission to position R ( page 197). The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display. i The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND system display as a mirror image, like in the rear view mirror. i The image from the rear view camera will no longer be displayed if you select another function on the COMAND system while reverse gear R is engaged. To display the image again, disengage and reengage reverse gear R. 1 Rear view camera Shift the automatic transmission to position P, N or D to switch off the rear view camera. 296