2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 479

Controls in detail Driving systems The Rear View Camera is in the handle strip of the trunk lid. View through the camera i The image from the Rear View Camera is shown mirror-inverted on the COMAND display ( page 33). Warning! G Warning! G 1 Rear View Camera 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. The Rear View Camera 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 Rear View Camera may show obstacles with a distorted perspective, incorrectly or not at all. 478