2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 119

463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 117 Version: 2.11.7.1 Driving systems Rear Parking Assist system malfunction If no distance segments illuminate and no acoustic warning sounds, there is a malfunction in the Rear Parking Assist system. X 117 G Warning! The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if Rthe tailgate is open Rit Rit is raining very hard, snowing or foggy Rthe camera is exposed to a very bright white light Rthe Rear view camera The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display as a mirror image, like in the rear view mirror. immediate surroundings are illuminated with fluorescent light (the display may flicker) is a sudden change in temperature, e.g. if you drive into a heated garage from the cold (lens condensation) camera lens is dirty or covered 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 MercedesBenz Center for this purpose. Rthere G Warning! Rthe Rthe Make sure no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/ maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured. G Warning! 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 Rvery close to the rear bumper Runder Runder 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. the rear bumper the spare wheel behind the spare wheel Rnearby 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 and/or others. Camera lens : must be free of dirt, ice, snow, and slush to function properly. Clean the camera lens regularly. Being careful not to scratch or damage the camera lens, see Z Controls in detail Have the Rear Parking Assist system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. is night or you are parking/maneuvering your vehicle in an area where it is very dark