Activating/deactivating the rear view camera

– To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
– Make sure that the "rear view camera" function is selected in COMAND (see the separate operating instructions for COMAND).
– Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND display with guide lines.

– To change the function mode: using the

– To change the function mode: using the COMAND controller, select symbol 1 for the "Reverse parking" function or symbol 2 for the "Coupling up a trailer" function. See the separate COMAND operating instructions.

The symbol of the selected function is highlighted.

To deactivate: the rear view camera is deactivated when you:
- shift the transmission to position P
- drive forward ten meters
- shift the transmission from position R to another position (after 15 seconds)
- drive forward faster than 5 mph (10 km/h)

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