Driving comfort
CONTROLS
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
2.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
Warning of crossing traffic
Concept
When an object approaching from the side is de‐
tected by the front or rear camera, this is de‐
picted by a symbol in the Side View display.
Rear camera
Two cameras are used to scan the area.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 237.
Switching on/off
Requirements
▷ Side View switched on.
Switching on/off manually
▷ Your vehicle moves no faster than walking
speed.
Press the button.
▷ To detect approaching objects, sufficient
brightness, for instance daylight is necessary.
Depending on the transmission position, the pic‐
ture of the front or rear camera is displayed.
Display
Switching off automatically
The yellow symbol is displayed if an ap‐
proaching vehicle is detected by the
camera.
By switching into a different function or when
changing gears.
Front Side View: when a certain driving distance
or speed is exceeded.
A gray symbol is displayed if detection of
crossing traffic is not possible.
Display
System limits
General information
In the following situations, the crossing traffic
warning may be limited:
The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle is
displayed on the Control Display.
▷ In poor lighting or visibility conditions.
▷ If the camera is soiled or covered.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:
System limits
1. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
The objects displayed on the Control Display un‐
der certain circumstances are closer than they
appear. Therefore, do not estimate the distance
from the objects on the display.
2.
Select the symbol.
3. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
reached, and press the Controller.
The viewing angle is approx. 180°.
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