Because obstacles can only be seen at the last moment when you are driving on an unlit road in the dark, Mercedes-Benz has developed night view assist. Picked up by an infrared camera, a clear image of the road ahead is shown on the instrument cluster display.
Located in an optimum position in your field of vision, where otherwise the speedometer is displayed when the Assistant is deactivated, an infra-red camera allows you to see what would otherwise remain in the dark. You see the road in front of you just as if you had your high-beam lights on, but without dazzling oncoming traffic. The natural-looking black and white image helps you to see both "warm" objects such as persons and animals, and "cold" obstructions such as stones or a spilt cargo, in good time so that you can react accordingly. The Night View Assist system thus gives you a decisive advantage for your safety when driving at night.