MBWorld.org Forums

Notices
E-Class (W213) 2016 - 2023

Is this a camera or a sensor?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 18, 2019 | 07:23 PM
Share
  #1  
CatalinC's Avatar
CatalinC
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
E-Class
Is this a camera or a sensor?
Hi,

I've just purchased my Mercedes Benz E Class - W213. I've purchased the car as new from Mercedes dealership.

I have a question, which answer I didn't find in the owners manual:
On the intrument cluster between the two screens, there is a small camera or a sensor.
What's the purpose of this?

I don't have a picture with the camera right now so I've searched an instrument cluster over the internet, and I've uploaded it here. I've highlighted the camera with a red circle.

Thank you


Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2019 | 11:10 PM
Share
  #2  
nycebo's Avatar
nycebo
Super Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 577
Likes: 76
From: New York, NY
2021 Mercedes Benz e450 Wagon
Is that the attention sensor? It monitors for when the driver needs a break?
Reply
0
Old Jun 19, 2019 | 12:26 AM
Share
  #3  
bytemaster0's Avatar
bytemaster0
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,030
Likes: 492
From: Louisville, KY
2023 EQE350 4MATIC, 2023 EQE 350 4MATIC SUV, 2015 E250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, 1995 E300 Diesel
Possibly an ambient light sensor that adjusts the LCDs to just the right brightness.
Reply
1
Old Jun 19, 2019 | 12:29 AM
Share
  #4  
joshg1001's Avatar
joshg1001
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,073
Likes: 85
From: San Francisco, CA
2017 E300
pretty sure its a light sensor like mentioned above to adjust the brightness of the screens.
Reply
0
Old Jun 21, 2019 | 12:15 AM
Share
  #5  
mister__p's Avatar
mister__p
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 84
Likes: 3
E250
Originally Posted by nycebo
Is that the attention sensor? It monitors for when the driver needs a break?
This.

If you don't care about finger prints, stick your finger over it and see if the display dims.
Reply
0
Old Jun 30, 2019 | 09:12 AM
Share
  #6  
c4004matic's Avatar
c4004matic
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,524
Likes: 1,181
From: WI
17 E43; 21 GLS580
There is no attention sensor. Attention assist works by driving time and if you wander around the road while driving. Its basically a timer.
Reply
0
Old Jun 30, 2019 | 02:45 PM
Share
  #7  
DFWdude's Avatar
DFWdude
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,694
Likes: 1,829
From: Dallas-Ft.Worth,TX
2016 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by mister__p
This.

If you don't care about finger prints, stick your finger over it and see if the display dims.
If you DO care about fingerprints, use that wad of bills in your pocket.

My bet is on light sensor. There are lots of light, temperature, microphones and other sensors scattered about the dash in any Benz.
Last edited by DFWdude; Jun 30, 2019 at 02:47 PM.
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
E-Class (W213)
View Next Unread
New E450 Sedan

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:08 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE