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PARKVIEW® REAR
BACK UP CAMERA
DESCRIPTION
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The camera is located on the boot
tailgate fig. 177.
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Camera activation/deactivation
Every time reverse is engaged, the
display fig. 178 shows the area around
the car, as seen by the rear camera.
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The images are shown on the display
together with a warning message.
After shifting from position R (Reverse)
to position D or N, the camera image
will continue to be displayed for 10
seconds if the dedicated function in the
Uconnect™ system settings is active
(see "Settings" in the"Vehicle mode"
paragraph in the "Multimedia" section).
The image will cease to be displayed
before 10 seconds have elapsed if any
of the following conditions occur:
car speed is higher than 13 km/h;
transmission in the P (Park) position;
ignition device in the STOP position;
press the graphic button on the
Uconnect™
system display, which is
shown on the camera image whenever
the transmission is not in reverse
position.
NOTE The displayed image may look a
bit distorted.
SYMBOLS AND
MESSAGES ON THE
DISPLAY
Indications on the display
Guideline display can be activated
by acting on the settings of the
Uconnect™ system (see "Settings" in
the"Vehicle mode" paragraph in the
"Multimedia" section).
If activated, the grid is positioned on
the image to highlight the width of the
car and the expected reversing path
in accordance with the steering wheel
position.
A superimposed central broken line
indicates the centre of the car to
facilitate parking manoeuvres. The
various coloured areas indicate the
distance from the rear of the car.
The table below shows the
approximate distances for each area
fig. 178:
Area
Distance from
the rear of the
car
Red (A) 0 - 30 cm
Yellow (B) 30 cm - 1 m
Green (C) 1 m or more
Messages on the display
If the tailgate is raised, the camera will
not detect any obstacle in the area
behind the car. A dedicated warning
message will appear on the display.
Closing the door will restore proper
camera operation and the warning
message on the display will disappear.
IMPORTANT NOTES
WARNING In some circumstances,
such as with ice, snow or mud on the