in real time and allows you to detect
obstacles at an early stage.
The system uses several cameras to create an image which is displayed on the Infotainment
system display.
The functions and displays may differ in vehicles with or without Park Distance Control.
Things to note
The Area View system camera supplies two-dimensional images only. Due to the lack of depth of
field on the screen, potholes and dips in the ground, protruding parts on another vehicle or
protruding objects on the ground may be difficult or impossible to see on the image.
• When driving into or out of an uphill gradient.
• Protruding objects can disappear from the field of view of the cameras.
System limits
The camera may not always be able to detect objects such as trailer drawbars, thin rails, fences,
posts, trees and open or opening boot lids. This can result in damage to your vehicle.
In some cases, dirt and ice on the sensors could be registered as an obstacle.
Prerequisites
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
The following conditions must be met in order to display a correct image:
• The doors and boot lid must be closed.
• The area around the vehicle must be clear and fully visible.
• The surrounding area has a flat surface.
• Vehicle does not have a heavy load at the rear.
Switching on and off
Fig. 160
In the centre console: button for manually switching on Area View.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
Switching on
• Select reverse gear.
•
OR:
press the
button.
Switching off
• Drive forwards faster than approximately 15 km/h (9 mph).
•
OR:
press the
button.
Display representation
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
The functions and displays depend on the vehicle equipment and may differ from each other.
Area View is shown in two screen areas in the Infotainment system:
Using images from the camera to estimate the distance from obstacles (people, vehicles
etc.) is inaccurate and could cause accidents and severe injuries.
• Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field of vision and make objects appear different
and inaccurate on the screen.
WARNING
