R
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Y
page 283)
R
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
case, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, rear bicycle
rack).
i
The contrast of the display may be affec-
ted by the sudden presence of sunlight or
other light sources, e.g. when exiting a
garage. Pay particular attention in this situa-
tion.
i
If usability is severely restricted, e.g. due
to pixel errors, have the display repaired or
replaced.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
is in position
2
in the ignition lock.
X
Make sure that the
Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear
function is selected in the multimedia sys-
tem; see the Digital Operator's Manual.
X
Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the multimedia system dis-
play.
The image from the rear view camera is
available throughout the maneuvering proc-
ess.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to
j
or
after driving forwards a short distance.
The inner segments of the warning indicator
are displayed in red if there is a complete sys-
tem failure. The indicator lamp in the
PARKTRONIC button lights up.
If the system fails at the rear of the vehicle:
R
the rear segments are shown in red when
backing up.
R
the rear segments are hidden when driving
forwards.
Messages in the multimedia system
display
The rear view camera may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show
objects in the following positions:
R
very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
!
Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R
the bumper of a parked vehicle
R
the drawbar of a trailer
R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R
the rear section of an HGV
R
a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bot-
tom-most guideline.
:
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
;
White guide line without steering input –
vehicle width including the exterior mirrors
(static)
=
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, at the cur-
rent steering wheel angle (dynamic)
?
Yellow lane marking the course the tires
will take at the current steering wheel
angle (dynamic)
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