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if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.
Observe the notes on cleaning
(Y page 269)
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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 vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, rear bicycle rack).
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The contrast of the display may be affected
by the sudden presence of sunlight or other
light sources, e.g. when exiting a garage. Pay
particular attention in this situation.
i
If usability is severely restricted, e.g. due to
pixel errors, have the display repaired or
replaced.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
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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 system;
see the Digital Operator's Manual.
X
Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the multimedia system display.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process.
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 system
failure. The indicator lamp in the PARKTRONIC
button lights up.
If the system fails at the rear of the vehicle:
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the rear segments are shown in red when
backing up.
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the rear segments are hidden when driving
forwards.
Messages in the multimedia system dis-
play
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:
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very close to the rear bumper
R
under the rear bumper
R
in close range above the handle on the trunk
lid
!
Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
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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
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a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
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 current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
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Yellow lane marking the course the tires will
take at the current steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
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Driving systems
Driving and parking
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