Area View
Introduction
The Area View shows the entire vehicle environment in real time. This function helps you recognize obstacles in good time in situations where there might be blind spots.
System function
The system uses multiple cameras to create images of the vehicle environment, which are then displayed on the Infotainment system screen .
The functions and displays of the Area View may vary depending on the vehicle equipment, e.g. if Park Distance Control is available and is also displayed.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Not paying attention can result in accidents, serious injuries and vehicle damage.
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The PDC cannot replace the driver's attention.
Switching on and off
Fig. 146 In the center console: Button for switching the Area View on and off.
Switching on
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Select the reverse gear.
Or: Press the
button .
Switching off
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Drive forward faster than approx. 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph).
Or: Press the
button .
Area View screen display
Fig. 147 Infotainment system: screen display of Area View.
Front camera.
Rear camera.
Area View is displayed on two sections of the Infotainment system screen :
- Left screen section
- The vehicle is displayed from a bird’s-eye view. By tapping on one section, the display changes to the right section of the screen.
- Right screen section
- Depending on the section selected on the left screen, separate camera images will be displayed.
Depending on the camera perspective selected, various function keys are available on the image border .
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Tap the function key on the image border to select a display.
3D view of the Area View
A 3D view may be available, depending on the vehicle equipment.
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Swipe in the direction of the arrows on the screen to change the angle of the 3D view.
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