Rear View Camera system
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
There is a camera in the trunk lid to assist the driver while backing up or maneuvering. The camera image is shown together with the orientation lines projected by the system on the screen of the factory-installed Infotainment system.
The Rear View Camera system may take a few seconds to bring up the camera image.
The functions and displays of the Rear View Camera system may vary on vehicles with or without Park Distance Control (PDC) .
WARNING
The Rear View Camera system is not able to give you a clear and undistorted view of all areas behind the vehicle.
- The camera lens can enlarge and distort the field of view and can cause objects on the screen to appear altered and imprecise.
- Due to the screen resolution or in low-light conditions, the camera may not pick up thin posts, chain-link fences and similar fences, and other objects, or it may not show them clearly.
- Always be careful and look around you when parking. The Rear View Camera system has blind spots and cannot always show people, animals, and objects in certain situations. Watch out for small children and animals in particular.
- Always keep the camera lens clean and free of snow and ice; do not cover the lens.
WARNING
The Rear View Camera system technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and the limits of the system. Careless or unintentional use of the Rear View Camera system may result in accidents and severe injuries.
- Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.
- Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle surroundings. The front of the vehicle swings out more than the rear of the vehicle.
- Never pay so much attention to the images on the screen that you fail to notice what is going on around you.
- Use the Rear View Camera system only when the trunk lid is completely closed.
NOTE
- The Rear View Camera system shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of field, it may be difficult or impossible to identify protruding objects or potholes in the road, for example.
- Things like thin rods, fences, posts, and trees may not be shown by the Rear View Camera system and could damage the vehicle.
NOTE
The orientation lines are displayed independent of the area around the vehicle. There is no automatic detection of obstacles. The driver is responsible for judging if the vehicle fits into the parking spot.
NOTE
The camera must be kept clean and free of ice and snow, and must not be covered up by stickers or other objects, as this will prevent the system from working properly.
Special considerations
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Checklist
The trunk lid must be closed.
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A reliable and clear image must be displayed and the camera lens must be clean .
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There must be a clear and complete view of the area behind the vehicle.
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The parking or maneuvering area must be level.
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The rear of the vehicle must not be heavily loaded.
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The driver must be familiar with the system.
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The position of the camera has not changed, such as after a rear-end collision. If the position of the camera has changed, have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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The vehicle speed must not be greater than about 10 mph (15 km/h).
Rear View Camera system settings
Depending on equipment, various settings, including brightness, contrast, and color, can be adjusted by moving your hand toward the Infotainment system screen and tapping the function keys - or +, or by moving the corresponding slider.
To change the settings follow these instructions:
- Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.
- Set the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving .
- Switch on the ignition.
- Switch on the Infotainment system (if not already on) ⇒BookletInfotainment System,.
- Shift into Reverse (R).
- Depending on the equipment version, move your hand toward the screen and press the MENU or the
function key and tap the
or the Options function key.
- Adjust the desired settings in the menu.
Volkswagen recommends practicing parking and maneuvering with the Rear View Camera system in a safe place with little or no traffic or in a parking lot under good visibility and weather conditions to familiarize yourself with the system, the orientation lines, and the way they work.
It is not possible to open the trunk lid if the Volkswagen emblem is folded out.
Camera
Fig. 118 In the trunk lid: Location of the camera.
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The camera (magnified view) displays only two-dimensional images. Recesses and protruding objects on the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles may be difficult or impossible to identify due to the lack of depth of field.
Objects or another vehicle may seem closer or farther away on the screen than they really are.
- When driving from a level surface onto an upward or downward slope.
- When driving up or down a slope onto a level surface.
- If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.
- When approaching protruding objects. These objects can disappear from the field of view when backing up.
Cleaning the camera lens
Keep the camera lens clean and free of snow and ice:
- Park the vehicle in a safe place on a firm, level surface.
- Switch on the ignition (but do not start the engine).
- Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving .
- Shift into Reverse (R).
- Wet the camera lens with a commercially available alcohol-based glass cleaner and clean with a dry cloth .
- Remove snow with a brush.
- Remove ice with deicer spray .
- Shift the vehicle out of Reverse (R).
- Switch off the ignition.
NOTE
- Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the camera lens.
- Never remove snow or ice on the camera lens with warm or hot water. This can damage the camera lens.
Switching the Rear View Camera system on and off
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Switching the Rear View Camera system on
- Switch the ignition on.
- Shift into Reverse (R).
- OR:For vehicles with Park Distance Control, if the full-screen PDC display is on, move your hand toward the screen and tap the function key.
Switching the Rear View Camera system off
- Switch the ignition off.
- OR: Drive forward faster than about 5 mph (10 km/h) or for longer than 10 seconds.
- OR: Shift out of Reverse (R). Depending on equipment, the display may take up to 10 seconds to switch off.
- OR: Press one of the Infotainment system buttons or move your hand toward the screen and tap the
function key.
- OR:For vehicles with Park Distance Control, move your hand toward the screen and tap the
Rear View Camera system display
Fig. 119 In the Infotainment system: Rear View Camera system display (may vary depending on vehicle equipment).
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Rear View Camera System function keys
The following function buttons appear when you tap the MENU function key on the screen or move your hand toward the screen. Buttons may vary, depending on vehicle equipment.
- Switch the PDC sound on or off.
- Switch the PDC display on.
- Switch the PDC display off.
- Display PDC.
- Close the current display.
- Setting display: brightness, contrast, color.
Orientation lines
Horizontal red line: The safety distance, which is the area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) on the road behind the vehicle.
Lateral green lines: Vehicle extension (somewhat wider) toward the rear. The green lines stop about 6 feet (2 meters) on the road behind the vehicle.
All references to orientation line length apply to vehicles on a horizontal surface.
The angles of the red and green lines do not change when turning the steering wheel.
The orientation lines are displayed independent of the area around the vehicle. There is no automatic detection of obstacles. The driver is responsible for deciding if the vehicle fits into the parking spot.
Parking with the Rear View Camera system
Fig. 120 On the screen: Orientation lines for the parking space behind the vehicle.
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Key to :
- Searching for a parking space.
- Backing into the parking space.
- Maneuvering.
Road.
Selected parking space.
Boundary lines for the selected parking space.
Rear boundary of the parking space, such as a curb.
Checklist
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The requirements for parking and maneuvering with the Rear View Camera system must be met Special considerations.
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Slowly drive by a parking space.
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Position the vehicle in front of the parking space ②.
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Shift into Reverse (R).
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Heed the following message in the display: Look! Safe to move?!
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Slowly back up and steer so that the lateral green orientation lines lead into the parking space ②.
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Align the vehicle in the parking space ③ so that the green orientation lines are parallel to the selected parking space.
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Stop the vehicle before (or at the very latest, when) the horizontal red line reaches the rear boundary, for example, a curb ④.
NOTE
Smaller objects up to about 20 inches (50 cm) from the rear of the vehicle will not be shown by the camera and could cause vehicle damage.
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