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Reversing camera
Reversing camera
Operation
When engaging reverse gear, the camera 1 on the tailgate transmits a view of the area behind the vehicle to the multimedia
screen 2 accompanied by one or two guide lines 3 and 4 (fixed and mobile).
This system uses several guidelines for its operation (mobile for trajectory and fixed
for distance). When the red zone is reached, use the bumper image to stop accurately.
Fixed guide line 3
The fixed gauge includes coloured markers A, B and C indicating the distance behind the vehicle:
- A (red) at approximately 30 centimetres from the vehicle;
- B (yellow) at approximately 70 centimetres from the vehicle;
- C (green) at approximately 150 centimetres from the vehicle.
This gauge remains fixed and indicates the vehicle trajectory if the wheels are in
line with the vehicle.
Moving guide line 4
This is shown in blue on the multimedia screen 2. It indicates the vehicle trajectory according to the position of the steering wheel.
Settings
When the reverse gear is engaged, from the multimedia screen press the "Settings"
button to add or remove the guide lines and adjust the camera image settings (brightness,
contrast, etc.).
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.
Tip
Make sure that the camera is not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensation etc.).
Tip
The screen shows a reverse mirror image.
The frames are a representation projected on a flat surface. This information is to
not be taken into account when superimposed on a vertical object or an object on the
ground.
Objects which appear on the edge of the screen may be deformed.
In very bright light (snow, vehicle in sunshine, etc.), the camera vision may be adversely
affected.
If the luggage compartment is open or incorrectly closed, the "Luggage compartment open" message appears.
Operating faults
When reverse gear is engaged, if the system detects an operating fault, a black screen
is displayed temporarily on the multimedia screen 2.
This may be caused by a fault affecting the camera or screen (clearness, fixed image,
delayed communication etc.).
If the temporary display of the black screen persists, please consult an approved
dealer.
WARNING
This function is an additional aid. It cannot, therefore, under any circumstances
replace the vigilance or the responsibility of the driver.
The driver should always be ready for sudden incidents while driving: always ensure
that there are no small, narrow moving obstacles (such as a child, animal, pushchair,
bicycle, stone, post, etc.) in the blind spot when manoeuvring.
Difference between the estimated distance and actual distance
Driving or reversing towards a steep uphill slope
The fixed guidelines 6 show the distances as closer than they actually are.
The objects shown on the screen are actually further away on the slope.
For example, if the screen displays an object at D, the actual distance of the object is at E.
Driving or reversing towards a steep downhill slope
The fixed guidelines 6 show the distances as further than they actually are.
Therefore, the objects shown on the screen are actually closer on the slope.
For example, if the screen displays an object at G, the actual distance of the object is at F.
Driving or reversing towards a protruding object
Position H seems further than position J on the screen. However, position H is at the same distance as position K.
The trajectory indicated by the fixed and mobile guidelines do not take into account
the height of the object. So there is a risk that the vehicle may collide with the
object when reversing towards position K.