Fig. 155 In the tailgate: location of the camera for the reverse assist system (Rear Assist)
Fig. 156 Reverse assist system display
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsFunction | Action in vehicles without the ParkPilot optical display | Action in vehicles with the ParkPilot optical display |
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Switching on the display automatically. | Select reverse gear with the ignition switched on or the engine running. | |
Switching the display off manually. | Press a function selection button on the radio or navigation system ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation system, . | |
OR: touch the function button on the screen. | ||
OR: after switching off the ignition, the reverse assist system picture is switched off after a few seconds. | ||
Press the button. | ||
Switching off the display by deselecting reverse gear. | The picture is switched off after approximately 8 seconds. | The system immediately switches to the optical display. |
Switching off the display by driving forwards. | Drive forwards faster than approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). | Drive forwards faster than approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). |
Screen
If you move your hand towards the left or right-hand side of the screen, the following function buttons may appear (depending on equipment level) :
The Rear Assist system should not be used in the following situations:
Optical deception by the camera:
The reverse assist system camera only supplies two-dimensional images. Due to the lack of depth of field on the screen, potholes and dips in the ground, protruding parts on another vehicle or protruding objects on the ground may be difficult or impossible to see on the image.
Objects or other vehicles may appear closer or further away on the screen than they actually are.
Cleaning the camera lens
Keep the camera lens clean and free of ice and snow:
NOTICE
It is not possible to open the tailgate if the Volkswagen badge is folded out.
Volkswagen recommends that you practise parking with the reverse assist system in a traffic-calmed area or car park with good vision and weather conditions, so you can familiarise yourself with the system and the orientation lines in a safer environment.
The reverse assist system cannot be switched on if the tailgate is open.
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Special tools and workshop equipment
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Press tool -T10520-
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Introduction
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A camera in the tailgate helps the driver when reversing or manoeuvring the vehicle.
The camera picture and the orientation lines projected by the system are displayed
on the ...