Panoramic camera system (Area View) ● Always be prepared to take control of the ve- hicle by yourself. Introduction This chapter contains information on the follow- ing subjects: Prerequisites Please refer to and on page 126 and at the start of the chapter on page 129. – Prerequisites 129 – Switching on and off 129 – Troubleshooting 130 To use Area View, the following conditions must be met: – Doors and boot lids are closed. The panoramic camera system (Area View) provides a live overhead view of the vehicle's surroundings and helps detect obstacles. – Reliable and clear images of the vehicle's sur- roundings must be recognized. – The ground is flat.
– Avoid overloading the rear or one side of the vehicle. The system uses multiple cameras to create im- ages of the vehicle's surroundings and shows them on the infotainment system. – Do not drive at a speed higher than around 15 km/h. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the func- tion and display of Area View may vary. Switching on and off Features The cameras show only two-dimensional images on the screen. The lack of depth of field means that potholes and protruding objects on the ground or the protruding parts of other vehicles may only be detected with difficulty, or may not be detected at all. Please refer to and on page 126 and at the start of the chapter on page 129.
Objects or another vehicle may appear closer or farther on the screen than they actually are, such as when near an incline or when approaching ob- jects in the front. WARNING Using images from the camera to estimate the distance from persons or obstacles can be inac- curate. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious injuries. Area View is not a substitute for the full concentra- tion of the driver. Fig. 102 Infotainment system: Rear view camera system (Area View) in the front mode. → Fig. 102 jump leads: An aerial view of the area with optional screens. ● Camera lenses can magnify and distort the field of vision.
This may cause the images on the screen differ from the actual objects or not accurately reflect them. Camera view area. Function buttons of rear view camera system (Area View). 182.5C1.TRO.74 ● Do not rely exclusively on the display of Area View. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the func- tion and display of Area View may vary. Parking and manoeuvring 129