2010 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Owners Manual

NOTICE
x The camera 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 recesses in the road, for example.
x Things like thin rods, fences, posts, and trees may not be detected by the camera and could damage the vehicle.
Area View

Fig. 293 Display of the Area View: Bird’s eye view.

Operation instructions

Fig. 294 Display of the Area View: Trailer hitch activated.

Fig. 295 In the upper center console: Button to activate Area View manually.

Activating and deactivating Area View
Automatically
activate dis-
play:
Shift into Reverse (R). The camera view behind the vehi-
cle is displayed in perpendicular parking mode with the
mini bird's eye view ⇒ fig. 294 (A).
Manually de-
activate dis-
play: Press button ⇒ fig. 295 again.
Automatically
deactivate
display:
Drive forward faster than about 9 mph (15 km/h).
OR: Switch off the ignition. The Area View display screen
turns off after a few seconds.

Special considerations

1) Do not use Area View in the following situations:
– When an incorrect or unclear image is displayed, such as when there is
poor visibility or the lens is dirty.
– If the area behind the vehicle cannot be seen clearly or completely.
– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.
– If the driver is not familiar with the system.
– If the position or angle of the cameras has changed, such as after an
accident. Have the system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer
or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.


2) Examples of optical distortion by the camera:
The Area View cameras display only two-dimensional images. Recesses
and protruding objects on the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles
area difficult or impossible to identify due to the lack of depth of field.

2) Examples of optical distortion by the camera:
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 approaching them.

NOTICE
x Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the camera lenses.
x Never remove snow or ice on the camera lenses with warm or hot water. This can damage the camera lenses.
Volkswagen recommends practicing using the Area View system in a safe place with little or no traffic or in a parking lot in order to familiarize yourself with the system and the way it works.

Area View menus (modes)

Fig. 296 Display of the Area View: Full-screen bird's eye view (option A), enlarged off-road view (option B), partial view of perpendicular parking with modes menu (option C) and partial view of perpendicular parking with settings menu (option D).

View Screen display of all cameras
Off-road S
The areas directly in front of the vehicle and partly to the
side of the vehicle are displayed as a bird's eye view. This
can be used, for example, when driving across a slope so
that the area around the vehicle can be seen ⇒ fig. 296 B.

Front camera views

View Screen display of front camera
Front cross-
traffic I
Area on left of screen: Left-hand side of intersection.
Area in center of screen: Area directly in front of vehicle.
Area on right of screen: Right-hand side of intersection.
Perpendicular
parking J
The area in front of the vehicle is displayed. Orientation
lines are displayed for assistance. See Rear Assist Mode 1
Off-road N The area directly in front of the vehicle is shown in a bird's
eye view. This can be used, for example, when driving
across a slope so that the area directly in front of the vehi-
cle can be seen more easily.

Side camera views

View Screen display of side cameras
Off-road, left
and right
side O
Areas directly next to the vehicle are displayed in a bird's
eye view so you can steer the vehicle accurately around
obstacles. The red lines are displayed when an obstacle is
about 16 inches (40 cm) from the vehicle.
Left side P Shows the driver or front passenger side ⇒ fig. 296 D next
to the vehicle separately as a bird's eye view. This helps
you to see the blind spot along the side of the vehicle. Right side Q

Rear camera views

View Screen display of rear camera
Perpendicular
parking K
The area behind the vehicle is displayed. Orientation lines
are displayed for assistance. See Rear Assist Mode 1
Parallel park-
ing M
The area directly behind the vehicle is displayed. The col-
ored areas and lines are provided for orientation. See Rear
Assist Mode 2
Trailer hitch
R
The rear of the vehicle is displayed. The red line and the
green lines are used to indicate the distance. The distance
between the green lines and the red line is about 12 inches
(30 cm) each. The distance between the red line and the
vehicle is also about 12 inches (30 cm). The yellow line
indicates the extension of the trailer hitch towards the rear
and shows the direction to the trailer hitch depending on
the position of the steering wheel.
Rear cross-
traffic H
Area on left of screen: Left-hand side of intersection.
Area in center of screen: Area directly behind the vehicle.
Area on right of screen: Right-hand side of intersection.

Settings on the Infotainment System screen
Tap the function key (5), to adjust the following settings:

Function
key Action
Brightness
Tap the function key - or + .
OR: Move the slider to set different brightness levels.
Contrast
Tap the function key - or + .
OR: Move the slider to set different contrast levels.

Function
key Action
Color
Tap the function key - or + .
OR: Move the slider to set different color levels.