Driver assistance systems
vehicle of the luggage compartment is carry-
ing a heavy
lo
ad.
● In the following situations, the objects or
other vehicl
es shown in the navigation sys-
tem display appear to be further away or
closer than they really are: Pay special atten-
tion:
– On moving from a horizontal plane to a
slope.
– On moving from a slope to a horizontal
plane.
– If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the
rear.
– When the vehicle approaches objects
that are not on the ground surface or are
jutting out from it. These objects may al-
so be outside the camera's angle of vi-
sion when reversing. Note
● It is impor
tant to take great care and pay
special attention if you are not yet familiar
with the system.
● Rear assist will not be available if the vehi-
cle's r
ear lid is open. Instructions for use
Fig. 180
On the rear bumper: location of the
r e
ar a s
sist camera
››› t
able on page 2
A camera on the rear bumper aids the driver
during reverse parking or manoeuvring
››› Fig. 180. The camera image is viewed to-
gether with orientation lines projected by the
system on the Infotainment system screen.
The bottom of the screen displays part of the
bumper corresponding to the number plate
area that will be used as reference by the
driver.
Rear assist settings:
Rear assist offers the user the possibility to
change the image's brightness, contrast and
colour settings.
To change these settings:
● Park the vehicle in a safe place. ●
Apply the p
arking brake.
● Switch the ignition on.
● If necessary, switch on the Infotainment
system.
● En
gage reverse gear or turn the selector
lever to po
sition R.
● Press the function butt
on displayed on
the right of the image.
● Make the desired adjustments on the menu
by pre
ssing the –/+ function buttons or by
moving the corresponding scroll button.
Necessary conditions for parking and ma-
noeuvring with the
The system should not be used in the follow-
ing cases:
● If the image displayed is not very reliable or
is dis
torted, for example low visibility or dirty
lens.
● If the area behind the vehicle is not dis-
play
ed very clearly or is incomplete.
● If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the rear.
● If the position and installation angle of the
camera hav
e been changed, e.g. after a rear-
end collision. Have the system checked by a
specialised workshop. »
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