Calibration Process For The Reversing Camera

Calibration Process For The Reversing Camera

Calibration process for the reversing camera
On the vehiclesF06,F12 and F13 with date of manufacture as of 09/2011 or a software version as of 09/2011, the reversing camera calibrates itself. In order to conclude the first calibration ideally before the first time reverse gear is engaged, the reversing camera is unfolded directly after starting the vehicle until completion of the first. The calibration process then starts. The calibration process takes a maximum of 5 minutes and is only run while the vehicle is being driven. This procedure is repeated continually until the first calibration cycle has been successfully concluded.

During operation, other calibrations with the reversing camera folded out can take place. A calibration takes place after each manual deactivation of the PDC or every time reverse gear is engaged. Apart from the folded-out reversing camera, the driver does not notice the calibration process. As soon as the driver activates the reversing camera, the calibration process is aborted and the existing calibration data are used. The reversing camera is folded out until the calibration process has been successfully concluded. If the calibration process is interrupted, for example by stopping the engine, the reversing camera is automatically folded in again.

Under good lighting conditions and at low speed (approx. 30 km/h), a calibration process is concluded after approx. 2 - 3 km.

Under the following circumstances, a calibration process cannot be concluded:
- Darkness
- Symmetrically patterned surfaces (for example cobblestones)
- Speed > 50 km/h
- Steering angle > 1 degrees
- Active transport mode