Camera: Description and Operation

Reversing Camera

The optionally available reversing camera (only in combination with PCM as well as ParkAssist front and rear) makes it easier to perform precise reverse parking and reverse manoeuvering as well as to attach a trailer. The reversing camera visually detects the area behind the vehicle.







Opening angle of lens, detection area: horizontal opening angle 131°, vertical opening angle 100°, power supply 6.5 V, current consumption max. 100 mA.


The system determines the conditions for switching on and off independently and then switches the camera on. The display output is activated when reverse gear is engaged or if the system detects that the vehicle is rolling backwards. Manual activation via the PCM is also possible. The system is deactivated once a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h) is exceeded after the driver shifts out of reverse gear or when transmission range P is engaged and/or the parking brake is engaged. The reversing camera is integrated in the handle button of the rear lid and transmits the video image to the camera control unit, which is located under the bottom right trim panel in the luggage compartment.

There the picture is equalized and the guide lines incorporated. The image is then transmitted to the PCM. The image is displayed only when the electric parking brake is not engaged. If a trailer was detected or the rear hatch is open, the video image is displayed but the guide lines are not incorporated.







The dynamic guide lines can be displayed in the reversing camera image if desired. They change corresponding to the position of the front wheels. The lines illustrate the driving path with the current steering wheel position and thus show the driver where he would travel with the steering wheel in its current setting.







In addition, the rectangular colored area on the screen, which begins at a distance of 16 (40 cm) from the vehicle and extends to approximately 16 ft (5 m), symbolizes the vehicle length. In addition, ParkAssist s top view display can be overlaid on the image output from the reversing camera. In this case, the ParkAssist display can be shown and hidden again by touching the vehicle on the screen. Depending on the steering angle, ParkAssist is displayed on the left or the right edge of the screen.