Rear view camera for Your Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Rear view camera  
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION  
The camera is a visual aid for use when  
reversing.  
WARNING  
The camera does not relieve you of  
your responsibility to drive with due  
care and attention.  
CAUTIONS  
If you use a high pressure spray to  
wash your vehicle, only spray the  
camera briefly from a distance not  
less than 20 centimetres (8 inches).  
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CAUTION  
Do not apply pressure to the camera.  
The camera may not detect objects  
that are close to the vehicle.  
Note: Keep the camera free from dirt,  
ice and snow. Do not clean with sharp  
objects, degreaser, wax or organic  
products. Use only a soft cloth.  
With the ignition and the audio unit  
switched on, engage reverse gear. The  
image is displayed on the screen.  
During operation, guide lines appear in  
the display which represent your vehicle's  
path and approximate distance from  
rearward objects.  
The camera may not operate correctly in  
the following conditions:  
Dark areas.  
Intense light.  
USING THE REAR VIEW  
CAMERA  
If the ambient temperature increases  
or decreases rapidly.  
If the camera is wet, for example in  
rain or high humidity.  
WARNINGS  
The operation of the camera may  
vary depending on the ambient  
temperature, vehicle and road  
conditions.  
If the camera's view is obstructed, for  
example by mud.  
Using the display  
The distances shown in the display  
may differ from the actual distance.  
CAUTIONS  
Obstacles above the camera position  
will not be shown. Inspect the area  
behind your vehicle if necessary.  
Do not place objects in front of the  
camera.  
The camera is located on the luggage  
compartment lid near the handle.  
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Rear view camera  
CAUTIONS  
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C
Marks are for general guidance only,  
and are calculated for vehicles in  
maximum load conditions on an even  
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road surface.  
The lines show a projected vehicle path  
(based on the current steering wheel  
angle) and the distance from the exterior  
mirrors and rear bumper.  
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B
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A
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Exterior mirror clearance - 0.1  
metre (4 inches)  
B
C
Red - 0.3 metre (12 inches)  
Amber - 1 metre (39 inches)  
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Rear view camera  
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E
Amber - 2 metres (79 inches)  
Amber - centre line of the  
projected vehicle path  
Note: When reversing with a trailer, the  
lines on the screen show the vehicle  
direction and not the trailer.  
Deactivating the rear view  
camera  
Note: Disengage reverse gear. The  
display will stay on for a short period  
before switching off.  
The system will automatically switch off  
once the vehicle speed has reached  
approximately 15 km/h (9 mph).  
Vehicles with parking aid  
The display will additionally show a  
coloured distance bar. This guide  
indicates the distance from the rear  
bumper to the detected obstacle.  
These are colour coded as follows:  
Green - 0.8 to 1.5 metres (31 to 59  
inches).  
Amber - 0.3 to 0.8 metre (12 to 31  
inches).  
Red - 0.3 metre (12 inches) or less.  
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