Area View for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

Area View  
Introduction  
The Area View shows the entire vehicle  
environment in real time. This function  
helps you recognize obstacles in good  
time in situations where there might be  
blind spots.  
System function  
The system uses multiple cameras to create images of the vehicle environment, which are then displayed on the Infotainment system screen  
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The functions and displays of the Area View may vary depending on the vehicle equipment, e.g. if Park Distance Control is available and is also displayed.  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of the Park Distance Control (PDC) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the  
system. Not paying attention can result in accidents, serious injuries and vehicle damage.  
The PDC cannot replace the driver's attention.  
Switching on and off  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
and Safety instructions.  
Fig. 145 In the center console: Button for switching the Area View on and off.  
Switching on  
1. Select the reverse gear.  
Or: Press the  
button fig. 145.  
Switching off  
1. Drive faster than approx. 9 mph (approx. 15 km/h).  
Or: Press the button fig. 145.  
Changing the camera perspective  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Safety instructions.  
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Fig. 146 Infotainment system: screen display of Area View.  
Front camera.  
Rear camera.  
Switching between camera images  
1. Tap the function keys on the image border to select a display fig. 146.  
Sections of the screen  
Two sections of the screen will be shown in the Infotainment system fig. 146:  
Left screen The vehicle is displayed from a bird’s-eye view. By tapping on one section, the display changes to the right section of the screen.  
Right screen Depending on the section selected on the left screen, separate camera images will be displayed.  
3D view of the Area View  
A 3D view may be available, depending on the vehicle equipment.  
1. Swipe in the direction of the arrows on the screen to change the angle of the 3D view.  
Screen display  
Front perpendicular parking.  
Rear perpendicular parking.  
Front cross traffic.  
Rear cross traffic. Off-road.  
Display both areas next to the  
vehicle at the same time. Display the driver’s side only.  
Display the passenger's side only.  
Switch to trailer or off-road support (depending on the  
country).  
above.  
3D views.  
Switch to top view of the vehicle and surrounding area.  
Top view of the vehicle and surrounding area (3D view) from directly  
Vehicle and surrounding area from the side (3D view).  
Top view of the vehicle and surrounding area (3D view) from diagonally above.  
Park Assist  
Introduction  
Park Assist displays a suitable parking  
space and assists the driver when  
parking and leaving the parking space.  
System function  
Park Assist is an extension of the parking system.  
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