Get Rear Assist -> Operation Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

WARNING

Rear Assist technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and the limits of the system.

Careless or unintentional use of Rear Assist may result in accidents and severe injuries.

ꢀ Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility

conditions.

ꢀ Always keep an eye on the parking direction and the vehicle surroundings. The front of

the vehicle swings out more than the rear of the vehicle.

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Never pay so much attention to the graphics shown on the screen that you fail to notice

what is going on around you.

Always watch for people, especially small children, animals, and objects, because the

camera may not always be able to detect them.

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The system may not be able to clearly show everything behind the vehicle.

Use Rear Assist only when the luggage compartment lid is completely closed.

NOTICE

ꢀ The camera shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of

field, it may be difficult or impossible to identify protruding objects or recesses in the road, for

example.

ꢀ Things like thin rods, fences, posts, and trees may not be detected by the camera and could

damage the vehicle.

Operation

Fig. 127 In the luggage compartment lid: Location of the Rear Assist camera.

Fig. 128 Rear Assist display.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

In order to

Operation

Automatically activate display:

Shift into Reverse when the ignition is switched on or the

engine is running.

Manually deactivate display:

Press a function selection button on the radio or the

navigation system ⇒ꢀbooklet Radio or

⇒ꢀbooklet Navigation system.

OR: Switch off the ignition. The Rear Assist display turns off

after a few seconds.

Switch off display by shifting out of

Reverse:

The camera display switches off.

Deactivate display by driving

forward:

Drive forward faster than about 10 mph (15 km/h).

Press the Options function button at the bottom of the screen to adjust the display brightness,

contrast, and color.

Special considerations

1) Do not use Rear Assist in the following situations:

– When an incorrect or unclear image is displayed, such as when there is poor visibility or the lens is

dirty.

– If the area behind the vehicle cannot be seen clearly or completely.

– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.

– When the luggage compartment lid is open.

– If the driver is not familiar with the system.

– If the position or angle of the camera has changed, such as after a rear-end collision. Have the

system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

2) Examples of optical distortion by the camera:

The Rear Assist camera displays only two-dimensional images. Recesses and protruding objects on

the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles are difficult or impossible to identify due to the lack

of depth of field.

Objects or another vehicle may seem closer or farther away on the screen than they really are:

– When driving from a level surface onto an upward or downward slope.

– When driving up or down a slope onto a level surface.

– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.

– When approaching protruding objects. These objects can disappear from the field of view when

backing up.

Cleaning the camera lens

Keep the camera lens clean and free of snow and ice:

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Engage the parking brake.

Rear Assist -> Operation for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

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