Rear View Camera (Rear View) -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

The areas detected by the sensors or camera may be blocked by accessories such as bicycle racks.  
Fault displays  
1. Note any messages in the digital instrument cluster display and in the Infotainment system.  
NOTICE  
If the parking system is used despite a malfunction of the sensors or cameras or a limitation of the detection ranges,  
damage to the vehicle may occur.  
Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in the event of a parking  
system malfunction. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Parking Function Screen Not Displayed Following Activation  
The parking system has been switched on or activated, yet the display in the Infotainment system does not change to the  
function-specific screen, e.g. segment display for Park Distance Control, camera display during Park Assist.  
1. Switch the parking system off and on again.  
2. If the screen is still not displayed, a system malfunction has occurred. Contact a suitably qualified professional.  
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Rear View Camera (Rear View)  
Introduction  
The Rear View Camera system in the  
rear of the vehicle makes it easier for  
the driver to see behind the vehicle  
and assists when parking.  
How it works  
The Rear View Camera system shows the area behind the vehicle on the Infotainment system screen. Depending on the  
mode and vehicle equipment, orientation lines may assist in the view toward the rear  
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WARNING  
The Rear View Camera system is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations.  
Using the camera image to estimate the distance to people or obstacles may not be precise. If you do not take care, there  
is a risk of accidents and serious injuries.  
Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the  
vehicle.  
Bear in mind that camera lenses can enlarge and distort the field of vision.  
The orientation lines superimposed on the camera image are shown by the system regardless of the vehicle's surroundings.  
There is no automatic obstacle detection by the camera while it is active. The driver must evaluate whether the vehicle will fit  
in the parking space.  
CAUTION  
Vehicles with a swiveling emblem: The Rear View Camera system extending can cause serious injuries due to  
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entrapment.  
When engaging reverse gear, make sure that there are no persons directly against the trunk lid and that nobody is  
reaching into the range of operation of the Volkswagen emblem.  
Switching the Rear View Camera system on and off  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
and Safety instructions.  
Switching on  
1. Select the reverse gear.  
Switching off  
1. Disengage reverse gear.  
Parking (Rear View Camera system without parking mode selection)  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Safety instructions.  
Fig. 123 Infotainment system: Parking with the Rear View Camera system.  
Searching for a parking space.  
Steering toward the selected parking space.  
Aligning the vehicle within the parking space.  
Road surface.  
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Selected parking space.  
Side boundaries of the selected parking space.  
Rear boundary of the parking space.  
Screen display  
Red line: Boundary or safety distance from the vehicle.  
Green side line: Extension of the vehicle.  
Adjust the  
brightness, contrast, and color.  
If the camera image has been switched on by engaging the reverse gear, depending on the country, no function keys are  
displayed for safety reasons.  
1. Tap the Infotainment system screen to show the function keys.  
1. Position your vehicle in front of the parking space fig. 123  
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2. Select the reverse gear.  
3. Slowly reverse while steering so that the green side lines line up with the selected parking space. The green lines must  
line up with the side boundaries of your parking space fig. 123  
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4. Stop when the red horizontal line reaches the rear boundary fig. 123  
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Troubleshooting  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Safety instructions.  
Malfunction of Camera Image of the Rear View Camera System  
The camera image is unclear, “flickering” or has been disabled.  
A technical malfunction may have occurred.  
1. In the event of an unclear camera image, clean the Rear View Camera system Exterior care and cleaning.  
Or: check whether the parking system has a malfunction due to external factors page , Troubleshooting.  
2. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Rear Traffic Alert  
The Rear Traffic Alert monitors the  
cross traffic behind the vehicle when  
reversing out of a space or  
maneuvering.  
How it works  
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