Get Rear View Camera system with dynamic orientation lines Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

Rear View Camera system with dynamic orientation lines

ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Operation

Perpendicular parking (Mode 1)

Parallel parking (Mode 2)

A camera in the rear hatch assists the driver while parking in reverse or maneuvering. The camera

image is shown together with orientation lines projected by the system on the screen of the factory-

installed navigation system.

Rear View Camera system may take a few seconds to bring up the camera image.

2 different orientation lines (modes) can be selected:

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lot.

Mode 1: Backing into a parking space at right angles to the direction of traffic, such as in a parking

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Mode 2: Parallel parking (parking parallel to the direction of traffic).

You can select the mode by tapping the function key on the radio or navigation system screen. Only

the mode selected is displayed.

More information:

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Exterior views

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⇒ꢀBooklet Radio or ⇒ꢀBooklet Navigation system

Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

WARNING

Rear View Camera system is not able to give you a clear and undistorted view of all areas

behind the vehicle.

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The camera has blind spots in which it cannot see people and objects.

Always be careful and look around you when parking. The camera cannot show people,

animals, and objects in certain situations. Watch out for small children and animals in

particular.

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Due to the screen resolution, the camera may not pick up thin posts, chain-link fences and

similar fences, and other objects, or it may show them unclear.

The camera lens enlarges and distorts the field of vision and causes objects on the screen

to appear altered and imprecise.

Always keep the camera lens clean and free of snow and ice; do not cover the lens.

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WARNING

Rear View Camera system technology cannot overcome the laws of physics and the limits of

the system. Careless or unintentional use of Rear View Camera system 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 the Rear View Camera system only when the rear hatch 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. 154 In the rear hatch: Location of the Rear View camera.

Fig. 155 Display of the Rear View Camera system: Mode 1 activated.

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

Function buttons on the screen ⇒ꢀfig. 155

(1)

(2)

(3)

Display the menu (ꢀ) or hide the menu (ꢁ).

ꢁ Turn off the Rear View Camera system screen.

Change between Mode 1, and Mode 2. Activate orientation guides to park in reverse

perpendicular to the road.

(4)

(5)

(6)

Display Optical Parking System.

Adjust display: brightness, contrast, color.

Turn the sound of the Rear View Camera system off and on.

Function

Vehicles without Park Distance

Control

Vehicles with Park Distance

Control

Switch on the display Shift into Reverse (R) with ignition switched on or engine running. Mode 1 is

automatically:

displayed ⇒ꢀfig. 156.

Switch off the display

manually:

Push an Infotainment System area selection button for example RADIO or

SETUP.

OR: Tap the ꢁ function key on the screen.

OR: After switching off the ignition, the Rear View Camera system display

will be hidden after a short time.

Press button: ꢂ or ∗

Switch off display by

shifting out of Reverse

(R):

The display will be switched off after

about 10 seconds.

Display switches immediately to

OPS.

Switch off display by

driving forwards:

The picture goes out when you go

faster than about 9 mph (15 km/h).

The picture goes out when you go

faster than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

Rear View Camera system ⇒ꢀfig. 154 and screen is automatically activated and deactivated.

Activate:

Shift into Reverse (R) when the ignition is switched on or the engine is running.

Mode 1 is displayed.

Rear View Camera system ⇒ꢀfig. 154 and screen is automatically activated and deactivated.

Deactivate:

Accelerate.

OR: Drive forward briefly.

OR: Press the MEDIA selection button of the navigation system

⇒ꢀBooklet Navigation system.

Special considerations

1) Do not use Rear View Camera system in the following situations:

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

dirty.

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

– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.

– If the rear hatch is open.

– If the driver is not familiar with the system.

– If the position or angle of the camera was 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 deception by the camera:

The Rear View Camera system provides 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 camera lens clean and free from snow and ice.

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Engage the parking brake.

Switch on the ignition.

Select the Reverse (R) gear.

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Wet the camera lens with a commercially available alcohol-based glass cleaner and clean with a

dry cloth ⇒ꢀ

.

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Remove snow with a brush.

Remove ice with deicer spray ⇒ꢀ

.

NOTICE

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Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the camera lens.

Never remove snow or ice on the camera lens with warm or hot water. This can damage the

camera lens.

Volkswagen recommends practicing parking with the Rear View Camera system in a safe place

with little or no traffic or in a parking lot under good visibility and weather conditions in order to

familiarize yourself with the system, the orientation lines and the way they work.

Rear View Camera system cannot be activated when the factory-installed trailer hitch is

electrically connected to the trailer or the rear hatch is open.

Perpendicular parking (Mode 1)

Fig. 156 On the screen: Orientation lines of the parking area behind the vehicle.

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

Orientation lines overview

Meaning of the orientation lines projected on the screen ⇒ꢀfig. 156. All distances of the orientation

lines refer to a vehicle on a level surface.

(1)

(2)

Red: Safety distance: Area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) behind the vehicle on the road.

Green: Vehicle extension (somewhat wider) toward the rear. The green area ends about 6 feet

(2 meters) behind the vehicle on the road.

(3)

Yellow: The extension of the vehicle to the rear shows the vehicle path as determined by the

position of the steering wheel. The yellow area ends about 10 feet (3 meters) behind the vehicle

on the road.

Parking

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Position the vehicle in front of a parking space and shift into Reverse (R).

Slowly back up and steer in so that the yellow orientation lines lead into the parking space (3).

ꢀ Align the vehicle in the parking space so that the green and yellow orientation lines are parallel to

the parking space.

Parallel parking (Mode 2)

Fig. 157 On the screen: Orientation guides and surfaces of the parking area behind the vehicle.

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

When a turn signal is set, unnecessary lines and areas are hidden.

Orientation lines overview

Meaning of the orientation lines and areas projected on screen ⇒ꢀfig. 157. All distances of the

orientation lines refer to a vehicle on a level surface.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Red: Safety distance: Area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) behind the vehicle on the road.

Vehicle's width limits.

Point to change steering angle.

When the yellow line touches the curb or any other parking space boundary, the steering wheel

must be turned in the opposite direction (close-up view).

(4)

(5)

The parking area parallel to the vehicle which is needed for parking. The area shown must fit

completely into the parking space.

Parked vehicle at the curb.

Parking

ꢀ Position the vehicle about 3 feet (1 meter) away from and parallel to the parking space and shift

into Reverse (R).

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On the screen of the navigation system, activate Mode 2 for parallel parking.

Back up slowly and steer the vehicle so that the yellow surface on the screen is flush with the side

boundary of the parking space (such as the curb) and stops short of any obstacle (5), such as another

vehicle.

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up.

Turn the steering wheel as far as it will go into the direction of the parking space and slowly back

ꢀ Once the yellow line (3) touches the side boundary of the parking space, such as a painted line or

a curb (close-up view), turn the steering wheel as far as it will go in the opposite direction.

ꢀ Continue backing up until the vehicles is positioned in the parking space parallel to the roadway. If

necessary, correct the parking position.

It may take up to 5 seconds for the area detected by the sensors to be displayed on the factory-

installed radio or navigation screen.

Rear View Camera system with dynamic orientation lines for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

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