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

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.

ꢀ

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.

ꢀ

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.

ꢀ

Engage the parking brake.

Switch on the ignition.

Select the Reverse (R) gear.

ꢀ

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

dry cloth ⇒ꢀ

.

ꢀ

Remove snow with a brush.

Remove ice with deicer spray ⇒ꢀ

.

NOTICE

ꢀ

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

ꢀ

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).

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

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