The reversing camera is automatically switched on together with the acoustic signals and graphic display when you select reverse gear.

Switching on

– Switch on the MMI system.
– Engage reverse gear, or
– Press the switch in the centre console ⇒ page 170, fig. 185. You will hear a brief acknowledgement tone and the diode in the switch will light up.

Switching off

– Drive forwards faster than 10 km/h, or
– Press the switch , or
– Switch off the ignition.

Changing display via MMI

– Press the control button for Graphic, fig. 192 5 to show the graphic display on the screen.
– Press the control button for Rear View to display the picture from the reversing camera.

WARNING

• • Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars), recesses in the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles may not be displayed in a satisfactory manner or may not be displayed at all on the MMI screen.
• • Only use the reversing camera to assist you if it is supplying you with a good and clear picture. The quality of the picture could be impaired by adverse light, dirt on the lens or a defect (accident risk).
• • Only use the reversing camera when the boot lid is completely closed. Please make sure that there are no objects mounted to the rear end of the vehicle which could block the view of the reversing camera.

Note

• • If your vehicle is near an obstacle, the graphic display will also appear in the reversing camera image. This superimposed graphic helps the driver to localise the critical area of the vehicle.
• • You can change the display and adjust the volume and pitch of the beeps ⇒ page 177.
• • Please refer to the notes on towing.
• • There is a slight delay in the picture display.