Rear View Camera - Skoda A7 Octavia Owner's Manual

Malfunctions
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Read and observe and
If the systems are not available for some unknown reason, an appropriate mes-
sage appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor is dirty or covered, a message indicating that there is no sensor
view appears. Clean or remove the obstructing object from the sensor envi-
ronment » Fig. 246 on page 216.
Systems unavailable
If the systems are currently unavailable, a message regarding the unavailability
appears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the
systems are still not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
System fault
In the case of a system fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a spe-
cialist garage.

Rear View Camera

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Introduction
The rear view camera (following as system) helps the driver when parking and
manoeuvring by displaying the area behind the vehicle on Infotainment screen
(hereinafter only known as screen).
There are four modes available for different situations during the park and ma-
noeuvring action. The mode change is carried out using the function surfaces
on the screen » page 220.
on page 216 first.
WARNING
Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
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systems » page 208, in section Introduction.
The system detects obstacles. The auxiliary boxes and lines are displayed
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by the system, regardless of the area around the vehicle. The driver must
judge for themselves whether the vehicle can park safely in the selected
parking space.
The camera may not be soiled or obscured, otherwise the system func-
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tion will be significantly affected - there is a risk of accident. For informa-
tion on cleaning » page 265.
CAUTION
The camera image is distorted by contrast with eyesight. For this reason, the
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screen display is only of limited use for estimating distances to following vehi-
cles.
Some items, such as thin posts, chain link fences, grilles or uneven road sur-
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faces may not be properly displayed in terms of screen resolution.
In a crash or damage the vehicle's rear camera can possibly deviate from the
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correct position. If this is the case, have the sensor checked by a specialist ga-
rage.
Note
The camera is equipped with a cleaning system
ried out automatically when the rear window is sprayed.
» page 73. The spraying is car-
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Assist systems