Rear View Camera System - Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual

— Check for any visible damage.
— After checking all the possible causes and making
the necessary adjustments, switch the system
back on.
— If the system still does not respond as expected,
have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facili-
ty.

Rear View Camera system

Introduction
There is a camera in the trunk lid to assist the driver
while backing up or maneuvering. The camera image
is shown together with the orientation lines project-
ed by the system on the screen of the factory-instal-
led Infotainment system.
The Rear View Camera system may take a couple of
seconds to bring up the camera image.
The functions and displays of the Rear View Camera
system may vary on vehicles with or without Park
Distance Control (PDC) → page 179, Park Distance
Control (PDC).
WARNING
The Rear View Camera system is not able to give
you a clear and undistorted view of all areas be-
hind the vehicle.
·
The camera lens can enlarge and distort the
field of view and can cause objects on the
screen to appear altered and imprecise.
·
Due to the screen resolution or in low-light con-
ditions, the camera may not pick up thin posts,
chain-link fences and similar fences, and other
objects, or it may not show them clearly.
·
Always be careful and look around you when
parking. The Rear View Camera system has
blind spots and cannot always show people, an-
imals, and objects in certain situations. Watch
out for small children and animals in particular.
·
Always keep the camera lens clean and free of
snow and ice; do not cover the lens.
WARNING
The Rear View Camera system technology cannot
overcome the laws of physics and the limits of the
system. Careless or unintentional use of the Rear
View Camera system may result in accidents and
severe injuries.
182 Parking and maneuvering
·
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 vehi-
cle swings out more than the rear of the vehicle.
·
Never pay so much attention to the images on
the screen that you fail to notice what is going
on around you.
·
Use the Rear View Camera system only when
the trunk lid is completely closed.
·
The Rear View Camera system shows only two-di-
mensional images on the screen. Due to the lack
of depth of field, it may be difficult or impossible
to identify protruding objects or potholes in the
road, for example.
·
Things like thin rods, fences, posts, and trees may
not be shown by the Rear View Camera system
and could damage the vehicle.
The orientation lines are displayed independent of
the area around the vehicle. There is no automatic
detection of obstacles. The driver is responsible for
judging if the vehicle fits into the parking spot.
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parking space with no traffic in order to become fa-
miliar with the system and how it works.
Switching the Rear View Camera
system on and off
Please read the introductory information and
heed the Warnings and Notice
182.
Switching the Rear View Camera system on
— Switch the ignition on.
— Shift into reverse (R).
— OR: For vehicles with Park Distance Control, if the
full-screen PDC display is on, move your hand to-
ward the screen and tap the
→ page 179, Park Distance Control (PDC).
The camera image will be displayed with the orien-
tation lines. The Rear View Camera system function
keys are not shown. This helps the driver to have an
unobstructed view of the area behind the vehicle.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Volkswagen recommends practicing with the
Rear View Camera system in a location or
and on page
function key