Limitations for park assist camera
A driver should be aware about the following examples of the park assist camera's limitations:
Warning
Pay additional attention while reversing when this symbol is shown if a trailer, bicycle rack or similar is mounted and electrically connected to the car.
The symbol indicates that the parking assistance sensors rearward are switched off and will not warn of any obstacles.
Note
Blind sectors
In 360° view obstacles/objects can “vanish” in the gaps between the individual cameras.
Warning
Defective camera
If a camera sector is black and contains this symbol then it means that the camera is out of order.
The following illustration shows an example.
Black camera sector
A black camera sector is also shown in the following instances, but then without the symbol for defective camera:
- open door
- open boot lid
- folded-in door mirror.
Light conditions
The camera image is adjusted automatically according to prevailing light conditions. Because of this, the image may vary slightly in brightness and quality. Poor light conditions can result in reduced image quality.