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Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Test Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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System requirements
Equipping a vehicle with the reversing camera system has the following technical requirements:
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The reversing camera system function is achieved through the interaction of different vehicle subsystems via the
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The camera image is shown on the radio/navigation system display screen with the static and dynamic helper lines.
The required parking mode can be selected using the control buttons. It is also possible to adjust the colour, contrast
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How Reversing Camera System Works
Parking modes
The reversing camera system from Volkswagen has two different parking modes (parking mode 1 and parking
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How Reversing Camera System Works
Parking mode 2
This parking mode is suitable for reversing into parking spaces parallel to the kerb. You can use the yellow helper
lines to check whether a parking space is large enough for the vehicle. The helper areas are shown on the left and
right. You select the side with the turn signal.
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In the following section, a parking procedure with parking mode 2 is shown.
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How Reversing Camera System Works
Trailer operation
When a trailer is attached and the rear lid is open no helper lines are shown on the display screen. This function is
deactivated by the reversing camera system control unit as soon as a trailer is detected by the trailer detector
control unit. The reversing camera system can be used to support manoeuvres when a trailer is attached. The
movement of the tow bar can be followed on the display screen. It is useful when you are hitching a trailer as you
can see the ball of the tow coupling on the display screen.
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The reversing camera system serves as a support system. It cannot replace looking in the exterior and
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Switching on conditions
The following conditions need to be met before the reversing camera system is used:
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Functional Diagram
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Service
Diagnosis
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Calibration
The reversing camera system requires calibration so that the picture from the reversing camera is replicated
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Test Yourself
1. Which statements about the reversing camera system control unit are correct?
a) The reversing camera system control unit only works in conjunction with the TV tuner.
b) The reversing camera system control unit provides the voltage supply for the reversing camera.
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