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360° camera

Introduction

Using information from cameras 1, 2 and 3 located in the front bumper, door mirrors and on the tailgate, as well as ultrasonic detectors 4 located in the vehicle bumpers, the feature assists with difficult manoeuvres (e.g. parking) by displaying the vehicle surroundings.
WARNING
This function is an additional aid. It cannot, therefore, under any circumstances replace the vigilance or the responsibility of the driver.
The driver should always be ready for sudden incidents while driving: always ensure that there are no small, narrow moving obstacles (such as a child, animal, pushchair, bicycle, stone, post, etc.) in the blind spot when manoeuvring.

Operation

The cameras transmit four separate views to the multimedia screen 5.
They enable you to view the vehicle surroundings:
  • front view: using camera 1;
  • rear view: using camera 3;
  • bird's eye view: using cameras 1, 2 and 3;
  • front side view (depending on the vehicle): using camera 2 (passenger side).
The ultrasonic detectors detect obstacles at the front, rear and (depending on the vehicle) side of the vehicle.
Note: make sure that the cameras are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensation, etc.).

Front view 1

The front camera view is displayed on the multimedia screen 5.

Rear view 3

The rear camera view is displayed on the multimedia screen 5.
Tip
The multimedia screen 5 shows a reverse image of the rear view 3 as in a rear view mirror.
WARNING
In front view or rear view: when manoeuvring on a slope, objects shown on the multimedia screen may be closer or further away than they seem.
Take this into account in order to correctly assess the distance before any manoeuvre.
Fixed guide lines 6
The "front" or "rear" view transmitted to the multimedia screen 5 is displayed with one or two guidelines 6 and 7.
This system is initially used with the aid of several gauges (mobile for trajectory and fixed for distance).
The fixed gauge includes coloured markers A, B and C indicating the distance behind the vehicle:
  • A (red) at approximately 30 centimetres from the vehicle;
  • B (yellow) at approximately 70 centimetres from the vehicle;
  • C (green) at approximately 150 centimetres from the vehicle.
Moving guide line 7 (depending on the vehicle)
This is shown in blue on the multimedia screen 5.
It indicates the vehicle trajectory according to the position of the steering wheel in the front and the rear view.
Tip
The front, rear and side view guidelines are a representation projected onto flat ground; this information must not be taken into account when superimposed on a vertical object or an object on the ground.
Objects displayed on the edge of the multimedia screen may appear distorted.
In very bright light (snow, vehicle in sunshine, etc.), the camera vision may be adversely affected.
WARNING
In the combined representation from the cameras:
  • raised objects (pavement, vehicle, etc.) may appear distorted in the bird's eye view;
  • any objects on top of the vehicle are not displayed.

Bird's eye view

The bird's eye view is a combined representation from cameras 1, 2 and 3.
It displays a view of the top of the vehicle and its surroundings.
This can be used to confirm a view of the vehicle position in relation to its immediate surroundings (front, rear and side).
The graphic 8 indicates the position of the vehicle. The areas 9 not covered by the cameras are indicated in black.
Tip
In "bird's eye view" mode, the objects displayed on the multimedia screen are actually further away than they seem.
Take this into account in order to correctly assess the distance before any manoeuvre.

Front side view on passenger side 2

(depending on the vehicle)
The camera fitted in the door mirror transmits a side view to the multimedia screen 5.
Depending on the vehicle, you can use the multimedia screen to change the bird's eye view to the front side view.
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.
The "Front side view on passenger side" is transmitted to the multimedia screen with fixed guidelines to measure the distances.
Fixed guidelines 10, 11 and 12
Fixed guideline 10 shows the front section of the vehicle.
Fixed guideline 12 shows the vehicle width including door mirrors.
The fixed guidelines 11 are shown in green and dotted.
These are extensions of fixed guidelines 10 and 12.
Depending on the vehicle, you can use the multimedia screen to change the bird's eye view to the front side view.
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.

Obstacle detection

While the system is activated, if the "Park Assist" function detects one or more obstacles around the vehicle, the indicators 13 light up:
  • on the bird's eye view;
  • on the front side view on the passenger side (depending on the vehicle).
In addition to the audible warning, these indicators show the proximity of obstacles via different colours:
  • Green: obstacle between approximately 50 and 70 cm;
  • Yellow: obstacle between approximately 30 and 50 cm;
  • Red: obstacle within approximately 30 cm.
These indicators also show the locations where obstacles are detected, as indicated by their positions in relation to the "Vehicle" symbol.
For more information PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL.

Activation/deactivation

Automatic mode
With the ignition switched on, automatic mode is activated when reverse gear is engaged.
The rear view and the bird's eye view appear on the multimedia screen 5.
When the reverse gear is quickly shifted to forward gear, the rear view and bird's eye view are replaced by the front view and bird's eye view on the multimedia screen 5.
Automatic mode is deactivated:
  • when the gear lever is in neutral position (manual gearbox) or in N or P position (automatic gearbox) for approximately three seconds;
  • when the vehicle speed moving forward exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Manual mode
To activate manual mode, with the vehicle stopped and the engine on, press the switch 14: the front view and bird's eye view appear on the multimedia screen.
Manual mode is deactivated:
  • when the vehicle speed moving forward reaches 6 mph (10 km/h);
  • when the gear lever has not been used for approximately three minutes;
  • when you press the button 14.
WARNING
  • Do not use this function while the door mirrors are in folded position.
  • Ensure that the luggage compartment door is properly closed before using the function.
  • Do not place any objects on or in front of the cameras.

Difference between the estimated distance and actual distance

Driving or reversing towards a steep uphill slope
The fixed guidelines 15 show the distances as closer than they actually are.
The objects shown on the screen are actually further away on the slope.
For example, if the screen displays an object at D, the actual distance of the object is at E.
Driving or reversing towards a steep downhill slope
The fixed guidelines 15 show the distances as further than they actually are.
Therefore, the objects shown on the screen are actually closer on the slope.
For example, if the screen displays an object at G, the actual distance of the object is at F.
Driving or reversing towards a protruding object
Position H seems further than position J on the screen.
However, position H is at the same distance as position K.
The trajectory indicated by the fixed and mobile guidelines do not take into account the height of the object.
So there is a risk that the vehicle may collide with the object when reversing towards position K.
Limitations of system operation
The system is unable to display objects located in certain areas.
In the front or rear view mode, the system cannot be used to view an object in area L.
In bird's eye view mode, the system cannot be used to view a large object in area M (near the edge of the displayed area).

Adjusting the display

With the ignition on, press the switch 14 or move the selection lever to P position (on vehicles with an automatic gearbox) or to reverse gear (on vehicles with a manual gearbox) in order to use the function.
The function displays different views on the screen according to the gear lever position.
Depending on the vehicle, you can select the "bird's eye view" or "front side view on the passenger side".
WARNING
For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments while the vehicle is stationary.
If the gear lever is in R position (on an automatic gearbox) or in reverse gear (on a manual gearbox), the following views are available:
  • screen split between the rear view/bird's eye view;
or
  • screen split between the rear view/front side view (depending on the vehicle).
When shifting from reverse gear to P position (on an automatic gearbox) or to neutral position (on a manual gearbox), the following views are available:
  • screen split between the rear view and the bird's eye view;
or
  • screen split between the rear view/front side view (depending on the vehicle).
When shifting from reverse gear to D position (on an automatic gearbox) or to a gear (on a manual gearbox), the following views are available:
  • screen split between the front view and the bird's eye view;
or
  • screen split between the front view/front side view (depending on the vehicle).

Adjusting the camera settings

The following settings can be modified:
  • brightness;
  • colours;
  • contrast.
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.
Note: for safety reasons, the views are not displayed in the "Settings" menu while the vehicle is moving.

the 360° camera