Audi A6 Typ 4G: Rearview camera

Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera

Fig. 118 Illustration: Cross parking

Fig. 119 Illustration: parallel parking

The rearview camera gives you two views: you can use Cross parking to park in a parking space or a garage, for example fig. 118. You can use parallel parking if you would like to park on the side of the road fig. 119.

General information

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera

Fig. 120 Area covered 1 and area not covered 2 by the rearview camera.

Fig. 121 Luggage compartment lid: location of the rear view camera

The rearview camera is located above the rear license plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for the parking system fig. 121 is not covered by deposits or any other obstructions because this can affect the function of the parking system. For information on cleaning.

The rearview camera coverage area includes 1 fig. 120. Only this area is shown in the Infotainment display. Objects that are outside of this area 2 are not displayed.

WARNING

• Always read and follow the applicable warnings in General information.
• If the position and the installation angle of the rearview camera was changed, for example after a collision, do not continue to use the system for safety reasons. Have it checked by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
• Only use the rearview camera to assist you if it shows a good, clear picture. For example, the image may be affected by the sun shining into the lens, dirt on the lens, or if there is a malfunction.
• Use the rearview camera only if the luggage compartment lid is completely closed. Make sure any objects you may have mounted on the luggage compartment lid do not block the rearview camera.
• The camera lens enlarges and distorts the field of vision. The object appears both altered and inaccurate on the screen.
• In certain situations, people or objects in the display appear closer or farther away:
  • For objects that do not touch the ground, such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not use the orientation lines in this case.
  • If driven from a level surface onto an incline, or a downward slope.
  • If driven toward protruding objects.
  • If the vehicle is carrying too much load in the rear.
• Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: the accuracy of the orientation lines and blue surfaces decreases when the vehicle is raised/lowered.

Note

• Always read and follow the applicable warnings.
• The orange-colored orientation lines in the Infotainment display show the vehicle path based on the steering wheel angle. The front of the vehicle swings out more than the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of distance so that an exterior mirror or a corner of the vehicle does not collide with any obstacles.

Switching on/off

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera

Switching on

• Shift into reverse, or
• Press the button in the center console fig. 117. A short confirmation tone sounds and the LED in the button turns on.

Switching between the rearview camera and optical display

• Press the Graphic control button 5 fig. 122 to see the optical display.
• Press the Rear view control button to see the rearview camera image.

Switching off

• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
• Press the button, or
• Switch the ignition off.

Tips

• The visual display in the left part of the display should help you detect the critical vehicle areas.
• You can change the volume and pitch of the signals as well as the display.

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