Assistance graphics

Various assistance graphics in the form of overlays (graphics and text) can be overlaid in the image of the camera. The assistance graphics can be enabled or disabled in the menu of the rear view camera.

• Maximum curve radii for the turning circle:

  These radii map the maximum turning circle in the camera image.

• Marker lines for the lane:

  The lane is dependent of the steering wheel angle. The marker lines show the projected lane of the vehicle and therefore the room required for maneuvering.

• Distance graphic:

  When the parking aid (PDC: Park Distance Control) identifies an obstacle a distance graphic is faded into the real image. The graphic changes color according to the distance to the obstacle. The color gradient goes from red to green.

• Virtual camera pan:

  The vertical angle of view of the camera can be changed with the aid of the camera pan. The camera image pans virtually without mechanical movement of the camera. Different angles of view are displayed in the vertical direction and shown as full screen dependent on the driving speed. The bottom angle of view (from the bumper up to the horizontal line) is displayed for slow reversing (below 5 km/h) to allow identification of all possible details behind the vehicle. The angle of view changes upwards for faster reversing (above 5 km/h) (this means: above 1 meter of bumper ground clearance up to at least 10° above the horizontal line).

• Trailer tow hitch zoom:

  The trailer tow hitch zoom is a zoomed display of the rear end. User-friendly hitching is made possible with the aid of faded in distance graphics (interactive assistance lines dependent on the steering angle as well as marker lines for the distance).