AUDI Q7 2018 Owner´s Manual

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Air suspension *
The air suspension* is an electronically-control­
l ed air suspension and damping sys tem . The ad ­
justment depends on the driving mode selected, steering movements, the driver's braking and ac­
celerat ion, and as the road surface, vehicle speed
and load. The veh icle ground clearance depends
on the mode selected and the speed.
The ground clearance increases s ignificantly
when the vehicle is in the
All road mode . At
speeds from approximate ly 50 mph (80 km/h) to
75 mph (120 km/h), the ground clearance re­
duces in stages . When the speed decreases, the
g round clea rance increases again a utomat ically.
The ground clearance is the lowest in
Dynamic
mode.
Steering
The power steering adapts. Ind irect steer ing that
moves easily as in
Comfort mode is especia lly
suited to long drives on highways. The
Dynam ic
mode provides sporty, direct steering.
All-wheel steer ing*
All-wheel steer ing increases dr iving comfort by
providing add it ional steering ability at the rear
axle. Steer ing in the opposite d irection at low
speeds dec reases the turning rad ius. Steering in
the same d irect io n a t high speeds imp roves the
r e sponse t ime whi le increas ing dr iv ing stab ility at
the same time .
Sport differential*
As a componen t of the all wheel d rive system
(quattro)
~ page 146, the sport diffe rential dis­
tr ib utes the dr iv ing power to the rear ax le de­
pending on the situa tion. The dis tribution of
power var ies dependi ng on the selected mode
from moderate
(Comfort ) to sporty (Dynamic ).
The goa l is a high level of agility and ability to ac ­
celerate on curves . The veh icle is very responsive
to steer ing.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)*
The behavior when accelerating can be adjusted
from comfortab le to sporty, depending on the
drive select mode . Adaptive cru ise control a lso
A ssi st a nce systems
responds to the driv ing behavior of the vehicle
ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner.
Engine sound*
T he eng ine sound adap ts to the c urren t mode
and can be subtle to sporty .
(D Note
Applies to: vehicles with air suspensio n
-Make sure there is enough clearance above
and below the vehicle when pa rk ing. The
height of the ve hicle (gro und clea rance) can
change once it is par ked due to temperature
fluctuations, changes to the load conditions
and changes to the dr iving modes.
- When transporting the vehicle on a car car ­
r ier, train, ship or by other means, o nly tie
the vehicle down at the runn ing s urface of
the ti res, which is the outer c ircumference.
Sec uring the vehicle at the axle compo­
ne nts , sus pension str uts o r towing eyes is
no t pe rm itted because the pres sure in the
air suspens ion s truts ca n change d uring
tr anspo rt . The ve hicle may not be secu red
sufficiently if this ha ppens.
(D Tips
The "S" se lector lever posi tion automatic ally
engages w hen the
Dynamic mode is selected.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles wi th Aud i drive select
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Fig. 1 26 Ce nter console: co ntro ls for d rive select
.,,. Press the le ft or righ t arrow key~ fig. 126 unt il
t he desired mode appe ars in the ins trumen t
cluste r/ Infotainmen t system disp lay. O r ..,,.
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Assistance systems
~ Select in the Infotainment system: IMENUI but-
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select.
~ Select and confirm the desired setting .
You can change the driving mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or whi le driving. If traffic per­
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recent ly
selected mode is a lso activated for the engine.
Offroad * or Lift/ Offroad* -activates offroad
functions to support driving on rough terrain .
The engine, transmission and steering adjust and
the Start/Stop system* switches off. Applies to
air suspension*: the vehicle also lifts for passing
over obstacles to maintain maximum ground
clearance.
Adjusting the Individual mode
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith Audi drive select
Allroad * -on ly for air suspension*: the vehicle
li fts to maintain higher ground clearance for dif­
ficult stretches of road .
Comfort -provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suited fo r long drives on highways.
Auto -provides an overa ll comfortable yet dy­
namic driv in g feel and is suited for everyday use.
Dynamic -gives the driver a sporty driving feel
and is suited to a spo rty driving style.
Individual -c::;,page 130.
A WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when operating the
drive select to reduce the risk of an accident .
-
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences.
~ Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU I but­
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select > Individual >
right control button.
Afte r you have closed the settings, you will auto ­
matica lly drive in the
Individual mode .
Systems comfort
Engine/transmission
ba lanced
Air suspension * comfortable
Steering comfortable
All-wheel steering* comfortable
Sport differential * Off
Engine sound * subtle
ACC* comfortable
a l Sub tle in t he se lecto r lever posit ion "D" and sporty in "S".
(D Tips
Your settings are automatica lly saved in Indi­
vidual
mode.
Raising/lowering the vehicle
A pp lies to: ve hicles w ith air susp en sion
~ Press the left or right arrow key c> page 129 ,
fig . 126
until the desired mode appears in the
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The equipment in your vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust . The fo llowing ta­
ble gives an overview of the characteristics.
auto dynamic
ba
lanced sporty
balanced sporty
ba lanced sporty
ba la nced sporty
ba lanced sporty
subtle/sportyal sporty
ba lanced sporty
instrument cluster/Infotainment system dis­
play. Or
~ Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but­
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select.
~ Select and confirm the desired setting .

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CD Note
The lift/ Offroad mode switches to Allroad
mode when dr iving above approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) and the veh icle automati­
cally lowers again. These modes may only be
used on a temporary bas is and are not intend­
ed for continuous d riving.
(D Tips
- The filled-in boxes in the Infotainment sys­
tem represent the current vehicle level. If
the box is wh ite or the boxes are blinking,
the veh icle is lift ing or lowe ring. If on ly the
bottom box is fi lled in, the vehicle is at the
l owest level ( le a st amount of g round clear ­
ance) . If all the segme nts are fi lled in, then
the vehicle is at the highest level (highest
ground clear a nee) .
- The target level is hig hligh ted wi th a
red
frame while the vehicle is lifting o r lower­
i ng. The frame is then hidden when the ve­
hicle reaches the target level.
- The vehicle lifts up to the highest level
when you se lect
lift / Offroad . Select an ­
other mode to lower the vehicle again.
Rear lowering
App lies to: vehicl es with air suspe nsio n
The rear of the vehicle con be lowered to make
loading and unloading easier .
Fig . 12 7 Sect ion of l uggage co mpa rt m ent: rear lower ing
b ut ton
Req uirement: a ll vehicle doors must be closed .
" Open the l uggage compa rtment lid .
" Press the lower section of the button
¢fig . 127 @. The rear of the veh icle lowers .
Assi st a nce systems
" Press the upper section of the butto n (D. The
rear of the vehicle raises again.
T he rear lower ing a utomat ica lly deac tiva tes
when you select another mode or when the vehi ­
cle speed exceeds approximately 2 mph (2 km/
h).
T he L ED in the button t urns on while the ve hicl e
is lowering . When the loading level has been
reached, the LE D stays on as long as the rear of
t h e vehicle is lowered . The LED turns off when
the vehicle returns to the original level.
CD Note
- Before the rea r lowering e nds, make sure
there is enough clearance above the vehicle
and the l uggage compartment lid, if it is
open.
- Do not park the vehicle in a lowered load ing
level.
(D Tips
- The ve hicle w ill not lowe r if one of the vehi­
cle doors is open
or when the ignition is
switched off and the compressed air reser­
voir is empty . The butto n LED bli nks three
times .
- If the compressed air reservoir is empty, it
is refilled while driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h).
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with air suspension
rl A ir s uspension: vehicle current ly too h igh.
Controlling level. ..
rl Air suspension: vehicle currently too low.
Controlling level. ..
The message turns off when t he leve l cont rol
process is complete .
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Parking syste m s
Parking systems
General information
A pplies to: ve hicles w ith a rea r parking sys te m /parking sys­
tem p lus/rearv iew camera/peripheral cameras
Depending on your vehicle 's equipment , various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma­
ne uvering.
The
rea r pa rki ng sys te m is an aud ible parking a id
that warns you of obstacles
behind the vehicle
¢ page 133.
The parki ng sys te m plu s assists you when park ­
ing by aud ibly and visually indicating objects de­
tected
in front of and behind the veh icle
¢ page 133.
The rea rv iew ca mera shows the area behind the
veh icle in the Infotainment system d isplay . The
lines in the rearv iew camera image he lp you to
pa rk or maneuve r
¢page 134.
The pe riph eral ca meras give various views to
help you when parking or maneuvering
¢ page 137 . The parking system plus functions
are also available ¢
page 133.
_& WARNING
-Always look for t raff ic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it direct ly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attention . The driver is always
responsib le when entering or leaving a park­
ing space and during similar maneuvers.
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system.
-
-Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect­
ed . Be especially caut ious of small children
and animals.
- Always keep your eyes on the vehicle 's sur­
round ings, using the rearview mirror as
well.
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator gr ille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The park ­
ing system may be impa ired as a result .
Have a n author ized Audi dealer or author-
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ized Audi Service Facility check their func ­
tion .
@ Note
-Some objects are not detected or disp layed
by the system under certain circumstances:
- objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, vertical poles or fences
- objects above the sensors such as wall ex­
tensions
- objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as cha in link fences or powder snow
- If you continue driving closer to a low ob­
ject, it may disappear from the sensor range . Note that you will no longer be
warned about th is obstacle .
- Keep enough distance from the curb to re­
duce the risk of damage to the rims .
(D Tips
-The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover­
age area in some situations, such as :
- certa in road s urfaces or whe n the re is tall
grass
- externa l ult rasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles
- in heavy rain, snow, or th ick vehicle ex­
ha ust
- We recommend that you practice par king in
a traffic -free location o r parking lot to be­
come familiar with the system . When doing
this, there shou ld be good light and weath­
er conditions.
- You can change the vo lume of the signa ls
and the display ¢
page 140.
-Please refer to the instructions for towing a
trai ler located in
¢ page 141.
-What appea rs in the infotainment d isplay is
somewhat time -de layed.
- T he sensors m ust be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate .

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Rear parking system
Description
A pplies to: ve hicles with rear park ing aid
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid .
Desc ripti on
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the function of the system . For informa­
tion on cleaning, see
c::;, page 351 .
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
side 3 ft (0.90 m)
rear
center 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not cont inue back ing up
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mation on page 132,
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on page 132!
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually
lowers after a few seconds until it is muted (this
is not apply in the continuous tone range). If the
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
sound was m uted, the tone will sound again . If
the obs ta cl e is fa ther away tha n it was before the
sound was m uted, no tone w ill so und . Pay atten­
tion to the vehicle's surroundings when you start
to drive.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatica lly w hen re­
ve rse gear is engaged while the engine is run ­
ni ng. A brief co nfirma tion tone wi ll sound.
Parking sy stems
Parking system plus
Description
Applies to: vehicles wit h parking system pl us
Parking system plus provides audio and visual
signals when parking.
Fig . 1 28 Illust ration:
Sensors are located in the front and rear b ump­
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audib le and visu­
al signals warn you .
Make s ure the sensors a re not cove red by st ic k­
ers, deposi ts or any other obstruct ions as it may
impa ir th e function of the system. For informa ­
tion on cleaning, see
c::;, page 351 .
The displ ay field beg ins approx imately at:
® 4 ft (1.20 m)
® 3 ft (0.90 m)
© 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
@ 3 ft (0.90 m)
T he close r you get to the obstacle, the shorter
t h e i nte rval be twee n the audible signa ls . A con­
t inu ous tone sounds when the obs tacle is less
t h an appro ximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue dr iving forward or in reverse
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General information on page 132!
If the distance to an obstacle remains cons tant,
the volume of the distance warn ing gradua lly
l owers after a few seconds until it is m uted (this
is not apply in the cont inuous tone range).
If the
obstacle becomes closer than it was before the
sound was muted , the tone will sound aga in. If
the obstacle is father away than it was before the .,.
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Parking systems
sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay atten­
t ion to the vehicle's surroundings when you start
to drive.
Switching on /off
Applies to: ve hicles w ith parkin g system plus
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Fig. 129 C en ter consol e: park ing a id butt on
Fig. 130 In fot ainme nt system: v is ual d ist ance d is play
Switching on/off
.,. Press the Pw A button in the center console . A
short confirmation tone sounds and the L ED in
the button turns on.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically when re­
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run­ ning. A brief confirmation tone will sound.
If the veh icle approaches an obstacle at speeds
under approximate ly 6 mph (10 km/h), the park ­
ing aid will switch on automatically . Audible sig­
na ls will sound only when the obstacle is already
clearly in the sensor detection range .
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when driv­
ing forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Segments in the visual display
The segments in front of and behind the vehicle
i::> fig. 130 help you to determine the distance be­
tween your vehicle and an obstacle . The red
lines* mark the expected d irection of trave l ac ­
cording to the steering ang le. A white segment
indicates an identified obstacle that is outside of
the veh icle 's path. Red segments show identified
obstacles that are in your veh icle's path . As your
vehicle comes closer to the obstacle , the seg­
ments move closer to the vehicle . T he collision
area has been reached when the next to last seg­
ment is displayed . Obstacles in the collis ion area,
i ncluding those outside of the vehicle's path, are
shown in red. Do not continue driving forward or
in reverse
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page 132,
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page 132!
(D Tips
If you press the P,qA button to switch the park­
ing aid off, it can only be reactivated auto­
matically when one of the following condi­
tions is met:
- The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/
h) .
-The ignit ion is switched off and back on
again .
- The parking brake is set and then released .
- The selector lever must be in the "P" posi-
tion .
Rearview camera
Introduct ion
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Fig. 131 D iagram: lin es to aid in parkin g

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The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu­
ver using the orientation lines .
General information
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Fig. 132 Area covered (!) and area no t covered @ by the
r earview c amera.
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Fig. 133 Luggage co mpar tment lid : lo ca ti on of the rear­
view ca mera
The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for
the rearview camera .=;,
fig. 133 is not covered by
deposits or any other obstructions because this
can impair the function of the rearview camera .
For information on cleaning , see .=;,
page 351.
The rearview camera coverage area includes (D
.=;, fig. 132 . Only this area is shown in the Info­
ta inment display . Objects that are in area @,
which is no t covered, are not displayed .
A WARNING
- Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
.=;, A in General information on
page 132.
- If the position and the installation angle of
the rearview camera was changed , for ex­
ample after a collision, do not continue to use the system for safety reasons. Have it
Parking systems
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized 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 shin­ ing 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 al­
tered 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 in ­
cline, 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
.=;, page 128.
(D Note
- Always read and follow the applicable warn­
i ngs
i=;, (D in General information on
page 132.
- 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 cor­
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles .
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Parking systems
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Switching on/off
• Press the P,11.A button in the center console
¢ page 134, fig . 129. A short confirmat ion
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automat ically when re­
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run­
n ing. A brief confirmation tone will sound.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when driv­
ing forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) .
Perpendicular parking
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space .
Fig. 134 In fotainme nt system : aimin g at a parking space
Fig. 135 Infotainment system: alig ning the vehicle
• Turn the Infota inment system on and shift into
reverse gear.
• The orange orientation lines
(D show the vehi­
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientation lines appear in the
parking space¢
fig. 134. Use the markings @
to help you estimate the distance to an obsta-
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cle. Each marking represents approximately 3
ft (1 m). The blue area represents an extension
of the vehicle's outline by approximately
16 ft
(5 meters) to the rear.
• While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the park ing space using
the orange or ientat io n lines for assistance
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in General information on page 135 .@ repre­
sents the rear bumper. At the very latest, stop
the vehicle when the red or ientation line@
borders an object.
Trailer view
Applies to: vehicles with rearv iew camera/peripheral cameras
and trailer hitch
This view assists you in positioning the vehicle in
front of a trailer.
Fig. 136 Infota inment system: trailer view
Requirement: Tra iler view must be selected
¢ page 140.
• Now you can position your vehicle in front of
the trailer
¢ .&, in General information on
page 137 ,
¢(\[) in General information on
page 13
7. The orange orientation line indi­
cates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch . Use the blue lines to help you estimate
the distance to the trailer hitch.

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Peripheral cameras
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
With this equipment, the park ing system p lus*
¢
page 133 is supplemented w ith various pe riph­
e ral cameras. The four cameras give you the fol­
l owing views: area around the vehicle, front cor­
ner view and rear corner view, view in front of the
vehicle and behind the vehicle .
General information
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig. 137 Location of periphera l cameras
The four peripheral cameras are located in the ra­
diator grille, in the luggage compartment lid and
on both exterior mirrors
¢ fig. 137. Make sure
that the lenses are not covered by deposits or any
other obstructions as this may impair the system. For information on cleaning, see¢
page 351.
Black corners are shown in the vehicle si lhouette
when in
S u rro und ing s mode. Objects in these
areas are outside of the camera's field of view
and are not detected.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­ ings
¢.&. in General information on
page 132.
- If the position or the installation angle of a
came ra was changed, for example after a
co llision, do not continue to use the system
for safety reasons. Have it checked by an au­
thorized Audi dea le r or authorized Audi
Service Facility .
Parking systems
- Keep in mind that the image in the display is
incorrect if the exterior mirror housing has
been moved out of p lace.
- Use the
Re ar mode and the Co rner view
(r ea r)
mode only when the luggage com­
partment lid is completely closed. Other­
wise the image in the display will be incor­
rect.
- The area around the vehicle is shown using
the camera images. The vehicle image is
shown by the system . Objects and obstacles
above the camera a re not disp layed.
- Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field
of vision. The objects appear both a ltered
and ina ccurate on the screen.
- Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: the
accuracy of the or ientat ion lines and blue
surfaces dec reases whe n the veh icle is
raised/ lowered¢
page 128.
(D Note
- Always read and fo llow the applicable wa rn­
ings ¢Ci)
in General information on
page 132.
- The Infotainment d isplay shows the direc­
tion in which the rear of the veh icle is travel­
ing based on the steering wheel ang le. 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 cor­
ner of the vehicle does not collide with any
obstacles.
(l) Tips
If the 8/~/c::; symbol appears in the dis­
play and the respective disp lay area is grayed
out, then the power exterior mirrors were
fo lded in or the dr iver's door/front passeng­
er's door/luggage compartment lid was
opened .
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Parking systems
Switching on/off
Applies to: ve hicles w ith per ip heral cameras
Fig. 138 Infotainment system: se lect the mode
Switching on/off
"' Press the p,qA button in the center console
¢ page 134, fig. 129. A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on .
Switching on automatically
The system switches on a utomatica lly when re­
ve rse gear is engaged while the engine is run­
n ing. A brief confirmation tone will sound.
Switching off automatically
The system switches off automatically when dr iv­
ing forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) .
Selecting the mode
"'Turn the control knob to the symbol for the de­
sired mode @through ©¢fig. 138 and press
the control knob .
You may select from the following modes:
@ -Corner view (front)¢ page 138
@ -Front¢ page 138
© -Area ¢ page 139
@ ·Rear ¢ page 139
© -Corner view (rear) ¢ page 138
You can also switch to trailer view¢ page 136.
138
Corner view (front)/corner view (rear)
Applies to : vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig. 139 Infota inment system: Corner view (front)
Fig. 140 Infota inmen t system : Corner view (rear)
This view can assist you for example, when you
are exiting from an area with poor visibi lity. The
area at the front and rear sides of the veh icles is
displayed.
"' To show the side view toward the front, select
the symbol @¢
fig. 139 with the control knob
and press the control knob .
"' To show the side v iew toward the rear, se lect
the symbol ©¢ fig. 140 with the con trol knob
and press the control knob.
Front
Applies to: vehicles wi th peripheral ca meras
Fig. 1 41 Infota inment system: front mode
This view assists you for example, in using the
full maneuvering range in front of the vehicle.
The area in front of the vehicle is displayed. The
vehicle surround ings are shown in the right area
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