Visual warning
The approach to an object can be shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, the PDC display correspondingly shows a red bar in front of the vehicle.

The display appears as soon as Top View is activated
The display appears as soon as Top View is activated.
If the last image selected was the rear view camera, this is displayed again. To switch to Top View:
"Rear view camera"
Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
See also:
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