System limits

Top View cannot be used in the following situations:

▷ With a door open.

▷ With the trunk lid open.

▷ With an exterior mirror folded in.

▷ In poor light.

A Check Control message is displayed in some of these situations.

well Check the traffic situation as well

Check the traffic situation around the vehicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could result from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the cameras.

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