Capturing the image
The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the backup camera.
The range equals:
- approx. 10 ft/3 m to the side.
- approx. 7 ft/2 m to the rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the exterior mirrors are detected early.
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