2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 189

04 Comfort and driving pleasure Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* Introduction The Park Assist Camera uses the display in the center console to show the area behind the car while you are backing up. PAC also shows guiding lines in the on-screen image to indicate the direction that the vehicle will take as it moves rearward, which helps simplify parallel parking, backing into a tight space or when attaching a trailer to the vehicle. Function Ambient lighting conditions The camera automatically monitors the ambient lighting conditions behind the vehicle and constantly adjusts sensitivity to light. This may cause the brightness and quality of the image on the screen to vary slightly. Sensitivity to light is increased in dark conditions or in bad weather, which may affect image quality. If the image on the screen seems too dark, brightness can be increased with the thumb wheel on the lighting panel. WARNING 04 • PAC is designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. It is not, however, intended to replace the driver's attention and judgment. The camera has blind spots where it cannot detect objects or people behind the vehicle. Pay particular attention to people or animals that are close to the vehicle. NOTE The driver sees what is behind the vehicle and if a person or animal should suddenly appear from the side. PAC is mounted on the tailgate, near the opening handle. The camera has built-in electronics that help reduce the "fish-eye" effect so that the image shown on the screen is as natural as possible. This may cause some objects on the screen to "lean," which is normal. In order to function properly, the camera lens should always be kept clean. This is particularly important in bad weather. Keep the lens free of dirt, ice or snow. • • WARNING Objects seen on the screen may be closer than they appear to be. `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 189