Volvo XC60 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 21

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Cross Traffic Alert

*

96

Cross Traffic Alert(CTA) is a supplementary
driver support system to BLIS

97

 that is

intended to help the driver detect vehicles
crossing behind the vehicle while backing up.

The 

auto-brake

 subfunction can help the

driver stop the car if there is a risk of collision
with an unobserved vehicle.

Examples of areas in which Cross Traffic Alert can

help the driver detect obstacles while backing up.

The function is primarily designed to detect
vehicles, but in certain cases can also detect
pedestrians or smaller objects such as bicy-
cles.

The function is only active when the vehicle is
moving backward or reverse gear is engaged.

If the function detects that something is
approaching your vehicle from the side:

•

an audible signal will sound from either
the left or right speaker, depending on
which side of your vehicle the object is
approaching from.

•

an icon will illuminate in the 

Park Assist

System

 graphic on the screen.

•

an icon will appear in the Park Assist Cam-
era's Top view.

Illuminated Cross Traffic Alert icon in the 

Park

Assist System

 graphic on the screen.

If the driver does not pay attention to the
warning from the function and a collision is
unavoidable, the 

auto brake

 function will

intervene to stop the vehicle and a text will be
shown on the instrument panel to explain why
the vehicle was braked.

WARNING

•

The function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving
and help make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.

•

•

Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.

94

Distance Alert

95

Distance Alert

96

Warning for crossing traffic when the vehicle is backing up.

97

Blind Spot Information

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Related information

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Driver support systems (p. 276)

•

Activating or deactivating Cross Traffic
Alert

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 (p. 359)

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 limitations (p. 359)

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 messages (p. 361)

•

BLIS

*

 (p. 350)

•

Park Assist

*

 (p. 362)

Activating or deactivating Cross

Traffic Alert

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98

The driver can choose to deactivate the Cross
Traffic Alert (CTA) function.

Activate or deactivate the
function using this button in
the center display's Function
view.

•

GREEN button indicator light – the func-
tion is activated.

•

GRAY button indicator light – the function
is deactivated.

The function is automatically activated each
time the engine is started.

Related information

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 (p. 358)

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 limitations (p. 359)

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 messages (p. 361)

Cross Traffic Alert

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99

 limitations

The Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) function with

auto brake

 may have limited functionality in

certain situations. Auto-brake is active at
speeds under 15 km/h (9.3 mph).

WARNING

The 

auto-brake

 sub-function can only

detect and apply the brakes for other mov-

ing vehicles – 

not

 for e.g. stationary obsta-

cles, cyclists or pedestrians.

The function has certain limitations – the sen-
sors, for example, cannot "see" through other
parked vehicles or objects blocking the vehi-
cle.

Below are a few examples of situations in
which the function's field of vision may be ini-
tially limited and approaching vehicles may
therefore not be detected until they are very
close to your vehicle:

98

Warning for crossing traffic when the vehicle is backing up.

99

Warning for crossing traffic when the vehicle is backing up.

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The vehicle is parked very far into a parking space.

In a diagonal parking space, Cross Traffic Alert may

be completely "blind" on one side of your vehicle.

Blind zone.

The function's field of vision.

However, as you back your vehicle slowly out
of a parking space, CTA's field of vision

changes in relation to the obstructing vehicle/
object and its blind zone is reduced.

Examples of further limitations

•

The 

auto brake

 subfunction only detects

vehicles in motion and may therefore 

not

"see" and brake for e.g. stationary obsta-
cles, a cyclists or a pedestrian.

•

Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors
may reduce functionality and prevent the
system from providing warnings.

•

CTA is automatically deactivated if a
trailer, bicycle holder or similar is con-
nected to the vehicle's electrical system.

•

For CTA to function effectively, bicycle
holders, luggage racks or similar should
not be mounted on the vehicle's towbar.

NOTE

The function uses the vehicle's radar sen-
sors, which have certain general limita-
tions.

Related information

•

Cross Traffic Alert

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 (p. 358)

•

Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 388)

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Cross Traffic Alert

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 messages

A number of messages related to Cross
Traffic Alert (CTA) may be displayed in the

instrument panel. Several examples are provi-
ded below.

Message

Meaning

Blind spot sensor

Service required

The system is not functioning as intended. Contact a workshop

A

.

Blind spot system off

Trailer attached

BLIS

B

 and CTA have been deactivated because a trailer has been connected to the vehicle's electrical system.

A

An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

B

Blind Spot Information System

A text message can be erased by briefly press-
ing the 

 button in the center of the right-

side steering wheel keypad.

If a message cannot be erased, contact a
workshop

A

.

Related information

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 (p. 358)

•

BLIS

*

 (p. 350)

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 limitations (p. 359)

100

Warning for crossing traffic when the vehicle is backing up.

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Park Assist

*

The Park Assist function (PAS

101

) uses sen-

sors to help the driver when maneuvering in
tight spaces by indicating distances to obsta-
cles using audible signals and graphics in the
center display.

Display view showing obstacle zones and sensor

sectors.

The center display shows an overview of the
vehicle in relation to objects that have been
detected.

The marked sector indicates where the obsta-
cle is located. The closer the vehicle symbol is
to a marked sector forward/rearward, the
closer the detected obstacle is to your vehicle.

The side sectors change color as the distance
between the vehicle and an object decreases.

The audible signals will also speed up the
closer the obstacle is to the vehicle. The vol-
ume of the audio system will be automatically
lowered.

Audible signals for obstacles in front and to
the sides of the vehicle are active when the
vehicle is moving but will cease after the vehi-
cle has been stationary for approx. 2 seconds.
Audible signals for obstacles behind the vehi-
cle will remain active even when the vehicle is
stationary.

If a detected obstacle is within approx. 30 cm
(1 ft) from the front or rear of the vehicle, the
tone will become constant and the active sen-
sor field closest to the vehicle symbol will be
filled in.

At distances within approx. 25 cm (0.8 ft)
from an obstacle to the sides of the vehicle, an
rapid pulsing signal will be given and the
active sector fields will change color from
ORANGE to RED.

The volume of the Park Assist audible signals
can be adjusted while the signal is being given
using the 

>II

 knob or in the center display's

Top view under 

Settings

.

NOTE

Besides in the sector closest to the vehicle
symbol, audible warnings are only provided
for objects located directly in the vehicle's
path.

WARNING

•

The function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving
and help make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.

•

•

Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.

101

Park Assist System

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Related information

•

Driver support systems (p. 276)

•

Park Assist front, rear and sides

*

 (p. 363)

•

Activating or deactivating Park Assist

*

(p. 364)

•

Park Assist symbols and messages
(p. 366)

•

Park Assist limitations (p. 365)

Park Assist front, rear and sides

*

Park Assist (PAS

102

) behaves differently

depending on which part of the vehicle is
approaching an obstacle.

Front camera

The warning signal has a continuous tone when the

obstacle is less than approx. 30 cm (1 ft) from the

vehicle.

The Park Assist system's front sensors are
automatically activated when the engine is
started. They are active at speeds
below 10 km/h (6 mph).

The distance monitored extends
approx. 80 cm (2.5 ft) in front of the vehicle.

NOTE

The Park Assist system is deactivated
when the parking brake is used or when 

P

is selected on vehicles with automatic
transmission.

CAUTION

When installing auxiliary lights: Make sure
these do not obscure the sensors – the
auxiliary lights could be perceived as an
obstacle.

Back

The warning signal has a continuous tone when the

obstacle is less than approx. 30 cm (1 ft) from the

vehicle.

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The rear sensors will be activated if the vehicle
begins rolling backward or if reverse gear is
engaged.

The distance monitored extends
approx. 1.5 meters (5 ft) behind the vehicle.

The Park Assist system's rear sensors will be
automatically deactivated if the vehicle is
backing up with a trailer connected to the
vehicle's electrical system.

NOTE

When reversing with e.g. a trailer or bike
carrier on the trailer hitch – without Volvo
original trailer cables – the Parking Assist
system may have to be turned off manually
to prevent the sensors from reacting to
these.

Side sensors

The warning signal will begin pulsating rapidly when

the obstacle is less than approx. 25 cm (0.8 ft) from

the vehicle.

Park Assist's side sensors are automatically
activated when the engine is started. They are
active at speeds below 10 km/h (6 mph).

The distance monitored is approx. 25 cm
(0.8 ft) out from the sides.

The detection area of the side sensors increa-
ses significantly, however, when the steering
angle of the front wheel increases and
depending on the position of the steering
wheel, obstacles up to approx. 90 cm (3 ft)
diagonally behind or in front of the vehicle can
be detected.

Related information

•

Park Assist

*

 (p. 362)

•

Park Assist sensor field (p. 372)

Activating or deactivating Park

Assist

*

The Park Assist function (PAS

103

) can be acti-

vated or deactivated.

Park Assist's front and side sensors are auto-
matically activated when the engine is started.
The rear sensors are activated if the vehicle is
moving backward or reverse gear is engaged.

Activate or deactivate the
function using this button in
the center display's Function
view.

•

GREEN button indicator light – the func-
tion is activated.

•

GRAY button indicator light – the function
is deactivated.

In vehicles equipped with Park Assist Cam-
era

*

, Park Assist can also be activated or deac-

tivated from the relevant camera view.

Related information

•

Park Assist

*

 (p. 362)

•

Park Assist limitations (p. 365)

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Park Assist limitations

Park Assist (PAS

104

) may not be able to

detect all conditions in all situations and func-
tionality may therefore be limited in certain
cases.

The driver should be aware of the following
limitations for Park Assist:

WARNING

•

The parking sensors have dead/blind
spots where objects cannot be
detected.

•

Pay particular attention to people and
animals near the vehicle.

•

Bear in mind that the front end of the
vehicle may swing out towards oncom-
ing traffic during the parking maneuver.

WARNING

Be extra cautious when

reversing if this symbol is

shown when a trailer, bike

carrier or similar is

attached and electrically

connected to the vehicle.
The symbol indicates that

the rear parking assist sensors are 

deacti-

vated

 and will not warn of any obstacles.

CAUTION

Objects such as chains, thin and glossy
poles or low obstacles may end up in the
"signal shadow" and then go temporarily
undetected by the sensors – the pulsating
tone may then unexpectedly stop instead
of becoming a constant tone as expected.

The sensors cannot detect high objects,
such as protruding ramps.

•

In such situations, pay extra attention
and maneuver/drive the vehicle very
slowly or stop the current parking
maneuver – there may be a high risk of
damage to the vehicle or other objects
since information from the sensors is
not always reliable in such situations.

CAUTION

In some circumstances, the Park Assist
System may produce false warnings due to
external sound sources with the same
ultrasonic frequencies as those the system
works with.

Examples of such sources are horns, wet
tires on asphalt, pneumatic brakes, exhaust
noise from motorcycles, etc.

NOTE

When a trailer hitch is configured with the
vehicle electrical system, the trailer hitch
protrusion is included when the function
measures the distance to objects behind
the vehicle.

Related information

•

Park Assist

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 (p. 362)

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Park Assist System

104

Park Assist System

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Park Assist symbols and messages

Symbols and messages for the Park Assist
system (PAS

105

) may be displayed in the

instrument panel and/or the center display.
Several examples are provided below.

Symbol

Message

Meaning

The rear Park Assist sensors are 

turned off

 and no acoustic warnings for obstacles/

objects will be provided.

Park Assist System

Sensors blocked, cleaning needed

One or more of the sensors are blocked. Check and clean/remove the obstacle as soon as
possible.

Park Assist System

Unavailable Service required

The system is not functioning as intended. Contact a workshop

A

.

A

An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

A text message can be erased by briefly press-
ing the 

 button in the center of the right-

side steering wheel keypad.

If a message cannot be erased, contact a
workshop

A

.

Related information

•

Park Assist

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 (p. 362)

•

Park Assist limitations (p. 365)

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Park Assist Camera

*

The Park Assist Camera (PAC

106

) can assist

the driver when maneuvering in tight spaces
by indicating obstacles using the camera
screen and graphics in the center display.

The Park Assist Camera is a support function
that is automatically activated when reverse
gear is engaged. It can also be started man-
ually from the center display.

Example camera view.

Zoom

107

 - zoom in/out

360° view

*

 - activate/deactivate all cam-

eras

PAS

108

 – activates/deactivates Park

Assist system sensors

Lines

 - activate/deactivate trajectory lines

Towbar

*

 - activate/deactivate trajectory

lines for towbar

*

109

CTA

*

 - activate/deactivate Cross Traffic

Alert

Objects/obstacles may be closer to the vehicle
than they appear on the display.

WARNING

•

The parking sensors have dead/blind
spots where objects cannot be
detected.

•

Pay particular attention to people and
animals near the vehicle.

•

Bear in mind that the front end of the
vehicle may swing out towards oncom-
ing traffic during the parking maneuver.

106

Park Assist Camera

107

The trajectory lines will not be displayed when zooming in.

108

Park Assist System

109

Not available for all models and markets.

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WARNING

•

The function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving
and help make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.

•

•

Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.

Related information

•

Driver support systems (p. 276)

•

Location and field of vision of Park Assist
Cameras

*

 (p. 368)

•

Park Assist Camera trajectory lines

*

(p. 370)

•

Park Assist sensor field (p. 372)

•

Activating Park Assist Camera (p. 373)

•

Park Assist Camera symbols and mes-
sages (p. 375)

•

Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 388)

•

Park Assist

*

 (p. 362)

•

Cross Traffic Alert

*

 (p. 358)

Location and field of vision of Park

Assist Cameras

*

The Park Assist Cameras (PAC

110

) can display

a 360° panoramic view as well as separate
views for each of the four cameras: rear,
front, left and right.

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360° view

*

The location of the cameras and their approximate

fields of vision.

The 

360° view

 function activates all Park

Assist Cameras and all four sides of the vehi-
cle are shown in the center display at once to
help the driver see what is around the vehicle
while maneuvering at low speeds.

From the 360° view, each camera view can
be activated separately:

•

Tap the screen to select the camera's field
of vision, e.g. in the area in front/above the
front camera.

The active cameras will be
indicated by a camera symbol
on the vehicle symbol in the
center display.

If the vehicle is equipped with 

Park Assist

System

*

, the distance to detected obstacles

will be illustrated by fields in different colors.

The cameras can be activated automatically or
manually.

Back

The rear camera is located above the license plate.

The rear camera shows a wide area behind the
vehicle. On certain models, part of the bumper
and the towbar (if installed) may be visible.

Objects on the center display may appear to
be leaning slightly. This is normal.

Front camera

The front Park Assist Camera is located in the grille.

The front camera can be useful when pulling
out from areas with limited visibility, such as
when pulling out of a garage. The front camera
is active at speeds up to 25 km/h (16 mph)
and is automatically turned off when the vehi-
cle exceeds this speed.

If the vehicle does not reach a speed of
50 km/h (30 mph) and speed falls below
22 km/h (14 mph) within 1 minute after the
front camera turns off, the camera will be
reactivated.

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Side cameras

The side cameras are located in the rearview mirrors.

The side cameras can show views along each
side of the vehicle.

Related information

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Park Assist Camera

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 (p. 367)

•

Activating Park Assist Camera (p. 373)

•

Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 388)

Park Assist Camera trajectory

lines

*

The Park Assist Cameras (PAC

111

) use trajec-

tory lines and fields on the screen to indicate
the vehicle's position in relation to its imme-
diate surroundings.

Example of trajectory lines

The trajectory lines show the anticipated tra-
jectory for the vehicle's outermost dimensions

based on the current position of the steering
wheel and can help simplify parallel parking,
backing into tight spaces or attaching a trailer.

The lines on the screen are projected as if they
were painted lines on the ground behind the
vehicle and are directly affected by the way in
which the steering wheel is turned. This
makes it possible for the driver to see path the
vehicle will take, even if he/she turns the
steering wheel.

These lines also indicate the outermost limits
that any object (towbar, rearview mirrors, cor-
ners of the body, etc.) extends out from the
vehicle.

NOTE

•

When reversing with a trailer that is
not electrically connected to the vehi-
cle, the screen guide lines show the
path the 

vehicle

 will take – not the

trailer.

•

The screen does not show guide lines
when a trailer is electrically connected
to the vehicle's electrical system.

•

Guide lines are not shown when zoom-
ing in.

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CAUTION

•

Bear in mind that when the rearward
camera view is selected, the screen
only shows the area behind the vehicle
– pay attention to the sides and front
of the vehicle when steering while
reversing.

•

The same applies to the reverse – pay
attention to what is happening with
the rear parts of the vehicle when the
front camera view is selected.

•

Note that the guide lines show the

shortest

 path – pay extra attention to

ensure that the vehicle sides do not
come in contact with/travel over any-
thing when steering while driving for-
ward or that the vehicle front moves
toward/over anything when steering
while reversing.

Trajectory lines in 360° view

*

360° view with trajectory lines

In the 360° view, trajectory lines are shown
behind, in front of, or to the sides of the vehi-
cle, depending on the direction of travel.

•

When driving forward: Front lines

•

When backing up: Side lines and rear lines

When the front or rear camera is selected, the
trajectory lines will be shown regardless of the
vehicle's direction of travel.

With a side camera selected, the trajectory
lines will only be shown if the vehicle is back-
ing up.

Trajectory lines for a towbar

*

Towbar with trajectory line

Towbar

 - activate trajectory lines for tow-

bar.

Zoom

 - zoom in/out.

To use the camera when hitching a trailer:

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1. Tap 

Towbar

 (1).

> The trajectory line for the towbar's

anticipated path toward the vehicle will
appear and the vehicle's trajectory lines
will disappear.

Trajectory lines cannot be displayed for
both the vehicle and the towbar at the
same time.

2. Tap 

Zoom

 (2) for a close-up view for more

precise maneuvering.
> The camera will zoom in.

Related information

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Park Assist Camera

*

 (p. 367)

•

Location and field of vision of Park Assist
Cameras

*

 (p. 368)

•

Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 388)

Park Assist sensor field

If the vehicle is equipped with Park Assist
(PAS

112

), distances will be shown in the Park

Assist Camera's (PAC

113

) 360° view with col-

ored fields for each sensor that has detected
an obstacle.

Front and rear sensors

The screen can display colored sensor fields on the

vehicle symbol.

The front and rear fields change colors (from
YELLOW to ORANGE to RED) as the vehicle
moves closer to an obstacle.

Field color

rearward

Distance in meters

(feet)

Yellow

0.6-1.5 (2.0-4.9)

Orange

0.3–0.6 (1.0–2.0)

Red

0-0.3 (0-1.0)

Field color for-

ward

Distance in meters

(feet)

Yellow

0.6–0.8 (2.0–2.6)

Orange

0.3–0.6 (1.0–2.0)

Red

0-0.3 (0-1.0)

When the sensor field color is red, the audible
pulsing sounds will change to a continuous
tone.

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Side sensor fields

Warning signals vary depending on the vehi-
cle's intended direction of travel. Depending
on the steering wheel position, warnings may
be given for obstacles diagonally in front of or
behind the vehicle, not only directly behind the
vehicle.

Parking sensor sectors where obstacles can be

detected.

Left-side front sensor field

Obstacle sector in the vehicle's intended
direction of travel forward – varies accord-
ing to steering wheel position
Sector with RED field color and rapidly
pulsing tone

Right-side rear sensor field

Obstacle sector in the vehicle's intended
direction of travel rearward – varies
according to steering wheel position.

The color of the side field changes as the vehi-
cle moves closer to the object – from YEL-
LOW to RED.

Side field

color

Distance in meters

(feet)

Yellow

0.25–0.9 (0.8–3.0)

Red

0–0.25 (0–0.8)

When the sensor field is RED, the audible
pulsing signal will become more rapid.

Related information

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Park Assist

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 (p. 362)

•

Park Assist Camera

*

 (p. 367)

•

Location and field of vision of Park Assist
Cameras

*

 (p. 368)

•

Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 388)

Activating Park Assist Camera

The Park Assist Camera (PAC

114

) is automati-

cally activated when reverse gear is engaged
or can be started manually using one of the
center display's function buttons.

Camera view when backing up

When reverse gear is engaged, the screen
shows the rear view

115

.

Camera view when manually
activating the camera

Activate the Park Assist Cam-
era using this button in the
center display's Function
view.

The screen will first show the
most recently used camera

view. However, each time the engine is
started, the previous side view will be replaced
by the 360° view and a previously displayed
zoomed-in rear view will be replaced by the
regular rear view.

•

GREEN button indicator light – the func-
tion is activated.

•

GRAY button indicator light – the function
is deactivated.

114

Park Assist Camera

115

In Canada, it is also possible to choose the 360° view. For the US, rear view is standard and cannot be changed.