Reverse camera guide lines

[Transporter]

But you should never completely rely on electronic aides when it comes to driving. This is where the salesman should remind you that these features are only to ASSIST you, not do the work for you.
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I 100% agree, at least for now. However the future will change it and in some models the future is almost here or is here.

But, I think that for the legal reason, they will state for as long as they legaly can, that the driver is always responsible when the accidents happen.

[Vinvanmil]

Thanks for the responses guys. I had another look at my contract note from VW which clearly states "RNS510 with RVC Plus". To me, the "plus" indicates its not the basic version but should come with dynamic guidelines.

After some further research I found the following brochure on the Volkswagen site:
http://www.volkswagen-commercial.com...v_a4_flyer.pdf

On page 2 it states clearly that RVC Plus comes with dynamic guidelines.

Conclusion: I've been ripped off, and will respond to the dealer on Monday.

If anybody has another view or tips on how to address this issue with the dealer, please let me know.

Will keep you guys posted on how I am going.

Thanks for all the responses and great forum!

[Transporter]

I would just suggest that you don't start with the word ripped off. They could've made an honest mistake, ...someone didn't read the contract properly when placing your order or something like that.

[Guest001]

In that link it does NOT include Tiguan in the models on which it is available

Possibly since it was printed they are included but be careful what you refer to.

Ask them nicely why the lines arent there when RVC Plus should have them.

[tigger73]

Just finished installing my RVC this morning and it even has yellow lines (not dynamic ones though).



I bought it (group buy) from this seller:

VW Passat, Tiguan, Touran, Golf plus rear view camera kit for RNS510 RCD510 RNS315-in Parking Assistance from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com

Agree with the comments about using mirrors. The RVC is good for seeing what is directly behind the car (kids, bikes, etc) but it doesn't show you if you're about to smack your side mirror on something.

I used it the first time this morning and actually found it a little distracting reversing out of the drive through a gate. Much better off checking the mirrors for distance/clearance than looking at the display.

It's a useful tool that should (if used properly) reduce accidents when reversing.

[Transporter]

...and here is the advanced one.

[tigger73]

Hey Transporter that makes for a great comparison.

Mine is the (cheap) unit manufactured in China, connected up to a RCD510. Picture tends to warp at the edges. Lines are static but are a good guide if you're going straight back (i.e. they don't bend to show you where you're going to end up if you're turning).

The one in your photo is the higher end RVC+ with dynamic lines, connected up to an RNS510. Green box is the static line and yellow is the dynamic lines which take into account the angle of your front wheels. Lens is better quality/flat and doesn't look like you're looking out a fishbowl.

Driveway is (almost) the same in both shots.

[Transporter]

Yes, definitely the price difference in the picture quiality is not worth the extra $ to spend. The both pictures were taken with the phone cameras in almost identical light onditions.

I can only say that RVC+ has no better image quality than std RVC.

[DoggieHowser]

My wife and I compared the reverse cameras on her Alpine CCD one with my Tiguan's factory RVC+ before. The Alpine one showed more details at night and in the day, it appeared less bleached/washed out.

So I guess the VW one isn't as high spec as the after market Alpine (tho I understand Alpine makes a lot of OEM reverse camera stuff including the ones in the X5).

[Vinvanmil]

Thanks for all the feedback. It's clear that the RCV Plus that I ordered should have the dynamic guidelines. It's even in the latest Tiguan brochure (page 33).

They dealer has been pretty good to me so far, so I will point this out politely and for now assume an honest mistake has been made.

I will keep you all posted. Thanks again.