General information

Automatic picture shutoff

If the vehicle is traveling faster than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and video DVD mode is activated, the picture is deactivated automatically.

The video picture is only shown if the selector lever is in the P position.

When the selector lever is moved from the P position, the In order not to distract the driver, the picture is faded out while the vehicle is in motion. message appears.

As soon as the vehicle speed falls below approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), the picture is reactivated.

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