jlew39

Does the 2009 A5 coupe with Nav have the guide lines displayed on the screen when in reverse? (So you can see where the car is pointed based on steering angle) I know the 2010 model with 3G MMI does. Just curious...anyone with a 2009 coupe and MMI care to chime in?

Love My A5

My 2008 A5 does this. It also has the parallel park mode (which after 2 years I still haven't figured out)

rugg1132

Just to clarify, I can't speak with certainty for 2009 but for 2010 the reverse camera is included with the Navigation Plus package on the Premium Plus model, and, although navigation is standard on the Prestige model, you must select the Driver Assist package to get the reverse camera on a prestige. (Driver Assist also includes the Blind Spot warning system which flashes a yellow led on the inside of the side view mirros if you turn on a turn signal while someone is in your "blind spot")

HoustonA5

I have a 2009 coupe and it does have the lines. They move with the steering angle, and it also has a parallel park mode. I also have the Side Assist (lights flashing for blind spot warnings).

jlew39

Thanks everyone. This is a cool feature and I would like it on the car I'm about to buy so I just wanted to verify that the '09s have this feature included with the Nav/backup cam. Sounds like it does

tgdA4

lol...I was looking at the parallel park mode the other day and was thinking "how the hell does this help you park?". Glad I'm not alone.

Personally it's just easier to turn your head sometimes.

HoustonA5

I love these features. Makes parking a breeze and the side assist has saved my bacon a few times from bikers or people coming up really fast.
The parallel park feature is great to figure out if the potential space is large enough. The blue rectangle should be completely inside the potential curb space to ensure a proper fit.

gd10

Parallel park mode, is that what the other view is on the reverse screen? i always wondered what is was.

tgdA4

Yes.

tgdA4

So it is just there to tell you there is enough room to park? I thought it was like a target to guide you in, but then nothing moves with the steering wheel so I gave up.