[BainbridgeIsland]

In another thread, someone commented that the backup camera defaults to the last-used view, but I'm not seeing that. I can manually choose the 360 view - but next time I put it in reverse it usually reverts to split-screen, showing the rear cam on the bottom + the (useless) picture of the car on top. Occasionally it will bring up the 360 view when reversing - but ONLY if one of the distance sensors is triggered.

Does anyone know a trick to get the 360 camera view to "stick"? Thanks!

My real preference would be split-screen showing BOTH 360 view AND the rear cam. That's the default view I was used to on my Infiniti FX that I traded in for the XC40. It lets you see both the immediate surroundings/clearances, plus a longer/wider view of what's behind the car. That static image of the car I find nearly useless. Unless I missed something, it just lights up a corner of the car if a distance sensor is triggered. But the 360 view also shows that information!

Also nitpicking on the 360 view: can we please get a better stitching algorithm in a future software upgrade? Do other Volvo models show the same extreme distortion as the XC40? Anything outside a couple feet away is badly warped and appears 20 feet tall. Obviously there will be some distortion when stitching together 4 separate cameras into a simulated overhead 360 view. But even my 10-year old Infiniti did a much better job at 360 view with less distortion.

 

[volvo.rechargelv]

I have no solution. I'm only replying to let you know that I am also interested in a feature that would allow the 360° view to "stick" and to validate your concern.

 

[He Keith]

I am shocked that is not the default viw when backing up. My wife's Acura that is the default view as you need to concentrate on getting into the spot , not fidgeting with the camera.

 

[Homer]

I am not shocked.

The federal regulation prevents most 360 cameras by default.

When the Volvo is in 360 degree camera mode, the size dedicated to showing the rear camera view does not meet this requirement. So it must default to the rear camera view only.

 

[He Keith]

I am not shocked.

The federal regulation prevents most 360 cameras by default.

When the Volvo is in 360 degree camera mode, the size dedicated to showing the rear camera view does not meet this requirement. So it must default to the rear camera view only.

Makes sense, but with the tall screen they can do backup up top and 360 bottom half.

 

[goatsweater]

I don’t know what the difference is, but I get 360 view every time. If I want the rear only view I have to select it.

 

[BainbridgeIsland]

I don’t know what the difference is, but I get 360 view every time. If I want the rear only view I have to select it.

Perhaps your car is parked very close to something, triggering the distance sensors? That's the only time when 360 view comes up automatically for me.

 

[SeattleCat]

360 view pops up when you are stopped and someone walks too close to your car triggering the sensors … which is kind of nifty

 

[goatsweater]

So I back in pretty much always. I’m just not a fan of pull in parking. I get the 360 view when I stop the car in the road in front of my driveway and put it in reverse. There is nothing but grass and my driveway (we don’t even have curbs).

I don’t think I ever changed a setting, but there must be one if we have different experiences. I’m wondering if the dealer did something and we‘re just benefitting from it. The test car was showing 360 by default, but they also had a very busy parking lot so that may have been obstacles activating it.

 

[BainbridgeIsland]

I don’t think I ever changed a setting, but there must be one if we have different experiences

Are you in Canada? Could be a difference from US settings/regulations.

 

[Welland canada recharge]

I don’t know what the difference is, but I get 360 view every time. If I want the rear only view I have to select it.

Yes same with me - unless it as a different regulation in the US vs. Canada for the default view!

 

[goatsweater]

Are you in Canada? Could be a difference from US settings/regulations.

Yes, I am in Canada. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a regulation thing. Apparently that is why my car doesn’t make noise while backing up, but some in the US have noted theirs does (not a user accessible setting).

 

[WxMan]

I'm in Canada too and I always get the 360 view when backing up and no backup noises.

 

[Welland canada recharge]

I'm in Canada too and I always get the 360 view when backing up and no backup noises.

What area of the country are you in? will be curious to see if different dealers in different regions handle issues is different ways.

 

[WxMan]

I'm in Victoria, BC.

 

[Welland canada recharge]

I'm in Victoria, BC.

IN the US owners have a dealer/corporate program where they can get $1000 (US $) in accessories as compensation for frustration with the cars really not being 100% market ready - ie. VOC not functional yet, no siriusXM etc. has your dealer indicated that anything is available in that regard? here is a link to the US bulletin.
MC-10188883-9999.pdf (nhtsa.gov)

 

[WxMan]

I sent the dealer a copy of that letter two days ago and along with a list of issues that I've had so far. He said he would bring it up with his regional director and ask why the US gets this and not us. I am still waiting to hear back on that issue as well as a few other minor things.

 

[Welland canada recharge]

I sent the dealer a copy of that letter two days ago and along with a list of issues that I've had so far. He said he would bring it up with his regional director and ask why the US gets this and not us. I am still waiting to hear back on that issue as well as a few other minor things.

Ok Thanks - keep us posted so then we can go after our dealer as well!!

 

[WxMan]

Will do. My fingers are crossed, but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Welland canada recharge]

Will do. My fingers are crossed, but I'm not holding my breath.

I will send and bug my dealer in the next few days too - maybe if Volvo Canada gets multiple requests from across the country they will be forced to act.