Camera symbols and messages
Sensor blocked
If this symbol and the message “Windscreen sensor blocked See Manual” are displayed in the instrument panel, it means that the camera is unable to detect other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and large animals in front of the vehicle and that the vehicle's camera-based functions may be obstructed.
The following table shows some of the situations that can cause the message to be displayed, and suggested actions:
| Cause | Action |
|---|---|
| The area of the windshield in front of the camera is dirty or covered by ice or snow. | Clean the windshield in front of the camera and remove dirt, ice and snow. |
| Thick fog, heavy rain or snow is blocking the camera's range of visibility. | No action. Heavy precipitation may sometimes prevent the camera/radar sensor from functioning. |
| Water or snow is spraying/swirling up and blocking the camera's range of visibility. | No action. Very wet or snow-covered roads may sometimes prevent the camera/radar sensor from functioning. |
| Dirt has collected between the inside of the windshield and the camera. | The windshield on the inside of the camera casing needs to be cleaned – contact Polestar Customer Support. |
| Bright sunlight. | No action. The camera/radar sensor will reset automatically when lighting conditions improve. |
Defective camera
If a camera sector is dark and contains this symbol, this indicates that the camera is not functioning properly.
A dark camera sector may also be displayed in the following situations, but without the defective camera symbol:
- a door is open
- the trunk lid is open
- a rearview mirror is folded in
Rear Park Assist Camera
Warning
Use extra caution when backing up as this symbol appears when a trailer, bicycle holder or similar is coupled and electrically connected to the vehicle.
If the symbol is not lit, the rear Park Assist sensors are disabled and will not provide any alerts for obstacles.