Camera/radar unit symbols and messages
Here are examples of some of the messages and symbols related to the camera and radar unit that may be displayed in the instrument panel.
Sensor blocked
If this symbol and the message Windscreen sensorSensor blocked, see Manual is displayed in the instrument panel, it means that the camera and radar sensor are unable to detect other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and large animals in front of the vehicle and that the vehicle's camera and radar-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/radar sensor is dirty or covered by ice or snow. | Clean the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor and remove dirt, ice and snow. |
| Thick fog, heavy rain or snow is blocking the radar signals or 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 radar signals or the camera's range of visibility. | No action. Very wet or snow-covered roads may sometimes prevent the camera/radar sensor from functioning. |
| There is dirt between the inside of the windshield and the camera/radar sensor. | 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