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Overview - Rearview Camera System

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Function 

The rear view camera system assists the driver when driving in reverse by providing the driver with an image of the traffic situation behind the vehicle via the Front Information Display Control Head -J685-. The system is optional equipment.

The rear view camera system is switched on when engaging the reverse gear.

The rear view camera system consists of the following components:

It is not permitted to install an auxiliary license plate holder for vehicles with rear view camera system because it would impair the function of the rear view camera system. License plate lights may also be impaired.

Malfunction Recognition and Malfunction Indicator

Familiarity with the function and operation of the rearview camera system is needed if there are customer concerns.

The rearview camera system is equipped with OBD.

For troubleshooting, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding"  function.

Small calibrations are necessary.