Overview - Rearview Camera System

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The rearview camera system assists the driver during back-up driving for diagonal and parallel parking for trailer towing and watching cross traffic by providing the driver with an image of the traffic situation behind the vehicle via the Front Information Display Control Head -J685-.

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

The rearview camera system consists of the following components:

The Rearview Camera -R189-,
The Rearview Camera System Control Module -J772- (integrated in the Rearview Camera -R189-)
The Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-
The Front Information Display Control Head -J685-

NOTE:

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

Refer to the Owner's Manual for additional information.

After performing repair work on the vehicle, it may be necessary to re-calibrate the rearview camera system. Refer to REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM, CALIBRATING .

Fault Finding is performed using Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.