Overview - Rearview Camera

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

Function

The rearview camera assists the driver during back-up driving by providing the driver with an image of the traffic situation behind the vehicle via the monitor of the radio/navigation system. The system is optional equipment.

The system switches itself on by selecting the reverse gear, even when radio/navigation system is switched off.

The rearview camera consists of the following components:

Rearview Camera -R189-
Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module -J503-
Steering wheel with Steering Angle Sensor -G85-

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

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Recognition and Display

The rearview camera is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD).

NOTE:

OBD. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Small calibrations are necessary.