Camera, Rear: Description
The Rear View Camera (RVC) is a camera on-chip device utilizing Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology. CMOS technology is used for a wide variety of digital or analog circuits. In this application, it supports the analog image sensor of the RVC. The RVC function is to provide a wide-angle video image of the area behind the vehicle, including areas that might not be normally visible from the seated position of the vehicle operator, only while the transaxle gear selector is in the R everse position or the camera delay is enabled, and the gear selector goes from R everse to N eutral or D rive. This video image then displays to the vehicle operator within the display screen of the audio system receiver unit near the center of the instrument panel. The image includes a gridline overlay to aid the operator in the perception of distance. The active guidelines change shape with the steering wheel position to indicate the vehicle's path to aid in parking. The grid line pattern also includes a centerline to assist in trailer alignment.
The RVC is intended to be an auxiliary viewing aid and is not promoted as an obstacle detection or safety device. It does not remove the vehicle operator's responsibility to recognize and obey official traffic laws, regulations, or to take sensible precautions and care to avoid pedestrians, other vehicle traffic, or both fixed and moving obstacles through the habitual use of safe and defensive driving techniques.
The RVC (1) is mounted to Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) housing (2), which is then mounted to the vehicle. The camera lens is visible on the vehicle center line, while the body of the camera and the camera connections are concealed within the CHMSL housing. A wire harness is routed through the vehicle's interior, connecting the RVC to the vehicle's electrical system.
Hardwired circuitry connects the RVC to the electrical system of the vehicle. These hardwired circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which routes throughout the vehicle and are retained by many different methods. These circuits may be connected to the vehicle's electrical system using a combination of soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many kinds of wire harness terminal connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-out information, and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices, and grounds. For proper wire repair, and connector repair procedures. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE or REMOVAL , or INSTALLATION .
The RVC cannot be adjusted or repaired. If the RVC is damaged or ineffective, it must be replaced.