Principles of Operation

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NOTE: The tailgate must be closed for correct operation of the video camera system.

The rear video camera system assists the driver while reversing or parking the vehicle. The video camera is located in the tailgate release handle.

For vehicles without navigation, the image of the area behind the vehicle is displayed in the left portion of the auto-dimming interior mirror assembly.

For vehicles with navigation, the image of the area behind the vehicle is displayed in the screen of the Audio Control Module (ACM). A dashed line on the displayed image represents the center of the vehicle and 3 color-coded lines (red, yellow, green) identify different zones between the rear of the vehicle and objects.

NOTE: The color-coded lines cannot indicate accurate or consistent distances between objects located behind the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle. This normal condition is due to variances in vehicle ride height, including, but not limited to, vehicle loading. The color coded lines and center line, if available, can appear to be off center or misaligned from the target. This is due to the placement of the video camera being off centered to the rear of the vehicle. The lines are designed to guide the driver to the correct target even if they appear not centered.

For vehicles without navigation, the signal from the rear video camera is sent to the auto-dimming interior mirror display on a pair of shielded video circuits.

For vehicles with navigation, the signal from the rear video camera is sent to the ACM on a pair of shielded video circuits. The rear video camera system is active with the ignition in RUN and the transmission selector in the REVERSE (R) position. For vehicles without navigation, the system remains active for approximately 3 seconds after the transmission selector is moved from the REVERSE (R) position. The rear video camera system cannot be disabled during these conditions.

For vehicles with navigation, the video system has a delay feature that keeps the image displayed on the ACM until the vehicle reaches 8 km/h (5 mph) when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) or if any button on the ACM is pressed. The image will not be displayed if the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).