Section 61 (Audio/Video/Entertainment/Connectivity (Service Information)): Camera: 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 normally be visible from the seated position of the vehicle operator. The RVC only operates while the transaxle gear selector is in the Reverse position or the camera delay is enabled and the gear selector goes from Reverse to Neutral or Drive. 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 guideline overlay to aid the operator with the perception of distance. The active guidelines change direction with the steering wheel position to indicate the path of the vehicle to aid in parking. The guideline pattern also includes a center line to assist in trailer alignment. Static guidelines do not change direction with steering wheel position. Active and static guidelines can be selected by the user.
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 vehicle operator responsibility to recognize and obey official traffic laws or 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 is mounted to a bezel, which is then mounted to the liftgate. The camera lens is visible on the vehicle center line, while the body of the camera and the camera connections are concealed behind the bezel and within the liftgate. A wire harness routes into the interior of the liftgate where it connects the RVC to the vehicle electrical system.
Hardwired circuitry connects the RVC to the electrical system of the vehicle. These hardwired circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which route throughout the vehicle and are retained by many different methods. These circuits may be connected to each other and to the vehicle electrical system through the use of a combination of soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many different types of wire harness terminal connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, further details on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
The RVC cannot be adjusted or repaired. If the RVC is damaged or ineffective, it must be replaced.