Rear Vision Camera Description and Operation (without IO5/IO6)

The rear vision camera system consists of the rearview camera and the infotainment system.

When the transmission is placed into R, 12 V is applied to the reverse lamp control circuit by the body control module (BCM). The rearview camera monitors this circuit and when 12 V is seen, indicating that the transmission is in R, the rearview camera will activate. The rearview camera receives ignition voltage and a constant ground to power the camera. Video signal + and video signal - circuits carry the video image from the rearview camera to the infotainment system. Additionally, the video signal circuits are shielded to prevent any interference which may lead to a loss of video signal resolution and cause a degraded video image. The shield is grounded by the rearview camera.

The following conditions may cause a degraded rear vision camera image:

• Ice, snow, or mud has built up on the rear vision camera
• Dark conditions
• Extreme light conditions, such as glare from the sun or the headlights of another vehicle
• Damage to the rear of the vehicle
• Extreme high temperatures or extreme temperature changes