Rear Vision Camera: Description and Operation

Rearview Camera System

• Before troubleshooting or servicing, the technicians must be familiar with the function and operation of the rear system.

• For additional information, refer to the Operating instructions.

• When performing service work or fault-finding, use Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A) or Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052) in the function "Guided Fault Finding".

• When the battery is connected, check the all the vehicle accessories (radio, clock, electronic conveniences, etc.) according to the repair manual and/or the Owner's Manual.

General Description

The rear system 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 a vehicle option and is only available in conjunction with the "electronic parking assistance" system and radio/navigation system "RNS MFD 2".

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

The rear view camera system consists of the following components:

• Rear View Camera (R189) ,

• Rear View Camera System Control Module (J772) ,

• Radio/Navigation Display Control Module (J503) ,

• and steering wheel with Steering Angle Sensor (G85).

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

DTC Recognition and Display

Rear view camera system is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD).

When performing Fault Finding, use Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A) or Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052) in the function "Guided Fault Finding".