Rearview Camera System: Inspection

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Park the vehicle at a level place where there are enough area at the rear of the vehicle.
Attach the tape as the target point for standard at the floor rearward of the vehicle as shown in the Fig 1 below.
NOTE: Standard tape width is about 30 - 50 mm (1.18 - 1.97 in) and brilliant color shall be used.

Fig 1: Identifying Standard Tape Width Dimension
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Confirm the following before checking the corresponding items.
1. Rearview camera image is not displayed. (Audio and navigation screens are displayed normally.)
  1. Check the condition of back sensor connection.
    - Audio system: < Ref. to CHECK VEHICLE SIGNALS WITH LINE DIAG MODE , OPERATION, Audio System. >
    - Navigation system: < Ref. to CHECK VEHICLE SIGNALS WITH LINE DIAG MODE , OPERATION, Navigation System. >
  2. Check the condition of rearview camera connection.
    - Audio system: < Ref. to CHECK CONNECTIONS WITH LINE DIAG MODE , OPERATION, Audio System. >
    - Navigation system: < Ref. to CHECK CONNECTIONS WITH LINE DIAG MODE , OPERATION, Navigation System. >
2. Marker position is not aligned or displayed.
  The rearview camera or its installation location on the vehicle may be deformed. Check the rearview camera and its installation location on the vehicle, and repair or replace if necessary.