REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (w/o Navigation System) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION


  1. GENERAL


    1. To assist the driver with parking the vehicle by displaying an image of the area behind the vehicle, this system has a television camera mounted on the back door. The system displays the image on the clock assembly (multi-information display).

    2. This system consists of the following components:


      1. Clock assembly (multi-information display)

      2. Television camera assembly

      3. Park/neutral position switch assembly

  2. FUNCTION OF COMPONENTS


    1. The clock assembly (multi-information display) controls the system by using information from the following components:

      Item Function
      Television Camera Assembly

      • Mounted on the back door to transmit an image of the area behind the vehicle to the clock assembly (multi-information display).

      • Has a color video camera that uses a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) and a wide-angle lens.
      Clock Assembly (Multi-Information Display)

      • Receives video signals, which contain images of the area behind the vehicle taken with the television camera assembly.

      • Performs control of the system by receiving the shift position signal from the park/neutral position switch assembly.

      • Displays the rear view monitor image on the display panel.
      Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly Transmits a reverse signal to the clock assembly (multi-information display).

  3. OPERATION EXPLANATION


    1. The clock assembly (multi-information display) receives the reverse signal when the shift lever is moved to R. After receiving the reverse signal, the clock assembly (multi-information display) switches from except the rear view monitor system to the rear view monitor system.