REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
To assist the driver with parking the vehicle by displaying an image of the area behind the vehicle, this system has a rear television camera assembly mounted on the rear bumper assembly. The system displays the image on the multi-display.
The rear view monitor system consists of the following components:
Rear television camera assembly
Radio and display receiver assembly
Back-up light switch assembly
FUNCTION OF COMPONENTS
Item
Function
Rear Television Camera Assembly
Mounted on the rear bumper assembly to transmit an image of the area behind the vehicle to the radio and display receiver assembly.
Has a color video camera that uses a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) and a wide-angle lens.
Radio and Display Receiver Assembly
Receives video signals, which contain an image of the area behind the vehicle taken with the rear television camera assembly.
Performs control of the system by receiving the reverse signal from the back-up light switch assembly.
Back-up Light Switch Assembly
Transmits a reverse signal to the radio and display receiver assembly.
OPERATION EXPLANATION
The radio and display receiver assembly receives the reverse signal when the ignition switch is turned to ON and the shift lever is moved to R. After receiving the reverse signal, the radio and display receiver assembly switches to the rear view monitor system.