Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Overview - Rearview Camera System
The rear view camera system assists the driver during back-up driving by providing the driver with an image of the traffic situation behind the vehicle via the Front Information Display Control Head -J685-.
The rear view camera system is switched on when engaging the reverse gear. The system can be activated manually by pressing the Parking Aid Button -E266- in the center console (optional).
The rear view camera system consists of the following components:
- Rearview Camera -R189-
- Rearview Camera System Control Module -J772-
- Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-
- Steering wheel with Steering Angle Sensor -G85-
Other control modules may be installed as optional equipment.
It is not permitted to install an auxiliary license plate for vehicles with rear view camera system as it could impair the function of the rear view camera system.
Fault finding is performed via "Guided Fault Finding" Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- inside the luggage compartment on the rear panel on the right side
- Front Information Display Control Head -J685- in center of the instrument panel
- Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- inside the instrument panel
- Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the front of the center console
- FBAS-video signal for the Rearview Camera System Control Module -J772-
- CVBS cable from Rearview Camera -R189-
- Rearview Camera -R189- in the rear lid
- Rearview Camera System Control Module -J772- inside the luggage compartment on the rear panel on the left side
- CAN Bus Instrument Cluster
- MOST Bus
- Parking Aid Control Module -J446- inside the luggage compartment on the rear panel on the right side/in the right luggage compartment recess.
- Towing Recognition Control Module -J345- inside the luggage compartment on the rear panel on the left side
- Powertrain CAN Bus
- ABS Control Module -J104- in the engine compartment
- Steering Angle Sensor -G85- on steering column at Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.