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.
Rear Vision Camera System Operation
The rear vision system can help a driver determine how close an object is to the rear bumper within a predefined rearward field of view. The system is composed of a video camera located on the rear liftgate, rearview camera image display module, electrical harness and the image display located on the radio.
The rearview camera image display module receives an active high (12-volt) signal from the body control module (BCM) when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. With the transmission is in the reverse, the rearview camera image display module will supply the camera with a regulated 6-volt power source. The rearview camera image display module also serves to process the video information from the camera and deliver it to the radio. The image from the rearview camera will only be displayed in the radio when the vehicle is in reverse.
The radio can display the following rear vision error messages:
- Rear Vision Camera System Unavailable-This message may display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems.
- Service Rear Vision Camera System-This message may display when the system is not receiving video from the camera.
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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.