Principles of Operation

Parking Aid - Video

Principles of Operation

NOTE: The Smart Junction Box (SJB) is also known as the Generic Electronic Module (GEM).

NOTE: The Luggage Compartment lid must be closed for correct operation of the video camera system.

The rear video camera system is used to assist the driver while reversing or parking the vehicle. For vehicles without navigation, the image of the area behind the vehicle is displayed in the LH side of the auto-dimming interior mirror assembly. For vehicles with navigation, the image of the area behind the vehicle is displayed in the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM). A dashed line on the displayed image represents the center of the vehicle and 3 color-coded lines (red, yellow, green) identify different zones between the rear of the vehicle and objects.

NOTICE: The color-coded lines may not indicate accurate or consistent distances between objects located behind the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle. This normal condition is due to variances in vehicle ride height, including, but not limited to, vehicle loading.

For vehicles without navigation, the signal from the rear video camera is sent to the auto-dimming interior mirror display on a pair of shielded video circuits. For vehicles with navigation, the signal from the rear video camera is sent to the FDIM on a pair of shielded video circuits. The displayed video image is horizontally inverted and is viewed from the video camera perspective to mimic a conventional mirror image. The rear video camera system is active with the ignition in RUN and the transmission selector in the REVERSE (R) position.

For vehicles without navigation, the system remains active for approximately 3 seconds after the transmission selector is moved from the REVERSE (R) position. The rear video camera system cannot be disabled during these conditions.

For vehicles with navigation, the video system has a delay feature that keeps the image displayed on the FDIM until the vehicle reaches 8km/h (5 mph) when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R). The operator has the ability to turn the delay feature on or off with the on screen options in the FDIM. The image is not displayed if the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).