1. Look
Check behind you by looking over your shoulders and using your mirrors.
Back-up cameras help you see objects directly behind you while backing. Remember to always look over your shoulder and in your mirrors as you back up.
WHAT IT DOES: Shows a wide view behind your car while in reverse, even at night.
WHAT IT DOES NOT DO: View may not be clear if lens is obscured by snow, dirt or direct sunlight.
Check behind you by looking over your shoulders and using your mirrors.
Shift your car into reverse to activate the back-up camera.
As you back up, check the monitor for objects while also staying aware your surroundings.
After you shift into reverse, the back-up camera activates to show you what is behind your car. Depending on your vehicle, the display screen may be found on the center console, in your rearview mirror or even in your sun visor.
A camera, usually mounted on the rear of your vehicle, shows a view of the area behind you. Some systems incorporate lines to show you your backing path in the display.
Always be sure that you’ve physically checked behind the car before backing out of a driveway or parking spot. There are some objects that the back-up camera may not detect, especially if they are close to the ground or under the car.
Other common names for this feature are “rearview camera,” “rear visibility system” and “wireless back-up camera.”
While many new cars today have them, by 2018, the federal government is requiring that all vehicles are equipped with a rear-view camera.
Unintentional back-overs cause approximately 210 fatalities and 15,000 injuries each year, many involving infants or children, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Camera systems have been shown to be more effective than simple sensors systems that beep when an object is detected.
In many cases, yes. Your dealer may be able to install one for you, or you may be able to purchase a system from an auto parts store that you can install yourself.
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