Reversing Camera
A reversing camera shows the area behind the car on a screen while reversing.
What is Reversing Camera?
It is required on new cars in the US. Many show guidelines that move with the steering. Some cars have 360-degree systems with several cameras. Many cameras are mounted in the boot handle or badge, and some have washers or covers to keep the lens clean. Cameras can show a distorted wide-angle picture, so distances may look different.
How it works
A wide-angle camera sends video to the display when reverse is engaged.
Why it matters for your car
A dirty lens gives a blurred image. Surround-view systems need calibration after repairs.
Other terms
- Bonnet Release (Hood Latch)
- Central Locking
- Centre Of Gravity
- Coolant Flush (Coolant Change)
- Directional Tyres
- EGR Valve
- Forced DPF Regeneration (Service Regeneration)
- Front Wing (Fender)
- Gearbox Warning Light
- Grand Tourer (GT)
- High-voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL)
- Miller Cycle
- No-Claims Bonus (No-Claims Discount)
- Octane Rating
- Rear-wheel Steering (Four-wheel Steering)
- Recirculation Mode
- Swirl Flaps
- Tyre Flat Spot
- Tyre Puncture
- Vehicle Registration Document