What's this camera(?) for on my 2014?
01-30-2015, 11:43 AM
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What's this camera(?) for on my 2014?
When I took off the rear view mirror trim for wiring the RD MirrorTap I noticed the trim piece had an opening that faced the front of the car. With the trim off, I can see what looks to be a very small camera(?) facing forward & mounted in the plastic that the trim piece covered. Does anyone know what this is for? FYI, my 2014 is a July build and shouldn't even have a PDR. I wish I had taken a picture of it.
01-30-2015, 11:44 AM
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Safety Car
Does it have valet mode?
01-30-2015, 11:49 AM
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Team Owner
Big Brother sees all. 
01-30-2015, 11:51 AM
#4
Safety Car
I thought the 14 models still had valet mode.....
01-30-2015, 12:05 PM
#6
Safety Car
Well valet requires the front facing camera.
01-30-2015, 12:10 PM
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2014 Valet mode
The 2014 Valet mode does not record video or audio. It simply locks the glove box, screen, convertible top, and infotainment system. It is possible that the 2014 trim piece was designed for PDR, but that PDR was not ready in time.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system, the infotainment controls,
and screen storage location.
To turn Valet Mode on and off, enter
a four-digit code on the keypad.
Press Enter to go to the
confirmation screen. Re-enter the
four-digit code. Press LOCK to lock
the system. Enter the four-digit code
to unlock the system. Press the
Back screen button to go back to
the previous menu
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system, the infotainment controls,
and screen storage location.
To turn Valet Mode on and off, enter
a four-digit code on the keypad.
Press Enter to go to the
confirmation screen. Re-enter the
four-digit code. Press LOCK to lock
the system. Enter the four-digit code
to unlock the system. Press the
Back screen button to go back to
the previous menu
01-30-2015, 12:12 PM
#8
Safety Car
Seems like a software update could make use of the camera.
01-30-2015, 12:21 PM
#9
Melting Slicks
01-30-2015, 12:23 PM
#10
Race Director
Nah, not on the inside mirror. I'm wondering if it's anything more than the outer casing for the PDR camera that was intended for 2014 models but that didn't actually appear until the 15s.
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Apocolips (11-14-2016)
01-30-2015, 02:18 PM
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Automatic Headlamp
System
When the exterior lamp control is
set to AUTO and it is dark enough
outside, the headlamps and parking
lamps come on automatically.
There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the
sensor, otherwise the headlamps
will come on when they are not
needed.
System
When the exterior lamp control is
set to AUTO and it is dark enough
outside, the headlamps and parking
lamps come on automatically.
There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the
sensor, otherwise the headlamps
will come on when they are not
needed.
01-30-2015, 05:24 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
When I took off the rear view mirror trim for wiring the RD MirrorTap I noticed the trim piece had an opening that faced the front of the car. With the trim off, I can see what looks to be a very small camera(?) facing forward & mounted in the plastic that the trim piece covered. Does anyone know what this is for? FYI, my 2014 is a July build and shouldn't even have a PDR. I wish I had taken a picture of it.
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Benwish (11-13-2016)
01-30-2015, 06:28 PM
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Sounds like the camera for the PDR. Might be worth asking some questions on the Tech/Performance forum here and see if anyone can explain it. Lots of folks there I bet would be intrigued by it , maybe just a software update could give you a PDR. My car was built in July 2014 as well, let me know if you find something out.
01-30-2015, 06:34 PM
#18
Racer
Sounds like the camera for the PDR. Might be worth asking some questions on the Tech/Performance forum here and see if anyone can explain it. Lots of folks there I bet would be intrigued by it , maybe just a software update could give you a PDR. My car was built in July 2014 as well, let me know if you find something out.
01-30-2015, 07:05 PM
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Advanced
It would be cool if it was a camera and all we needed was a software update. My 2014 was also built in July but I won't be taking apart the rear to check for the camera.
