Backup camera guidelines
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Backup camera guidelines
No, not guidelines on how to use the backup camera. If you need help with that, you probably shouldn't be driving a Corvette. 
But some may not know that the image from the backup camera can be set to show lines on the screen that indicate how much space there is between you and an object behind. On my '15, the guidelines were turned off by default. If yours aren't on, you can turn them on on the infotainment screen:
Now that they're on, you'll notice a series of orange lines at progressively greater distances behind the car. Closest to the car are two very short lines at the left and right edges of the car. I'm not sure why these are so short, but they indicate a position about 1 foot behind the rear bumper.
Further back, the first full width line is about 35" behind the rear bumper.
The next line is about 82" behind the car.
These distances may vary slightly from car to car, depending on the alignment of the camera. I didn't bother to measure any further than these two lines, as I don't really care what's 10 or 12 feet back when I'm in reverse.
But some may not know that the image from the backup camera can be set to show lines on the screen that indicate how much space there is between you and an object behind. On my '15, the guidelines were turned off by default. If yours aren't on, you can turn them on on the infotainment screen:
The RVC system may have a guidance line overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. To turn the guidance lines on or off:
- On the infotainment system, press the Settings screen button, or turn the MENU **** to highlight Settings and press MENU.
- Select Rear Camera.
- Select Guidance Lines and then select Off or On
Further back, the first full width line is about 35" behind the rear bumper.
The next line is about 82" behind the car.
These distances may vary slightly from car to car, depending on the alignment of the camera. I didn't bother to measure any further than these two lines, as I don't really care what's 10 or 12 feet back when I'm in reverse.
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The RVC system may have a guidance line overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. To turn the guidance lines on or off:
On the infotainment system, press the Settings screen button, or turn the MENU **** to highlight Settings and press MENU.
Select Rear Camera.
Select Guidance Lines and then select Off or On
On the infotainment system, press the Settings screen button, or turn the MENU **** to highlight Settings and press MENU.
Select Rear Camera.
Select Guidance Lines and then select Off or On
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cking-etc.html
So no excuse for not reading the manual.
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The backup camera guidelines appear to be much more accurate as to the width of the car than the front parking cameras.
I am having a tough time figuring out distance and width on the front cameras. Does anyone have any tips for these?
I am having a tough time figuring out distance and width on the front cameras. Does anyone have any tips for these?
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I don't know about you but I don't and can't look at the dash when backing up, I look at the mirrors, I turn around, generally I'm too busy watching garage walls to use a camera.
I did find it sort of handy when I was in my garage, already in my parking spot, to not touch the bumper on my parts cabinet that is directly behind my parking spot.
That so far is the only use I found for the backup camera, I have had a backup cameras on a few cars since 2013.
I would switch them off if I could.
I did find it sort of handy when I was in my garage, already in my parking spot, to not touch the bumper on my parts cabinet that is directly behind my parking spot.
That so far is the only use I found for the backup camera, I have had a backup cameras on a few cars since 2013.
I would switch them off if I could.
Last edited by bob guzzy; Sep 10, 2015 at 01:00 PM.
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I don't know about you but I don't and can't look at the dash when backing up, I look at the mirrors, I turn around, generally I'm too busy watching garage walls to use a camera.
I did find it sort of handy when I was in my garage, already in my parking spot, to not touch the bumper on my parts cabinet that is directly behind my parking spot.
That so far is the only use I found for the backup camera, I have had a backup cameras on a few cars since 2013.
I would switch them off if I could.
I did find it sort of handy when I was in my garage, already in my parking spot, to not touch the bumper on my parts cabinet that is directly behind my parking spot.
That so far is the only use I found for the backup camera, I have had a backup cameras on a few cars since 2013.
I would switch them off if I could.
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I don't know about you but I don't and can't look at the dash when backing up, I look at the mirrors, I turn around, generally I'm too busy watching garage walls to use a camera.
I did find it sort of handy when I was in my garage, already in my parking spot, to not touch the bumper on my parts cabinet that is directly behind my parking spot.
That so far is the only use I found for the backup camera, I have had a backup cameras on a few cars since 2013.
I would switch them off if I could.
I did find it sort of handy when I was in my garage, already in my parking spot, to not touch the bumper on my parts cabinet that is directly behind my parking spot.
That so far is the only use I found for the backup camera, I have had a backup cameras on a few cars since 2013.
I would switch them off if I could.
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I find it handy when backing into a space to make sure I'm in far enough, and not going to hit the wall / post / curb / whatever else is back there. Also when backing out of spaces parking garages with narrow lanes. Not mandatory, but definitely helpful.