View Front Camera While Reversing
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View Front Camera While Reversing
So I'm not at home to test this so I apologize for the laziness in advance. Can anyone confirm if it is possible to view the front camera while reversing? There are times when I may park in the spot near a curb and want to make sure I've cleared the curb before turning to avoid damage to the splitter and skirts (17 GS)
Of course it is just as important to watch the rear view window/mirrors/cameras also. I have heard a lot of stories about damaged ground effects kits and thought a front camera could help prevent this in some cases.
My memory says it's possible but you know how memory can be.
Of course it is just as important to watch the rear view window/mirrors/cameras also. I have heard a lot of stories about damaged ground effects kits and thought a front camera could help prevent this in some cases.
My memory says it's possible but you know how memory can be.
Last edited by The_Chief; May 2, 2018 at 02:03 PM.
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As far as I know, when you shift to reverse, only the rear camera will be activated. Unless you can figure out a way to get in there and reprogram stuff.
Have you tried pushing the camera icon on the infotainment screen while in reverse? Prolly won't work, but give it a shot...
Have you tried pushing the camera icon on the infotainment screen while in reverse? Prolly won't work, but give it a shot...
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I plan to try this today. I'll put the car in reverse and see what options are available from the dash screen.
There are occasion where you would need to turn earlier than preferred due to other vehicles waiting for the spot or just tight spots in general.
I actually mispoke in my original post. I'm hoping to enable the cameta when reversing out of a forward parking position.
There are occasion where you would need to turn earlier than preferred due to other vehicles waiting for the spot or just tight spots in general.
I actually mispoke in my original post. I'm hoping to enable the cameta when reversing out of a forward parking position.
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I plan to try this today. I'll put the car in reverse and see what options are available from the dash screen.
There are occasion where you would need to turn earlier than preferred due to other vehicles waiting for the spot or just tight spots in general.
I actually mispoke in my original post. I'm hoping to enable the cameta when reversing out of a forward parking position.
There are occasion where you would need to turn earlier than preferred due to other vehicles waiting for the spot or just tight spots in general.
I actually mispoke in my original post. I'm hoping to enable the cameta when reversing out of a forward parking position.
You (and me) need bird's eye view like I've got on my Highlander. It is amazing technology!
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I believe once the camera is activated, you should have the option to touch an icon just below the image to switch between the front view and rear view. I think I've done that before.
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I believe that's possible, think I've done it as well. I wish there was a hard button on the radio or dash so even with the radio off the front cameras can be quickly accessed. And it would be nice if they worked from a faster speed too, the rear works at a faster speed.
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Ouch! I just kissed a curb with my poverty splitter, just a few light scratches. Even then I have a new oem splitter coming till I can find the right deal on a stage 2. 😊
Last edited by Bucsfan714; May 2, 2018 at 07:24 PM. Reason: Auto correct got me...
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17 GS while in reverse in a A8 car the rear camera is displayed on the screen and the front camera icon at the bottom of the screen is greyed out so you can't access that camera. You can only access it when in park or drive( less than 5mph). At least that's how my car works.
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I've been guilty of this as well.
Best i can come up with is to go into settings and set up the side view mirrors to rotate down when in reverse so you can see the curbing as you back out
Best i can come up with is to go into settings and set up the side view mirrors to rotate down when in reverse so you can see the curbing as you back out
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You (and me) need bird's eye view like I've got on my Highlander. It is amazing technology!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o9OuZNtbxs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o9OuZNtbxs
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A little off the Camera topic, my M.Benz's had a front lift of 2" to save the front end. SL550 $ 135,000. deff. yes, SLK 350 $ 85,000. maybe, it's been 6-7 years.
We have spent 20+ pages on lowering bolts, and I know at lest 75% of you will get a crack or rash on their Areo splitter, so why don't we ask GM for a automatic rise and lower option.
They aren't making all the $$$ on splitters, the aftermarket controls that part of the biz.
We have spent 20+ pages on lowering bolts, and I know at lest 75% of you will get a crack or rash on their Areo splitter, so why don't we ask GM for a automatic rise and lower option.
They aren't making all the $$$ on splitters, the aftermarket controls that part of the biz.
Last edited by bankers1; May 3, 2018 at 01:08 AM. Reason: price of SLK
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You (and me) need bird's eye view like I've got on my Highlander. It is amazing technology!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o9OuZNtbxs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o9OuZNtbxs
I almost always back the Vette in. Seems safer that way, plus a habit from before the front view camera.
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My F-150 Platinum has the birds eye view. Not needed as much in a truck with a square front end that you can see as it is on the GS. I rarely use it in my truck unless in an extremely tight spot with a trailer on the truck.
I almost always back the Vette in. Seems safer that way, plus a habit from before the front view camera.
I almost always back the Vette in. Seems safer that way, plus a habit from before the front view camera.
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My Escalade has birds-eye view, it's really nice. My Range Rover has 5 cameras but it doesn't array them like that for you, you'd have to watch the front corner cams, for example.
I think it's the Rolls Royce (which is in turn derived from BMW iDrive I think) they capture the environment and somehow 3D model it, and then render the scene from a third party perspective as if you were outside the car looking at the scene.
It's pretty swanky if it works, I've only seen it in videos.
I think it's the Rolls Royce (which is in turn derived from BMW iDrive I think) they capture the environment and somehow 3D model it, and then render the scene from a third party perspective as if you were outside the car looking at the scene.
It's pretty swanky if it works, I've only seen it in videos.
Last edited by davepl; May 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM.
Melting Slicks
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How did you do the programming? That would be great.