Forward facing camera?
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Forward facing camera?
Our 2015 Z51 has the Performance Data Recorder. Does that mean it also has a forward-facing camera? If so, how is it activated? I haven't found any info in the owner's manual about it. I do see that PDR needs an installed SIM card to record. Does it also need that installed card for the camera to work?
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Larry
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Larry
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Yes, the flash card (not a SIM, that is a phone) in the glove box must be loaded for the PDR to work. The PDR system records the data on the flash card. You must activate it every time though. Although I think if you are in valet mode the system records from startup. I've never used valet mode.
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Yes, the flash card (not a SIM, that is a phone) in the glove box must be loaded for the PDR to work. The PDR system records the data on the flash card. You must activate it every time though. Although I think if you are in valet mode the system records from startup. I've never used valet mode.
I don't believe that card came with the car. Is that a GM only item, or might vendors (ZIP?) have something like that?
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The forward facing curb cameras first became available on the 2016 model year cars with the upper trim levels.
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If you’re looking for a forward facing camera for parking assist, check out the gadget called NAVTool.
https://www.navtool.com/chevrolet-corvette-2014-2017-top-level-category.aspx
Here’s a handy link to an install DIY made by forum member Elmer. I have one on my 2015. Certainly comes in handy.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-general-discussion/3802056-the-geezer-s-navtool-installation.html
https://www.navtool.com/chevrolet-corvette-2014-2017-top-level-category.aspx
Here’s a handy link to an install DIY made by forum member Elmer. I have one on my 2015. Certainly comes in handy.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-general-discussion/3802056-the-geezer-s-navtool-installation.html
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