Rearview camera
Melting Slicks
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From: Kelso, Wa
Mine appeared "fuzzy". Everything was in perfect focus but "fuzzy". It was as if it was trying to auto-dim from daytime headlights while at the same time being artificially bright. Hard to put into words. I tried the defrost button and it seemed to clear up. Oddly, Just as odd was that even though I was actually hitting the climate control defrost for the front window the camera mirror cleared up!? I only found out after multiple trips I looked at the button wall and say the rear defrost button.WTF? Hitting that button also seemed to clear up the image. ??!?
One thing that finally "fixed" it so that I don't have to keep hitting the button(s) as I drive.................. I took a microfiber cloth and wiped the lens. The car is not EVER garaged and sits out in the rain. The "problem" first occurred during a rainy drive and I thought it was just rear traffics headlights ...
I'm not always the brightest guy, but I sometimes work thru a problem.
One thing that finally "fixed" it so that I don't have to keep hitting the button(s) as I drive.................. I took a microfiber cloth and wiped the lens. The car is not EVER garaged and sits out in the rain. The "problem" first occurred during a rainy drive and I thought it was just rear traffics headlights ...
I'm not always the brightest guy, but I sometimes work thru a problem.
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Well, when the top is down (mine is almost always down), the camera is under cover so you only have the standard mirror.
. Getting used to the camera controls took some practice, too.
. Seems my glasses didn't do very well with the camera mirror, also.
. Getting used to the camera controls took some practice, too.
. Seems my glasses didn't do very well with the camera mirror, also.
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just a thought, I've had lasik done (mono vision). I also couldn't focus (when the roof up in camera mode). try this it worked for me. change the angle of the mirror, what worked for me was pushing the left side as close to the windshield as possible. That fixed it for me. Honestly once you get the camera view dialed in , it's by far one of the better features. super wide clear view of what's behind.
the downside is when the roof is down and no camera view. The mirror needs to be readjusted to capture the view behind
the downside is when the roof is down and no camera view. The mirror needs to be readjusted to capture the view behind
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Rearview camera
When I raise to top the mirror is half reflecting and half camera. In order or correct I toggle to reflect mirror then adjust position slightly then toggle to camera. This usually corrects problem. Brought car in for service and naturally couldn’t duplicate issue. Anybody have any ideas or suggestions.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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St. Jude Donor '21
I have found I definitely have to actually flip it to “non camera” mode when the top is down (even though the camera turns off) and back to camera mode with the top up. Otherwise I get very bad reflections and almost a “double vision” kind of view. If I switch it back and forth it works perfectly.
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^^^
Do you mean you're seeing a double image, or literally than the camera image only shows up on half the screen?
If it's the first, I would suggest adjusting the mirror to eliminate the double vision, then see if that position works for the regular rear-view mirror, and adjust from there. I find that if I adjust the mirror so it's pointing down slightly from where I would normally put it, I have no problems with either the mirror or the camera.
If it's something actually wrong with the display, take a picture of it the next time it happens so you can show the service writer.
Do you mean you're seeing a double image, or literally than the camera image only shows up on half the screen?
If it's the first, I would suggest adjusting the mirror to eliminate the double vision, then see if that position works for the regular rear-view mirror, and adjust from there. I find that if I adjust the mirror so it's pointing down slightly from where I would normally put it, I have no problems with either the mirror or the camera.
If it's something actually wrong with the display, take a picture of it the next time it happens so you can show the service writer.
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You may see a strobe effect on headlights of some cars in the rear view camera. I believe thats an artifact caused by how the camera samples the image and the way the headlights work. And its normal. Others have reported it, and I saw it recently for the first time. You will initially notice a focus issue when moving your gaze from traffic in front, to the mirror. Thats normal and you will find a way to get used to it. Thats because the focal length to the mirror is just a foot or so, while the focal length through the windshield, and a reflective mirror, is a very long distance. You are accustomed to maintaining the long distance focus, and at first it takes a conscious effort to refocus. I think that goes away. It will be affected by bifocal, trifocal, or progressive lenses - in which case you may actually have to tilt your head upward to put the mirror into the reading portion of the lenses (or just get used to the slight lack of focus).
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It's akin to watching Western Movies and seeing the Stage Coach wheels appear to turn backwards.
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St. Jude Donor '09, '21
I notice this, too. Headlights aren't crisp and sharp. I have cleaned my lens. I think it's just the way it is?
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I think that the cameras have a defrost/defog feature when you use the normal front and rear defrosters. My biggest problem is that my wife never flips the mirror back after she drives the car with the top down (always) and I get in the top is up and stays up, but the mirror makes weird reflections because it is not correctly positioned.
So, my main rearview camera mirror is not really the mirror, it is my wife.
I do have to clean all the camera lenses from time to time.
So, my main rearview camera mirror is not really the mirror, it is my wife.
I do have to clean all the camera lenses from time to time.
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I wear tri-focal glasses. I have to tip my head up to see the wide mirror (the one at the top of the rear window) clearly. I have no problem with the regular mirror. I haven't figured out any way to change the focus, and the fuzzy rear view mirror drives me crazy. I usually use the regular mirror unless I'm in heavy traffic.
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I wear tri-focal glasses. I have to tip my head up to see the wide mirror (the one at the top of the rear window) clearly. I have no problem with the regular mirror. I haven't figured out any way to change the focus, and the fuzzy rear view mirror drives me crazy. I usually use the regular mirror unless I'm in heavy traffic.
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