Does the Civic have a rearview camera?
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The Civic comes with a built-in rearview camera. Below is relevant information about the rearview camera: Principle of the rearview camera: The automotive rearview camera system uses a wide-angle infrared camera installed at the rear of the vehicle. Through the in-car display screen, obstacles behind the vehicle can be clearly seen. Even at night, visibility remains excellent thanks to infrared technology. The in-car display features TFT true color, with anti-magnetic treatment to eliminate signal interference and flickering. It also includes automatic horizontal switching and automatic on/off functionality during reverse. Application of the rearview camera: The professional vehicle-mounted probe has enhanced anti-magnetic, shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof performance. The in-car display uses TFT true color with anti-magnetic treatment to prevent signal interference and flickering. It can receive two video signals simultaneously and play VCDs and DVDs without requiring a decoder.
As a veteran mechanic with over a decade of experience, whether the 10th-gen Civic has a reversing camera depends on the specific trim. The base 180TURBO manual and CVT Classic versions come with a radio head unit without any screen, so they naturally don't have a reversing camera. Starting from the mid-range Luxury trim, which features a 7-inch touchscreen, the factory-installed reversing camera is included. However, if you request the dealership to install one when purchasing, even the base models can be retrofitted—just be aware that aftermarket cameras tend to fog up in rainy weather. The newly purchased 11th-gen Civic now comes standard with this feature across all trims, which is quite generous. Honestly, this function is especially useful for beginners, particularly when visibility is poor at night or during rain—the camera provides clear rear views when mirrors can't.
