How to set up the reversing camera for the 2021 Bora?

[DeJosephine]

Connect the power supply line of the dash cam. One end of the step-down cable plugs into the dash cam, and the other end has two wires, one red and one black. The red is the positive pole, and the black is the negative pole. Route it through the fuse. Next to the fuse where the black wire is connected, there is a screw connected to the car body. Note that it must be connected to the car body to serve as the ground. Remove the rear cover of the reversing light in the trunk. Use an iron wire to thread the cable. The cable splits into two paths. First, pass the power signal line out from the reversing light cover. Unplug the connector, insert a needle into the small hole beside the front connector, and remove the reversing power line. Connect the red wire to it, then plug it back in. One section of the camera cable has a connector. Remove it and use an iron wire to thread it up. For the small notch used for fixing, slightly lengthen it with a small file, then secure the camera with instant adhesive.

[SanAlessandra]

When I first got my car, I also researched this. The 2021 Bora's reversing camera automatically activates when shifting to reverse gear, but you need to enable the function first. Open the central control screen and find the vehicle settings, then turn on the rearview camera switch in the parking assist menu. Remember to enable the guide line function—there are static and dynamic lines available. I recommend choosing the dynamic guide lines as they adjust direction with steering wheel movement. Once set up, the screen will display the rear view every time you shift to R gear. If the image gets blurry on rainy days, check if the camera above the rear license plate is covered with mud—just wipe it clean with a wet wipe. This feature is especially useful for parallel parking. When I first started using it, I always had to get out to check the position, but now I can usually park perfectly in one go.

[JordanMarie]

Just helped my neighbor set up his Bora last week. After starting the car, don't rush to shift gears. First, tap the MENU button in the lower right corner of the center console screen, navigate to the Parking Assist option, and find the rearview camera settings page. Here you can adjust the color of the guide lines—I recommend using a bright yellow for better visibility at night. Remember to turn on the obstacle warning function, which will automatically alert you when approaching objects. After setup, press the return button to save, and the screen will automatically switch to the camera view when reversing. One detail to note: look for the camera cleaning function in the settings—some higher-end models can automatically spray water to clean the lens. The reversing camera works best when used with the radar. I usually adjust the rearview mirror slightly downward so I can monitor both the screen and the actual view simultaneously.

[DiVera]

Actually, the 2021 Bora's reversing camera is plug-and-play. It automatically activates when shifting to R gear, with all main settings done via the central control screen. Click the vehicle settings icon, enter the driving assistance menu, and find the rearview camera option. Here you can toggle the dynamic trajectory lines—it's recommended to keep them on. If the image appears too dark, simply increase the contrast in the display settings. My wife relies on this feature, especially when picking up our kids from school at night, as electric bikes dart around the neighborhood—the camera makes reversing much safer. Just the other day, the reversing camera suddenly stopped displaying, but it turned out to be accidentally disabled in the settings; reopening it restored functionality.