How to use the Cruze factory-installed dash cam?

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OKeegan
07/24/25 3:07am
Usage instructions for the Cruze factory-installed dash cam: 1. You can use the voice system instead of manual input. 2. Click the photo/emergency recording button on the left side of the steering wheel to take photos and record emergency videos. 3. Turning on the dash cam: You can set up the dash cam in the smart car host system. 4. You can choose whether to start recording and whether to enable audio recording. Here are some additional information: 1. Some car dash cams may have fake interfaces. For car dash cams, having multiple video interfaces can be a great advantage and a major selling point. Therefore, some unscrupulous dash cam manufacturers, in order to gain higher profits, tamper with these interfaces. They may include fake interfaces on the product, such as some HDMI high-definition interfaces, which usually cannot function properly. So, when purchasing a GPS dash cam, carefully check the functionality of each interface. 2. Car dash cams may experience crashes or screen distortion. Screen distortion usually occurs when the dash cam's temperature is relatively high. Therefore, when purchasing a dash cam, you can test its thermal stability using a third method to check if it is prone to screen distortion.
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MacAnnie
08/10/25 10:39pm
Last time I drove the Cruze, I found the factory-installed dashcam super convenient! There's a switch right behind the rearview mirror—just press the round button to power it on, and the flashing green light means it's recording. Use your phone to search for the wireless signal name listed in the manual, enter the default password (usually 12345678), and once connected, you can use the iBuick app to view the live feed. Your phone can directly download emergency recordings without removing the memory card. The card slot is on the side of the mirror—remember to use a high-speed card; a 32GB card can store about 3 hours of footage and automatically overwrites old videos when full. If the red light flashes unusually fast, it's likely the memory card is faulty and needs replacement.
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