Why is the Rearview Camera Image Reversed?
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The reversal of the rearview camera image is mostly caused by the front and rear cameras being installed incorrectly. Below is a detailed introduction to the meanings of different colored trajectory lines in the rearview camera: 1. Red line: Indicates a warning line, with a distance of 30cm from the rear of the car. When the car reaches near this line, the parking space is just right, and no further reversing is allowed. 2. Yellow line: Indicates a deceleration line, with a distance of 60cm from the rear of the car. You can continue to reverse, but pay attention to slowing down and checking the distance. 3. Green line: Indicates a normal safety line, where the distance between the obstacle and the rear of the car is larger, allowing you to reverse with confidence.
I've seen a few cases of reversed backup camera images while helping my neighbor fix his car. The main reasons are misaligned or inverted camera installation, especially with aftermarket cameras where many mechanics skip angle calibration for convenience. Sometimes high-pressure car wash jets can also displace the camera. You can check yourself - if the camera has rotated 180 degrees, just manually twist it back. There's also a setting issue - go to the head unit menu, find the backup camera option and turn off the mirror flip function. The car I fixed had horizontal flip enabled in settings, making the image look like a mirror reflection. Wiring issues are more troublesome, requiring removal of the trunk liner to check connectors. Oh, and rain or fog can also distort the image - try wiping the camera clean first.
