2006 rear camera work while going forward?

[windstrings]

Is there a way to use the rear camera while going forward in drive, or is it only for reverse?.....

[JMcPhee]

Originally posted by windstrings@Jan 8 2006, 11:33 PM
Is there a way to use the rear camera while going forward in drive, or is it only for reverse?.....

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Reverse only. enabling it while in drive would cause liabilities for the manufacturer "I was looking down at the screen and KABLAAM!...."

[windstrings]

Originally posted by JMcPhee@Jan 8 2006, 11:39 PM
Reverse only.  enabling it while in drive would cause liabilities for the manufacturer "I was looking down at the screen and KABLAAM!...."

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they shouldn't be any more liable than just looking at the NAV...

I want to see the expression on the jerks face thats tailgaiting me when I throw my coke bottle out the window.

[ceric]

According to CA vehicle codes, having a camera installed to monitor surrounding of a vehicle is legal. See (-(4)
As for liability, I am sure an "I Agree" button will be there for you to push before you can use it... Just like GPS. <_<

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27602. (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle if a television receiver, a video monitor, or a television or video screen, or any other, similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal that produces entertainment or business applications, is operating and is located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver's seat, or is operating and visible to the driver while driving the motor vehicle.

( Subdivision (a) does not apply to the following equipment when installed in a vehicle:
(1) A vehicle information display.
(2) A global positioning display.
(3) A mapping display.
(4) A visual display used to enhance or supplement the driver's view forward, behind, or to the sides of a motor vehicle for the purpose of maneuvering the vehicle.
(5) A television receiver, video monitor, television or video screen, or any other, similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal, if that equipment has an interlock device that, when the motor vehicle is driven, disables the equipment for all uses except as a visual display as described in paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive.
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[GreenMachine]

Originally posted by windstrings@Jan 9 2006, 01:33 AM
Is there a way to use the rear camera while going forward in drive, or is it only for reverse?.....

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Windstrings, there was a short thread on this recently which might be of some use

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showt...4464&hl=camera

When I first heard about the rear camera I just assumed you would be able to use it when driving forward.

[Rancid13]

Originally posted by windstrings@Jan 9 2006, 12:06 AM
I want to see the expression on the jerks face thats tailgaiting me when I throw my coke bottle out the window. 

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LOL!!! Glass coke bottle or plastic coke bottle?

[windstrings]

Originally posted by Rancid13@Jan 9 2006, 10:35 AM
LOL!!!  Glass coke bottle or plastic coke bottle?

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Thats according to whether I"m in my morning mood or evening!

Second thought, a whole 6 pack of plastic ones thrown out at once may get a better reaction and may be funner!

I don't want them to crash, just have some manners....

[windstrings]

Originally posted by GreenMachine@Jan 9 2006, 03:12 AM
Windstrings, there was a short thread on this recently which might be of some use

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showt...4464&hl=camera

When I first heard about the rear camera I just assumed you would be able to use it when driving forward.

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Thanks... it sounds like there may be a hack or rather a shortcut sequence if we could just find it.