Displaying the backup camera view on demand

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by richard schumacher, Apr 23, 2026 at 9:33 AM.

  1. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Can it be displayed on demand or be made the default view? Or does it display only when in R?
     
    #1 richard schumacher, Apr 23, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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    Sorry, that's a "Premium" feature. In all seriousness, my XSE Premium has a dedicated button to switch to 360/front camera. I don't recall if it lets you check the rear cam as I don't use it that often.

    It's annoying that modern cars have several cameras but they can't be used on-demand to help with visibility or as dashcams.
     
    #2 dicknose, Apr 23, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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    And yet they can communicate with Toyota servers for 'product improvement'.
     
    #3 VelvetFoot, Apr 23, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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  4. richard schumacher

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    Dang. I'm hoping against hope that some fanatic has found/will find the magic pushbutton sequence, inCANtation, or engineer a hack to do it.

    In the meantime I left my humble request for product improvement with Toyota at:
    Toyota Customer Service
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Apr 23, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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