Back-Up Cameras will be Standard Equipment in 2018

Back-up Cameras Standard Equipment in 2018
Back-Up Cameras help prevent unintentional back-over crashes which account for approximately 300 deaths and 18,000 injuries each year, according to the National Highway Safety Administration.

WHAT IT DOES
When you shift into R, the back-up camera activates to show you what is behind your car. The display will be found on the center console.

THE TECH BEHIND IT
A camera, mounted on the rear of your car, shows a view of the area behind you. Some systems incorporate lines to show you your backing path in the display.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
First, make sure you walk behind your car to check for children.
Then, turn the back-up camera on by shifting your car into R while you’re holding your brake.
As you’re backing, continue to check over your shoulders and use your side and rearview mirrors to see anything the back-up camera does not see.

TIPS
Always be sure that you’ve walked behind the car before backing out of a driveway or parking spot. There are some objects that the back-up camera may not detect, especially if they are close to the ground or under the car.