Whats this then?

[paps]

It looks like a rear view camera but theres no option to view the image on the internal screen (not that the owner has found at least). The car is a 54 plate Toyota Avensis Verso.
So what is it?

[listie]

Looks like a rear camera, might not be hooked up found this

Optional navigation system for T Spirit with full colour mapping with touch-screen operation and Rear View Monitor with Park Assist system for simple and safe reverse parking manoeuvres

[Aviz]

Looks like the Optional reverse cam. Should come on the screen when car is in reverse. Are his reversing lights working ?

[Snails]

A £750 option.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/equipment/Detail.asp...

[quote]
This system also incorporates a Rear View Monitor and Park Assist, which make reverse parking manoeuvres both simpler and safer. Clear colour images from a miniature camera mounted discreetly on the tailgate are transmitted to the dashboard display screen when reverse gear is selected. In Manual Assist Mode, the image on the screen is overlaid with fixed guidelines, which indicate the correct path to follow into a parking space. If desired, these guidelines can be removed from the screen at the touch of a switch.
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http://www.toyotagb-press.co.uk/protected/vehicles...

Edited by Snails on Thursday 26th May 22:22

[paps]

I would make sense that the camera starts when reverse is engaged, but it doesn't.
Fairly certain the reversing lights are working correctly.
Is it possible to activate this feature without big money/disruption?

[Aviz]

The actual cameras cost peanuts, so they may just have fitted it anyway.

I'm sure these guys would be able to advise
http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?s...

[Oakey]

Might be easier to see if it's connected for power than trying to see if it's connected all the way to the screen?

[paps]

Thanks for the help people, much appreciated.