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How does a rear parking camera work?

A rear parking camera is a wide-angle lens fitted to the rear of the car, which transmits a live image of the area directly behind the car when reverse gear is selected. The picture from the camera is usually displayed in the infotainment screen in the centre of the dashboard.

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