Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)

Rear View Monitor (RVM)

In this manual: Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Rear view camera
2. Audio/AVN head unit display
3. Steering wheel angle sensor

Description and Operation

Description

  • The system displays the area behind the vehicle to help the driver avoid hazards. It receives the rear image signal from the rear view camera and displays it on the monitor.

  • The rear view monitor is an optional device that displays the blind area on the monitor screen. It operates automatically when the transmission is in the "R" position.

  • It displays the estimated path with parking guidelines according to the steering wheel operating angle.

System Component (Steering Wheel Angle-Linked Rear View Monitor)

Driving Rear View Monitor (DRVM)

Driving Rear View Monitor (DRVM): The DRVM function is used to display the rear view while driving forward. Keep your eyes on the road ahead.

DRVM ON:

1) Start the engine and set to "ON".

2) Press the button (A) with the shift lever in "D" (Drive) or "N" (Neutral).

DRVM OFF:

1) Press the button (A) again.

2) Press the infotainment system control button (B).

Circuit Diagrams

Connector and Terminal Function

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the center rear combination lamp.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rear Combination Lamp")

  3. Disconnect the trunk switch connector (A).

  4. Remove the rear view camera (A) after loosening the screws.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Procedure for Each Symptom

No. Symptom Repair
1 AVN Monitor Shows Black-Blue Screen R-1, R-2
Parking guide line and notification text are not displayed
2 Vehicle tilted/leaning while parking R-3, R-4
Problem with the displayed view
Difference in visibility of right/left bumper
Parking guidelines are misaligned (deviation to the left/right).
Vehicle tilted during parking
3 Water intrusion in the lens R-5
Blurred video
Damaged lens coating
Red-colored video is displayed

P-1. Check the following order of black screen occurrence (Camera - AVN direct connection specification)

R-2. Check the camera

  1. Measure the video display signal waveform and output voltage of the rear camera (using KDS and VMI).

    Connect the VMI probes to pin 2 and pin 7.

    • Specification: 0.8 V - 1.2 V

  2. Measure the rear camera power supply output voltage.

    Connect to pin 1 and pin 8.

    • Specification: 6.0 V - 7.0 V

R-3. Check the symptom related to camera position after installation.

R-4. Tilted/leaning during parking.

  1. Check the camera installation conditions.

    GOOD The camera operates normally.
    NG Check No. 2.

  2. Measure the tilt/inclination deviation while parked.

    • SPEC: ± 10 cm (front wheel - rear wheel)

    GOOD The camera operates normally.
    NG Replace the camera.

R-5. Check the monitor quality

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