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How do you use a backup camera while driving?

My husband just bought me a brand new Impreza, and I’m so excited! We live in a big city, so I’m looking forward to having a rear backup camera. How do backup cameras work?

Olivia Rose · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

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Typically, you will need to shift into reverse (the gear labeled R) to activate the rear camera. Then, you can automatically view the camera footage on a dashboard screen.

The rear camera will show you an image of what’s behind your vehicle—but it will also often include clearance indicators and the like to make parking (and parallel parking) easy.

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