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Old Dec 9, 2021 | 03:37 PM
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Is there any way to show the rear view monitor/camera on the 12.3 inch display while driving? Useful to check the trailer and trailer hitch while towing.

On our 2009 Nissan Murano, you could enter a diagnostic mode (hitting the start button 8+ times rapidly) and then take a menu option for calibrating the rear camera. Worked great.

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Old Dec 9, 2021 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk70
Is there any way to show the rear view monitor/camera on the 12.3 inch display while driving?
Likely not without seriously hacking the system.
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On our 2009 Nissan Murano, you could enter a diagnostic mode (hitting the start button 8+ times rapidly) and then take a menu option for calibrating the rear camera. Worked great.
Until the Nissan lawyers find out....
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Ummmm, you can put the car in reverse while driving. The car will shift to neutral and the backup camera will come on. Crazy stuff!
Do this at your own risk. I've done it before with no issues but I'm not responsible for your car.

You could contact https://www.anytimebackupcamera.com/.
They mainly list Toyotas but may have some insight for a Lexus.
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Would definitely be handy to have while towing to monitor the trailer and its contents. Let us know if you find a way.
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Ummmm, you can put the car in reverse while driving. The car will shift to neutral and the backup camera will come on. Crazy stuff!
Do this at your own risk. I've done it before with no issues but I'm not responsible for your car.
You could contact https://www.anytimebackupcamera.com/.
They mainly list Toyotas but may have some insight for a Lexus.
No way I'd EVER do that!
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A google search found this thread on an Australian user forum. Haven't had a chance to try this on our car, but will when we get home.

https://au.lexusownersclub.com/forum...gnostics-menu/
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No way I'd EVER do that!
I would never suggest someone else do it to their car because I'm not gonna be responsible.

But everything is drive by wire now. It's not like the shifter is connected directly to the transmission via a cable.
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Originally Posted by Jayhawk70
Is there any way to show the rear view monitor/camera on the 12.3 inch display while driving? Useful to check the trailer and trailer hitch while towing.

On our 2009 Nissan Murano, you could enter a diagnostic mode (hitting the start button 8+ times rapidly) and then take a menu option for calibrating the rear camera. Worked great.

-- Newbie to Lexus
Yes, you can try this out. Worked well for me. Allows you to view a 3rd-party front-camera or display the rear camera with the press of a button.

https://www.beatsonicusa.com/cs5ep.html
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