Is it possible to have the rear view camera on display all of the time ?
With passengers in the car I can't see much in the rear view mirror.

There is not aa approved method, unless you drive permanently in reverse! Rear camera switch is linked to reverse gear. Also no method of recording the picture from any of the cameras other than taking a photo of the screen with your phone.

Regards,

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I believe in the old model (up to 13 reg) you can switch on camera view on demand if you have surround cameras but not if you have only the rear camera.

In new shape RRS I don't have surround cameras but can still bring rear camera view on the infotainment screen when I want, without selecting reverse gear. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
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Tim,

You are correct. I wasted money on them. The resolution is low and added to this, they are permanently covered in road detritus which makes them even less usable. It must have been an obvious fault as this was corrected on MY16, which have far higher resolution cameras, equipped with washers and in addition have the "helicopter" view which is probably the most useful when using the cameras to manoeuvre in confined spaces.

Hey ho!

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Is there any way of changing the lines configuration on the reverse camera/screen.I added a genuine number plate camera on my 1st sport,that showed lines running across the back of the car,the red line would have you parked approx.12"away from a wall.
On my new to me 11 plate the lines run with the car,which I don't find as useful.

Are your parking sensors working OK? The PDC should trigger amber blocks at each sensor and beeps 1m away from front or rear of the car and then when about to hit they turn red with a continuous tone. The yellow lines should "bend" with the steering to indicate where the steering movements will take the car. I believe the change from amber to red occurs at the point where you no longer have enough space for the tailgate to go up without it touching what is behind you. Also if you have the OEM towing system then you will also get a straight yellow line in the tow hitch position to assist with reversing up to the draw/ tow hook on the trailer on some models (IIRC after 2007MY) 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Thanks for the reply Tim.I have the amber blocks on the screen but they don't change colour.I have just reversed 6"away from a wall,my sensors beep and go continuous though.Did I understand you correctly that the lines on the screen should move as mine just stay central on the screen although all 4 are curved inwards?

You only have the "bendy" yellow lines which move with steering if you have the surround camera sysem ftted if I remmber correctly.

Cheers
Col

Not so on 2015MY, mine "bend" as the wheel turns and I don't have surround cams 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Tim, I'm referring to the RRS 1 not the 2 as an 11plate car was mentioned, with the surround system you can drive with cameras displaying pictures but as soon as you exceed a specific speed I think they switch off. Never thought they were much use either only ever switch them on occasionaly to see if they still work.

Cheers
Col

I had a 2007 TDv8 RRS with bendy lines 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

I didn't even realise it was possible to have the factory fit reverse camera in the spoiler on a pre facelift RRS1 as have never seen one fitted.

Cheers
Col