This automotive feature provides a rear view to the driver, displayed on a screen, to aid in reversing. Specifically, it addresses vehicles manufactured by a particular Japanese automaker, during the 2012 model year, of their mid-size sedan offering. It is an electronic vision enhancement system.
The integration of such systems into vehicles enhances safety by reducing blind spots and aiding in parking maneuvers. Prior to widespread adoption, drivers relied solely on mirrors and physical turning to assess the space behind their vehicles. The growing consumer demand and regulatory changes led to increasing availability of this technology as a standard or optional feature.