I have a two-month old 2020 Platinum. I noticed that the operability of the 360 deg. camera is controlled by a timer and speed sensor. Once while in the highway, I attempted to turn it on and got blurred out images. But when reach my garage and used it again for precise maneuvering while parking, they were clear images again. Is there a way to override the system? When maneuvering forward in tight spaces, I had to turn it on several times as I turns off after a few seconds which is very annoying. Back-up camera in Reverse stays on until I change gear to Drive.
Are what I’m experiencing normal?

 

I have a 2016 and my 360 camera has never turned off based on a timer when going forward, it only turns off when you get to a certain speed. As far as disabling it, I have no idea.

 

Are you sure the forward camera is turning off on time and not based on your speed?

Hold the brake and don't move with the front camera on, does it stay on?

 

Prior to 2020, front camera is disabled and a screen says so. In your case it sounds like the camera comes on but not with a usable image. That's okay though, their isn't really a need for a front camera to be displayed at 70mph anyway.

I have never noticed my camera shutting off on forward view with a time delay, however I may not have used it long enough. I've used it to park a few times but maybe your parking situation is tighter, therefore slower, than the situations I have been in.

I guess I don't know if your behavior is normal, but if it only stays on for a literal few seconds, I don't think that is correct. Unless you are driving above 4 or 5 mph (I think is the speed trigger) with camera on, in which case I'd say it is behaving as expected.

 

I did turn on the 360 camera and stepped on the brake and it held on. But still when maneuvering going into my garage, a small forward speed and it turns off. I guess this speed sensor needs some calibration. I will take this up with dealer. Thanks for the replies.

 

Mine turns off at 5mph.

I don’t know how to disable the shut off. I was wondering about it though.

 

I just checked mine this morning too and it turns off at about 5mph.

 

I think it is a SYNC setting -to keep the camera enabled up to a speed, I guess 5 mph is what it sounds like.

I don't drive with my front on to confirm -I'd look into the menu settings. You may just not have something 'on' that would do what you want. It's a SYNC thing, not a dash/vehicle setting.