TESTED ON: 2007 IS250 Sports with enhancement pack
SUCCESFUL/FAIL: Success
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: easy
INTRODUCTION
There is a hidden diagnostics menu available in the entertainment/navigation system that lets you play with all sorts of weird and wonderful items. Of the most interest (to me, at least) was the ability to switch on the reverse parking camera while driving normally.
WARNING: As I'm uncertain of their purpose, I strongly recommend you avoid the "memory" functions available in this area. Alternatively, if you know what they do, please add an update to this topic.
STEPS
1. Hold down the INFO button (to the left of the screen)
2. Whilst holding the button turn the lights from off to on (not auto) and back to off 4 times until the menu appears
To access the reverse camera, press the MENU option at the top right of the screen and select the CAMERA CHECK option. To exit the diagnostics screen, press and hold the DISPLAY button until the system reboots (you'll get the "I Agree" screen again). See attached photos below.
DIAGNOSTICS MAIN SCREEN:
DIAGNOSTICS MENU:
Hello, I am a new member to the forum, which I found while trying to find a solution to accessing the rear camera. I have followed the above directions and am able to access the secret menu; however, the button "CAMERA CHECK" is disabled.
My details are:
2007 IS250 AWD
Rear camera works as normal when in reverse
I am in the US-- would this be a reason? I have searched but it seems the only detailed info on the secret menus or camera hacks is on this forum. However, this forum is great and it seems a great community. As I have just gotten the vehicle last week, I am eager to dig through this forum and discover new possibilities with the IS250.
Howto: Access The Secret Diagnostics Menu
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Hello, I am a new member to the forum, which I found while trying to find a solution to accessing the rear camera. I have followed the above directions and am able to access the secret menu; however, the button "CAMERA CHECK" is disabled.
My details are:
2007 IS250 AWD
Rear camera works as normal when in reverse
I am in the US-- would this be a reason? I have searched but it seems the only detailed info on the secret menus or camera hacks is on this forum. However, this forum is great and it seems a great community. As I have just gotten the vehicle last week, I am eager to dig through this forum and discover new possibilities with the IS250.
Thank you for your time.