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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 08:01 PM
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Backup warning for traffic

I have a 2016 Subaru Outback which has a back up camera which senses something moving behind your car when you back up. It detects, other car approaching you and even people. It gives a beep beep and you see the moving object.

My 2015 ML350 has the back up camera, but no parking sensors. Is there any way to replace the rear camera with one like the Subaru, it would really help backing up. I have seen on this site a vendor who sells the whole surround system, which is expensive but just having the backup camera traffic warning would be sufficient for me.

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Originally Posted by Isawelvis
I have a 2016 Subaru Outback which has a back up camera which senses something moving behind your car when you back up. It detects, other car approaching you and even people. It gives a beep beep and you see the moving object.

My 2015 ML350 has the back up camera, but no parking sensors. Is there any way to replace the rear camera with one like the Subaru, it would really help backing up. I have seen on this site a vendor who sells the whole surround system, which is expensive but just having the backup camera traffic warning would be sufficient for me.

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It has nothing to do with your camera, in you Outback you have sensor which recognizes moving objects.
I know parking sensors can be added I's sure this one can be too. Try some shops like Car Toys see what they know.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Isawelvis
I have a 2016 Subaru Outback which has a back up camera which senses something moving behind your car when you back up. It detects, other car approaching you and even people. It gives a beep beep and you see the moving object.

My 2015 ML350 has the back up camera, but no parking sensors. Is there any way to replace the rear camera with one like the Subaru, it would really help backing up. I have seen on this site a vendor who sells the whole surround system, which is expensive but just having the backup camera traffic warning would be sufficient for me.

Thanks.
You'd need to retrofit Parktronic into the rear bumper, get a bumper with the cut out holes for the sensors, reprogram the computer, etc etc etc. That's if you wanted a factory looking setup. PITA. I'm sure you can find an aftermarket solution, but it won't integrate with COMAND.
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