This Front View Camera—part number 3776070-SF04—is a super important "forward-looking eye" for the Dongfeng Dignity IX5’s front vision help system. It’s made to solve that "front blind spot" issue that regular windshields and side mirrors just can’t fix. It mostly fits 2019 to 2023 Dignity IX5 models (all trims, from basic comfort to top-tier flagship) and works perfectly with the car’s 1.5T turbo engine (that’s the DK15C one) and 2.0L naturally aspirated engine (the DFMB20). Unlike rearview cameras that only turn on when you’re reversing, this front camera is all about daily driving—like getting through narrow roads, going over speed bumps, or avoiding low little obstacles in front of the car. It pairs up with the central control screen to show real-time shots of the area 1 to 5 meters ahead of the front bumper. Without it, drivers often struggle to tell how far the front bumper is from curbs, flower beds, or small rocks—and that leads to unnecessary scratches. Below’s a breakdown of what this part does, in simpler terms:
This front view camera isn’t just a "forward monitor"—it has 4 practical features that fill in the gaps where your regular vision falls short:
Covering Front Blind Spots: It focuses on that "low-to-the-ground blind spot" between 0.5 and 1.5 meters in front of the front bumper—the spot you can’t see because it’s below your line of sight through the windshield. For example, when you’re driving over a tall speed bump or parking close to a curb, it shows you if the front bumper is gonna scrape the obstacle. That’s super handy for new drivers, or when you’ve got a lot of stuff in the IX5 (which makes the front end sit a little lower).
Helping Out at Low Speeds: When you’re driving slow—30 km/h or less, like in narrow alleys, neighborhood roads, or tight parking lots—the camera turns on automatically. You can also turn it on manually by hitting the button on the central control. It shows a wide view of the front, including the left and
right sides of the front bumper. That way, you can avoid hitting pedestrians, electric bikes, or other cars that pop up out of nowhere.
Better Vision in Bad Weather: It comes with a sensor that works well in low light and a lens with anti-glare coating, so it performs great even when the weather’s rough. On rainy or foggy days, it cuts down on the reflection of raindrops on the lens. At night, it reduces glare from oncoming cars’ headlights—so the front image stays clear, no
"whiteout" from bright lights.
Working with ADAS (for Fancier Trims): For IX5 models with basic ADAS—those are the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems—this camera gives visual data to help. For example, it works with the lane departure warning system to track where the lane lines are, or with the forward collision early warning system to help spot obstacles in front. It doesn’t take the place of radar sensors, though—they team up to give double the protection.
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The camera’s work process ties right into how you actually drive—it’s useful, but never distracting. Here’s how it goes:
There are two ways to get it going:
Turns on automatically: When your car’s speed drops below 30km/h—like when you slow down for a narrow street or a crowded parking lot—the speed sensor sends a signal to the camera, and it fires up on its own. No buttons needed.
Turn it on manually: If you want to check the front anytime (say, before driving over a pothole or a big speed bump), just hit the “front view” button on the central control panel. It usually has a little camera icon pointing forward, so it’s easy to find.
First, the lens grabs whatever’s in front of the car. Then, a built-in HDR chip tweaks the image to make it clearer: it fixes the exposure, tones down glare, and makes colors pop more. For example, at night, it dims the brightness of oncoming cars’ headlights so you aren’t blinded, while brightening the road itself—so you can spot pedestrians or small obstacles way easier.
The tweaked digital signal gets sent to the central control screen through a shielded wire harness. The delay is less than 0.3 seconds—no lag at all, so what you see is what’s actually in front of you. The screen also adds “distance marks”: a red line at 1 meter, yellow at 3 meters, green at 5 meters. That way, you can tell exactly how far you are from the curb or a parked car.
When your speed goes over 40km/h, the camera shuts off automatically—so it doesn’t distract you when you’re driving fast. It also turns off if you turn off the car or shift into reverse ’cause the
rearview camera needs to take over then (reverse safety comes first!).
These numbers tell you how well the camera works for daily driving—no fancy jargon, just what matters:
Resolution: 1080P (1920×1080). It’s clear enough to spot small stuff—like a 5cm-tall rock on the road—so you don’t scrape the front bumper.
Viewing Angle: 120° horizontal view plus 30° vertical (15° pointing down). That covers the whole width of the IX5’s front bumper (about 1.9 meters) and the low area 0.5 to 5 meters ahead—no blind spots on the left or right.
Low-Light Sensitivity: No more than 0.05 lux—that’s about as bright as moonlight. It can take clear shots in dark spots like underground parking lots, and it doesn’t need extra infrared lights (so you don’t blind oncoming drivers with glare).
Dynamic Range (HDR): 120dB. It evens out bright and dark spots—like on a sunny day, it shows the road under a bridge clearly, no super bright spots in the sun or too-dark spots in the shade.
Working Temperature: Works from -30℃ to 85℃. So it’s fine in freezing Northeast China winters (no frozen lens) and sweltering South China summers (the sensor won’t break from the heat).
Activation Speed: Turns on fast—less than 0.3 seconds from when you trigger it to when the image shows up. That’s quick enough for sudden slow-speed moments, like when you’re pulling up to a curb and need to check the front fast.
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Summary
Bottom line, the Front View Camera 3776070-SF04 is a small but mighty safety sidekick for the Dongfeng Dignity IX5. It fixes that front blind spot issue most drivers don’t even notice—and that makes low-speed drives, parking, and trips in bad weather way safer. If you clean it regularly, install it the right way, and use genuine parts whenever you need to replace it, it’ll keep running smoothly. That means you always have a clear view of what’s ahead every time you get behind the wheel!
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