I have a new backup camera I am adding to my system. According to the instructions, I am to tap power for it from my + and ground wires going to the reverse lights. Is this safe, or should I run it from the battery. Also, what color are the wirtes for the + and ground of the reverse lights.

Thanks

If you tap off the power and ground going to the reverse lights, then the camera will only work in reverse.

It is safe but the Avic will let you watch the backup camera while moving forward to keep an eye on a trailer or something. So if you want to be able to do that you would need it tapped off the battery or more specifically, something that has power when the key is on and only when the key is on.

I don't know colors, I took apart the back left brake light module and tapped off the wires in there (you still need the power to run to the Avic to know when the reverse lights are on to show you the backup camera automatically).

its black/pink in the drivers kick

If you're colorblind, the pink stripe looks more tan than anything else.