Using the rear view monitor system
■ Screen description
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Vehicle width guide lines
The line indicates a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
Vehicle center guide lines
These lines indicate the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
Distance guide line
The line shows points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the center of the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide line
The line shows distance behind the vehicle, a point approximately 3 ft.
(1 m) (blue) from the edge of the bumper.
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Rear view monitor system precautions
■ Area displayed on screen
Corners of bumper
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper of the rear area of the vehicle.
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor system screen.
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• The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation conditions.
• Objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper cannot be seen on the screen.
• The camera uses a special lens.
The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance.
• Items which are located higher than the camera may not be displayed by the monitor.
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Rear view monitor system camera
The camera for the rear view monitor system is located as shown in the illustration.
● Using the camera
If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image.
If water droplets, snow or mud adhere to the lens, rinse it with water and wipe with a soft cloth. If the lens is extremely dirty, wash it with a mild cleanser and rinse.
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Differences between the screen and the actual road
The distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines may not actually be parallel with the dividing lines of the parking space, even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distances between the vehicle width guide lines and the left and right dividing lines of the parking space may not be equal, even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distance guide lines give a distance guide for flat road surfaces. In any of the following situations, there is a margin of error between the fixed guide lines on the screen and the actual distance/course on the road.
● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes up sharply
The distance guide lines will appear to be closer to the vehicle than the actual distance.
Because of this, objects will appear to be farther away than they actually are. In the same way, there will be a margin of error between the guidelines and the actual distance/course on the road.
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