PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. The illustrations in these descriptions represent sample screens.

    2. The parking assist monitor system consists of a rear monitor and parking guide lines to assist the driver in parking the vehicle.

    3. The parking assist monitor system has a rear television camera assembly mounted on the back door to display a view of the area behind the vehicle on the navigation receiver assembly.

    4. This system consists of a rear television camera assembly, a steering sensor, a park/neutral position switch assembly*1, a back-up light switch assembly*2, a skid control ECU, a main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) and a navigation receiver assembly.


      • *1: Models with automatic transaxle or K111F CVT

      • *2: Models with manutal transaxle

  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. The parking assist monitor system displays when both manual assist and parallel parking assist are in use.

    2. Perpendicular parking is used for parking the vehicle in a garage or parking space.

    3. Parallel parking assist is used when parallel parking the vehicle.

    4. Pressing the parking mode switch screen button can change the assist mode. The initial (default) setting is set to perpendicular parking.

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      *1 Parking Mode Switch Screen Button - -
      *a Perpendicular Parking *b Parallel Parking Assist

  3. PRECAUTION


    1. Ignition Switch Expressions


      1. The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.

        Expression Ignition Switch (Position) Engine Switch (Condition)
        Ignition Switch off LOCK Off (Lock)
        Ignition Switch ACC ACC On (ACC)
        Ignition Switch ON ON On (IG)
        Engine Start START On (Start)

    2. General Precautions


      1. Do not rely entirely on the parking assist monitor system. Use caution, just as you would when driving any vehicle.

      2. Never drive while looking only at the screen. The image on the screen may differ from actual conditions. If you drive while looking only at the screen, you may hit an object or have an accident. Be sure to confirm the safety of your surroundings when driving the vehicle.

      3. The camera uses a wide-angle lens. The perceived distance from images that appear on the screen differs from the actual distance.

    3. Television Camera Precautions


      1. Do not expose the rear television camera assembly to a strong impact or force, as it will alter the orientation of the camera and cause improper operation.

      2. The area covered by the rear television camera assembly is limited. The rear television camera assembly does not show objects close to either corner of the bumper or show items under the bumper. The clearance distance that appears on the screen is different from the actual distance because the rear television camera assembly uses a wide-angle lens.

      3. The camera is unable to capture a clear image if the glass in front of the lens is dirty. Therefore, clean the glass if it has water drops, snow or dirt on it.

      4. In the following cases, it may become difficult to see the images on the screen, but this is not a malfunction:


        • In the dark (for example, at night).

        • When the temperature near the lens is very high or low.

        • When water droplets are adhering to the camera, or when humidity is high (for example, when it rains).

        • When the camera has scratches or dirt on it.

        • When foreign matter (for example, mud) is adhering to the camera lens.

        • When the sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens.

      5. When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights or mercury lights etc., the lights and the illuminated area may appear to flicker.

      6. When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure washer, do not spray water on the rear television camera assembly or the surrounding area. High-pressure water can damage the camera.

    4. Road Condition Precautions


      1. Depending on the number of occupants, the load conditions, the slope of the road, and bumps in the road, a disparity may occur between the display indication and the actual distance on the road surface. Operate the vehicle carefully.

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        *a Steep Uphill Incline behind Vehicle *b Disparity
        *c Steep Downhill Incline behind Vehicle *d Vehicle Posture Changed by Passengers and Load

      2. If a steep uphill incline is behind the vehicle, an obstacle appears to be further away than it actually is, as shown in the illustration below.

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        *a Screen Image in Case A *b Screen Image in Case B

    5. Precautions for 3-Dimensional Obstacles


      1. Drive carefully when any 3-dimensional objects such as walls or vehicles are behind the vehicle as the distance and estimated guide lines are provided based on the road surface.


        • When passing close to a 3-dimensional object, the vehicle may come into contact with the object even if the estimated vehicle path seems not to be in contact with it on the screen.

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        • The distance indication as shown on the screen varies between 3-dimensional objects such as a vehicle and objects on a flat plane such as the road surface. As shown in the following illustration, points A and B are actually vertically in the same position and point C is a short distance away from them: however, the points are displayed in order of distance from the vehicle, B, C and A. Therefore, the vehicle will come into contact with the 3-dimensional object if it is backed up to point B on the screen.

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        • On slippery roads such as snowy roads, the estimated vehicle path and actual vehicle path may not match.

        • When only one parking line is provided, the vehicle may seem to be parallel to the line on the screen even if it is not actually parallel.