MONITOR SYSTEM CONTROL MONITOR CONTROL
FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
Component
Function
Television Camera Assembly RR
Transmits a video signal of the area behind the vehicle to the radio and display receiver assembly.
Radio and Display Receiver Assembly
Displays images of the area behind the vehicle sent from the television camera assembly using the multi-display.
Back-up Light Switch Assembly
Sends an R shift position signal to the radio and display receiver assembly.
SYSTEM CONTROL
This system operates when both the following conditions have been met:
The ignition switch is ON.
The shift lever is in R (reverse).
FUNCTION
Area Displayed on Screen
Objects on the right of the vehicle appear on the right side of the display panel, and objects on the left of the vehicle appear on the left side of the display panel.
The television camera assembly RR uses a wide-angle lens. The perceived distance from images that appear on the screen differs from the actual distance.
Note:The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle status or road conditions. The area covered by the television camera assembly RR is limited. The television camera assembly RR does not show objects close to either corner of the bumper or show the area under the bumper.
Warning Message
A warning message appears at the bottom of the screen under the following condition. The warning message appears in the same language that has been selected by the language selector of the multi-display.
Table 1. Message Appearing at Bottom of Screen Warning Message
Condition
Check surroundings for safety.
This message always appears during system operation.
FAIL-SAFE
The table below indicates fail-safe operation when a malfunction is detected:
Malfunctioning Parts
Detection Item
Function
Television camera assembly RR
Television camera assembly RR malfunction signal is detected.
System stops signal reception and displays a dark screen.
Radio and Display Receiver Assembly
Malfunction of radio and display receiver assembly
Stops system operation