PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM PRECAUTION


  1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION

    Tech Tips

    The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to 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 Off Off
    Ignition Switch ON ON On (IG)
    Ignition Switch ACC ACC On (ACC)
    Engine Start START Start

  2. POINTS TO NOTE WHEN SERVICING


    1. Pay attention to the following points when servicing.


      1. When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, "System initializing" may appear on the display and navigation module display. In this case, restore the steering angle neutral point Click here.

      2. Depending on the parts that are replaced or operations that are performed during vehicle inspection or maintenance, calibration of other systems as well as the parking assist monitor system may be needed Click here.

        Tech Tips

        Each adjusted value for the calibration of the parking assist monitor system will be stored in the parking assist ECU.

      3. When the lens of the rear television camera assembly is dirty, wash the lens with water and wipe it off with a soft cloth to obtain clear images. For heavy dirt, use neutral detergent to clean the lens.

  3. NOTES FOR REAR TELEVISION CAMERA


    1. Notes for the rear television camera assembly


      1. The parking assist monitor system may not function properly if subjected to a severe blow by any hard object.

      2. Do not scrub the cover part of the camera because it is made of resin. Scrubbing it may scratch the cover and affect the image. Prevent organic solvents, waxes, bond removing solvents or glass coating from adhering to the cover. If anything adheres to the cover, clean it off immediately and wash with water.

      3. Exposing the camera to a sudden temperature change may affect proper functioning of the camera.

      4. A clear image may not appear if the camera is dirty with snow, mud, etc. In that case, wash it with water and wipe off the lens. Use a detergent to remove dirt if necessary.

    2. Images are difficult to discern even in normal conditions if:


      1. Electrical devices used in the cabin are creating noise.

      2. Accessories that generate radio waves have been installed.

      3. The camera lens is frosted over (the image may be blurred or darker than normal immediately after turning the ignition switch to ON).

      4. The camera lens is dirty with snow, mud, etc.

      5. A strong beam of light, such as a sunbeam or headlight, hits the camera.

      6. It is too dark around the camera (at night, etc.).

      7. The ambient temperature around the camera is either too high or too low.

      8. The vehicle is tilted at a steep angle.

      9. The ambient light around the camera is too bright. (When a strong light, such as a sunbeam reflected off the vehicle body, hits the camera, the image may be blurred. This is called the "smear" phenomenon, peculiar to the CCD camera.)