REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Inner Rear View Mirror Type) 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. NOTES FOR REAR TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY


    1. Notes for the rear television camera assembly


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

      2. Do not scrub the camera. Scrubbing may scratch the camera and affect the image. Prevent organic solvents, waxes, bond removing solvents or glass coating from adhere to the cover. If such material 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.

      5. When washing the vehicle, do not apply intense bursts of water to the camera or camera areas. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.

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


      1. Electrical devices that generate interference are used in the cabin.

      2. Accessories that generate radio waves have been installed.

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

      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 ambience of 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.)

      10. When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights, etc., the lights and illuminated areas may appear to flicker.