NIGHT VIEW SYSTEM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION


  1. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM


    1. The night view system communicates with other devices using CAN and AVC-LAN communication and digital signals.

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      CAN Communication
      ECU Signal Input/Output
      No. 1 Night View ECU DTC information signal Output
      Various state signals Output
      Various request signals Output
      Various vehicle state signals Input
      Various tester request signals Input
      Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU) Light sensor illuminance signal Output
      Low beam headlight illumination request signal Output
      Power Management Control ECU Shift position signal Output
      Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly Advice display request signal Input
      Night view display request signal Input
      Driving Support ECU Assembly Wiper system signal Output
      Vehicle speed signal Output
      Destination information signal Output
      DLC3 DTC read signal Input
      Camera adjustment signal Output
      Active Test signal Output
      Initial setting information signal Output

      Tech Tips

      When there is a problem with the communication between ECUs, check the CAN communication system DTCs (for LHD Click here (for RHD Click here.

      AVC-LAN Communication
      ECU Signal Input/Output
      Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly Advice display request signal Output
      Night view display request signal Output
      Accessory Meter Assembly Advice display request signal Input
      Night view display request signal Input
      Digital Signal
      ECU Signal
      No. 1 Night View ECU → Accessory Meter Assembly Video signal (GVIF)

  2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION


    1. The night view system uses a camera to detect the near-infrared rays emitted from the near-infrared ray emitting portion of the headlight assembly, as well as reflected light from the headlights and surrounding light, and creates a black and white image based on the intensity of the light. This is used to aid nighttime visibility. The image is displayed on the accessory meter assembly.

      Tech Tips


      • Depending on road and weather conditions, visibility (image quality) may vary.

      • The system cannot display all objects brightly. The image may be entirely dark, or parts of objects may be difficult to see.

      • As the system sensitivity is calibrated for nighttime use, when the vehicle is in a bright area such as an area illuminated by street lights, or when the headlights of an oncoming vehicle are shining brightly, the image may become washed out (become white) and be unclear.

      • If the inner or outer surface of the windshield glass is dirty, the image may become unclear. In this case, clean the windshield glass.

      • When it is cold and the "FOOT" mode of the heater is used, the upper portion of the windshield glass may become clouded, resulting in the image becoming unclear. In this case, use the "DEF" mode and clear the windshield glass.

      • If the headlight assembly is dirty, the image may become unclear. In this case, clean the headlight assembly.

      • When the auxiliary battery voltage is low, the image darkens. In this case, charge the auxiliary battery or replace it with a new one.

  3. OPERATION CONDITIONS


    1. The night view system operates when the night view switch is pushed after the automatic light control sensor has determined from the ambient brightness that it is nighttime, and the headlights are illuminated.

      Operation Conditions
      Operation Condition

      Operation Condition

      (Vehicle Speed)

      		 Near-infrared Ray Emitter

      • The power switch is on (IG).

      • The surrounding area is dark.

      • The headlights are illuminated.

      • The night view switch is on.

      		 Approximately 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or less Off*
      Approximately 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or more On

      Tech Tips


      • *: The night view image is displayed, but the area and distance that can be displayed are limited as near-infrared rays are not being emitted.

      • The night view switch must be turned on each time the power switch is turned from off to on (IG).