MULTI-TERRAIN MONITOR SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. In the multi-terrain select, the multi-terrain monitor system uses television camera assemblies located on the front grille, outer rear view mirror assembly and back door and displays images on the display and navigation module display*1 or accessory meter assembly*2 to allow the driver to see blind spots around the vehicle, thus assisting the driver's vision.

    2. A switch to turn the multi-terrain monitor system on and off and to switch the screen display is located on the steering wheel.

    3. The system consists of the television camera assemblies, display and navigation module display*1, accessory meter assembly*2, steering pad switch and parking assist ECU.


      • *1: Models with navigation system

      • *2: Models without navigation system

  2. PRECAUTION


    1. In the following cases, it may become difficult to see items in the image on the screen, but this does not indicate a malfunction.


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

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

      3. When water droplets are present on the television camera, or when humidity is high (for example, when it rains)

      4. When foreign matter (for example, mud or salt) is present on the television camera lens

      5. When sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the television camera lens

    2. If a bright light (for example, sunlight reflected off the vehicle body) is picked up by the television camera, the smear effect*, a phenomenon experienced by a CCD camera, may occur.

      Tech Tips

      *: A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light is received by the television camera and transmitted to the screen. The light source will appear to have a streak of light emanating from it.

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      *a Streak *b Bright Light
      *c Front View Mode *d Rear View Mode
      *e Side View Mode - -

    3. Flicker effect: when the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury light etc., the lights and ther illuminated areas may appear to flicker.

    4. When washing the vehicle


      1. Do not spray the camera or camera area using a high pressure washing machine. High levels of water pressure could cause the camera to malfunction.

    5. Initialization Function during Part Replacement


      1. The initialization function must always be performed whenever one of the conditions indicated in the table below occurs.

        Parts Name Condition Initialization Item
        Television Camera Assemblies

        • Camera position shifting

        • Removal and reassembly

        • Replacement

        • Deformation due to mount area having been struck

        Camera position adjustment*


        • Roll angle, pan angle, tilt angle
        Parking Assist ECU Replacement

        Camera position adjustment*


        • Roll angle, pan angle, tilt angle

        • *: Models with navigation system

      2. The initialization function described above is performed on the service menu screen.

      3. The method for displaying the service menu screen is the same as that of the display and navigation module display. For details, refer to the Repair Manual.