MONITOR SYSTEM


  1. OUTLINE


    1. To assist the driver in parking the vehicle by monitoring the area behind it, the rear view monitor system has a television camera assembly mounted on the back door.

    2. When the shift lever is in R and the ignition switch is ON, the rear view monitor system displays an image of the area behind the vehicle on the multi-display via the television camera assembly.

    3. The rear view display is canceled when the shift lever is moved to a position other than R.

    4. This system consists of the television camera assembly and radio and display receiver assembly*.

      *: Models with touch system or display audio system

  2. PRECAUTION


    1. The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on 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 LOCK Off (LOCK)
      Ignition Switch ACC ACC On (ACC)
      Ignition Switch ON ON On (IG)
      Engine Start START On (Start)

    2. General Precautions


      1. Do not rely entirely on the rear view monitor system. When backing up, drive the vehicle as carefully as you would drive one that is not equipped with the rear view monitor system.

      2. Never attempt to back up the vehicle only by observing the screen. If you do so, you could unexpectedly crash the vehicle or cause an accident because the image on the screen could differ from the actual situation. While backing up, also make sure to use the inside and outside rear view mirrors in order to directly verify the safety of the rear and surrounding areas.

    3. Television Camera Precautions


      1. The area covered by the television camera assembly is limited. The television camera assembly does not show objects close to either corner of the bumper or show items under the bumper. The clearance distance that appears on the screen is different from the actual distance because the television camera assembly uses a wide-angle lens.

      2. The camera is unable to capture a clear image if the glass in front of the lens is dirty. Therefore, clean the glass if it has water drops, snow, or dirt on it.

      3. In the following cases, it may become difficult to see the images on the screen, but this is not a malfunction:


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

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

        • When water droplets are adhering to the camera, or when humidity is high (for example, when it rains).

        • When the camera lens has scratches or dirt on it.

        • When foreign matter (for example, mud) is adhering to the camera lens.

        • When the sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens.

      4. When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure washer, do not spray water on the television camera assembly or surrounding area. High-pressure water can damage the camera.

    4. Road Condition Precautions


      1. Depending on the number of occupants, the load conditions, the slope of the road, and bumps in the road, a disparity may occur between the display indication and the actual distance on the road surface. Operate the vehicle carefully.

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        *a Steep Uphill Incline behind Vehicle *b Disparity
        *c Steep Downhill Incline behind Vehicle *d Vehicle Posture Changed by Passengers and Load

      2. If a steep uphill incline is behind the vehicle, an obstacle will appear to be further away than it actually is, as shown in the illustration below.

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        *a Screen Image in Case A *b Screen Image in Case B

      3. Drive carefully when any 3-dimensional objects, such as walls or vehicles, are behind the vehicle as the distance and estimated guide lines are provided based on the road surface.

        Tech Tips

        The distance indication as shown on the screen varies between 3-dimensional objects, such as a vehicle and a flat plane such as the road surface. As shown in the following illustrations, points A and B are actually vertically aligned and point C is farther away from them, however, the points are displayed in order of distance from the vehicle, B, C and A. Therefore, the vehicle will come into contact with the 3-dimensional object if it is backed to point B on the screen.

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