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If air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the center vents and side vents.
The center vents and side vents may be
opened or closed as shown.(f) Checking and replacing the air
conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter information
label is placed in the glove box as
shown and indicates that a filter has
been installed.
The air conditioning filter prevents dust
from entering the vehicle through the air
conditioning vent.
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The air conditioning filter is behind the
glove box.
The air conditioning filter may clog after
long use. The filter may need to be re-
placed if the air flow of the air conditioner
and heater experiences extreme reduc-
tions in operating efficiency, or if the win-
dows become to fog up easily.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency,
inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-
ter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy
traffic flow, such as inner city or desert
areas, early replacement may be required.
(For scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the “Warranty and Services
Guide/Owner’s Manual Supplement/
Scheduled Maintenance”.)
Before replacing the air conditioning filter,
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
IGNITION ON mode and switch to recircu-
lated air mode, then turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off.1. Open the glove box and remove the
partition.
2. Remove the filter cover.
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3. Take out the filter case.
4. Remove the filter from the filter
case.
5. Inspect the filter on the surface.
If it is dirty, it should be replaced.
When installing the filter in the filter
case, keep the arrow pointing up.
INFORMATION
The air conditioning filter should be
installed properly in position. The
use of air conditioning with the filter
removed may cause deteriorated
dustproof performance and then af-
fect air conditioning performance.
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SECTION 8
REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
257
REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
Rear view monitor system
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The rear view monitor system assists
the driver by displaying an image of the
view behind the vehicle while backing
up. The left and right displayed on the
screen are the same as those of the in-
side rear view mirror.
To display the rear view image on the
screen, place the selector lever in the
“R” position when the “ENGINE START
STOP”switch is in the IGNITION ON
mode.
If you move the selector lever out of the “R”
position, the screen returns to the previous
screen. Operating another function of the
navigation system will display another
screen.
The rear view monitor system is a supple-
ment device intended to assist back up.
When backing up, be sure to check behind
and all around the vehicle visually.
CAUTION
Never depend on the rear view
monitor system entirely when
backing up. Always make sure
your intended path is clear.
Use caution, just as you would
when backing up any vehicle.
Never back up while looking only at
the screen. The image on the
screen is different from actual
conditions. Depicted distances
between objects and flat surfaces
will differ from actual distance. If
you back up while looking only at
the screen, you may hit a vehicle, a
person or an object. When backing
up, be sure to check behind and all
around the vehicle visually and
with mirrors before proceeding.
Do not use the system when the
backdoor is not completely closed.
If the back of the vehicle is hit, the
position and mounting angle of the
camera may change. Be sure to
have the camera’s position and
mounting angle checked at your
Toyota dealer.
As the camera has a water proof
construction, do not detach, disas-
semble or modify it. This may
cause incorrect operation.
If the temperature changes rapidly,
such as when hot water is poured
on the vehicle in cold weather, the
system may not operate normally.
Rear view monitor system
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If the camera lens becomes dirty, it
cannot transmit a clear image. If
water droplets, snow, or mud ad-
here to the lens, rinse with water
and wipe with a soft cloth. If the
lens is extremely dirty, wash it with
a mild cleanser and rinse.
Do not allow organic solvent, car
wax, window cleaner or glass coat
to adhere to the camera. If this hap-
pens, wipe it off as soon as pos-
sible.
Use your own eyes to confirm the
vehicle’s surroundings, as the dis-
played image may become faint or
dark, and moving images will be
distorted, or not entirely visible
when the outside temperature is
low. When backing up, be sure to
check behind and all around the ve-
hicle visually and with mirror be-
fore proceeding.
When replacing the tires, please con-
sult your Toyota dealer. If you replace
the tires, the area displayed on the
screen may change.
Area displayed on screen
Image is displayed approximately level
on screen.
Corners of bumper
The area detected by the camera is limi-
ted. The camera does not detect ob-
jects which are close to either corner of
the bumper or under the bumper.
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The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
The rear view monitor system cam-
era
The rear view monitor system camera is lo-
cated on the back door as shown in the il-
lustration. The camera uses a special
lens. The distance of the image that ap-
pears on the screen differs from the actual
distance.
In the following cases, it may become diffi-
cult to see the images on the screen, even
when the system is functioning.
In the dark (for example, at night)
When the temperature near the lens is
high or low
When water droplets are adhering to
the camera, or when humidity is high
(for example, when it rains)
When foreign matter (for example,
snow or mud) is adhering to the camera
When the camera has scratches or dirt
on it
When the sun or the beam of head-
lights is shining directly into the camera
lens