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NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below, and the
actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the
surrounding area directly with your eyes.
lIn the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed below, even though the back end and
distance guide lines appear parallel in the monitor, they may not actually be parallel on the
ground.
lWhen parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, the division
line and the vehicle width guide line may appear parallel on the monitor, but they may not
actually be parallel on the ground.
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qVariance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may
cause a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than
the actual distance.
VarianceObject
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When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.
Appears
farther than
actual
distanceAppears
closer than
actual
distance
Object at actual
position Object at actual position
Object on screen
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.Object on screen
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Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.
A A
C B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A Sensed distance on screen A>B>C(Screen display)
(Actual condition)
qImage Quality Adjustment
Image quality adjustment can be done
while the shift lever is in reverse (R) and
the rear view monitor is displayed. For
detailed information, refer to the audio
section or the screen adjustment related
information in the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM Owner's
Manual”.
While the shift lever is in reverse (R),
always check the vehicle's surroundings
adequately before performing the image
quality adjustment.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qSide Extension Sunvisors
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract
the visor extender to its original
position. Otherwise, the visor
extender could hit the rearview
mirror.
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
The vanity mirror light will illuminate
when you open the cover.
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Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position)and the courtesy
lights turn on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
(With Advanced key)
About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed when the advanced key is
outside of the vehicle.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed) with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light turns off
after about 30 minutes to save the battery.
The light turns on again when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position, or when
any door is opened after all doors have been
closed.
qOverhead Lights
When the center/rear overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position, the
center/rear overhead light can be turned
on or off using the front overhead light
switch.
Front
Switch
PositionOverhead Lights
lLight offlAll overhead lights are off when
the center/rear overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position
lLight is on when any door is openlLight is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
lLight onlAll overhead lights are on when
the center/rear overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position
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Center/Rear
Switch
PositionOverhead Lights
Light off
Light on or off in accordance with the
operation of front overhead light
switch
Light on
qMap Lights
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
qLuggage Compartment Light
Switch
PositionLuggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
qCourtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy Light
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Information Display
With navigation systemType B Type A Without navigation system
Hands-free display
Climate control display (Front passenger)/
Ambient temperature display Climate control
display (Driver)
Audio display
Clock/Trip computer
ClockTrip computer
Without navigation
system (Type B)
With navigation
system
Without navigation
system (Type A)
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClockí
lAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)lClimate Control DisplaylAudio Displayí
lTrip ComputerlBluetooth Hands-Free DisplayíRefer to Bluetooth Hands-Free on page 6-131.
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