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1. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
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AREA DISPLAYED ON
SCREEN
The image displayed on the screen is
an approximation only.
INFORMATION
●The area detected by the camera is lim-
ited. The camera does not detect
objects which are close to either corner
of the bumper or under the bumper.
● The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
Corners of bumper
THE REAR VIEW MONITOR
SYSTEM CAMERA
The rear view monitor system camera
is located as shown in the illustration.
INFORMATION
●The camera uses a special lens. The
distance of the image that appears on
the screen differs from the actual dis-
tance.
● When the camera is used under fluores-
cent lights, sodium lights or mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illuminated
areas may appear to flicker.
● In the following cases, it may become
difficult 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 cam-
era
• When the camera has scratches or dirt on it
• When the sun or the beam of head- lights is shining directly into the cam-
era lens
