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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 image is displayed in reverse on
the screen. This allows the image to
appear in the same manner as that of
the rear view mirror.
Vehicles with smart key system —
To display the rear view image on the
screen, the shift lever is in the “R” posi-
tion when the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system —
To display the rear view image on the
screen, the shift lever is in the “R” posi-
tion when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position.
If you move the shift 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-
mental device intended to assist back up.
When backing up, be sure to check behind
and all around the vehicle visually.
Vehicles with Intuitive parking as-
sist—when the Intuitive parking assist are
turned on and an obstacle is detected in
front of or behind your vehicle, a warning
appears on the rear view monitor. For de-
tails, refer to the “Owner’s Manual”.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. In wide mode, the per-
ceived distance in the images
shown on the screen is particularly
different from the actual distance.
Depicted distances between ob-
jects and flat surfaces will differ
from the actual distances. If you
back up while looking only at the
screen, you may hit a vehicle, a per-
son 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.
In the evening, or in other situa-
tions with no light sources, the
sides may not be visible in wide
mode.
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.
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Do not use the system in the follow-
ing cases:
On icy or slick road surfaces, or
in snow.
When using tire chains or emer-
gency tires.
On roads that are not flat or
straight, such as curves or
slopes.
NOTICE
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.
Do not scrub the lens strongly or
polish the lens using stiff brushes
or abrasive cleansers. Doing so
could scratch the lens and affect
the image.
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.
When replacing the tires, please
consult your Toyota dealer. If you
replace the tires, the position of the
guide lines displayed on the screen
may change.
When washing the vehicle, do not
apply intensive bursts of water to
the camera or camera area. Doing
so may result in the camera mal-
functioning.
INFORMATION
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.
The regular mode image looks
rougher than a wide mode.
