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HOW TO USE BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL BUTTON
To change the display brightness, push thebutton. Pushing the button again will change the
display to the day or the night display.
If no operation is performed, the display will
return to the previous display.
Push and hold the
button to turn the display
off. Push the button again to turn the display on.
HOW TO USE THE ON·OFF BUTTON/
VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
Push the ON·OFF button to turn audio function
on and off. Turn the volume control knob to
adjust audio volume.
HOW TO USE THE CAMERA BUTTON
For more information regarding the CAMERA
button, see “Around View ŠMonitor (AVM)
(models with navigation system)” (P.4-13).
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the Rear-
View Monitor could result in serious
injury or death.
. The RearView Monitor is a conve-
nience but it is not a substitute for
proper backing. Always turn and
look out the windows, and check
mirrors to be sure that it is safe to
move before operating the vehicle.
Always back up slowly.
. The system is designed as an aid to
the driver in showing large station-
ary objects directly behind the vehi-
cle, to help avoid damaging the
vehicle.
. The distance guide line and the
vehicle width line should be used
as a reference only when the vehicle
is on a level paved surface. The
distance viewed on the monitor is
for reference only and may be
different than the actual distance
between the vehicle and displayed
objects.
CAUTION
Do not scratch the camera lens when
cleaning dirt or snow from the front of
the camera.
The RearView Monitor system automatically
shows a rear view of the vehicle when the shift
lever is placed in the “R” (Reverse) position.
The radio can still be heard while the RearView
Monitor is active.
REARVIEW MONITOR (models
without navigation system)
JVH1219X
To display the rear view, the RearView Monitor
system uses a camera located just above the
vehicle’s license plate
*1.
REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM OP-
ERATION
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
move the shift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position
to operate the RearView Monitor.
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HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED
LINES
Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle width
and distances to objects with reference to the
bumper line
*Aare displayed on the monitor.
Distance guide lines:
Indicate distances from the bumper.
. Red line
*1: approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m)
. Yellow line
*2: approx. 3 ft (1 m)
. Green line
*3: approx. 7 ft (2 m)
. Green line
*4: approx. 10 ft (3 m)
Vehicle width guide lines
*5:
Indicate the vehicle width when backing up.
Difference between predictive and actual
distances
The displayed guidelines and their locations on
the ground are for approximate reference only.
Objects on uphill or downhill surfaces or
projecting objects will be actually located at
distances different from those displayed in the
monitor relative to the guidelines (refer to
illustrations) . When in doubt, turn around and
view the objects as you are backing up, or park
and exit the vehicle to view the positioning of
objects behind the vehicle.
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JVH1159X
Backing up on a steep uphill:
When backing up the vehicle up a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown closer than the actual distance.
Note that any object on the hill is farther than it
appears on the monitor.
JVH1160X
Backing up on a steep downhill:
When backing up the vehicle down a hill, the
distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide
lines are shown farther than the actual distance.
Note that any object on the hill is closer than it
appears on the monitor.
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Backing up near a projecting object:
The vehicle may seem to nearly clear the object
in the display. However, the vehicle may hit the
object if it projects over the actual backing up
course.
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Backing up behind a projecting object:
The position
*Cis shown farther than the
position
*Bin the display. However, the
position
*Cis actually at the same distance
as the position
*A. The vehicle may hit the
object when backing up to the position
*Aif
the object projects over the actual backing up course.
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
1. Push the ENTER/SETTING button while the
RearView monitor screen is displayed.
2. Adjust the brightness using the TUNE·FOLDER or TUNE·SCROLL control
knob.
3. Push the ENTER/SETTING button and adjust the contrast using the TUNE·FOLDER
or TUNE·SCROLL control knob.
4. Push the ENTER/SETTING button to return to the RearView monitor screen.
NOTE:
Do not adjust any of the display settings of
the RearView Monitor while the vehicle is
moving. Make sure the parking brake is
firmly applied.
REARVIEW MONITOR SYSTEM LIM-
ITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for RearView Monitor. Failure to oper-
ate the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in ser-
ious injury or death. .
The system cannot completely elim-
inate blind spots and may not show
every object.
. Underneath the bumper and the
corner areas of the bumper cannot
be viewed on the RearView Monitor
because of its monitoring range
limitation. The system will not show
small objects below the bumper,
and may not show objects close to
the bumper or on the ground.
. Objects viewed in the RearView
Monitor differ from actual distance
because a wide-angle lens is used.
. Objects in the RearView Monitor
will appear visually opposite com-
pared to when viewed in the rear
view and outside mirrors.
. Use the displayed lines as a refer-
ence. The lines are highly affected
by the number of occupants, fuel
level, vehicle position, road condi-
tions and road grade.
. Make sure that the liftgate is se-
curely closed when backing up.
. Do not put anything on the rearview
camera. The rearview camera is
installed above the license plate.
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.When washing the vehicle with
high-pressure water, be sure not to
spray it around the camera. Other-
wise, water may enter the camera
unit causing water condensation on
the lens, a malfunction, fire or an
electric shock.
. Do not strike the camera. It is a
precision instrument. Otherwise, it
may malfunction or cause damage
resulting in a fire or an electric
shock.
The following are operating limitations and do
not represent a system malfunction:
. When the temperature is extremely high or
low, the screen may not clearly display
objects.
. When strong light is directly coming on the
camera, objects may not be displayed
clearly.
. Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the
screen. This is due to strong reflected light
from the bumper.
. The screen may flicker under fluorescent
light.
. The colors of objects on the RearView
Monitor may differ somewhat from the actual
color of objects. .
Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a
dark environment.
. If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on the
camera, the RearView Monitor may not
display objects clearly. Clean the camera.
. Do not use wax on the camera window.
Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth
dampened with mild detergent diluted with
water.
JVH1219X
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
.Do not use alcohol, benzine or
thinner to clean the camera. This
will cause discoloration. To clean
the camera, wipe with a cloth dam-
pened with diluted mild cleaning
agent and then wipe with a dry
cloth.
. Do not damage the camera as the
monitor screen may be adversely
affected.
If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on the camera
*1, RearView Monitor may not display objects
clearly. Clean the camera by wiping it with a
cloth dampened with a diluted mild cleaning
agent and then wiping it with a dry cloth.
JVH1223X
1. CAMERA button
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for the proper use of the Around View
ŠMonitor system could
result in serious injury or death.
. The Around View
ŠMonitor is a
convenient feature but it is not a
substitute for proper vehicle opera-
tion because it has areas where
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objects cannot be viewed. The four
corners of the vehicle in particular,
are areas where objects do not
always appear in the bird’s-eye,
front, or rear views. Always check
your surroundings to be sure that it
is safe to move before operating the
vehicle. Always operate the vehicle
slowly. Always look out the win-
dows and check mirrors to be sure
that it is safe to move.
. The driver is always responsible for
safety during parking and other
maneuvers.
CAUTION
Do not scratch the lens when cleaning
dirt or snow from the front of the
camera.
The Around View
ŠMonitor system is designed
as an aid to the driver in situations such as slot
parking or parallel parking.
The monitor displays various views of the
position of the vehicle in a split screen format.
All views are not available at all times. Available views:
.
Bird’s-eye view
The surrounding view of the vehicle.
. Front-side view
The view around and ahead of the front
passenger’s side wheel.
. Front view
The view to the front of the vehicle.
. Rear view
The view to the rear of the vehicle.
JVH1224X
To display the multiple views, the Around View Š
Monitor system uses cameras*1located in the
front grill, on the vehicle’s outside mirrors and
one just above the vehicle’s license plate.
AROUND VIEW ŠMONITOR SYSTEM
OPERATION
With the ignition switch in the ON position, push
the CAMERA button on the instrument panel or
move the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position
to operate the Around View
ŠMonitor.
Available views
WARNING
.The distance guide lines and the
vehicle width lines should be used
as a reference only when the vehicle
is on a paved, level surface. The
distance viewed on the monitor is
for reference only and may be
different than the actual distance
between the vehicle and displayed
objects.
. Use the displayed lines and the
bird’s-eye view as a reference. The
lines and the bird’s-eye view are
greatly affected by the number of
occupants, fuel level, vehicle posi-
tion, road condition and road grade.
. If the tires are replaced with differ-
ent sized tires, the predictive course
lines and the bird’s-eye view may be
displayed incorrectly.
. When driving the vehicle up a hill,
objects viewed in the monitor are
farther than they appear. When
driving the vehicle down a hill,
objects viewed in the monitor are
closer than they appear. .
Objects in the monitor will appear
visually opposite compared to when
viewed in the rear view and outside
mirrors.
. Use the mirrors or actually look to
properly judge distances to other
objects.
. The distance between objects
viewed in the rear view differs from
actual distance because a wide-
angle lens is used.
. On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between
the predictive course line and the
actual course line.
. The vehicle width and predictive
course lines are wider than the
actual width and course.
. The displayed lines on the rear view
will appear slightly off to the right
because the rear view camera is not
installed in the rear center of the
vehicle.
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Front view
SAA1896Rear view
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