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Other Operations
Back Eye Camera Operations
You can view a rearward camera image on
the display by shifting into reverse gear.
WARNING
CAUTION
ATTENTION
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Do not rely solely on the back eye camera
when motoring in reverse.
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Use the back eye camera as an additional
tool to check for obstacles.
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Any moisture (rain, condensation) on the
camera unit may result in a poor video
image being displayed.
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Do not reverse your vehicle while only
watching the monitor screen. Be sure to look
through both the rear view and side mirrors
and carefully check that conditions are safe
around and to the rear of your vehicle.
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Do not use in the following conditions.
• While driving on frozen, slippery or snow-
covered roads
• On non-level surfaces such as slopes
• When the rear door is not closed
completely
• When tire chains or temporary tires are
being used
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When the display is cold, it may be difficult to
recognise the image because it is darker or
exhibits an image lag. Be sure to check with
your own eyes that conditions are safe
around your vehicle while driving.
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The position and distance of the person or
obstacle displayed on the screen is different
from the actual position and distance
because of the characteristics of the camera
lens.
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Do not subject the camera unit to a strong
impact, for example, by hitting the camera
unit or knocking an object against it. Doing
so may displace the camera position or
installation angle, preventing the back eye
camera from operating correctly.
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The camera unit has a waterproof structure,
so do not remove, disassemble, or modify
the camera unit. Doing so may prevent the
back eye camera from operating correctly.
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If you rub or polish the camera cover
strongly with a hard brush or abrasive, it may
damage the cover and adversely affect the
video image.
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The camera cover is made of plastic. Do not
allow any organic solvents, body wax, oil film
remover, or glass coating solvent to come
into contact with the camera cover. If such a
material comes into contact with to the
cover, immediately wipe it off.
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If the temperature changes rapidly, such as
after spilling hot water on the camera unit
when it is cold, the back eye camera may not
operate correctly.
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Hitting the camera unit may prevent the back
eye camera from operating correctly due to
a camera malfunction. Contact your dealer
for an inspection at your earliest opportunity.
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Do not operate the camera facing direct
sunlight for a long time. Doing so may result
in burn-in.
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The photographs in this manual are
examples only. The range displayed on the
screen varies depending on the vehicle
model.
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The screen turns white at the moment you
shift into reverse gear, but the image soon
stabilises.
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When bright light such as sunlight or
headlights shine into the camera, a vertical
white band may appear.
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If the camera is used for a long time, white
spots or vertical lines appear as the
temperature rises. These phenomena are
caused by the CCD characteristics. The
back eye camera uses a special lens. The
distances perceived through viewing the
video screen are different from the actual
distances.
The back eye camera displays a mirror-
reversed video image to give the same view
as the rear or side mirror. The way to view
the image varies depending on the vehicle
model. Be careful when using the camera.
When using a high-pressure car-wash
machine, take care not to directly spray on or
around the camera. The very high water
pressure from this type of cleaning
equipment may cause serious damage to the
back eye camera.