OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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If you shift the vehicle out of the “R” position, the screen returns to the
previous image.
The rear view monitor system is a device intended to supplement the driver
when motoring in reverse and should not be relied upon solely. Drivers should
check behind the vehicle before entering and are reminded to use the rear
view and side mirrors once seated to ensure the intended path is clear before
moving the vehicle.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
INFORMATION
If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. If water
droplets, snow or mud adhere to the lens, rinse with water and wipe with a soft
clean cloth. If the lens is extremely dirty, wash it with a mild cleaner and rinse
immediately.
AREA DISPLAYED ON SCREEN
The image displayed on the screen is an approximation only.
INFORMATION
The area displayed on the screen may vary
according to vehicle orientation or road
conditions.
The area detected by the camera is
limited. The camera does not detect
objects which are close to either corner
of the bumper or under the bumper.
Rear View Monitor System
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an image of the
camera’s view behind the vehicle when in reverse.
To see the camera’s image of the view behind the vehicle on the monitor screen,
the vehicle ignition switch must be in the “ON” position and the gear selector must
be in the “R” position.
The camera for the rear view monitor system is located near the license plate.
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the setup button
“
” on the left side of screen and select “Display” on the setup screen. Then
select “Camera” to adjust the screen brightness and contrast.
For more information, refer to
Scion.com to download the SCION Audio System Owner’s
Manual or Scion Bespoke Audio with Navigation Owner’s Manual.
The rear view monitor system camera is located as shown in the illustration.
REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM CAMERA
The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the
screen differs from the actual distance.
When the camera is used under fluorescent 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 camera
• When the camera has scratches or dirt on it
• When the sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera
lens
INFORMATION
*Smear effect
A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light (for example, sunlight reflected off
the vehicle body) is picked up by the camera; when transmitted by the camera,
the light source appears to have a vertical streak above and below it.
If a bright light (for example,
sunlight reflected off the vehicle
body) is picked up by the camera,
a Smear effect* may occur.
INFORMATION
