Side Monitor System

PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: SIDE MONITOR SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

1. NOTES FOR SIDE TELEVISION CAMERA

(a) Notes for the side television camera assembly

(1) The side monitor system may not function properly if subjected to a severe blow by any hard object.

(2) Do not scrub the camera. Scrubbing may scratch the camera and affect the image. Prevent organic solvents, waxes, bond removing solvents or glass coating from adhering to the camera. If such material adheres to the camera, clean it off immediately and wash with water.

(3) Exposing the camera to a sudden temperature change may affect proper functioning of the camera.

(4) A clear image may not appear if the camera is dirty with snow, mud, etc. In that case, wash it with water and wipe off the lens. Use a detergent to remove dirt if necessary.

(5) When washing the vehicle, do not apply intense bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning.

(b) Images are difficult to discern even in normal conditions if:

(1) Noise may occur in the image while adjusting or retracting the outer rear view mirror assembly (passenger side).

(2) Noise may occur in the image depending on electrical devices used in the cabin.

(3) Noise may occur in the image if accessories that generate radio waves have been installed.

(4) The camera screen is frosted over (the image immediately after turning the engine switch on (IG) may be blurred or darker than normal).

(5) The camera lens is dirty with snow, mud, etc.

(6) A strong beam of light, such as a sunbeam or headlight, hits the camera.

(7) It is too dark around the camera (at night etc.).

(8) The ambient temperature around the camera is either too high or too low.

(9) The vehicle is tilted at a steep angle.

(10) The ambience of the camera is too bright. (When a strong light, such as a sunbeam reflected off the vehicle body, hits the camera, the image may be blurred. This is called the "SMEAR" phenomenon, peculiar to the CCD camera.)

(11) When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights, etc., the lights and illuminated areas may appear to flicker.