Rear View Monitor System

PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM: SYSTEM DIAGRAM

SYSTEM DIAGRAM






PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL
(a) To assist the driver with parking the vehicle by displaying an image of the area behind the vehicle, this system has a television camera mounted on the spare wheel carrier bracket sub-assembly. The system displays the image on the inner rear view mirror assembly.
(b) This system consists of the following components:
(1) Inner rear view mirror assembly
(2) Television camera assembly
(3) Back door courtesy switch
(4) Park/neutral position switch*1
(5) Back-up light switch*2
*1: for Automatic Transmission
*2: for Manual Transmission
2. FUNCTION OF COMPONENTS
(a) The inner rear view mirror assembly controls the system by using information from the following components:





*1: for Automatic Transmission
*2: for Manual Transmission
3. OPERATION EXPLANATION
(a) The inner rear view mirror assembly receives the R position signal from the park/neutral position switch or back-up light switch and the back door status signal from the back door courtesy switch. When the shift lever is moved to the R position and the back door is closed, the inner rear view mirror displays the rear camera image.
4. NOTES FOR REAR VIEW MONITOR
(a) Notes for the rear view monitor.
(1) The rear view monitor may not function properly if subjected to a severe blow by any hard object.
(2) Do not scrub the cover part of the camera (plastic). Scrubbing it may scratch the cover and affect the image. Prevent organic solvents, waxes, bond removing solvents, or glass coating from adhering to the cover. If such material adheres to the cover, clean it off immediately and wash with water.
(3) Exposing the camera to a sudden temperature change may cause the camera to function improperly.
(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.
(b) Images are difficult to discern even in normal conditions if:
(1) The camera screen is frosted over (the image immediately after turning the ignition switch to ON may be blurred or darker than normal).
(2) A strong beam of light, such as a sunbeam or headlight, shines on the camera.
(3) The vehicle is in a dark area (at night, etc.).
(4) The ambient temperature around the camera is either too high or too low.
HINT: When a strong light, such as a sunbeam reflected from another vehicles body, shines on the camera, the image may be blurred. This is called "smear" and is common for the CCD camera.