Back Eye Camera Operations
You can view a rearward camera image on the display by shifting into reverse gear.
The back eye camera displays a mirror-reversed video image to give the same view as the rear or side mirror. The way to the 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.
Do not rely solely on the back eye camera when motoring in reverse.
Use the back eye camera as an additional tool to check for obstacles.
Any moisture (rain, condensation) on the camera unit may result in a poor video image being displayed.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do not operate the camera facing direct sunlight for a long time. Doing so may result in burn-in.
The photographs in this manual are examples only. The range displayed on the screen varies depending on the vehicle model.
The screen turns white at the moment you shift into reverse gear, but the image soon stabilises.
When bright light such as sunlight or headlights shine into the camera, a vertical white band may appear.
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.
