• When washing the vehicle with high
pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the camera. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing wa-
ter condensation on the lens, a mal-
function, fire or an electric shock.
• Do not strike the camera. It is a preci-
sion instrument. Otherwise, it may
malfunction or cause damage result-
ing in a fire or an electric shock.
The following are operating limitations and do not
represent a system malfunction:
• When the temperature is extremely high or low,
the screen may not clearly display objects.
• When strong light directly shines on the cam-
era, objects may not be displayed clearly.
• Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the
screen. This is due to strong reflected light from
the bumper.
• The screen may flicker under fluorescent light.
• The colors of objects on the RearView Monitor
may differ somewhat from the actual color of
objects.
• Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a
dark environment.
• There may be a delay when switching between
views.
• If dirt, rain or snow accumulate on the camera,
RearView Monitor may not display objects
clearly. Clean the camera.
• Do not use wax on the camera lens. Wipe off
any wax with a clean cloth dampened with a
diluted mild cleaning agent, then wipe with a dry
cloth.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
• Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner
to clean the camera. This will cause
discoloration.
• Do not damage the camera as the
monitor screen may be adversely af-
fected.
If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on the camera
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, the RearView Monitor may not display ob-
jects clearly. Clean the camera by wiping it with a
cloth dampened with a diluted mild cleaning
agent and the wiping it with a dry cloth.
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