System Description

PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (w/o Navigation System): 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 rear television camera assembly mounted on the tailgate. 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) Rear television camera assembly

(3) Park/neutral position switch assembly*1

(4) Back-up light switch assembly*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 reverse signal when the ignition switch is turned to ON and the shift lever is moved to R. After receiving the reverse signal, the inner rear view mirror assembly switches to the rear view monitor system.

4. NOTES FOR REAR TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY

(a) Notes for the rear television camera assembly

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

(2) Do not scrub the cover part of the camera (resin made). Scrubbing 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 it 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.

(b) Images may be unclear even in normal conditions if:

(1) The camera lens 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, hits the camera.

HINT
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, specific to the CCD camera.

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

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