Subaru Forester Manuals 2012 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 247

Interior equipment Rear view camera (if equipped) A rear view camera is attached to the rear gate. When the ignition switch is β€œON” and the shift lever (MT models) or select lever (AT models) is set to β€œR”, the rear view camera automatically displays the rear view image behind the vehicle on the navigation monitor or the display of the type D audio (if equipped). WARNING . Since the rear view camera uses a wide-angle lens, the image on the monitor is different from the actual view in terms of distance. . Since the range of the image on the monitor is limited, you should always check the rear view and the surrounding area with your eyes and mirrors, and move backward at a slow speed. Moving backward only by checking the rear view image from the camera could cause an accident. . Do not disassemble or modify the camera, switch or wiring. If smoke comes out or you smell a strange odor, stop using the rear view camera immediately. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Continued use may result in accident, fire or electric shock. CAUTION . If your vehicle is washed with a high-pressure washer, do not allow water to contact the camera directly. Entry of water in the camera lens may result in condensation, malfunction, fire or electric shock. . Since the camera is a precision device, do not subject it to strong impacts. Otherwise, malfunction, fire or electric shock may occur. 6-17 . If mud or snow sticks to or is frozen on the camera, you must be very careful removing it. Otherwise, damage to the camera may cause a fire or electric shock. Pour water or lukewarm wate