Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 403

Interior equipment/Rear view camera 2. Set the shift lever/select lever to “R”. NOTE . For models with the genuine SUBARU navigation or audio system, while the navigation system is acti- vated, the image of the rear view camera will not be displayed. However, the image of the rear view camera has priority over other screen displays. . The image of the rear view camera has priority over other screen displays. . The image of the rear view camera is horizontally reversed as is the case with the vehicle rearview mirror or the side view mirror. . It may be difficult to see the image of the rear view camera in the following cases. This is not a malfunction of the camera. – The vehicle is used for towing or a trailer hitch is installed. – The vehicle is in a dark place (at night, in a tunnel, etc.). – The vehicle is in an extremely hot or cold place. – An object (such as raindrops, snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the view of the rear view camera sticks to the lens of the camera. – Strong light shined directly on the camera lens (occasionally, there 6-19 are vertical lines on the screen). & Viewing range on the screen CAUTION The range that can be viewed with the rear view camera is limited. Always be sure to check with your eyes when moving backward and proceed slowly. Range of view Range of view Image from camera The area from the rear end of the bumper can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the bumper and areas just under the bumper cannot be viewed. – CONTINUED –