Subaru Forester Manuals 2020 Forester Multimedia System Manual | Page 48

REAR VIEW CAMERA HOW TO USE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA When the select lever is set to “R”, the rear view camera automatically displays the rear view image from the vehicle. When the lever is set to other positions, the image before setting to “R” is displayed. 1. 2. Set the ignition switch to “ON”. Set the select lever to “R”. NOTE O 8-inch with Navi system only: While the navigation system is activated, 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. O The image of the rear view camera is horizontally reversed as is the case with the vehicle rearview mirror or the side view mirror. O ,WPD\EHGLI¿FXOWWRVHHWKHLPDJHRIWKHUHDUYLHZFDPHUDLQWKH following cases. This is not a malfunction of the camera. • 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 are vertical lines on the screen). • The vehicle is used for towing or a trailer hitch is installed. 46 SETTING THE CAMERA IMAGE DISPLAY TIME The length of time that the camera image remains displayed when the select lever is shifted from “R” to “D” can be set. ĺ3 VIEWING RANGE ON THE SCREEN CAUTION O 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. 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. Also, the image from the rear view camera looks shorter than the actual distance.