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7-20. FRONT VIEW MONI- TOR( For Subaru Forester Wilderness) s07bq must always check the traffic around the vehicle directly with your eyes when driving it.
NOTE
If there is a malfunction on the center information display, refer to“ Malfunctions of the Center Information Display” FP490.
HOW TO ACCESS THE FRONT VIEW MONITOR s07bq01
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The image from the camera mounted inside the front grille is displayed in the center information display.
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WARNING
. Never rely on only the Front View Monitor when driving the vehicle. The image on the monitor screen may be different from the actual situation. If you drive the vehicle by viewing only the monitor image, a collision or an unexpected accident may occur. When driving the vehicle, always check the traffic around the vehicle directly with your eyes and the mirrors.
. Always operate the vehicle as you would without the Front View Monitor.
. Do not use the Front View Monitor in the following situations.
– You are driving on a dirt road or a road covered in snow.
– The camera malfunctions( e. g. the lens or bracket is broken).
. If the outside temperature is low, the monitor screen may become dark or the image may become dim. In particular, the image of a moving object may be distorted or disappear from the screen. You
Front view monitor switch
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To change over to the camera screen, make sure the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position, then press the front view monitor switch under the following conditions.
. The vehicle speed is below 12 mph( 20 km / h).
. The select lever is in a position other than“ R”.
NOTE
The screen will change over to the rear view image when the select lever is moved to“ R”. Refer to“ Rear View Camera” FP400.
. When X-MODE is operating, the image from the front camera can be displayed on the center information display. This function can be set to on / off on the“ Front View X-Mode Sync” menu shown on the center information
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