Subaru Legacy Manuals 2018 Legacy Multimedia System Manual | Page 49

REAR VIEW CAMERA llDo not try to melt snow or ice off of the camera using heat. Otherwise, damage to the camera may occur.
llWhen replacing the fuse, be sure to use a fuse with the specified rating. Use of a fuse with a different rating may result in a malfunction.
llIf the rear view camera is used for a long time while the engine is not operated, the battery may become completely discharged.
NOTE
llDo not wipe the camera with alcohol, benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise, discoloration may occur. To remove contamination, wipe the camera with a cloth moistened with a diluted neutral detergent and then wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. llWhen waxing the vehicle, be careful not to apply the wax to the camera. If it comes in contact with the camera, moisten a clean cloth with a diluted neutral detergent to remove the wax. llThe camera lens has a hard coating to help prevent scratches. However, when washing the vehicle or cleaning the camera lens, be careful not to scratch the camera lens. Do not use a washing brush directly on the camera lens. The image quality of the rear view camera may deteriorate. llStrong light shined on the camera lens may develop vertical lines around the light source. This is not a malfunction. llUnder fluorescent light, the display may flicker. However, this is not a malfunction. llThe image of the rear view camera may be slightly different from the actual color of the objects.
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. Set the ignition switch to“ ON”. 2. Set the select lever to“ R”.
NOTE ll8-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. llThe image of the rear view camera is horizontally reversed as is the case with the vehicle rearview mirror or the side view mirror. llIt 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 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.
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