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7-17. SURROUND VIEW MONITOR( If Equipped) s07bu
Surround View Monitor is a feature that displays camera images on the center information display to allow the driver to check the blind spots of the vehicle. You can use it to check the area in the front of the vehicle, when starting the vehicle or while driving, and the area to the rear of the vehicle, when backing up. You can also use it to check your surroundings when parking the vehicle.
WARNING
. Never rely on only the Surround View Monitor when driving the vehicle. The image on the monitor screen may appear different from the vehicle’ s actual surroundings. If you drive the vehicle by viewing only the monitor image, a collision or an accident may occur. When driving the vehicle, always remain alert and the check the surrounding traffic directly and by using the mirrors.
. Do not use the Surround 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).
– The outside mirrors are retracted.
– The front door is not fully closed.
. 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 appear distorted or disappear from the screen. Always remain alert and check the surrounding traffic directly when driving.
NOTE
If any of the following malfunctions occur in the Surround View Monitor system, refer to“ Malfunctions of the Center Information Display” FP454.
. The screen becomes blue or black.
. The screen does not switch to the image of the Surround View Monitor.
. The camera status indicator is not displayed on the screen.
HOW TO CHANGE THE DIS- PLAY OF SURROUND VIEW MONITOR s07bu01
When the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position, you can operate the select lever and the view monitor switch to display the image on the Surround View Monitor.
View monitor switch View icon Top view screen View screen
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