Subaru WRX Manuals 2024 WRX Owner’s Manual | Page 347

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and mirrors , and move backward at a slow speed . Moving backward only by checking the rear view image from the camera could cause an accident .
. Do not disassemble or modify the camera , switch or wiring . If smoke comes out or you smell a strange odor , stop using the rear view camera immediately . Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection . Continued use may result in accident , fire or electric shock .
CAUTION
. When washing your vehicle with a high-pressure washer , do not allow water to touch the camera directly . Entry of water in the camera lens may result in condensation , malfunction , fire or electric shock .
. Since the camera is a precision device , do not subject it to strong impacts . Otherwise , malfunction , fire or electric shock may occur .
. If mud or snow sticks to or is frozen on the camera , you must be very careful when removing it .
Otherwise , damage to the camera may cause a fire or electric shock . Pour water or lukewarm water over the camera to remove mud and ice , and wipe it with a soft , dry cloth .
. Do not put a flame close to the camera or wiring . Otherwise , damage or fire may occur .
. When 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 .
. If you use the rear view camera for a long time while the engine is not operated , the battery may become completely discharged .
NOTE
. Do 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 . Then wipe it with a soft , dry cloth .
. When 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 .
. The 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 .
. Strong light shined on the camera lens may develop vertical lines around the light source . This is not a malfunction .
. Under the fluorescent light , the display may flicker . However , this is not a malfunction .
. The image of the rear view camera may be slightly different from the actual color of the objects .
. If there is a malfunction on the center information display , refer to “ Malfunctions of the Center Information Display ” FP407 .
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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 .
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Starting and Operating
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