PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected.

SENSOR EXPRESSIONS

(a) The descriptions for the blind spot monitor sensors differ depending on the system. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this Repair Manual.

POINTS TO NOTE WHEN SERVICING

(a) Pay attention to the following points when servicing.

(1) Depending on the parts that are replaced or operations that are performed during vehicle inspection or maintenance, calibration of other systems as well as the parking assist monitor system may be needed.

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HINT:

Each adjusted value for the calibration of the parking assist monitor system will be stored in the rear television camera assembly.

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(2) When the lens of the rear television camera assembly is dirty, wash the lens with water and wipe it off with a soft cloth to obtain clear images. For heavy dirt, use neutral detergent to clean the lens.

NOTES FOR REAR TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY

(a) Notes for the rear television camera assembly

(1) The parking assist monitor system may not function properly if subjected to a severe blow by any hard object.

(2) Do not scrub the camera lens. Scrubbing may scratch the camera lens and affect the image.

(3) The cover part of the camera is made of resin. Prevent organic solvents, waxes, bond removing solvents or glass coating from adhering to the cover. If such material adheres to the cover, clean it off immediately and wash it with water.

(4) Exposing the camera to a sudden temperature change may affect proper functioning of the camera.

(5) A clear image may not appear if the camera is dirty with snow, mud, etc. In that case, wash it with water and wipe off the lens. Use a detergent to remove dirt if necessary.

(6) When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure washer, do not spray water on the rear television camera assembly or surrounding area. High-pressure water can damage the camera.

(b) Images may be unclear even in normal conditions if:

(1) Electrical devices are used in the cabin (noise may occur in the image).

(2) Accessories that generate radio waves have been installed (noise may occur in the image).

(3) The outer mirror switch assembly is operated (noise may occur in the image).

(4) The multi-display is cold (the image immediately after turning the power switch on (IG) may be blurred or darker than normal).

(5) The camera lens is dirty with snow, mud, etc.

(6) A strong beam of light, such as a sunbeam or headlight, hits the camera.

(7) It is too dark around the camera (at night etc.).

(8) The ambient temperature around the camera is either too high or too low.

(9) The vehicle is tilted at a steep angle.

(10) The rear television camera assembly lens is scratched.

(11) The rear television camera assembly lens has drops of water on it or the humidity is high.

(12) When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, or mercury lights etc., the lights and the illuminated area may appear to flicker.

NOTICE OF REAR CAMERA DETECTION FUNCTION

(a) The rear camera detection function may not be able to detect some pedestrians correctly, such as the following

(1) Pedestrians who are squatting

(2) Pedestrians who are lying down

(3) Pedestrians who are running

(4) Pedestrians who suddenly enter the detection area

(5) Pedestrians riding a bicycle, skateboard, or other light vehicle

(6) Pedestrians wearing unusual clothing, such as a costume

(7) Pedestrians whose body is partially hidden by a cart or other object

(8) Pedestrians who are obscured by darkness, such as at night

(b) The rear camera detection function may not be able to detect pedestrians correctly in the following conditions:

(1) When visibility is poor due to rain, snow, fog, nighttime, etc.

(2) When foreign matter such as water or snow is on the rear television camera assembly

(3) When a bright light such as the sun or headlights of another vehicle shines directly into the rear television camera assembly

(4) When the surrounding brightness changes suddenly such as at the entrance/exit of a garage or underground parking lot

(c) The rear camera detection function may accidentally detect the following objects as pedestrians:

(1) A three dimensional object such as a pole, traffic cone, fence or parked vehicle

(2) A moving vehicle such as a car or motorcycle

(3) A moving object such as a flag, smoke, raindrops, snow or puddle

(4) A pattern on the road surface such as white lines, pedestrian crossings, cobblestones, tram rails, traces of repair, fallen leaves or gravel

(5) A metal cover (grating) or drainage ditch

(6) The edge of the road, or a bump in the road

(7) A reflection in a puddle or on a wet road surface

(8) A shadow on the road

(d) The rear camera detection function may accidentally detect an object in the following conditions:

(1) When driving over a joint in the road surface

(2) When the vehicle is significantly tilted, such as when carrying a heavy load or during sudden braking

(3) When the vehicle is on varying gradients

(4) When the vehicle is equipped with lowered suspension or tires with a diameter different to that of the original

(5) When the height of the vehicle has drastically changed (the nose is tilted up or down)

(6) When an electronic component such as a fog light is installed near the rear television camera assembly

(7) When a bumper protector such as an additional trim strip is installed to the rear bumper assembly

(8) When the rear television camera assembly is misaligned

(9) When a towing eyelet is installed to the rear bumper assembly

(10) When foreign matter such as water or snow is on the rear television camera assembly

(11) When water is flowing over the rear television camera assembly

(12) When there is a flashing light in the detection area, such as the hazard lights of another vehicle.

(e) The warning of the rear camera detection function may be difficult to notice in the following situations:

(1) When the multi-display screen is not operating correctly due to extremely high or low temperatures in the cabin.

(2) When loud noises make it difficult to hear the RCTA buzzer (blind spot monitor buzzer) such as when the audio system volume is high.