2010 Lexus RX 350 Navigation Manual - Page 269

SIDE MONITOR Side monitor - The side monitor assists the driver in checking the safety of the vehicle's surroundings by displaying an image of the view in front of and to the side of the front passenger side of the vehicle. The side camera is mounted on the underside of the front passenger side outside rear view mirror. The side monitor can be activated even when the outside rear view mirrors are folded. following cases: D On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow D When using tire chains or emergency tires D When the hood or the front passenger door is not completely closed D On roads that are not flat, such as slopes D When the outside temperature is low, the displayed image may become faint or dark. Moving images will be distorted or not entirely visible, so be sure to check the vehicle's surroundings with your own eyes and the vehicle's mirrors while driving. D When replacing the tires, please consult your Lexus dealer. If you replace the tires, the area displayed on the screen may change. D Do not use the side monitor in the CAUTION D Always make sure to check all around the vehicle with your own eyes when driving. D Due to the property of the side camera lens, the position of and distance to people or objects displayed differs from actual position and distance. (See page 299.) D Never depend on the side monitor only. Use caution just as you would when driving any other vehicle. D Never drive while looking only at the screen as the image on the screen is different from actual conditions. If you drive while looking only at the screen, you may hit a person or an object, resulting in an accident. When driving, be sure to check the vehicle's surroundings with your own eyes and the vehicle's mirrors. 297