2013 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 820

1. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM 1. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM OPERATION The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an image of the view behind the vehicle while backing up. The image is displayed in reverse on the screen. This allows the image to appear in the same manner as that of the rear view mirror. CAUTION ● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up. Always make sure your intended path is clear. Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle. ● Never back up while looking only at the screen. The image on the screen is different from actual conditions. Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces will differ from the actual distances. If you back up while looking only at the screen, you may hit a vehicle, a person or an object. When backing up, be sure to check behind and all around the vehicle visually and with mirrors before proceeding. ● Do not use the system when the back door, trunk or tailgate is not completely closed. ● Use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle's surroundings, as the displayed image may become faint or dark, and moving images will be distorted, or not entirely visible when the outside temperature is low. When backing up, be sure to check behind and all around the vehicle visually and with mirror before proceeding. ● Do not use the system in the following cases: • On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow. • When using tire chains or emergency tires. • On an uneven road, such as a slope. With rear view monitor guide lines (If equipped) ● Always check the vehicle surrounding area, because the guide lines are ancillary lines. ● The guide lines are ancillary lines and do not change even if the steering wheel is turned. 1 To display the rear view image on the screen, the shift lever is in the "R" position when the engine switch is in the "ON" position. If you move the shift lever out of the "R" position, the screen returns to the previous screen. 214