2006 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 386

STARTING AND DRIVING D The area covered by the camera is limited. Objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper cannot be seen on the screen. D The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions. THE REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM CAMERA The rear view monitor system camera is located on the back door as shown in the illustration. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. If the above screen appears on the display, the back door is open. When backing up the vehicle, make sure the back door is securely closed. In the following cases, it may become difficult to see the images on the screen, even when the system is functioning. D In the dark (for example, at night) D When the temperature near the lens is extremely high or low D When water droplets are adhering to the camera, or when humidity is high (for example, when it rains) D When foreign matter (for example, snow or mud) adheres to the camera lens D When the sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens 361