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2-4. Using other driving systems

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Smear effect

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Flicker effect

When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, or mercury lights

etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.

CAUTION

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When using the wide view front & side monitor system

Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or

serious injuries.

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Never depend solely on the monitor system.

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Always check visually to confirm your intended path is clear.

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Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual dis-

tances.

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Do not use the system if the hood or the front passenger’s door is not completely

closed.

If a bright light (for example, sunlight

reflected off the vehicle body) is picked up by

the camera, a smear effect* peculiar to the

camera may occur.

*:

Smear effect –A phenomenon that occurs

when a bright light (for example, sunlight

reflected off the vehicle body) is picked up

by the camera; when transmitted by the

camera, the light source appears to have a

vertical streak above and below it. The

vertical streak also appears in the masked

areas.