2012 Lexus LFA Owners Manual - Page 164

2-4. Using other driving systems n Rear view monitor camera In the following cases, it may be difficult to see images on the screen even when the system is functioning correctly: l The vehicle is in a dark area, such as at night. l The temperature near the lens is extremely high or low. l Water droplets are on the camera lens or humidity is high, such as when it rains. l Foreign matter, such as snow and mud, adheres to the camera lens. l When the camera has scratches or dirt on it. l The sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens. n Smear effect If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected off the vehicle body, is picked up by the camera, a smear effect* characteristic to the camera may occur. *: Smear effect ⎯ A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light is picked up by the camera; when transmitted by the camera, the light source appears to have a vertical streak above and below it. n Flicker effect When the camera is used under fluorescent light, sodium lights, or mercury lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker. 164