2009 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 172

REARVIEW MONITOR (if so equipped) When the shift selector is shifted into the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display shows the view directly to the rear of the vehicle. ● When washing the vehicle with highpressure water, be sure not to spray it around the camera. Otherwise, water may enter the camera unit causing water condensation on the lens, a malfunction, fire or an electric shock. ● Do not strike the camera. It is a precision instrument. Otherwise, it may malfunction or cause damage resulting in a fire or an electric shock. WARNING ● The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not detect objects close to the bumper or on the ground. ● The RearView Monitor is a convenience but it is not a substitute for proper backing. Always turn and check that it is safe to do so before backing up. Always back up slowly. ● Objects viewed in the RearView Monitor differ from actual distance because a wide-angle lens is used. ● Make sure that the trunk is securely closed when backing up. ● Do not put anything on the rearview camera. The rearview camera is installed beside the license plate light. CAUTION There is a plastic cover over the camera. Do not scratch the cover when cleaning dirt or snow from the cover. LHA0437 HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED LINES Lines which indicate the vehicle clearance and distances to objects with reference to the bumper line A are displayed on the monitor. They are indicated as reference distances to objects. The lines and colors in the display indicate distances from the back bumper line A in the illustration. 1 2 3 4 1.5 ft (0.5 m) red 3 ft (1 m) yellow 7 ft (2 m) green 10 ft (3 m) green The vehicle clearance lines are wider than the actual clearance. 4-8 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems