2004 Toyota Sienna Owners Manual - Page 337

04 SIENNA_U (L/O 0408) Rear view monitor system The system may not detect the following. The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an image of the rear of the vehicle while backing up. The displayed image on the screen is a horizontally reversed mirror image of the inside rear view mirror. To display the rear view image on the screen, place the selector lever in the "R" position when the ignition switch in the "ON" position. If you move the selector lever out of the "R" position, the screen returns to the previous screen. Operating another function of the navigation system will display another screen. The rear view monitor system is a supplement device intended to assist back up. When backing up, be sure to check behind and all around the vehicle visually. CAUTION D Thin objects such as a wire or rope D Objects with a surface area too small to reflect ultrasonic waves wire gauze rial such as cotton or snow such as D Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up. Always make sure your intended oath is clear. Use caution just as you would when backing up any vehicle. D Sound wave absorbing objects or mateD A person near the vehicle (depending on the type of clothes worn) D 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 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. D Objects with a sharp edge D Small or short objects D Tall objects with an upper part projecting toward the vehicle D Objects just under the bumper D Objects very close to your vehicle In the following cases, have Toyota dealer check the system. your D When the bumper is damaged. D When the indicator is continuously on. D Do not use the system when the back door is not completely closed. 337 2004 SIENNA from Aug. '04 Prod. (OM45422U)