2012 Toyota Prius Navigation Manual - Page 305

1. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM AREA DISPLAYED ON SCREEN The image displayed on the screen is an approximation only. THE REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM CAMERA The rear view monitor system camera is located as shown in the illustration. INFORMATION Corners of bumper INFORMATION ● The area detected by the camera is limited. The camera does not detect objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper. ● The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions. ● The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. ● When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights or mercury lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker. ● In the following cases, it may become difficult to see the images on the screen, even when the system is functioning: • In the dark (for example, at night) • When the temperature near the lens is high or low • When water droplets are adhering to the camera, or when humidity is high (for example, when it rains) • When foreign matter (for example, snow or mud) is adhering to the camera • When the camera has scratches or dirt on it • When the sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens 320 PRIUS (US) NAVI 47719U 12.02.24 09:22