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When Driving

Rear View Monitor

When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle

When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the 

screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.

Appears 
farther than 
actual 
distance

Appears 
closer than 
actual 
distance

Object at actual 
position

Object at actual position

Object on screen

A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.

Object on screen

Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear

Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the 

three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.

A

A

C

B

C B

(Actual distance) B>C=A

Sensed distance on screen A>B>C

(Screen display)

(Actual condition)

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