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When Driving

Rear View Monitor

 Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image

Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in 

distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause 

a variance in distance perspective.

When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load

When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the 

actual distance.

Variance

Object

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

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