Picture Quality Adjustment; When Driving; Rear View Monitor- Page 244

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 
act

u

al 

distance

Appears 
closer than 
act

u

al 

distance

Object at act

u

al 

position

Object at act

u

al position

Object on screen

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

u

al distance between the vehicle and object.

Object on screen

A

A

B

B

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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Picture Quality Adjustment

WARNING

Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped:

Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle. Adjusting
the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast, color, and tint while
driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation
which could lead to an accident.

When Driving

Rear View Monitor

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