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Under-floor storage compartment
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6-16. Under-floor storage
compartment
6-17. Front View Monitor (if
equipped)
CAUTION
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Always keep the lid of the storage
compartment closed while driv-
ing to reduce the risk of injury in
the event of sudden stop or an
accident.
NOTE
The shape of the storage compartment
may be different depending on the
model.
Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.
The image from the camera mounted
inside the front grille is displayed in the
multi-function display (color LCD). This
eliminates blind spots and allows the driver
to check the forward direction of both
sides.
The storage compartment is located under
the floor of the cargo area and can be used
to store small items. Pull the strap to open
the center part of the cargo floor lid, and
then remove the lid.
WARNING
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Never rely on only the Front View
Monitor when driving the vehicle.
The image on the monitor screen
may be different from the actual
situation. If you drive the vehicle
by viewing only the monitor im-
age, a collision or an unexpected
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accident may occur. When driv-
ing the vehicle, always check the
traffic around the vehicle directly
with your eyes and the mirrors.
& How to access the Front View ! Automatic cancellation
Monitor
If any of the following conditions are met,
the Front View Monitor is canceled auto-
matically.
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Always operate the vehicle as
you would without the Front View
Monitor.
After accessing the Front View Monitor
by pressing the front view monitor
switch:
Do not use the Front View Monitor
in the following situations.
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Approximately 3 minutes have passed
since the last operation.
The vehicle speed becomes 13 mph
(20 km/h) or more.*
The select lever is shifted to the “P”
position.
The parking brake is applied.
–
You are driving on a dirt road
or a road covered in snow.
–
The camera malfunctions (e.g.
the lens or bracket is broken).
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If the outside temperature is low,
the monitor screen may become
dark or the image may become
dim. In particular, the image of a
moving object may be distorted
or disappear from the screen.
You must always check the traffic
around the vehicle directly with
your eyes when driving it.
*: The Front View Monitor can be activated
when pressing the front view monitor switch,
regardless of the vehicle speed.
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Front view monitor switch
To change over to the camera screen,
perform either of the following operations
when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
*: When the Front View Monitor is activated at
speeds of more than 13 mph (20 km/h), to
cancel the Front View Monitor, the vehicle
speed needs to be decreased to less than 13
mph (20 km/h) and then increased to more
than 13 mph (20 km/h).
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Press the front view monitor switch.
Shift the select lever from “R” to “D”.
& How to cancel the Front View
After accessing the Front View Monitor
using the select lever:
Monitor
! Manual cancellation
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Shift the select lever into the “P”
position.
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Press the front view monitor switch.
Press the INFO button.
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The vehicle speed becomes 5 mph (8
km/h) or more.
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Approximately 9 seconds have passed
since the last operation.
The parking brake is applied.
& Range of image on screen
WARNING
Because the range of the image
captured by the camera is limited,
always check the traffic around the
vehicle directly with your eyes when
driving the vehicle.
& How to adjust the display
contrast and brightness
The contrast and brightness of the front
view monitor display can be adjusted. For
details, refer to “Camera settings” �P225.
NOTE
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The range of the displayed image
may differ depending on the vehicle
status or the road surface status.
Because the Front View Monitor
system uses a specially designed
lens, the sense of distance in the
displayed image is different from the
actual distance.
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The camera image may be difficult to
view in the following situations. This
is not a malfunction.
– Dark place (at night)
– High or low temperature around
the lens
– Water contacts lens or in high
humidity (rainy weather)
– There are foreign materials (such
as mud) around the camera.
– Sunlight or headlight beam di-
rectly shines towards the camera
lens.
A
Traffic intersection with a poor visibility
view
Parking facing a wall
Range of displayed image
Obstacles (e.g., buildings, fences or
other vehicles)
B
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Under an artificial light such as a
fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor
lamp or mercury lamp, the lighted
portion may look like it is flickering
(flicker phenomenon).
While the display has cooled down,
the image may leave traces or be-
come darker than usual, causing a
difficulty in viewing the screen. Al-
ways check the traffic around the
vehicle directly with your eyes while
driving the vehicle.
The following incidents should not
be deemed a malfunction.
– The camera lens may become
foggy when the humidity is high
on a rainy day.
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The camera unit is a waterproof
structure. Do not attempt to re-
move, disassemble or modify the
unit.
& Guiding line
Do not rub strongly or polish the
camera lens with a hard brush or
abrasive compounds. The lens
may be scratched resulting in an
adverse effect to the camera
image.
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The camera lens is made of glass
or plastic. Do not allow any
organic solvent, body wax, oil
film remover or glass coating
agent to become attached on the
lens surface. If any becomes
attached, remove it immediately.
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Guiding line
Warning message
The guiding line that indicates the width
and the front end of your vehicle is
displayed on the display.
– The light from a vehicle or build-
ing located ahead may be re-
flected towards the camera im-
age while driving at night.
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Do not expose the camera lens to
any sudden temperature change,
for example, spraying hot water
on it in cold weather.
& Handling of camera
– In a dark place or while driving at
night, the camera image may be
adjusted to make noises less
visible. Therefore, the image
may look like a monochromatic
image or the image colors may
differ from the actual colors. The
camera image may be deterio-
rated in regard to sharpness at
the center and four corners of the
screen. This is not a malfunction.
Do not apply the water jet of a
high pressure washer to the cam-
era or the surrounding area when
cleaning the vehicle. The impact
by the strong water pressure may
cause the camera to come off.
Also, water may enter inside the
camera and cause a malfunction.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, the system may malfunc-
tion.
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Do not apply any strong impact to
the camera such as banging it or
hitting it with an object. The
mounting angle may change.
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If the camera is exposed to any
impact, it may lead to malfunction
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