Up to 08/2009
PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING BATTERY CABLE
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the terminal is reconnected.
2. POINTS TO NOTE WHEN SERVICING
(a) Pay attention to the following points when servicing.
(1) When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, "System initializing" may appear on the multi-display. In this case, restore the steering angle neutral point Initialization.
(2) Depending on the parts that are replaced or operations that are performed during vehicle inspection or maintenance, calibration of other systems as well as the parking assist monitor system may be needed Calibration.
HINT
Each adjusted value for the calibration of the parking assist monitor system will be stored in the parking assist ECU.
(3) When the lens of the rear television camera assembly is dirty, wash the lens with water and wipe it off with a soft cloth to obtain clear images. For heavy dirt, use neutral detergent to clean the lens.
3. NOTES FOR REAR TELEVISION CAMERA
(a) Notes for the rear television camera assembly
(1) The parking assist monitor system may not function properly if subjected to a severe blow by any hard object.
(2) Do not scrub the cover part of the camera (resin made). Scrubbing may scratch the cover and affect the image. Prevent organic solvents, waxes, bond removing solvents or glass coating from adhering to the cover. If such material adheres to the cover, clean it off immediately and wash with water.
(3) Exposing the camera to a sudden temperature change may affect proper functioning of the camera.
(4) A clear image may not appear if the camera is dirty with snow, mud, etc. In that case, wash it with water and wipe off the lens. Use a detergent to remove dirt if necessary.
(b) Images are difficult to discern even in normal conditions if:
(1) Noise may occur in the image during power back door operation. (w/ power back door system)
(2) Noise may occur in the image depending on electrical devices used in the cabin.
(3) Noise may occur in the image if accessories that generate radio waves have been installed.
(4) The camera screen is frosted over (the image immediately after turning the engine switch on (IG) may be blurred or darker than normal).
(5) The camera lens is dirty with snow, mud, etc.
(6) A strong beam of light, such as a sunbeam or headlight, hits the camera.
(7) It is too dark around the camera (at night etc.).
(8) The ambient temperature around the camera is either too high or too low.
(9) The vehicle is tilted at a steep angle.
(10) The ambience of the camera is too bright. (When a strong light, such as a sunbeam reflected off the vehicle body, hits the camera, the image may be blurred. This is called the "SMEAR" phenomenon, peculiar to the CCD camera.)