Lexus RX450H Manual page 312

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Rear view monitor system camera
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Smear effect
RX450h_EE
2-4. Using other driving systems
The rear view monitor system camera is
located on the back door as shown in the
illustration.
In the following cases, it may become
difficult to see the images on the screen,
even when the system is functioning cor-
rectly.
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The vehicle is in a dark area, such
as at night.
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The temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
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Water droplets are on the camera
lens or humidity is high, such as
when it rains.

Foreign matter, such as snow or
mud, adheres to the camera lens.
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The sun or headlights are shining
directly into the camera lens.
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A bright object such as a white wall
is reflected in the mirror surface
over the monitor.
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The camera has scratches or dirt on
If a bright light, such as sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body, is picked
up by the camera, a smear effect* char-
acteristic to the camera may occur.
*:Smear effect  A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light is picked
up by the camera; when transmitted
by the camera, the light source
appears to have a vertical streak
above and below it.
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