Toyota Prius 2011 Manual page 240

2-4. Using other driving systems
Rear view monitor system camera
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Smear effect
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In the following cases, it may be difficult
to see the images on the screen, even
when the system is functioning correctly.
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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.
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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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When the camera has scratches or
dirt on it.
If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected
off the vehicle body, is picked up by the
camera, a smear effect
the camera may occur.
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:Smear effect—A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light (for example,
sunlight reflected off the vehicle body)
is picked up by the camera; when trans-
mitted by the camera, the light source
appears to have a vertical streak above
and below it.
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characteristic to