When Using The Rear View Monitor System - Caution - Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
CAUTION
When using the rear view monitor system
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The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist the driver
when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all
around the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death
or serious injuries.
Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up. The
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image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may differ from
the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
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The instructions given are only guidelines.
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When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when parking. It is neces-
sary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view monitor system.
When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your
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vehicle before maneuvering into it.
Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
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• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the trunk lid is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The
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image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may become unable to
see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct visually and with the mirrors
all around the vehicle before proceeding.
If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixation guide lines displayed on
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the screen may change.
The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians
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that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual dis-
tances. (P. 256)
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