Toyota 2008 Prius Quick Reference Manual page 198

2-4. Using other driving systems
Rear view monitor system camera
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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.
• In the dark (e.g. at night).
• If the temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
• If water droplets get on the camera, or
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when humidity is high (e.g. when it
rains).
• If foreign matter (e.g. snow or mud)
get on the camera lens.
• If the sun or headlights are shining
directly into the camera lens.
If a bright light (for example, sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body) is picked
up by the camera, a smear effect
liar to the camera may occur.
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:Smear effect—A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light (for example,
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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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