246REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEMIS350/250_Navi_U(L/O 0508)The rear view monitor system assiststhe driver by displaying an image of theview behind the vehicle while backingup. The left and right displayed on thescreen are the same as those of the in-side rear view mirror.To display the rear view image on thescreen, place the selector lever in the"R" (automatic transmission) or re-verse (manual transmission) when theengine switch is in "IG −ON" mode.If you move the selector lever out of the "R"(automatic transmission) or reverse(manual transmission), the screen returnsto the previous screen. Operating anotherfunction of the navigation system will dis-play another screen.Vehicles with Lexus parking assist −sen-sor - when the Lexus parking assist −sensors are turned on and an obstacle isdetected in front of or behind your ve-hicle, a warning appears on the right topof the rear view monitor. For details, see"Lexus parking assist −sensor" on page252.The rear view monitor system is a supple-ment device intended to assist back up.When backing up, be sure to check behindand all around the vehicle visually.CAUTION Never depend on the rear viewmonitor system entirely whenbacking up. Always make sureyour intended path is clear.Use caution, just as you wouldwhen backing up any vehicle. Never back up while looking only atthe screen. The image on thescreen is different from actualconditions. Depicted distancesbetween objects and flat surfaceswill differ from actual distance. Ifyou back up while looking only atthe screen, you may hit a vehicle, aperson or an object. When backingup, be sure to check behind and allaround the vehicle visually andwith mirrors before proceeding. Do not use the system when thetrunk is not completely closed. If the back of the vehicle is hit, theposition and mounting angle of thecamera may change. Be sure tohave the camera's position andmounting angle checked at yourLexus dealer. As the camera has a water proofconstruction, do not detach, disas-semble or modify it. This maycause incorrect operation. If the temperature changes rapidly,such as when hot water is pouredon the vehicle in cold weather, thesystem may not operate normally.Rear view monitor system -
