The help line (distance marker and vehicle width line) is a guide to help you realize the actual distance from the screen image.

1) Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)
2) Approx. 10 feet (3 m) from the bumper (green horizontal line)
3) Approx. 3 feet (1 m) from the bumper (yellow horizontal line)
4) Approx. 1.5 feet (0.5 m) from the bumper (red horizontal line)
5) Vehicle centerline
6) Warning message
When the shift lever/select lever is set to position "R", the monitor screen displays the help lines together with the rear view image.
CAUTION
NOTE
If you shift to the "R" range shortly after turning on the ignition switch, the warning message "Check Surroundings Before Backing Up" may not be displayed. Wait for several seconds or more after turning on the ignition switch before shifting to the "R" range.
Then the warning message will be displayed.
Difference between screen image and actual road
The distance markers show the distance for a level road when the vehicle is not loaded. It may be different from the actual distance depending on the loading conditions or road conditions.
When there is an upward slope at the back

The distance on the screen looks farther than the actual distance.
When there is a downward slope at the back

The distance on the screen looks nearer than the actual distance.
NOTE
When cargo is loaded, the rear view distance on the screen looks farther than the actual distance as in an upward slope.
Feature of distance marker

The distance marker shows the distance on the road. If there is a car or other object close behind, distance cannot be correctly displayed.
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key/remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped).
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switch (models without "keyless access
with push-button start system")/turn the
push-button ignition switch to the "OFF"
position (models with "keyless access with
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