Toyota RAV4: Smear effect - Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view 
mirror) - Using other driving systems - When driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Smear effect

If a bright light, such as sunlight

If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected off the vehicle body, is picked up by the camera, a smear effect* characteristic to the camera may occur.

*: Smear effect: A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light is picked up by the camera; when transmitted by the camera, the light source appears to have a vertical streak above and below it.

    Rear view monitor system camera
    Vehicles without spare tire In the following cases, it may become difficult to see images on the screen even if the system functions correctly. ●The vehicle is in a dark area, such as a ...

    Flicker effect
    When the camera is used under fluorescent light, sodium lights, or mercury lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker. CAUTION ■When using the rear view monitor s ...

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    Cargo area lighting
    NOTE Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 322. 1. Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that the bulb housing comes loose. 2. Replace the bulb. 3. Check that the bulb illuminates an ...

    Precautions when servicing your vehicle
    • Do not work on a hot engine. • Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts. • Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you have enou ...

    Securing the load
    There are tie down hooks located in the cargo area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps. Do not apply a total load of more than 22 lb ...