Surround View Camera System - Acura

Surround View Camera System *Is a four camera system that views areas commonly known as “blind spots” fromdifferent angles, then displays the images on the audio/information screen. Thissystem can be used to: Check the right and left sides of the vehicle while crossing at intersections withpoor visibility (fog, heavy rain, obstructed view, etc.). Check for obstacles in front of the vehicle when parking or maneuvering inconfined areas. Check for obstacles when you are moving in (R.1Surround View Camera System *3 WARNINGFailure to visually assess the area aroundthe vehicle (directly or by use of themirrors) may result in a crash causingserious injury or death.The areas shown in the surround viewcamera system display are limited. Thedisplay may not show all pedestrians orother objects around your vehicle.DrivingDo not solely rely only on the surroundview camera system display to assesswhether it is safe to move your vehicle.3 WARNINGFailure to pay proper attention to yoursurroundings while driving may result in acrash causing serious injury or death.To help mitigate the chances of a collision,only look at the surround view camerasystem display when it is safe to do so.* Not available on all models

uuSurround View Camera System * uDisplaying an Image From the Surround View CamerasDisplaying an Image From the Surround ViewCamerasCAMERAButton For frontal views:Press the CAMERA button when the vehicle isstationary or moving at 12 mph (20 km/h) orslower. Press the button again to switchcamera views. For rear reviews:Change the gear position to (R when thevehicle is stationary. Press the CAMERAbutton to switch to rear view mode.You can customize the display setting.1Surround View Camera System *The surround view camera system does not eliminateall blind spots. The system is for your convenienceonly.If the rear camera lens is covered with dirt ormoisture, activate the rearview camera washer * oruse a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and freeof debris.1Displaying an Image From the Surround View CamerasThe navigation system is disabled when the gearposition is in (R .If you press the CAMERA button while the vehiclespeed is more than 16 mph (25 km/h), the standbyscreen appears.When the vehicle speed is reduced below 12 mph (20km/h), the screen switches to a surround view camerasystem image.* Not available on all modelsDrivingPressing the(home) or(back) button whilethe surround view camera system screen is displayedcancels the front view screen of the surround viewcamera system.

uuSurround View Camera System * uDisplaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras Camera Locations and ImagesGround ViewAn overhead view created by thecombination of images capturedby four cameras.FrontGround ViewFrontWide ViewRearGroundViewRearWideViewDrivingSide View Ground ViewAudio/InformationScreenSideview Camera(Passenger side)Sideview Camera(Driver side)Ground View IconSide ViewRearview CameraFront-view Camera* Not available on all modelsThe unique surround view camera lenses make distances appeardifferently than they actually are - objects seen on the audio/information screen may appear closer or further away, and may bedistorted. This becomes more apparent the further away an object isfrom your vehicle.Press the CAMERAbutton.Click the groundview icon.

uuSurround View Camera System * uDisplaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras Reference Lines and GuidesThe following can be displayed when the system is on.Guide lines: Help you to get a sense of a distance between your vehicle and therear surroundings. The distance may appear differently than the actual distance.Projection lines: Indicate vehicle direction while the steering wheel is in the currentposition.1Reference Lines and GuidesThe positions/distances indicated by the guide linesand camera views on the display may differ from theactual positions/distances due to the changes in thevehicle height, road conditions, and other factors.The guide lines should be used as a reference only.The guide lines can be turned on and off using theaudio/information screen.If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off untilyou turn them back on.Driving* Not available on all models

uuSurround View Camera System * uUsing the Surround View Camera SystemUsing the Surround View Camera System When Parking Your Vehicle1When Parking Your VehicleCanadian models Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your VehicleThe display automatically changes to the rear view when the gear position ischanged to (R .Rear Wide ViewApproximate distancesthe guide lines indicate20 inches(50 cm)39 inches(1 m)Ground View IconDrivingApproximate distances theprojection lines indicateRear Ground ViewWhen thesteering wheelis turned morethan 90degrees.39 inches(1 m)Blind spotsappear inblack.Click the groundview icon.* Not available on all modelsThe ground view can be displayed even with the doormirrors folded. However, the viewable angle andblind spot change.Do not refer to the surround view camera systemwhen the door mirrors are folded.The projection linesappear approx. 16inches (40 cm) outsidethe vehicle body.Press the CAMERAbutton.Not foldedFoldedWhen changing the gear position from/to (R , youmay experience a delay in switching between theaudio/information screen and a rear view image.

uuSurround View Camera System * uUsing the Surround View Camera System Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle1Checking for the Sides of Your VehicleYou can display the front ground view screen using all the four cameras for thesystem. Pressing the CAMERA button when the vehicle speed is at below 12 mph(20 km/h) changes the image as follows.Audio/Information ScreenFront Ground ViewBlind spots appearin black.Side View Ground View* Not available on all models16 mph (25 enAudio/InformationScreenGround View Icon0 mph (0 km/h)DownSide Viewapprox. 3 feet (1 m)Click the groundview icon.0 mph (0 km/h)Press the CAMERAbutton.12 mph (20 km/h)UpDrivingApproximate distancethe reference lineindicates.Front Wide ViewWhen the vehicle speed exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h),the front or side view on the screen automaticallyswitches to the audio/information screen. The frontor side view screen resumes when the vehicle speedis reduced below 12 mph (20 km/h).

uuSurround View Camera System * uUsing the Surround View Camera System Checking from the front wide view at intersectionsThe front wide view screen is useful when you need to check for vehicles crossingfrom either direction at an intersection with poor visibility.Front Wide View Screen1Checking from the front wide view at intersectionsThe front wide view image is a wide-angled view. Thedisplayed image will be largely distorted, and objectsmay appear closer or more distant than they actuallyare.The angle providedby the front wideview screen is 180degrees.Ground View IconWhen the vehicle speed is below 12 mph (20 km/h),press the CAMERA button and touch the groundview icon.Driving Checking the sides of your vehicle1Checking the sides of your vehicleThe side view screens are convenient when you pull over at a curb or tollbooth, orslowly pass by oncoming vehicles on a narrow road.12 inches(30 cm)12 inches(30 cm)Side ViewsThe images from the side cameras.* Not available on all modelsApproximate distancethe projection linesindicate is 12 inches(30 cm) from thevehicle.When the door mirrors are folded, the side viewscannot be displayed.

uuSurround View Camera System * uUsing the Surround View Camera System Surround View Camera System LimitationsThe system may not work properly under the following conditions.ConditionsThe images may notappear clearly when: You activate the system in bad weather (heavy rain, Do not use the surround view camera system but relysnow, fog, etc.) or in the dark.only on visual confirmation until the conditions allowCamera temperatures are high.the system to work properly.A sudden change between light and dark such as anentrance or exit of a tunnel.You drive into the sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk.)A camera lens is covered with dirt, moisture, ordebris.A camera lens is scratched.Clean rear camera lenses with the rearview camerawasher * or a soft cloth moisturized with water, milddetergent or glass cleaner.The audio/information screen is dirty.Wipe off the screen using a soft dry cloth.A camera or the area around the camera has beenseverely impacted.Do not use the surround view camera system andcontact a dealer.An error message is displayed while the surround view camera system is in use.* Not available on all modelsDrivingA camera angle isaltered.Solutions

the front or side view on the screen automatically switches to the audio/information screen. The front or side view screen resumes when the vehicle speed is reduced below 12 mph (20 km/h). 0 mph (0 km/h) Down Up Camera Screen Camera Screen Audio/Information Screen Audio/Informatio