Toyota Grand Highlander (AS10) 2024 Owners Manual / Before driving / Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors / Digital Rear-view Mirror

Toyota Grand Highlander (AS10): Digital Rear-view Mirror

The Digital Rear-view Mirror is a system that uses the camera on the rear of the vehicle and displays its image on the display of the Digital Rear-view Mirror.

The Digital Rear-view Mirror can be changed between optical mirror mode and digital mirror mode by operating the lever.

The Digital Rear-view Mirror allows the driver to see the rear view despite obstructions, such as the head restraints or luggage, ensuring rear visibility. Also, the rear seats are not displayed and privacy of the passengers is enhanced.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■Before using the Digital Rearview Mirror

• Make sure to adjust the mirror before driving.
  • Change to optical mirror mode and adjust the position of the Digital Rear-view Mirror so that the area behind your vehicle can be viewed properly.
  • Change to digital mirror mode and adjust the display settings.
• As the range of the image displayed by the Digital Rear-view Mirror is different from that of the optical mirror, make sure to check this difference before driving.

System components

1. Camera indicator
   Indicates that the camera is operating normally.
2. Icon display area
   Displays icons, adjusting gauge, etc.
3. Select/adjust button Press to change the setting of the item you want to adjust.
4. Menu button
   Press to display the icon display area and select the item you want to adjust.
5. Lever
   Operate to change between digital mirror mode and optical mirror mode.
6. Digital anti-glare mode indicator In digital mirror mode, this indicates that the anti-glare function is on.

Changing modes

Operate the lever to change between digital mirror mode and optical mirror mode.

1. Digital mirror mode

Displays an image of the area behind the vehicle.

will illuminate in this mode.

2. Optical mirror mode

Turns off the display of the Digital Rearview Mirror allows it to be used as an optical mirror.

■Digital mirror mode operating condition

The engine switch is turned to ON.

When the engine switch is changed from ON to OFF or ACC, the image will disappear after several seconds.

■When using the Digital Rearview Mirror in digital mirror mode

• If it is difficult to see the displayed image due to light reflected off the Digital Rear-view Mirror, the camera being dirty or covered with water droplets, dust, etc., or if lights of a vehicle behind your vehicle or the displayed image are bothering you, change to optical mirror mode.
• When it is raining, if the image is unclear due to water on the rear window, operate the rear wiper.
• When the back door is open, the Digital Rear-view Mirror image may not display properly. Before driving, make sure the back door is closed.
• If the display is difficult to see due to reflected light, close the electronic sunshade for the panoramic moon roof (if equipped).
• Any of the following conditions may occur when driving in the dark, such as at night. None of them indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
  • Colors of objects in the displayed image may differ from their actual color.
  • Depending on the height of the lights of the vehicle behind, the area around the vehicle may appear white and blurry.
  • Automatic image adjustment for brighter surrounding image may cause flickering.

If it is difficult to see the displayed image or flickering bothers you, change to optical mirror mode.

• The Digital Rear-view Mirror may become hot while it is in digital mirror mode. This is not a malfunction.
• Depending on your physical condition or age, it may take longer than usual to focus on the displayed image. In this case, change to optical mirror mode.
• Do not let passengers stare at the displayed image when the vehicle is being driven, as doing so may cause motion sickness.

■When the system malfunctions

If the symbol shown in the illustration is displayed when using the Digital Rear-view Mirror in digital mirror mode, the system may be malfunctioning. The symbol will disappear in a few seconds. Operate the lever, change to optical mirror mode and have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Adjusting the mirror

■ Adjusting the mirror height

The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.

Change to optical mirror mode, adjusting the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.

■ Display settings (digital mirror mode)

Settings of the display in the digital mirror mode, on/off operation of the automatic anti-glare function, etc. can be changed.

1. Press the menu button.

The icons will be displayed.

2. Press the menu button repeatedly and select the item you want to adjust.

3. Press or to change the setting.

The icons will disappear if a button is not operated for approximately 5 seconds or more.

Select to adjust the brightness of the display.

Select to adjust the area displayed up/down.

  Select to adjust the area displayed to the left/right.

Select to adjust the angle of the displayed image.

  Select to zoom in/out the displayed image.

Select to enable/disable the automatic anti-glare function.* Responding to the brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the reflected light is automatically adjusted.

The automatic anti-glare function is enabled each time the engine switch is changed to ON.

The digital anti-glare mode can be turned on and off. When enabled, the brightness of the display is reduced at night to reduce headlight glare from vehicles to the rear.

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*: This is a function for the optical mirror mode, however, the setting can also be changed while using the digital mirror mode.

■ Enabling/disabling the automatic anti-glare function (optical mirror mode)

The automatic anti-glare function in the optical mirror mode can be enabled/disabled. The setting can be changed in both the digital mirror mode and the optical mirror mode.

When using the optical mirror mode

1. Press the menu button.

The icons will be displayed.

2. Press or to enable ("ON")/disable ("OFF") the automatic anti-glare function.

The icons will disappear if a button is not operated for approximately 5 seconds or more.

■Adjusting the display (digital mirror mode)

• The icons will disappear if a button is not operated for approximately 5 seconds or more.
• If the displayed image is adjusted, it may appear distorted. This is not a malfunction.
• If the brightness of the Digital Rearview Mirror is set too high, it may cause eye strain. Adjust the Digital Rear-view Mirror to an appropriate brightness. If your eyes become tired, change to optical mirror mode.
• The brightness of the Digital Rear-view Mirror will change automatically according to the brightness of the area in front of your vehicle.
• The digital anti-glare mode operates only in locations where the surroundings are dark. Depending on the surrounding illumination environment, the image may not darken and it may not be possible to reduce headlight glare from vehicles to the rear.

■To prevent the light sensors from malfunctioning

To prevent the light sensors from malfunctioning, do not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■While driving

• Do not adjust the position of the Digital Rear-view Mirror or adjust the display settings while driving.

  Stop the vehicle and operate the Digital Rear-view Mirror control switches.

  Failure to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an unexpected accident.

• Always pay attention to the vehicle's surroundings.

The size of the vehicles and other objects may look different when in digital mirror mode and optical mirror mode.

When backing up, make sure to directly check the safety of the area around your vehicle, especially behind the vehicle.

Additionally, if a vehicle approaches from the rear in the dark, such as at night, the surrounding area may appear dim.

■To prevent causes of fire

If the driver continues using the Digital Rear-view Mirror while smoke or odor comes from the mirror, it may result in fire. Stop using the system immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.