Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 69

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To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Keep the windshield clean at all times. 
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,

snow, etc., clear the windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces-

sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from
the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.

• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed

is dirty, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.

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If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove
the fog, condensation or ice. (

→P. 449, 458)

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If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.

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Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.

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Do not install an antenna or attach stick-
ers (including transparent stickers) or
other items to the area of the windshield
in front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).

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Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked. 
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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Do not get the camera sensor wet.

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Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.

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Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor. 
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. 
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.

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Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or
remove it.

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Do not disassemble the camera sensor.

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Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric
waves near the camera sensor.

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Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.

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Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the
hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details.

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If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.

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Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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