2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 Owners Manual (in English)

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*Some models.
Rear View Monitor *
The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when reversing.
WARNING
Always drive carefully con¿ rming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions
by looking directly with your eyes:
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it may cause an
accident or a collision with an object. The rear view monitor is only a visual assist
device when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen may be different from the
actual conditions.
CAUTION
  Do not use the rear view monitor under the following conditions: Using the rear view
monitor under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in injury or
vehicle damage or both.
 


 Icy or snow-covered roads.



 Tyre chains or a temporary spare tyre is installed.



 The liftgate/boot lid is not fully closed.



 The vehicle is on a road incline. 

 When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the screen and
may be dimmer than usual, which could cause dif¿ culty in con¿ rming the surrounding
conditions of the vehicle. Always drive carefully con¿ rming the safety of the rear and
the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes.
  Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may
deviate.
  Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof. 
 The camera cover is made of plastic. Do not apply degreasing agents, organic solvents,
wax, or glass coating agents to the camera cover. If any are spilled on the cover, wipe
off with a soft cloth immediately.
  Do not rub the camera cover forcefully with an abrasive or hard brush. The camera
cover or lens may be scratched which might affect the images.

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NOTE
  If water, snow, or mud is stuck on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth. If it
cannot be wiped off, use a mild detergent.
  If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear view
monitor may not operate correctly.
  When replacing the tyres, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer. Replacing the tyres could result in deviation of the guide lines which
appear on the display.
  If the vehicle's front, side, or rear has been involved in a collision, the alignment of
the rear view parking camera (location, installation angle) may have deviated. Always
consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the
vehicle inspected.
  If “No Video Signal Available” is indicated in the display, there could be a problem
with the camera. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Rear View Parking Camera Location

Rear View Parking Camera Saloon Hatchback

Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display
Shift the shift lever to R with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear view
monitor display.
NOTE
When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to
the previous display.

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Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.


(Screen display)
Bumper
Object (Actual view)
Boot lid (saloon)/
Bumper (hatchback)

NOTE
  The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions. 
 The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends
cannot be displayed.
  The distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance
because the rear view parking camera is equipped with a speci¿ c lens.

 Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not
install any optional parts that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating
parts or parts made of reÀ ective material.

 It may be dif¿ cult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does
not indicate a malfunction.
 


 In darkened areas.



 When the temperature around the lens is high/low.



 When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity.



 When foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.



 When the camera lens reÀ ects sunlight or headlight beams. 

 Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.

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Viewing the Display
Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as a
reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the width of the parking
space you are about to back into.
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or garage.

b
a

a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)
These guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle.
b) Distance guide lines.
These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured from the
vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).
 

 
 The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in) for the red line and
100 cm (39.3 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the centre point of each
of the lines).

CAUTION
The guide lines on the screen are ¿ xed lines. They are not synced to the driver's turning
of the steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's rear and the
surrounding area directly with your eyes while backing up.

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Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on
the traf¿ c, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so con¿ rm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and
steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.
NOTE
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
1. Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.
2. Con¿ rming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.


(Display condition) (Vehicle condition)

3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing up slowly so that
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left
and right are roughly equal.
4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to
the left and right sides of the parking space.

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5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle
in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)


(Display condition) (Vehicle condition)

6. When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to
the previous display.

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NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below,
and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle
and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
 
 In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen, the back end and
distance guide lines may appear aligned in the monitor, but they may not actually be
aligned on the ground.
  When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, the
division line and the vehicle width guide line appear aligned in the monitor, but they
may not actually be aligned on the ground.


Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the
actual distance.

VarianceObject

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When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.

Appears
farther than
actual
distanceAppears
closer than
actual
distance
Object at actual
position Object at actual position
Object on screen
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.Object on screen

Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a À at surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.

A
A
C B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C(Screen display)
(Actual condition)