2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia) (in English)

•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.
•(Predicted vehicle path assist lines display type)
If force is applied to the steering wheel, the guide lines may not display. Loosen your grip
on the steering wheel to allow the guide lines to display.
▼Rear View Parking Camera Location
Rear view parking camera
▼Switching to the Rear
View Monitor Display
Shift the shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) to reverse
(R) with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.
NOTE
When the shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted
from reverse (R) to another shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic
transaxle) 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)
Garnish
Bumper
(Actual view)
Object
Obstruction detection
indication in parking
sensor system
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 specific lens.
•Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
•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 reflective material.
•It may be difficult 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 reflects sunlight or headlight beams.
•Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.
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▼Viewing the Display
Predicted vehicle path a
ssist lines display type
The projected path guidance mode displays the predicted path of the vehicle after you turn
the steering wheel.
Use this mode for parking your vehicle in a parking space or ga rage.
ba
c
a) Projected vehicle path (yellow)
These lines are displayed as a reference for the projected path of the vehicle.
The lines displaying the projected vehicle path change after yo u turn the steering wheel.
b) Extended vehicle width lines (blue)
These lines indicate the vehicle's extended width.
These lines are not displayed when the vehicle's wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
c) Distance guide lines These lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measur ed from the vehicle's rear
(from the end of the bumper).
The blue line indicates the poi nt about 50 cm (19 in) from the rear bumper.
The red and yellow lines, which change position after you turn the steering wheel,
indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in) for the red line and 10 0 cm (39.3 in) for the
yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the centre point of each of the lines).
A degree of error occurs when the wheels are not in the straigh t-ahead position.
In the above illustration, the ri ght side of the vehicle is in a position closer to the actual
distance displayed by the distance guide lines (red: about 50 c m (19 in) point, yellow:
about 100 cm (39.3 in) point behind the rear bumper), whereas t he left side is in a
position farther away.
CAUTION
The indicated position of the guide lines on the display changes depending on the vehicle
conditions (such as the number of occupants/ca rgo load) and the road conditions (such as a
steep gradient to the rear of the vehicle).
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Always check the area to the vehicle's rear and the surrounding area directly with your eyes
while backing up.
Fixed assist lines display type
Guide lines which indicate the wid th 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 spa ce or garage.
b
a
a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)
Guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of th e 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 fixed 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.
▼ Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehic
le varies depending on the
traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering a nd the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so conf irm 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 vie w monitor.
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Predicted vehicle path assist lines display type
NOTE
The following shows an example of vehicle parking in which the steering wheel is turned to
the right when backing up the vehicle. The operation is reversed when backing up the
vehicle from the opposite direction.
1. Shift the shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector leve r (automatic transaxle) to
reverse (R) to switch the displa y to the rear view monitor display.
2. Before backing the vehicle into the parking space, turn the steering wheel while
referring to the projected vehicle path display so that the veh icle enters the centre of the
parking space.

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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 t he parking space on the
left and right are roughly equal.

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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.
5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your v ehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checkin g 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.)

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6. When the shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is
shifted from reverse (R) to anot her shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector lever
(automatic transaxle) position, the screen returns to the previ ous 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.
Fixed assist lines display type
NOTE
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
1. Shift the shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector leve r (automatic transaxle) to
reverse (R) to switch the displa y to the rear view monitor display.
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2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.

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3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continu e backing up slowly so that
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of t he 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.
5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your v ehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checkin g 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.)

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6. When the shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is
shifted from reverse (R) to anot her shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector lever
(automatic transaxle) position, the screen returns to the previ ous display.
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