2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK display

▼Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual condi
tions.

(Screen display)
Trunk lid (sedan)/
g arnish (hatchback) Obstruction detection
indication in parking
sensor system.
Bumper
ObjectSome models
(Actual view)
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 imag
e is different from the actual distance
because the rear view parking camera is equipped with a specific lens.
Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not
install any optional part s 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.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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▼Viewing the Display
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)
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 l ines from the rear bumper (at the center 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.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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▼Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view m
onitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on the
traffic, road, and vehicle cond itions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so confirm 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.
NOTE
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
1. Shift the shift lever/selector lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor
display.
2. Confirming 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 w idth 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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Rear View Monitor
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5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checkin g the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in
the best possible position.

(Display condition) (Vehicle condition)
6. When the shift lever/selector lever is shifted from R to another shift lever/selector lever
position, the screen returns to the previous display.
NOTE
If the parking space has division lines, straighten the wheels when the vehicle width
guide lines are parallel to them.
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 ali gned in the monitor, but they may not
actually be aligned on the ground.
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Rear View Monitor
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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 C
onditions 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 follow ing 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.
Variance Object
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Rear View Monitor
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When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, t he object displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual dist ance.
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 ob
ject on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different f rom the actual distance.
A
A
C B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C (Screen display)
(Actual condition)
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Rear View Monitor
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▼Picture Quality Adjustment
WA R N I N G
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle. Adjusting
the picture quality of the rear view monitor such
as brightness, contrast, color, and tint while
driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could dist ract your attention from the vehicle operation
which could lead to an accident.
Picture quality adjustment must b e done while the shift lever/selector lever is in reverse (R).
There are four settings which can be adjusted including, bright ness, contrast, tint, and color.
When adjusting, pay sufficient attention to the vehicle surroun dings.
1. Select the
icon on the screen to display the tabs.
2. Select the desired tab item.
3. Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and color using the sl ider.
If you need to reset, p ress the reset button.
4. Select the
icon on the screen to close the tab.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Climate control system information is displayed on the display.
Airflow displayMode selector
display
A/C mode display
Air intake selector
(outside air position)
Driver temperature control dial
AUTO switch Mode selector switch
Fan control switch OFF switchWindshield defroster switch
Rear window defogger switch
Passenger temperature
control dial
DUAL switch
A/C switch
Temperature setting display (driver’s side)
Temperature setting display (Passenger’s side)
Air intake selector
(recirculated air position)
▼Control Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:
Airflow temperature
Amount of airflow
Selection of airflow mode
Outside/Recirculated air selection
Air conditioner operation
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light
When on, it indicates auto operation,
and the system will function
automatically.
If any of the following switches are
operated while in auto control, the
AUTO switch indicator turns off.
Mode selector switch
Fan control switch
Windshield defroster switch
The functions for switches other than
those operated continue to operate in
auto control.
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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