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▼Top View/Rear Wide View
Use the top view/rear wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area
when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle .
Range of displayed screen image
1. Target object
NOTE
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the
seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top
view screen may display in the following ways.
If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the
cameras, the screen area for each camera may be affected and it may display in that
color.
Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.
If the position or angle of each camera cha nges due to tilting of the vehicle, the image
may appear distorted.
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images
merge.
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination
level around any of the cameras.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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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
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
vehicle inspected.
If “No camera signal.” is indicated in
the display, there could be a problem
with the camera. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
(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
4–Door
1. Rear view parking camera
5–Door
1. Rear view parking camera
▼Switching to the R
ear View Monitor
Display
Shift the shift lever (manual transmission)
or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) to reverse (R) position with
the ignition switche d ON to switch the
display to the rear view monitor display.
NOTE
When the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) is shifted from
reverse (R) position to another shift lever
(manual transmission) or the selector
lever (automatic transmission) position,
the screen returns to the previous display.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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c) Distance guide linesThese 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 center 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).
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 width of the vehicle (yellow) ar e 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.
a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)
Guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of th e vehicle.
When Driving
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.
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 t ransmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission)
to reverse (R) position to switc h the display to the rear view monitor display.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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Parking Sensor System*
▼Parking Sensor System
The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors which detect obstruc
tions around the vehicle
when the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and a
buzzer sound and detection indicator notify the driver of the a pproximate distance from the
vehicle to the surrounding obstruction.
1. Front ultrasonic sensor*
2. Front corner ultrasonic sensor*
3. Rear ultrasonic sensor
4. Rear corner ultrasonic sensor
5. Rear side ultrasonic sensor
*
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the parking sensor system and be sure to confirm the safety around
your vehicle visually when driving:
This system can assist the driver in operat ing the vehicle in the forward and backward
directions while parking. The detection ranges of the sensors are limited, therefore, driving the
vehicle while relying only on the system may cause an accident. Always confirm the safety
around your vehicle visually when driving.
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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DisplayDistance between vehicle and obstruction
Without 360° view monitor
With 360° viewmonitor Front ultrasonic sen‐
sor
*/Front corner
ultrasonic sensor*
Rear ultrasonic sen‐ sor/Rear corner ul‐
trasonic sensor/Rear side ultrasonic sen‐
sor
*
Without front ul‐
trasonic sensor and front corner ultra‐ sonic sensor With front ultra‐
sonic sensor and
front corner ultra‐ sonic sensor
Red
Front ultrasonic sen‐ sor:
Within approx. 35.0 cm (13.7 in)
Front corner ultrason‐ ic sensor:
Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in) Rear ultrasonic sen‐
sor:
Within approx. 35.0 cm (13.7 in)
Rear corner ultrasonic sensor/Rear side ul‐ trasonic sensor:
Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)
▼Park Assist Sensor System
Operation
When the parking sensor switch is pressed
with the ignition switched ON, the buzzer
sounds and the indicator light turns on.
When the ignition is switched ON with the
parking sensor activated, the indicator
light turns on.
Press the switch again to stop the
operation.
1. Indicator light
NOTE
When the ignition is
switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For exampl e, if the ignition is
switched OFF while the parking sensor is
activated, the system will be activated
when the ignition is switched ON the next
time.
Operation conditions
The parking sensor system can be used
when all of the foll owing conditions are
met:
The ignition is switched ON.
The parking sensor switch is turned on.
NOTE
(Automatic vehicle)
The detection indicator and buzzer of
the front sensors/front corner sensors do
not operate when the selector lever is in
the P position.
The detection indicator and buzzer
sound do not activate when the parking
brake is applied.
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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No. MenuExplanation
(1) Information Fuel Efficiency Monitor:
Monitor fuel efficienc
y in real time and view fuel efficiency h istory.
SiriusXM Travel Link
*:
Access traffic information, weathe r, fuel prices, parking information and
sports scores.
Vehicle Status Monitor:
View important vehicle mainten ance messages, information, and i ntervals.
Owner's Manual
*:
Learn about Mazda features, safety information, maintenance, an d more.
(2) Entertainment FM
AM
SiriusXM
*
Pandora*
Bluetooth
USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio
USB1 Video/USB2 Video
(3) Notifications Displays no tifications from the vehicle.
(4) Communication By connecting your mobile device,
such as a Smartphone, to Mazda Connect
via Bluetooth
®, you can use the hands-free call and short message functions.
(5) Navigation The navigation system (vehicles
with navigation system) can be used when
the SD card for the navigation system is inserted.
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the c ompass indicat‐
ing the direction in which the v ehicle is moving is displayed. The compass
may not indicate the correct bear ing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling
at a slow speed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation sy stem manual.
(6) Settings You can change the settings for
the Mazda Connect screen, sound settings,
and the vehicle functions.
In-Vehicle Displays:
Configures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays.
Sound Settings:
Configures the in-vehicle listening experience.
Safety Settings:
Configures safety and driver assistance features.
Vehicle Settings:
Configures vehicle convenience features.
Connectivity Settings:
Configures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.
System Settings:
Configures language, time, and other general settings.
(7) Apple CarPlay You can use Apple CarPlay™ by con
necting an iPhone® compatible with
Apple CarPlay™ to the USB slot.
(8) Android Auto You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone
com‐
patible with Android Auto™ to the USB slot.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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Rear Coat Hooks
▼Rear Coat Hooks
WA R N I N G
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the
assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended objects
such as a coat hanger from the assist grips
or coat hooks is dangerous as they can
fly
off and hit an occupant in the cabin if a
curtain air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grip s without hangers.
Storage Compartments
▼Storage Compartments
WA R N I N G
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with
no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with no
lid is dangerous as they could be thrown
around the cabin during sudden braking,
maneuvering, or acceleration and cause an
accident depending on how the article is
stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the sun.
A lighter could explode or the plastic
material in eyeglasses could deform and
crack from high temperature.
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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