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NOTE
Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen and the
actual conditions, always check the safety of the surrounding area using the mirrors and
directly with your eyes when driving.
Even though the object displayed on the screen, such as a road curb or a division line of a
parking space, and the vehicle parallel guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually
be parallel.
▼Top View/Rear View
Use the top view/rear 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.
When Driving
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Be careful not to scratch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it
to get dirty.
Do not remove the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) cover.
Do not place objects on the dashboard
which
reflect light.
Always keep the windshield glass
around the camera clean by removing
dirt or fogging. Use the windshield
defroster to remove fogging on the
windshield.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
regarding cleaning the interior side of
the windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
before performing repairs around the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is
installed to the windshield. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for
windshield repair and replacement.
When cleaning the windshield, do not
allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning
fluids to get on the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not
touch the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) lens.
When performing repairs around the
rearview mirror, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
regarding cleaning of the camera lens.Do not hit or apply strong force to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the
area around it. If the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) is severely hit or if there
are cracks or damage caused by
flying
gravel or debris in the area around it,
stop using the following systems and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Driver Monitoring (DM)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The direction in which the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has
been finely adjusted. Do not change
the installation position of the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) or remove it.
Otherwise, it could result in damage or
malfunction.
Always use tires for all wheels that are of
the specified size, and the same
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern.
In addition, do not use tires with
significantly different wear patterns on
the same vehicle as the system may not
operate normally.
When Driving
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▼Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual view)
3. Bumper
4. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed
5. Object
NOTE
The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.
If the camera lens is touched or there is any dirt on it, it could affect the screen image.
Wipe the lens using a soft cloth.
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 part s that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating
parts or parts made of reflective material.
When Driving
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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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Sunvisors
▼Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.
▼
Side Extension Sunvisors*
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract the visor
extender to its original position. Otherwise,
the visor extender could hit the rearview
mirror.
▼Va n i t y M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown in the
figure.
1. Vanity mirror light
2. On
3. Off
NOTE
If a vanity mirror light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is turned
off automatically to prevent the battery
from being discharged.
The vanity mirror light can be turned on
again by doing any of the following
operations:
Opening/closing any door.
Unlocking any door.
Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
Switching an overhead light/front map
light on.
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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Light Bulbs
▼Light Bulbs
Front
Ty p e A
1. Vanity mirror lights*
2. Overhead lights/ Front map lights
3. Side turn signal lights
*
4. Front side-marker lights
5. Parking lights
6. Headlights (High/Low beam)/ Daytime
running lights
7. Front turn signal lights
Ty p e B
1. Vanity mirror lights*
2. Overhead lights/ Front map lights
3. Side turn signal lights
*
4. Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
5. Headlights (High/Low beam)/ Daytime running lights
6. Front turn signal lights
Rear
4–Door
1. Trunk light
2. High-mount brake light
3. Overhead light (Rear)
4. Rear side-marker lights
5. Brake lights/Taillights
*
6. Rear turn signal lights
7. Brake lights/Taillights
8. Taillights
*
9. Reverse lights
10. License plate lights
5–Door
1. Luggage compartment light
2. High-mount brake light
3. Overhead light (Rear)
4. Rear side-marker lights
5. Rear turn signal lights
6. Brake lights/Taillights
7. Taillights
*
8. Reverse lights
9. License plate lights
Maintenance and Care
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CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
When replacing a bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
For details regarding the installation
positions of the interior lights, refer to
the following:
Vanity mirror lights
Refer to Vanity Mirrors on page 5-33.
Overhead Lights/front map lights,
overhead light (rear), trunk light, and
luggage compartment light
Refer to Interior Lights on page 5-34.
▼ Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
The exterior lights have either LEDs or
normal bulbs.
Only the bulb for a parking lights/front
side-marker lights (type B) can be
replaced.
LED type
Headlights
Daytime running lights
Parking lights (Type A)
Front turn signal lights
Front side-marker lights (Type A)
Side turn signal lights*
High-mount brake light
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side-marker lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Reverse lights
License plate lights
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Bulb type
Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
(Type B)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the left bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the right
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
1. Removal
2. Installation
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Owner Maintenance
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4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
1. Removal
2. Installation
5. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
8. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
▼Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights/Front map lights,
Overhead light (Rear), Vanity mirror
lights, Luggage compartment light (5–
Door)
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is
an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Trunk light (4–Door)
1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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