2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)

1. (Display condition)
2. (Vehicle condition)
6. When the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission)
is shifted from reverse (R) pos ition to another shift lever (manual transmission) or the
selector lever (automatic transmission) position, the screen re turns to the previous
display.
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 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.
▼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 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.
1. Object
2. Variance
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.
1. Appears farther than actual distance
2. Appears closer than actual distance
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Rear View Monitor
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3. Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
4. Actual distance between the vehicle and object.
5. Object at actual position
6. 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.
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual condition)
3. Sensed distance on screen A>B>C
4. Actual distance B>C=A
(Predicted vehicle path assist lines display type)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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When reversing near a three-dimensional object
When reversing near an overhanging object, the vehicle may hit the object even if the
anticipated course line does not c ontact the object on the screen. The position of the object
displayed on the screen is different from the actual position b ecause the anticipated course
lines on the screen are displayed based on a horizontal road surface. When backing up near
an overhanging object, confirm the rear and surrounding conditi ons directly with your eyes.
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual view)
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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CAUTION
Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may
affect the
system operation.
 Depending on the type of obstruction and th e surrounding conditions, the detection range
of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect obstructions.
NOTE
The system may not operate norma lly under the following conditions:
Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when
removed).
The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).
The sensor is covered by a hand.
The sensor is excessively shocked.
The vehicle is excessively tilted.
Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.
The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, grating, or grass covered roads.
Anything which generates ultrasonic waves such as another vehicle's horn, the engine
sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or another vehicle's
sensors approaches the vehicle.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.
A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is installed
to the vehicle.
The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone, or a steep grade.
An obstruction is too close to the sensor.
The vehicle is moving towards an uneven wall or stairs.
There are multiple obstructions.
The vehicle is driven in a place with low ceilings.
Obstructions under the bumper cannot be detected. Obstructions which are lower than the
sensor or thin may not be detected even though they were detected once.
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire, rope or poles
Things which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snow
Angular shaped objects
Very tall objects, and those which are wide at the top
Small, short objects
Always have the system inspected at an Aut horized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied
to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they cannot detect
obstructions.
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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The system may have a malfunction if the indicator light does not turn on even when the
parking sensor switch is turned on. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The system may have a malfunction if a me ssage indicating a system malfunction is
displayed. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A message may be displayed even when the ambient temperature is extremely cold, or
mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area. Remove any foreign matter from the sensor
area.
▼ Sensor Detection Range
The sensors detect obstructions within the following range.

1. Front ultrasonic sensor detection range
2. Rear corner/Rear side ultrasonic sensor detection range
3. Rear ultrasonic sensor detection range
4. Front corner ultrasonic sensor detection range
A: About 55.0 cm (About 21.6 in)
B: About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)
C: About 100 cm (About 39.3 in)

When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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Viewing distance display
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
Green
Front ultrasonic sen‐ sor:
Approx. 100―60.0 cm (39.3―23.6 in) Rear ultrasonic sen‐
sor:
Approx. 150―60.0 cm (59.0―23.6 in)
Yellow
Front ultrasonic sen‐
sor:
Approx. 60.0―45.0
cm (23.6―17.7 in)
Front corner ultrason‐ ic sensor:
Approx. 55.0―38.0 cm (21.6―14.9 in) Rear ultrasonic sen‐
sor:
Approx. 60.0―45.0 cm (23.6―17.7 in)
Rear corner ultrasonic
sensor/Rear side ul‐ trasonic sensor:
Approx. 55.0―38.0
cm (21.6―14.9 in)
Amber
Front ultrasonic sen‐ sor:
Approx. 45.0―35.0 cm (17.7―13.7 in)
Front corner ultrason‐ ic sensor:
Approx. 38.0―25 cm (14.9―9.8 in) Rear ultrasonic sen‐
sor:
Approx. 45.0―35.0 cm (17.7―13.7 in)
Rear corner ultrasonic sensor/Rear side ul‐ trasonic sensor:
Approx. 38.0―25 cm (14.9―9.8 in)
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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