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(4) Projected vehicle path distance
guide lines (yellow & red)These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a
point measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the
end of the bumper).
xThe red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in)
from the rear end of the bumper.
xThe yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39
in) and 2.0 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.
NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not
displayed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
How to use the projected vehicle path line function
CAUTION
¾The front of the vehicle swings out wide when turning the steering wheel while
reversing. Maintain sufficient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.
¾The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions
closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always
confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and
warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-252.
NOTE
xBecause there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen,
such as indicated in the following , and the actual conditions when parking, always
check the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with
your eyes.
xEven though the back end of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the
screen and distance guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be
parallel.
xWhen parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking
space, even though the division line and the vehicle width guide line appear
parallel, they may not actually be parallel.
xThe following shows an example of vehicle parking with the steering wheel turned
to the left while backing up the vehicle. When backing into a parking space from
the opposite direction, the steering operation is reversed.
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1. Back the vehicle into the parking space by turning the steering wheel so that the
vehicle enters the centre of the parking space.
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual condition)
2. After the vehicle starts entering the parking space, stop and adjust the steering
wheel so that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the
parking space on the left and right are roughly equal, and then continue backing
up slowly.
3. Once the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and
right are parallel, straighten the wheels and back the vehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the
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