2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF display

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

(Screen display)
Bumper
(Actual view) Object
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 image 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.
▼ Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehic
le varies depending on the
traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering a nd the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so conf irm 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).
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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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.
5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your v ehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checking 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 anot her shift lever/selector lever
position, the screen returns to the previous display.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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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 aligned in the monitor, but they may not
actually be aligned on the ground.
When parking in a space with a division li ne 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 Con
ditions 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 s creen appears farther than the
actual distance.
Variance Object
When Driving
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, the 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
A
AB
B
Three-dimensional object 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 from the actual distance.
A
A
C B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C (Screen display)
(Actual condition)
▼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 vi
ew 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 di stract your attention from the vehicle operation
which could lead to an accident.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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Picture quality adjustment must be done while the shift lever/selector lever is in reverse (R).
There are four settings which ca n be adjusted including, brightness, 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, contras t, tint, and color using the slider.
If you need to reset, press the reset button.
4. Select the
icon on the screen to close the tab.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System.................... 5-2 Operating Tips.............................. 5-2
Vent Operation.............................. 5-3
Manual Type................................. 5-5
Fully Automatic Type................. 5-10
Before Using the Audio System...... 5-14 Audio Control Swit ch................. 5-14
AUX/USB mode.........................5-15
Antenna.......................................5-17
Audio Set.......................................... 5-18 Basic Operation Method............. 5-18
Home screen............................... 5-22
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls...................................... 5-23
Operating the Radio....................5-25
Operating the Satellite Radio
*...........
.................................................... 5-29
How to use AUX m ode.............. 5-33
How to use USB mode ............... 5-34
How to use Apple CarPlay™
*...........
.................................................... 5-40
How to use Android Auto™
mode
*..........................................5-43
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-47
Bluetooth
® Preparation.............. 5-50
Available Language.. .................. 5-52
Bluetooth
® Audio....................... 5-53
How to Use Pandora
®*............... 5-56
How to Use Aha™..................... 5-58
How to Use Stitche r™ Radio..... 5-61
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.............. 5-63
Voice Recognition.................. .....5-73
Settings....................................... 5-75
Applications................................5-77
Troubleshooting.......................... 5-78
Appendix.......................................... 5-84 Things You Need to Know......... 5-84
Interior Equipment......................... 5-91 Sunvisors.................................... 5-91
Interior Lights............................. 5-91
Accessory Socket........................5-92
Cup Holder................................. 5-94
Storage Compartments............... 5-98
Windblocker............................. 5-100
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Basic Operation Method
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed
may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.
For additional information regarding Mazda Connect, please refer to the following
Website.
http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/
Audio Set has 3 different human interfaces.
Commander switch
Touch panel
Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Refer to Voice Recognition on page 5-73.
▼ Commander switch operation
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Volume dial
Press the volume dia
l to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.
Interior Features
Audio Set
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