2020 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK mirror

The camera cover is made of hard
plastic, therefore do not apply oil film
remover, organic solvents, wax, or
coating agents. If any such agent gets on
the camera cover, wipe it
off using a soft
cloth immediately.
 Do not rub the camera lens forcefully, or
clean it with an abrasive or hard brush.
Otherwise, it could scratch the camera
lens and negatively affect the images.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
repair, painting, or replacement of the
front/rear camera, front/rear bumper
and door mirrors.
 Heed the following cautions to assure
that the 360°View Monitor operates
normally.
 Do not modify the vehicle suspensions
or lower/raise the vehicle body, or
both.
 Always use wheels of the
specified type
and size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for tire replacement.
 When the display is cold, images may
leave trails or the screen might be darker
than usual, making it
difficult to check
the vehicle surroundings. Always confirm
the safety at the front and around the
vehicle visually when driving.
 The method for parking/stopping the
vehicle using the 360°View Monitor
differs depending on the road
circumstances/conditions and the
vehicle conditions. When and how much
you turn the steering wheel will differ
depending on the situation, , therefore
always check the vehicle surroundings
directly with your eyes while using the
system.Also, before using the system, always
make sure that the vehicle can be
parked/stopped in the parking/stopping
space.
NOTE
If there are water droplets, snow, or mud
on the camera lens, wipe it off using a
soft cloth. If the camera lens is
especially dirty, wash it off with mild
detergent.
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.
If the area where the camera is
installed, such as the front/rear bumper
or door mirrors, has been damaged in a
vehicle accident, the camera (position,
installation angle) may have shifted.
Always consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
If the camera is subjected to excessive
changes in temperature such as by
pouring hot water on the camera during
cold weather, the 360°View Monitor may
not operate normally.
If the battery voltage is low, the screen
might be temporarily difficult to view,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
The 360°View Monitor has limitations.
Objects under the bumper or near both
ends of the bumper cannot be displayed.
Obstructions above the upper image
range of the camera are not displayed.
Under the following conditions, the
screen might be difficult to view,
however this does not indicate a
problem.
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Viewing the screen

Display/IconContent
(1) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow) Indicates the approxima te projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
The projected vehicle path lines (yellow) indicate the path the
inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.
(2) Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue) Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door
mirrors.
(3) Vehicle front end guide lines (blue) Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.84 in) from the front edge of the vehicle (front edge 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.
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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 display ed 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.
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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)
 Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
 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.
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▼Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual condi
tions.
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 imag e 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.
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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
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Sunvisors
▼Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swin
g 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.
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
Owner Maintenance
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