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360° View Monitor*
The 360° View Monitor consists of the following functions which assist the driver in
checking the area surrounding the vehicle using various indications in the center display and
a warning sound while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds or while parking.
To p v i e w
The top view displays an image of the vehicle from directly abo ve on the center display
by combining the images taken from the 4 cameras set on all sid es of the vehicle. The top
view displays on the right side of the screen when the front vi ew or rear view screen is
being displayed. The top view assists the driver in checking th e area surrounding the
vehicle when the vehicle is moving forward or in reverse.
Front view/front wide view
The image from the front of the vehicle is displayed on the cen ter display.
The view from the front assists t he driver in checking the front of the vehicle by
displaying guide lines on the di splayed image taken from the fr ont of the vehicle.
Side view
The images taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle are displayed on the
center display.
The side view assists the driver in checking the front sides of the vehicle by displaying
guide lines on the displayed ima ge taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle.
Rear view/rear wide view
The image from the rear of the vehicle is displayed on the cent er display.
The image from the rear assists the driver in checking the rear of the vehicle by displaying
guide lines on the displayed ima ge taken from the rear of the vehicle.
Parking sensor
If there are any obstructions nea r the vehicle while the top view/side view is displayed, an
obstruction detection indication turns on around the bumper in the center display.
The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructio ns around the vehicle when
the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or p arallel parking, and notifies
the driver of the approximate di stance from the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction
using sound and an obstruction detection indication.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-242.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle while the rear view/
rear wide view is displayed, a w arning is displayed on the center display.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) uses radar sensors (rear) t o detect vehicles
approaching from the rear left and right sides of the vehicle, and it assists the driver in
checking the rear of the vehicle while reversing by flashing th e Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning lights and activating the warning sound.
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-145.
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360°View Monitor Range
: Cameras
: Ultrasonic sensors
: Radar sensors (rear)
WA R N I N G
Always confirm the safety of the area around the vehicle with the mirrors and directly with
your eyes when driving.
The 360°View Monitor is an auxiliary device which assists the driver in checking the safety of
the area around the vehicle.
The shooting range of the cameras and detection range of the sensors are limited. For
example, 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 where an obstruction may not be visible. In
addition, the extended vehicle width lines and pr ojected vehicle path lines are only to be used
as references, and the images on the screen may differ from the actual conditions.
CAUTION
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Do not use the 360°View Monitor unde r any of the following conditions.
 Icy or snow-covered roads.
 Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
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The front doors or the trunk is not fully closed.
 The vehicle is on a road incline.
 The door mirrors are retracted.
 Do not hit the front/rear camera, front bumper, and door mirrors forcefully. The camera
position or installation angle may shift.
 The cameras are of a waterproof structure. Do not disassemble, modify, or remove a
camera.
 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 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 si ze for the front and rear wheels. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
 When the display is cold, images may leave trai ls or the screen might be darker than usual,
making it difficult to check the vehicle surroundi ngs. 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 th e 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 yo ur 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 dirt y, wash it off with mild detergent.
If the area where the camera is installed, such as the trunk 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.
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Top view/Rear view
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.
Rear view screenTop view screen

Rear wide view
Displays the image of the rear of the vehicle (wide-area).
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When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.
(Manual transaxle)
The parking brake is applied.
(Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is shifted to P position (displayed when the selector lever is in a
position other than P).
(Displayed when vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph))
4 minutes and 30 seconds have passed.
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster.
(Displayed when the vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster)
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster after 8 seconds have passed
since pressing the 360°View Monitor switch.
Four minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed was
less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph) after 8 seconds have passed since pressing the 360° View
Monitor switch.
The 360°View Monitor displays the previously displayed screen.
The 360° View Monitor settings can be changed as follows.
Refer to Safety Equipment on page 9-12.
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ultrasonic senor detects an
obstruction.
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ignition is switched ON.
Top view/Rear view, Rear wide view
The top view/rear view, rear wide view displays when all of the following conditions are
met.
The ignition is switched ON.
Shift lever/selector lever is in R position.
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Display switching
The displayed screen can be switched by pressing the commander knob or by touching the
switch camera icon on the screen while the top view/rear view, rear wide view is displayed.
Top view/Rear view Rear wide view
Switch camera icon
NOTE
The top view/rear view and rear wide view automatically display whether or not the 360°
View Monitor switch is turned on or off when shifting the shift lever/selector lever to R
position.
The setting can be changed to display the top view/front view when shifting from reverse
to a forward gear without ope rating the 360°View Monitor sw itch to check the front of the
vehicle while parallel parking.
Refer to Safety Equipment on page 9-12.
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Screen operation/icon
WA R N I N G
Always stop the vehicle when adjusting the 360°View Monitor image quality.
Do not adjust the 360°View Monitor image quality while driving. If you adjust the 360° View
Monitor image quality (such as brightness, contra st, tone, and color density) while driving, it
could lead to an unexpected accident.
(Display example)
Display/Icon Content
View status iconIndicates which image is displayed among the fr ont view/front
wide view/side view/rear view/rear wide view.
Parking sensor status icon Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is switch‐
ed off.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) status
icon Indicates that the radar sensor (rear) has a problem or it is
turned off.
Switch camera icon
Each time the screen is touched, the display screen switches.
Setting icon The image quality for the 360°View Monitor can be a djusted.
▼To p V i e w / F r o n t V i e w
Use the top view/front view to assist in checking the safety of
the surrounding area when
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.
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Display range
(Actual condition) (Screen display)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 whole screen may be affected and it may display in that color.
Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image
may appear distorted.
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images
merge.
The entire screen may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around
any of the cameras.
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