2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Owners Manual

Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-143.
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 sp ots 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
Do not use the 360°View Monitor unde r any of the following conditions.
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Icy or snow-covered roads.
 Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
 The front or rear doors are not fully closed.
 The vehicle is on a road incline.
 The door mirrors are retracted.
 Do not hit the front/rear camera, front bumper, liftgate, and door mirrors forcefully. The
camera position or installation angle may shift.
 The cameras are waterproof. 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, liftgate 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 tires 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 trai ls 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 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 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 bumper, liftgate or door
mirrors, has been damaged in a vehicle accide nt, the camera (position, installation angle)
may have shifted. Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
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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 mi ght be difficult to view, however this does
not indicate a problem.
The temperature near the lens is high/low.
Rainy conditions, water droplets on the camera, or high humidity.
Mud or foreign matter near the camera.
Extremely bright light such as sunlight or headlights hitting the camera lens directly.
The surroundings are illuminated by vehicle lights, fluorescent lights, or LED lights
(display may flicker).
Extremely small dark or white dots appear on the screen (dots may flicker).
Because the 360°View Monitor camera uses a special lens, the distance displayed on the
screen differs from the actual distance.
Obstructions displayed on the screen may appear differently than in actuality.
(Obstructions may appear fallen, larger, or longer than they actually are.)
Do not apply stickers to a camera or the area around it. In addition, do not install
accessories or an illuminated number/character license plate to the area around a
camera. Otherwise, the camera may not correctly display the surrounding conditions.
Images displayed on the monitor from the 360° view monitor camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
Free/open source software information
This product includes free/open sources. Information about the licensing and source code
is available at the following URL.
https://www.denso.com/global/en/opensource/svss/mazda/
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▼Types of Images Displayed on the Screen
Top view/Front view
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.
Front view screen Top view screen

Top view/Front wide view
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the front of the vehicle (wide-area).
Front wide view screenTop view screen

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Side view
Displays the image of the left and right sides of the vehicle.

Top view/Rear view
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.
Rear view screenTop view screen

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Top view/Rear wide view
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle (wide-area).
Rear wide view screenTop view screen
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How to Use the System
Top view/Front view, Top view/Front wide view, Side view
Indication
Images are displayed on the screen when the 360°View Monitor switch is pressed with all of
the following conditions met.
The ignition is switched ON.
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The selector lever is in a position other than R.

Display switching
The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360°view monitor switch is pressed.
Top view/Front viewTop view/Front wide view
Home screen Side view
NOTE
When the selector lever is in R position, the displayed screen does not switch to the top
view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view.
Display of the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view stops even
with the display conditions met if an y of the following conditions occurs.
When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.
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)
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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.
4 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 settings can be changed as follows.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Automatic display of the 360°View Monito r when the ultrasonic sensor detects an
obstruction.
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ignition is switched ON.
Screen priority level when the system launches.
Top view/Rear view, Top view/Rear wide view
The top view/rear view, top view/rear wide view displays when all of the following
conditions are met.
The ignition is switched ON.
Selector lever is in R position.
Display switching
The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360°view monitor switch is pressed.
Top view/Rear view Top view/Rear wide view
NOTE
The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view automatically display whether or not
the 360°View Monitor switch is turned on or off when shifting the selector lever to R
position.
The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view displays the previously displayed
screen.
The setting can be changed to display the top view/front view when shifting from reverse
to a forward gear without operating the 360°View Monitor switch to check the front of the
vehicle while parallel parking.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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