2023 MAZDA CX3 Owners Manual

(Predicted vehicle path assist lines display type)
When reversing near a three-dimensional object
When reversing near an overhanging object, the vehicle may hit the object even if
the anticipated course line does not contact the object on the screen. The position
of the object displayed on the screen is different from the actual position because
the anticipated course lines on the screen are displayed based on a horizontal road
surface. When backing up near an overhanging object, confirm the rear and
surrounding conditions directly with your eyes.
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual view)
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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Pa r k i n g S e n s o r Sys te m*
▼Parking Sensor System
The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors which detect obstructions around the
vehicle when the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel
parking , and a buzzer sound and detection indicator notify the driver of the
approximate distance from the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the park
ing sensor system and be sure to
confirm the
safety around your vehicle visually when driving:
This system can assist the driver in operating the vehicle in the forward and
backward directions while parking. The detection ranges of the sensors are limited,
therefore, driving the vehicle while relying only on the system may cause an
accident. Always confirm the safety around your vehicle visually when driving.
CAUTION

Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may
affect the system operation.
 Depending on the type of obstruction and the surrounding conditions, the
detection range of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect
obstructions.
 When washing the vehicle, do not spra y highly pressurized water against the
sensor area, or rub it strongly. Otherwise, it may not be able to detect obstructions
correctly and the system may not operate normally.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the sy stem status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF while the parking sensor
is activated, the system will be activate d when the ignition is switched ON the
next time.
The system may not operate normally under the following conditions:
Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation
when removed).
The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).The sensor is covered by a hand.The sensor is excessively shocked.The vehicle is excessively tilted.Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, grating, or grass covered roads.
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Anything which generates ultrasonic waves such as another vehicle's horn, the
engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or
another vehicle's sensors approaches the vehicle.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is
installed to the vehicle.
The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone, or a steep grade.An obstruction is too close to the sensor.The vehicle is moving towards an uneven wall or stairs.There are multiple obstructions.The vehicle is driven in a place with low ceilings.Obstructions under the bumper cannot be detected. Obstructions which are
lower than the sensor or thin may not be detected even though they were
detected once.
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire, rope or polesThings which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snowAngular shaped objectsVery tall objects, and those which are wide at the topSmall, short objectsAlways have the system inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is
applied to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they
cannot detect obstructions.
The system may have a malfunction if a sound is not activated or the detection
indication is not displayed even when th e parking sensor OFF switch is pressed
and the parking sensor is operable. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The system may have a malfunction if th e indicator light does not turn on even
when the parking sensor OFF switch is turned on. Have your vehicle inspected by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The system may have a malfunction if a message indicating a system malfunction is
displayed. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A message may be displayed even when the ambient temperature is extremely
cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area. Remove any foreign matter
from the sensor area.
When installing a trailer hitch, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is used, th e rear side of the parking sensor system
is automatically turned off.
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Sensor installation positions
Front
Rear
Sensor Detection Range
The sensors detect obstructions within the following range.
A: About 55.0 cm (About 21.6 in)
B: About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)
C: About 100 cm (About 39.3 in)
Parking Sensor OFF Switch
When the switch is pressed, the parking sensor is stopped and the indicator light
turns on.
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If the switch is pressed again, the parking sensor becomes operational and the
indicator light turns off.
1. Indicator light
Sound and viewing distance display
Informs the driver of the ap proximate distance from the vehicle to the obstruction
using warning beeps depending on the distance. If multiple obstructions are
detected at the same time, warning beeps are activated according to the distance to
the nearest obstruction.
Front
*､ Rear
Distance between vehicle and ob-
struction Display
Beeper sound
Front Rear Without 360° view
monitor With 360° view
monitor
Approx. 100― 60.0
cm (39.3 ―23.6 in)
Approx.
150― 60.0 cm
(59.0― 23.6 in)
Green
Slow intermittent
sound
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Distance between vehicle and ob-struction Display
Beeper sound
Front Rear Without 360° view
monitor With 360° view
monitor
Approx.
60.0 ―45.0 cm
(23.6― 17.7 in)
Approx.
60.0― 45.0 cm
(23.6 ―17.7 in)
Yellow
Medium intermit-
tent sound
Approx.
45.0 ―35.0 cm
(17.7― 13.7 in)
Approx.
45.0― 35.0 cm
(17.7 ―13.7 in)
Amber
Fast intermittent
sound
Within approx.
35.0 cm (13.7 in)
Within approx.
35.0 cm (13.7 in)
Red
Continuous sound
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Corner
Distance between vehi-cle and obstruction Display
Beeper sound
Without 360° view mon-
itor With 360° view monitor
Approx. 55.0 ―38.0 cm
(21.6― 14.9 in)
Yellow
Medium intermittent
sound
Approx. 38.0 ―25 cm
(14.9 ―9.8 in)
Amber
Fast intermittent
sound
Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)
Red
Continuous sound
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NOTE
The detection indicator can be switched between display and non-display and the
buzzer volume can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(Vehicles with 360° View Monitor)
When the detection indicator is set to “Display”, even with the 360° view monitor
not displayed, if a front sensor or a front corner sensor detects an obstruction, the
360° view monitor switches automatically to display. When an obstruction is no
longer detected, the display switches to the display before the obstruction was
detected.
However, while the 360° view monitor is displayed, it continues to display no
matter if an obstruction is detected or not.
If an obstruction in the same area excluding the close area is detected
continuously for 6 seconds or longer, on ly the warning beeps stop activating.
(Detection is indicated) If the detection area changes to the close side, the
warning beeps resumes. (If the detection area changes to the far side, the warning
beeps remain off)
System Problem Indication
If any of the problems indicated in the
table occurs, the driver is notified of
the problem depending on the type of
system as shown.
Detection Indicator
Solution
Without
360° view monitor With 360°
view mon- itor
Sys-
tem
mal-
func- tion
The system may
have a mal-
function. Have
the vehicle in-
spected at an
Authorized
Mazda Dealer
as soon as pos-
sible.
The driver is notified of a problem
with the following indications.
Indicator/Beep How to check
A message indi-
cating a system
malfunction or
sensor malfunc-
tion is displayed. There may be a problem
with the system. Have your
vehicle inspected by an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
A message indi-
cating that the
sensor is dirty is
displayed. Remove any foreign matter
from the sensor area. If the
system does not recover,
have the vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
A certain ob-
struction detec-
tion indication is
continuously dis-
played. Foreign matter may have
gotten on the sensor area
corresponding to the detec-
tion indicator. If the system
does not recover, have the
vehicle inspected by an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer.
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Pa r k i n g S e n s o r Sys te m
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