2023 MAZDA CX9 display

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.
How to use the projected vehicle path line function
CAUTION
The front of the vehicle swings out wide wh en turning the steering wheel while reversing.
Maintain sufficient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.
 The parking sensor detection range has limitat ions. For example, obstructions closing in
from the side and objects short in height ma y not be detected. Always confirm the safety
around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstru ction detection indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-287.
NOTE
Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen, such as
indicated in the following, and the actual conditions when parking, always check the
safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
Even though the back end of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen and
distance guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.
When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, even
though the division line and the vehicle wi dth guide line appear parallel, they may not
actually be parallel.
The following shows an example of vehicle parking with the steering wheel turned to the
left while backing up the vehicle. When backing into a parking space from the opposite
direction, the steering operation is reversed.
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1. Back the vehicle into the parking space by turning the steering wheel so that the vehicle
enters the center of the parking space.

(Screen display)
(Actual condition)
2. After the vehicle starts entering the parking space, stop and adjust the steering wheel so
that the distance between the veh icle width lines and the sides of the parking space on
the left and right are roughly equal, and then continue backing up slowly.
3. Once the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking spa ce on the left and right are
parallel, straighten the wheels and back the vehicle slowly int o the parking space.
Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in the best
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possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, ch eck whether the vehicle
width guide lines are parallel to them.)

(Screen display)
(Actual condition)
▼ Top View/Rear Wide View
Use the top view/rear wide view to assist in checking the safet
y of the surrounding area
when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle .
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Range of displayed screen image
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.
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 screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination
level around any of the cameras.
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Viewing the screen

Display/IconContent
(1) Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐ tance guide lines (blue & red) These guide lines indicate the
approximate width of the vehi‐
cle and distance to a point measured from the rear of the vehi‐
cle (from the end of the bumper).
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in)
from the rear end of the bumper.
NOTE
The top view/rear wide view screen displays the image at the rear of the vehicle at a wide
angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side.
Therefore, it differs from the actual view.
▼ Margin of Error Between Road Sur
face on Screen and Actual Road Surface
There might be some margin of error between the road surface ap pearing on the screen and
the actual road surface. A margi n of error in the perceived distance could lead to an
accident, therefore be aware of the following conditions which can more easily produce
errors in the perceived distance.

The vehicle tilts due to weig ht of passengers and cargo.
If the vehicle is tilted, obstructions picked up by a camera ca n appear farther or closer than
the actual distance from the vehicle.
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Front camera
Actual obstruction Actual obstruction
A: Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen
B: Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle Obstruction appearing
on screen
Obstruction appearing
on screen
Appears further than
actual distance
Appears closer than
actual distance
A
A
B B
Side camera
Actual obstruction
Actual obstruction
A: Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen
B: Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle Obstruction appearing
on screen
Obstruction appearing
on screen
Appears further than
actual distance
Appears closer than
actual distance
A
A
B B
Rear camera
Appears
farther than
actual
distance Appears
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
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NOTE
If the vehicle is on a slope, obstructions taken by the camera can appear farther or closer
than the actual distance from the vehicle.

Three-dimensional object a t vehicle front or rear
Because the vehicle front end guide lines (side camera) or the distance guide lines (rear
camera) are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the three-dimensional object
displayed on the screen is diffe rent from the actual distance.
Side camera
(Actual condition) (Screen display)
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Rear camera
(Actual condition)Sensed distance on screen A > B > C
Actual distance B > C = A
(Screen display)
▼
System Problem Indication
Center display indication
CauseAction to be taken
“No camera signal.” is displayed The control unit might be damag ed. Have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Screen is pitch-black and blank The camera might be damaged.
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