Rear View Monitor
Rear View Monitor (Some Models)
The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when reversing.
Always drive carefully confirming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes:
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it may cause an accident or a collision with an object. The rear view monitor is only a visual assist device when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
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Do not use the rear view monitor under the following conditions: Using the rear view monitor under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in injury or vehicle damage or both.
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Icy or snow-covered roads.
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Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
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The liftgate is not fully closed.
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The vehicle is on a road incline.
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When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the screen and may be dimmer than usual, which could cause difficulty in confirming the surrounding conditions of the vehicle. Always drive carefully confirming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes.
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Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may deviate.
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Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof.
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The camera cover is made of plastic. Do not apply degreasing agents, organic solvents, wax, or glass coating agents to the camera cover. If any are spilled on the cover, wipe off with a soft cloth immediately.
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Do not rub the camera cover forcefully with an abrasive or hard brush. The camera cover or lens may be scratched which might affect the images.
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If water, snow, or mud is stuck on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth. If it cannot be wiped off, use a mild detergent.
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If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear view monitor may not operate correctly.
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When replacing the tires, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Replacing the tires could result in deviation of the guide lines which appear on the display.
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If the vehicle's front, side, or rear has been involved in a collision, the alignment of the rear view parking camera (location, installation angle) may have deviated. Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
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If “No Video Signal Available” is indicated in the display, there could be a problem with the camera. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
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The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.
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The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends cannot be displayed.
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The distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance because the rear view parking camera is equipped with a specific lens.
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Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not install any optional parts that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating parts or parts made of reflective material.
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It may be difficult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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In darkened areas.
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When the temperature around the lens is high/low.
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When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity.
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When foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.
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When the camera lens reflects sunlight or headlight beams.
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Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.
Viewing the Display
Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the width of the parking space you are about to back into.
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or garage.
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Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)
These guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle.
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Distance guide lines.
These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured from the vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).
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The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in) for the red line and 100 cm (39.3 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the center point of each of the lines).
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The guide lines on the screen are fixed lines. They are not synced to the driver's turning of the steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's rear and the surrounding area directly with your eyes while backing up.
Picture Quality Adjustment
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle. Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast, color, and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.
Picture quality adjustment can be done while the selector lever is in reverse (R).
There are 4 settings which can be adjusted including, brightness, contrast, tint, and color. When adjusting, pay sufficient attention to the vehicle surroundings.
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Select the
icon on the screen to display the tabs. -
Select the desired tab item.
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Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and color using the slider.
If you need to reset, press the reset button.
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Select the
icon on the screen to close the tab.
