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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
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual condition)

Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.
Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions
come within the projected vehicle path lines.
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Viewing the screen

Display/IconContent
(1) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow) Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle. Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
The projected vehicle path lines (yellow) indicate the
path the inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.
(2) Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue) Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door mirrors.
(3) Vehicle front end guide lines (blue) Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.84 in) from the front edge of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).
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.
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How to use the projected vehicle path line function
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual condition)

Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.
Turn the steering wheel so that the projected vehicle path lines travel inside of the
obstruction (A), and drive the vehicle forward until it passes the obstruction.
If the projected vehicle path lines are on an obstruction (B) or outside of the
obstruction (C), the vehicle may contact the obstruction when turning the vehicle
sharply.
CAUTION
 The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions
closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always
con firm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and
warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-238.
 Do not turn the steering wheel any mo re until the vehicle has passed the
obstruction, even if the obstruction is no t visible on the side view image. If the
steering wheel is turned even more, the vehicle may contact the obstruction if it is
turned sharply.
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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.
Viewing the screen

Display/Icon Content
(1) Tire icon Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with
the steering wheel operation.
(2) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow & red) Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the rear bumper
is expected to travel.
b) Indicates the path where the outer side of the vehicle
is expected to travel.
(3) Extended vehicle width lines (blue) These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehicle.
(4) Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (yellow & red) These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a
point measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the
end of the bumper).
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in)
from the rear end of the bumper.
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39
in) and 2.0 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.
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.
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How to use the projected vehicle path line function
CAUTION
The front of the vehicle swings out wide when turning the steering wheel while
reversing. Maintain su fficient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.
 The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions
closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always
con firm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sens or obstruction detection indication and
warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-238.
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 park ing 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 width 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 st eering operation is reversed.
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1. Back the vehicle into the parking space by turning the steering wheel so that thevehicle enters the center of the parking space.

1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual condition)
2. After the vehicle starts entering the parking space, stop and adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the
parking space on the left and right are roughly equal, and then continue backing
up slowly.
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Driver MonitoringCamera
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▼Driver Monitoring Camera
The driver monitoring camera detects
changes in the driver's facial features
and estimates the amount of
accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of
the driver.
1. Driver monitoring camera
NOTE
Driver Monitoring (DM) and the
earlier collision warning may not
operate normally under the following
conditions.
The driver monitoring camera is
covered with something.
You are driving the vehicle while
leaning on the steering wheel.
You are wearing glasses or
sunglasses.
A cap or hat you are wearing
partially blocks the driver
monitoring camera's view of your
eyes, you have long bangs partially
covering your eyes, or a part of
your face is invisible due to a face
mask.
The lighting conditions change
signi ficantly (such as backlight,
light from the side, or direct light
from the setting sun, and the
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
You are driving the vehicle with
your head excessively tilted to one
side or the other.
You are moving around extensively.Your face or your eyes frequently
turn in direction other than straight
ahead (direction of travel).
Your line of sight moves or directly
after it has moved.
There is a large di fference between
your line of sight and the direction
your face is pointed.
You are driving the vehicle with
your head largely tilted to one side.
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Cruise Control*
▼Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of
more than about 30 km/h (19 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under
the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the
following conditions is dangerous and
could result in loss of vehicle control.

Hilly terrain
 Steep inclines
 Heavy or unsteady tra ffic
 Slippery or winding roads
 Similar restrictions that require
inconsistent speed
▼ Cruise Control Switch
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. Cruise switch
NOTE
If your Mazda has the following
steering switch, your Mazda is
equipped with the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system, the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-120.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) on page 4-128.
If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) or Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) is set
to inoperable using the personalization
feature, the system switches to the
cruise control function. In this case, the
MRCC functions as the cruise switch.
In addition, this personalization
feature setting is initialized by
switching the ignition OFF, and it turns
back on when the ignition is switched
ON the next time.
▼Cruise Standby Indication
(White)/Cruise Set Indication
(Green)
Cruise standby Indication (White)
The indication turns on (white) when
the cruise control system is activated.
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(Predicted vehicle path assist lines
display type)
If force is applied to the steering
wheel, the guide lines may not
display. Loosen your grip on the
steering wheel to allow the guide
lines to display.
▼Rear View Parking Camera
Location
4–Door
1. Rear view parking camera

5–Door
1. Rear view parking camera
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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 speci fic lens.
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed
images (mirror images).
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 re flective material.
It may be di fficult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
In darkened areas.When the temperature around the lens is high/low.When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high
humidity.
When foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.When the camera lens refl ects sunlight or headlight beams.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).Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.
▼ Viewing the Display
Predicted vehicle path assist lines display type
The projected path guidance mode displays the predicted path of the vehicle after
you turn the steering wheel.
Use this mode for parking your vehi
cle in a parking space or garage.
a) Projected vehicle path (yellow)
These lines are displayed as a reference for the projected path of the vehicle.
The lines displaying the projected vehicle path change after you turn the steering
wheel.
b) Extended vehicle width lines (blue)
These lines indicate the vehicle's extended width.
These lines are not displayed when the vehicle's wheels are in the straight-ahead
position.
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