MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2022 Owners Manual

5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly intothe parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop
the vehicle in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines,
check whether the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)
1. (Display condition)
2. (Vehicle condition)
6. When the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission) is shifted from reverse (R) position to another shift lever (manual
transmission) or the select or lever (automatic transmission) position, the screen
returns to the previous display.
NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated
below, and the actual conditions when parkin g , always verify the safety at the rear of
the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen, the back
end and distance guide lines may appear aligned in the monitor, but they may not
actually be aligned on the ground.
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Rear View Monitor
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When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space,
the division line and the vehicle width guide line appear aligned in the monitor,
but they may not actually be aligned on the ground.
▼Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such
variance in distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following
conditions that may cause a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther
than the actual distance.
1. Object
2. Variance
3. Object on screen
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When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed
on the screen appears farther (downgra de: closer) than the actual distance.
1. Appears farther than actual distance
2. Appears closer than actual distance
3. Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
4. Actual distance between the vehicle and object.
5. Object at actual position
6. Object on screen
Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a
flat surface, the distance
to the three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual
distance.
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual condition)
3. Sensed distance on screen A>B>C
4. Actual distance B>C=A
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(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)
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Rear View Monitor
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Parking Sensor System*
▼Pa r k i n g S e n s o r Sys t e m
The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensor
s 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 parking sensor system and be sure to confirm the
safety around your vehicl e 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 obstructio n 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 spray 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 system 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 activated 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 the 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, the 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 approximate 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 With out 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 With out 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
With out 360° view
monitor 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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