Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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.
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 (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance
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.
Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies
depending on
the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the
timing also varies
depending on co ...
Picture Quality Adjustment
WARNING
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 vehic ...
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, co ...
Instrument Cluster Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When replacing the instrument cluster, the configuration procedure must be
performed before removing the instrument cluster. Replacing the instrument cluster
without performing the configuration procedure will result in system malfunction.
1. Perform the instrument clust ...
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function
which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When
the driver releases the brake pedal and
depresses the accelerator pedal while
on a slope, the function prevents the
vehicle from rolling. The braking force is
maintained automati ...