Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Rear View Monitor

Mazda 3 Owners Manual / When Driving / Rear View Monitor

The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when reversing.

WARNING Always drive carefully confi rming 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 diff erent from the actual conditions.

CAUTION

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.

Icy or snow-covered roads.
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
The liftgate/trunk lid is not fully closed.
The vehicle is on a road incline.

When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the screen and may be dimmer than usual, which could cause diffi culty in confi rming the surrounding conditions of the vehicle. Always drive carefully confi rming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes.
Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may deviate.
Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof.
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.
Do not rub the camera cover forcefully with an abrasive or hard brush. The camera cover or lens may be scratched which might aff ect the images.

NOTE

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.
If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear view monitor may not operate correctly.
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.
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.
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.

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