Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image

Mazda 3 Owners Manual / When Driving / Rear View Monitor / 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.

Mazda 3. When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load

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

Mazda 3. When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle

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.

Mazda 3. Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear

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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B Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts: a. Adjuster anchor cover. b. Upper anchor installation bolts on the front seat belt. c. Front scuff plate. d. Rear scuff plate. 2. Partially peel back the seaming welt. 3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.. 4. Grasp the lower end of the B-pillar upper trim, ...

Bass Box Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Disconnect the connector.. 3. Verify the resistance between bass-box terminals. If not within the specification, replace the bass-box. Resistance 0.9—1.1 ohms ...

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