2013-2016 Mazda Cx-5 SUV Rear View Monitor User Manual
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Rear View Monitor for Your Mazda Cx-5 SUV First Generation (2013-2016)

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The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when reversing.  
WARNING  
Always drive carefully confirming 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 different from  
the actual conditions.  
CAUTION  
Ø 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.  
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Icy or snow-covered roads.  
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.  
The liftgate is not fully closed.  
The vehicle is on a road incline.  
Ø When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the screen and  
may be dimmer than usual, which could cause difficulty in confirming the  
surrounding conditions of the vehicle. Always drive carefully confirming the safety  
of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes.  
Ø Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may  
deviate.  
Ø Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof.  
Ø 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.  
Ø Do not rub the camera cover forcefully with an abrasive or hard brush. The  
camera cover or lens may be scratched which might affect the images.  
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NOTE  
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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.  
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If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear view monitor may  
not operate correctly.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
qRear View Parking Camera Location  
Rear View Parking Camera  
qSwitching to the Rear View Monitor Display  
Shift the selector lever to R with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear  
view monitor display.  
NOTE  
When the selector lever is shifted from R to another selector lever position, the screen returns to the  
previous display.  
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qDisplayable Range on the Screen  
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.  
(Screen display)  
Garnish  
Bumper  
(Actual view)  
Object  
NOTE  
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The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.  
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The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends cannot be  
displayed.  
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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 specific lens.  
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  
reflective material.  
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It may be difficult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
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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.  
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When the camera lens reflects sunlight or headlight beams.  
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Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.  
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qViewing the Display  
Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as  
a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the width of the  
parking space you are about to back into.  
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or garage.  
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a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)  
Guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle.  
b) Distance guide lines  
These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured from the  
vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).  
The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in) for the red line and 100  
cm (39.3 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the center point of each of the  
lines).  
CAUTION  
The guide lines on the screen are fixed lines. They are not synced to the driver's  
turning of the steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's  
rear and the surrounding area directly with your eyes while backing up.  
qRear 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 conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes  
and steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.  
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.  
NOTE  
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images (mirror  
images).  
1. Shift the selector lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.  
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2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.  
(Display condition)  
(Vehicle condition)  
3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing up slowly so that  
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the  
left and right are roughly equal.  
4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to  
the left and right sides of the parking space.  
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5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the  
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.)  
(Display condition)  
(Vehicle condition)  
6. When the selector lever is shifted from R to another selector lever position, the screen  
returns to the previous display.  
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NOTE  
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below, and the  
actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the  
surrounding area directly with your eyes.  
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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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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.  
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qVariance 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.  
Object  
Variance  
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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 (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.  
Appears  
Appears  
farther than  
actual  
distance  
closer than  
actual  
distance  
Object on screen  
Object at actual position  
Object on screen  
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.  
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.  
Object at actual  
position  
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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.  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
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A
B
C
C B  
(Actual distance) B>C=A  
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C  
qPicture 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 vehicle.  
Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast,  
color, and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your  
attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.  
Picture quality adjustment can be done while the selector lever is in reverse (R).  
There are four settings which can be adjusted including brightness, contrast, color, and tint.  
When adjusting, pay sufficient attention to the vehicle surroundings.  
1. Select the  
icon on the screen to display the tabs.  
2. Select the desired tab item.  
3. Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and color using the slider.  
If you need to reset, press the reset button.  
4. Select the  
icon on the screen to close the tab.  
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