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When Driving

Rear View Monitor

             Rear  View  Monitor 

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            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

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  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.

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  Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.

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  The trunk lid/liftgate is not fully closed.

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  The vehicle is on a road incline.

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  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.

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  Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may deviate.

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  Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof.

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  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.

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  Do not rub the cover excessively, or polish it using an abrasive compound or a hard brush. 

The cover may be damaged aff ecting the image. 

   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.