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 ...
Other materials:
Map Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the map light terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction,
replace the map light.
4. ...
Aerodynamic Under Cover No.1 Removal/Installation
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
2. Peel off the front mudguard..
3. Remove the bolts and fastener.
4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.1 in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the aerodynamic under cover No.1 durin ...
License Plate Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the lens..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover to the position shown in the figure,
release the tabs.
4. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of the arrow (1) in the figure, and
pull out the license plate lights in the directi ...
