Mazda CX-9 (2019 year). Manual - part 21

The front doors or the liftgate is not fully closed.
The vehicle is on a road incline.
The door mirrors are retracted.

Do not hit the front/rear camera, front bumper, and door mirrors forcefully. The camera

position or installation angle may shift.

The cameras are of a waterproof structure. Do not disassemble, modify, or remove a

camera.

The camera cover is made of hard plastic, therefore do not apply oil film remover, organic

solvents, wax, or coating agents. If any such agent gets on the camera cover, wipe it off
using a soft cloth immediately.

Do not rub the camera lens forcefully, or clean it with an abrasive or hard brush. Otherwise,

it could scratch the camera lens and negatively affect the images.

Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for repair, painting, or replacement of the front/rear

camera, front bumper and door mirrors.

Heed the following cautions to assure that the 360°View Monitor operates normally.

Do not modify the suspensions.
Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.

When the display is cold, images may leave trails or the screen might be darker than usual,

making it difficult to check the vehicle surroundings. Always confirm the safety at the front
and around the vehicle visually when driving.

The method for parking/stopping the vehicle using the 360°View Monitor differs depending

on the road circumstances/conditions and the vehicle conditions. When and how much you
turn the steering wheel will differ depending on the situation, , therefore always check the
vehicle surroundings directly with your eyes while using the system.
Also, before using the system, always make sure that the vehicle can be parked/stopped in
the parking/stopping space.

NOTE



If there are water droplets, snow, or mud on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth.
If the camera lens is especially dirty, wash it off with mild detergent.



If the area where the camera is installed, such as the liftgate or door mirrors, has been
damaged in a vehicle accident, the camera (position, installation angle) may have shifted.
Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.



If the camera is subjected to excessive changes in temperature such as by pouring hot
water on the camera during cold weather, the 360°View Monitor may not operate
normally.



If the battery voltage is low, the screen might be temporarily difficult to view, however,
this does not indicate a problem.

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

The 360°View Monitor has limitations. Objects under the bumper or near both ends of the
bumper cannot be displayed.



Obstructions above the upper image range of the camera are not displayed.



Under the following conditions, the screen might be difficult to view, however this does
not indicate a problem.



The temperature near the lens is high/low.



Rainy conditions, water droplets on the camera, or high humidity.



Mud or foreign matter near the camera.



Extremely bright light such as sunlight or headlights hitting the camera lens directly.



Because the 360°View Monitor camera uses a special lens, the distance displayed on the
screen differs from the actual distance.



Obstructions displayed on the screen may appear differently than in actuality.
(Obstructions may appear fallen, larger, or longer than they actually are.)



Do not apply stickers to a camera or the area around it. In addition, do not install
accessories or an illuminated number/character license plate to the area around a
camera. Otherwise, the camera may not correctly display the surrounding conditions.

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▼ Types of Images Displayed on the Screen

Top view/Front view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.

Front view screen

Top view screen

 

Front wide view

Displays the image of the front of the vehicle (wide-area).

 

Side view

Displays the image of the left and right sides of the vehicle.

 

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Top view/Rear view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.

Rear view screen

Top view screen

 

Rear wide view

Displays the image of the rear of the vehicle (wide-area).

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▼ How to Use the System

Top view/Front view, Front wide view, Side view

Indication
Images are displayed on the screen when the 360°View Monitor switch is pressed with all of
the following conditions met.



The ignition is switched ON.



The selector lever is in a position other than R.

 

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Display switching
You can change the displayed screen by pressing the commander knob or by touching the
switch camera icon on the screen while the top view/front view, front wide view, or the side
view is displayed.

Top view/Front view

Front wide view

Side view

Switch camera icon

NOTE



When the selector lever is in R position, the displayed screen does not switch to the top
view/front view, front wide view, or the side view.



Display of the top view/front view, front wide view, or the side view stops even with the
display conditions met if any of the following conditions occurs.

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

When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.



The selector lever is shifted to P position (displayed when the selector lever is in a
position other than P).



(Displayed when vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph))



4 minutes and 30 seconds have passed.



The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster.



(Displayed when the vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster)



The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster after 8 seconds have passed
since pressing the 360°View Monitor switch.



Four minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed was
less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph) after 8 seconds have passed since pressing the 360° View
Monitor switch.



The 360°View Monitor displays the previously displayed screen.



The 360° View Monitor settings can be changed as follows.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.



Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ultrasonic senor detects an
obstruction.



Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ignition is switched ON.

Top view/Rear view, Rear wide view

The top view/rear view, rear wide view displays when all of the following conditions are
met.



The ignition is switched ON.



Selector lever is in R position.

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Display switching
The displayed screen can be switched by pressing the commander knob or by touching the
switch camera icon on the screen while the top view/rear view, rear wide view is displayed.

Top view/Rear view

Rear wide view

Switch camera icon

NOTE



The top view/rear view and rear wide view automatically display whether or not the 360°
View Monitor switch is turned on or off when shifting the selector lever to R position.



The setting can be changed to display the top view/front view when shifting from reverse
to a forward gear without operating the 360°View Monitor switch to check the front of the
vehicle while parallel parking.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.

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Screen operation/icon

WARNING

Always stop the vehicle when adjusting the 360°View Monitor image quality.
Do not adjust the 360°View Monitor image quality while driving. If you adjust the 360° View
Monitor image quality (such as brightness, contrast, tone, and color density) while driving, it
could lead to an unexpected accident.

(Display example)

Display/Icon

Content

View status icon

Indicates which image is displayed among the front view/front
wide view/side view/rear view/rear wide view.

Parking sensor status icon

Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is switch‐
ed off.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) status
icon

Indicates that the radar sensor (rear) has a problem or it is
turned off.

Switch camera icon

Each time the screen is touched, the display screen switches.

Setting icon

The image quality for the 360°View Monitor can be adjusted.

▼ Top View/Front View

Use the top view/front view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.

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Display range

(Actual condition)

(Screen display)

Target object

NOTE



In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the
seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.



Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top
view screen may display in the following ways.



If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the
cameras, the whole screen may be affected and it may display in that color.



Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.



If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image
may appear distorted.



Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images
merge.



The entire screen may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around
any of the cameras.

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Viewing the screen

-b

-a

(When the projected vehicle 
path line display is on)

(When the projected vehicle 
path line display is off)

 

Display/Icon

Content

Parking sensor view

Displays the parking sensor detection condition when the
parking sensor is activated.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection
indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-220.

Tire icon

Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the
steering wheel operation.

Projected vehicle path lines (amber)

Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper is ex‐
pected to travel.
b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle is ex‐
pected to travel.

Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐
tance guide lines (red/blue)

Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the dis‐
tance (from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.



The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (20 in)
from the front end of the bumper.



The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (20 in)
and up to 2 m (79 in) from the front end of the bumper.

Projected vehicle path distance guide
lines (red/amber)

Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of
the vehicle.



The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (20 in) from the
front end of the bumper.



The orange lines indicate the points about 1 m (39 in) and 2
m (79 in) from the front end of the bumper.

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CAUTION

The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from
the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around
the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-220.

NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.

How to use the projected vehicle path line function

(Actual condition)

(Screen display)

Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.
Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions come
within the projected vehicle path lines.

▼ Front Wide View

Use the front wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when
accelerating from a stop or entering a T-shaped intersection and intersection.

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Display range

(Actual condition)

(Screen display)

Target object

Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐
tance guide lines (red/blue)

Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the distance
(from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.



The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (20 in)
from the front end of the bumper.



The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (20 in)
and up to 2 m (79 in) from the front end of the bumper.

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NOTE



The parking sensor obstruction detection indication does not display. Switch the screen
display to the top view/front view or side view display if the parking sensor warning sound
is activated.



The front wide view screen displays the image in front of the vehicle at a wide angle and
corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it
differs from the actual view.

▼ Side View

Use the side view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating
from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.

Display range

(Actual condition)

(Screen display)

Target object

Viewing the screen

(When the projected vehicle 
path line display is on)

(When the projected vehicle 
path line display is off)

 

Display/Icon

Content

Parking sensor view

Displays the parking sensor detection condition when the
parking sensor is activated.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection
indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-220.

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Display/Icon

Content

Projected vehicle path lines (amber)

Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
The projected vehicle path lines (amber) indicate the path the
inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.

Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue)

Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door
mirrors.

Vehicle front end guide lines (blue)

Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.8 in) from the front edge
of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).

NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.

How to use the projected vehicle path line function

A B

A B

C

C

(Actual condition)

(Screen display)

Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.
Turn the steering wheel so that the projected vehicle path lines travel inside of the
obstruction (A), and drive the vehicle forward until it passes the obstruction.
If the projected vehicle path lines are on an obstruction (B) or outside of the obstruction (C),
the vehicle may contact the obstruction when turning the vehicle sharply.

CAUTION

The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in

from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety
around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-220.

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Do not turn the steering wheel any more until the vehicle has passed the obstruction, even

if the obstruction is not visible on the side view image. If the steering wheel is turned even
more, the vehicle may contact the obstruction if it is turned sharply.

NOTE



Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen and the
actual conditions, always check the safety of the surrounding area using the mirrors and
directly with your eyes when driving.



Even though the object displayed on the screen, such as a road curb or a division line of a
parking space, and the vehicle parallel guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually
be parallel.

▼ Top View/Rear View

Use the top view/rear view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.

Range of displayed screen image

(Actual condition)

(Screen display)

Target object

NOTE



In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the
seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.



Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top
view screen may display in the following ways.

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