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#6 of 11 Re: Back Up Camera w/Auto-Dimming Mirror Display? [zoomornot] by nxs138 Jan 23, 2008 (3:18 pm)
Replying to: zoomornot (Nov 11, 2007 11:39 pm) The iPod jack is standard on the GT (and on all the trims, I believe). You don't need the fancy stereo. However if you ordered Sirius satellite radio, you will have to get a switching unit from the dealer so you can use both.   As for ordering, a local dealer told me he had placed an order for a CX-9 back in mid-November. The car was built a month later, and is now on the boat. So by the time it is delivered, it might very well be 3 months.
#7 of 11 Rear camera (dash view) by gfoster Jan 23, 2008 (6:18 pm)
I test drove the GT recently and noticed that the rear camera was angled at an awkward position. The camera displayed more right bumper than left, thereby presenting a distorted view. Also, there were no parking guides on the camera view (to measure proximity to objects). I drive an FX 35 and the rear camera is excellent, i.e., the camera view is centered thereby providing perfect orientation while backing in and the color-coded guide to measure proximity to objects works like a charm. As I backed into a parking space with a CX-9, the distorted view had me feeling less than confident that I was parking correctly. I resulted to the side view mirror to check my orientation.   While I assume the visible parking guides are not an option on the CX-9, is the distorted view a common experience or was the camera installed improperly. If this is common, this is a major design flaw for such an expensive option.
#8 of 11 Re: Back Up Camera w/Auto-Dimming Mirror Display? [zoomornot] by sliver93 Jan 25, 2008 (7:53 am)
Replying to: zoomornot (Nov 11, 2007 11:39 pm) We have the mirror display and it works fine. My wife initially thought it would not be an option, but the first time she saw it, she said "that works great". It was great because we could get it without wasting all the $$$$ on the nav. The display is a little off-center, so it leaves something to be desired for visibility, however the Nav based unit was the same. I am going to ask the dealer if there is a way to adjust the camera to give a better view...
#9 of 11 Back up Camera with Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror by skc7 May 08, 2008 (12:09 am)
I recently purchased and installed the back up camera with auto dimming rear view mirror. This is not a project for the faint of heart, however with a little patience and persistence it can be done. The instructions that came with this add on kit are great. Now, I could probably add a couple helpful hints to those instructions. I actually installed the first kit, found that I had a shorted video cable, and subsequently ordered and installed a second kit. And yes, I am stupid, but also persistent. The second back up camera and auto dimming mirror works fine. The camera has a fish eye type lens and thus shows a distorted view with respect to actual distances. I knew that in advance, so if you're wanting this device for accurate backing up, etc. I would not recommend it. However, if you want to see what is immediately behind you so you don't run over toys, yours or anybody else's kids (heaven forbid), it works great. You can actually see your rear bumper as close as a foot away from your rear bumper and all the way to the corners of the vehicle. The farthest distance away is probably more like ten to fifteen feet. It works very well even in low light situations. If you are thinking about purchasing and installing this add on back up camera and auto dimming mirror yourself, I would offer the following. Number one, the hardest part of the installation is routing the video cable from the front of the vehicle to the rear. In particular, fishing the video cable through the rubber grommet on the liftgate will test any sane man's patience. After discussing the installation with a tech at the Mazda dealer where I purchased the kit, he indicated Mazda allows three shop labor hours for installing this kit, but it literally takes them almost all day. I would be happy to entertain any questions if they are ones that I encountered in my experience of installing this back up camera kit. Replies to this message: ceric (May 08, 2008 2:24 pm) aerotrike (Aug 25, 2009 1:51 am)
#10 of 11 Re: Back up Camera with Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror [skc7] by ceric May 08, 2008 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: skc7 (May 08, 2008 12:09 am) >> In particular, fishing the video cable through the rubber grommet on the liftgate will test any sane man's patience. Let me give you a hint... "oil" (cooking oil will do fine) Rubber has very high friction. It is very tough to get cable through. Anyone who mod cars frequently knows that oil is your best friend to run wires thru rubber boots. I have done backup camera to my 2005 Prius. The job was similar. Video cable thru the rubber boot to the hatch.
#11 of 11 Re: Back up Camera with Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror [skc7] by aerotrike Aug 25, 2009 (1:51 am)
Replying to: skc7 (May 08, 2008 12:09 am) Hello,   Were the instructions for this kit cover the CX-9 exactly or just generic?   If it is detailed, I would love to see a copy of it.   Thanks.

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