Rear backup sensors

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brillo

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2004 MTX red RX8

• Oct 20, 2012

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Has anyone installed the rear backup sensors after the fact? I'm not talking about the back up camera but the audio alert system for objects, kids etc.....

 

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puddle.jumper

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mazda cx-5 touring 2013

• Oct 20, 2012

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i'd be curious about this too. as far as i know, the backup sensors are available to cx-5s that are not in north america. they're not an option here.

 

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JTNY

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Pearl White AWD GT w/Tech

• Oct 21, 2012

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I wanted them too but realized the backup camera works just as well if not better than sensors

 

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DJHakim

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• Oct 21, 2012

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I'd prefer both, depending on the RPS. If it beeps faster when closer to an object and shows where onscreen, that's the best combination. Per availability in NA, the Accessories booklet dated 01/2012 & distributed in NA by "Mazda NA Operations" lists the RPS. Though not an "option" it is an accessory, probalby port-installed. They could have changed their mind in the last 10 months!

 

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msteed

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CX-5 Sport Manual

• Nov 30, 2012

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Having rented lots of cars in Europe, I'm totally sold on the audio sensors and hope to get some for my new CX-5. Audio beats video because you don't have to look at the screen when you should be looking elsewhere.

 

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JUDAHDAN

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CX5

• Dec 5, 2012

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I did. It works great even though I also have the camera, it helps.

 

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HandA

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Mazda3 and CX-5

• Dec 5, 2012

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msteed said:

Having rented lots of cars in Europe, I'm totally sold on the audio sensors and hope to get some for my new CX-5. Audio beats video because you don't have to look at the screen when you should be looking elsewhere.

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yep, to me it is just another precaution and another aid.

 

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nizzy1115

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2013 CX-5 Sport

• Dec 5, 2012

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Have both the camera (in the rear view mirror which is much better imo) and sensors on my wifes kia. Sensors are great to have more so than id have thought. Personally id pick them over the camera. But if i had to have a camera id have the one in the mirror not the dash. Its a terrible place to be looking when backing up. Thats why i was ok with the sport not having the camera.

 

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CX-SV

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2013 CX-5 GT AWD w/tech (Mar'12-Jul'14)

• Dec 5, 2012

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I've had sensors and cameras in several vehicles, prefer camera for tight spots. I also would like both.

 

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HandA

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Mazda3 and CX-5

• Dec 5, 2012

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it did really take some getting used to looking at the dash when backing up, the rear view mirror is a more normal place to look. It felt so un-natural for quite awhile but now it is just a regular part of my checks, mirrors, dash screen, back window.

I do like the size of the image on the dash and how clear the picture is. I'm also very impressed at how well it does in lower light.

 

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Barnstaple boy

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Mazda CX-5 2.2d SEL

• Dec 21, 2012

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If the back-up sensors are not available in the US presumably the rearward camera is standard.

 

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HandA

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Mazda3 and CX-5

• Dec 21, 2012

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the backup sensors are available as an add-on accessory in the US.

 

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DJHakim

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• Dec 31, 2012

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HandA said:

the backup sensors are available as an add-on accessory in the US.

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Is it port-installed?

 

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dad of jon

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cx-5 se-l 2.2D

• Dec 31, 2012

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CX-SV said:

I've had sensors and cameras in several vehicles, prefer camera for tight spots. I also would like both.

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I agree, prefer both. I have 2 cars with sensors only. On both if reversing dead slow I get continuous tone at 18 inches from obstruction. I'd like to tune the sensors for the continuous tone at 6 inches, but I guess the manufacturer plays it safe in case someone reverses at a faster speed.(nailbyt)

 

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NinjaNoises

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CX-5 Sport MT

• Jan 27, 2013

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Does anyone know a good brand for a reverse sensor??

Thnks!