Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
- Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function)
- Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off
a vehicle ahead
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the front emblem.
If "Front Radar Sensor Blocked" is displayed in the multi-information display
of the
instrument cluster, clean the area around the radar sensor (front).
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.
- Do not adhere stickers (including transparent stickers) to the
surface of the radiator grille
and front emblem in and around the radar sensor (front), and do not replace
the radiator
grille and front emblem with any product that is not a genuine product
designed for use
with the radar sensor (front).
- The radar sensor (front) includes a function for detecting soiling of
the radar sensor's front
surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it
may require
time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow. If
this occurs, the
system may not operate correctly, therefore always keep the radar sensor
(front) clean.
- Do not install a grille guard.
- If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle
accident, the position of the
radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always
have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
- Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions
such as when pulling
out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor (front) could be hit and
its position
deviated.
- Do not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor (front).
- For repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor
(front), consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
- Do not modify the suspension. If the suspension are modified, the
vehicle's posture could
change and the radar sensor (front) may not be able to correctly detect a
vehicle ahead or
an obstruction.
NOTE
- Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be
able to detect vehicles
ahead or obstructions correctly and each system may not operate normally.
- The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not reflect radio waves
effectively, such as an
unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform covered by a
soft top,
vehicles with a hard plastic tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
- Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height and thus less area for
reflecting radio waves.
- Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead casting off water,
snow, or sand from its tires
and onto your windshield.
- The luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are
occupied.
- Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front surface of the front
emblem.
- During inclement weather such as rain, snow, or sand storms.
- When driving near facilities or objects emitting strong radio
waves.
- Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be
able to detect vehicles
ahead or obstructions.
- The beginning and end of a curve.
- Roads with continuous curves.
- Narrow lane roads due to road construction or lane closures.
- The vehicle ahead enters the radar sensor's blind spot.
- The vehicle ahead is running abnormally due to accident or
vehicle damage.
- Roads with repeated up and down slopes
- Driving on poor roads or unpaved roads.
- The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is
extremely short.
- A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into the lane.
- To prevent incorrect operation of the system, use tires of the same
specified size,
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern on all four wheels. In addition, do
not use tires
with significantly different wear patterns or tire pressures on the same
vehicle (Including
the temporary spare tire).
- If the battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.
- When driving on roads with little traffic and few vehicles ahead or
obstructions for the
radar sensor (front) to detect, "Front Radar Sensor Blocked" may be
temporarily
displayed, however, this does not indicate a problem.
- The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of
the country in which
the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from
the country in
which the vehicle is driven may be required.
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