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Do not replace the radiator grille
and emblem with anything other
than genuine products.
If strong force is applied to parts near
the radar sensors, the direction of
the radar sensor may become
deviated and each system may not
operate normally. Stop each system
immediately and have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTE
The radar sensors include a function
for detecting abnormalities in the
sensor, soiling of the sensor's front
surface, and informing the driver. If a
message appears on the screen that
can be addressed, follow the
directions of the message.
Front radar sensor
The following systems utilize the front
radar sensor.
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward
drive detection
NOTE
When driving on roads with few
vehicles ahead, a message may
temporarily be displayed on the
screen indicating that the front radar
sensor is dirty.
When the vehicle is driven on roads
in which there is an elevated road on
one side, the front radar sensor
function may be restricted
temporarily.
If the lead-acid battery power is
weak, the front radar sensor
detection function may decrease and
each system may not operate
normally.
When any of the following
conditions is met, the front radar
sensor may not be able to detect
vehicles ahead or obstructions
correctly.
During inclement weather.
Front visibility is reduced.
The vehicle is driven near facilities
or objects emitting strong radio
waves.
The rear surface of a vehicle ahead
does not reflect radio waves
effectively.
A vehicle ahead has limited areas
that can reflect radio waves.
Your vehicle is tilted.
Foreign matter is adhering to parts
near the front radar sensor.
When any of the following
conditions is met, the front radar
sensor may detect vehicles in the
adjacent lane or surrounding
obstructions, or it may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead or
obstructions.
The vehicle is entering or exiting a
curve.
The vehicle is driven on a
continuously curving road.
The vehicle is driven on roads with
repeated up and downslopes.
The vehicle is driven on roads with
narrow lanes.
The vehicle is driven on poor roads
or unpaved roads.
The vehicle ahead enters the front
radar sensor's blind spot.
The distance to the vehicle ahead
is extremely close.
The vehicle ahead is being driven
in an unstable condition.
Driving
Radar Sensors
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