Mazda CX-5 Manual page 206

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When Driving
Brake
CAUTION
Ø When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or forage, it is recommended
that the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system be turned off.
Ø Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same
manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with
significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle. Do not use tires with
significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) system may not operate normally.
Ø The laser sensor includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield and
informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect
plastic shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system
cannot accurately determine a vehicle or obstruction ahead and may not be able
to operate normally. Always drive carefully and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following conditions.
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The engine is running.
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The display in the instrument cluster does not indicate that the system requires inspection or it
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cannot be used.
The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).
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The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.
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The TCS operation is not turned off using the TCS OFF switch.
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The DSC is not malfunctioning.
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The driver is not deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal, steering
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wheel, and braking operations).
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-infrared laser
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beam and receiving the beam reflected off the reflector of the vehicle ahead, and then using it for
the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) may not operate under the
following conditions:
Reflection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.
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The vehicle ahead is significantly dirty.
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Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
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The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when its raining.
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The windshield is dirty.
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The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and
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comes close to the vehicle ahead.
Trucks with low loading platforms, vehicles traveling at extremely low speeds, and vehicles
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with a high profile.
Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.
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