Forward Obstruction Warning (Fow) - Mazda 3 Owner's Manual

When Driving

Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)

Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) Warning Light (Red)
If the Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) is operating, the warning light
fl ashes.
Collision Warning
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle or obstruction ahead, the
beep sounds continuously and a warning is
indicated in the display.
Stopping The Forward
Obstruction Warning (FOW)
System Operation
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
system can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-12 .
When the Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) system is turned off, the Forward
Obstruction Warning (FOW) OFF
indicator light turns on.
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NOTE
If the Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) system operation is turned off, the
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
operation is turned off simultaneously.
Radar Sensor Handling
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
radar sensor is installed on the backside of
the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor on page 4-65 .