Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 312

When Driving
Parking Sensor System
Park Assist Sensor System Operation
With front sensor and front corner sensor
The switch can be activated when the ignition is switched ON, the shift lever is in any
position except reverse (R), and the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less.
When the parking sensor switch is pressed, a beep sound is heard, the obstruction detection
*
indication is displayed in the audio screen, and the indicator light in the switch illuminates.
Indicator light
NOTE
If the system is cancelled, it will not restore automatically even when the vehicle speed is
decreased to 10 km/h or less.
Sensor detection condition
The system can be used when the ignition is switched ON and the Park Assist Sensor Switch
has been turned on.
The system will then operate when the shift lever is placed in reverse (R).
The sensors detect obstructions under the following conditions:
Sensor
Front Sensor
Front Corner Sensor
Rear Sensor
Rear Corner Sensor
4–172 *Some models.
The shift lever is in any position except reverse (R), and the vehicle speed is about 10
km/h (6 mph) or less.
The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less.
The shift lever is in reverse (R).
The shift lever is in reverse (R), and the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or
less.
Condition