Mazda CX-5 Manual page 207

CX-5_8CT5-EA-12K_Edition1 Page207
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Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not operate
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normally.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.
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When there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
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When driving on continuously curving roads, entering and exiting curves, and unstable driving
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due to a vehicle accident or breakdown in a driving lane.
Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser sensor.
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Exhaust gas from the vehicle ahead, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from manholes and
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grating, and water splashed into the air.
In the following cases, if the laser sensor determines that there is a vehicle ahead and the Smart
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City Brake Support (SCBS) system may operate.
Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.
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Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.
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Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
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When passing through a toll gate.
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When passing under a vinyl curtain or flag.
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Plastic objects such as pylons.
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Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
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If the vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear, the system may not operate
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correctly. If the tires are returned to a normal state and the master warning light still illuminates,
have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qLaser Sensor Handling
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor is installed at the top of the windshield
near the rearview mirror.
Laser sensor
Always keep the surface of the windshield around the laser sensor clean to assure proper
operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.
Form No.8CT5-EA-12K
Black plate (207,1)
When Driving
Brake
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