Mazda 2014 Zoom-Zoom User Manual page 238

When Driving
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
NOTE
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system operates when all of the following conditions are
met:
The ignition is switched ON.
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The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system is on.
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The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (10 mph) or faster.
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The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or obstruction ahead is about 15 km/h (10
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mph) 145 km/h (90 mph).
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system may not operate under the following conditions:
If there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
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If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.
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The DSC is malfunctioning.
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The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed.
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The brake pedal is depressed.
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The steering wheel is being operated.
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The selector lever is being operated.
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The turn signal is being used.
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Although the objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles, the radar sensor could detect
the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and operate the Forward Obstruction
Warning (FOW) system.
Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).
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A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.
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When crossing a narrow bridge.
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When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.
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When entering an underground parking area.
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Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
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If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
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When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.
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Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.
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Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.
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