2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 height

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*Some models.
High Beam Control System (HBC) *
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-38 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite
direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:
 


 The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction.
 


 The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and
towns.
 


 The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.

The warning light À ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-38 .
CAUTION
  Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,
otherwise the system will not operate normally.
  Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the
vehicle while paying suf¿ cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the
high beams and low beams manually if necessary.

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CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the
suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.
NOTE
  If your vehicle deviates from its traf¿ c lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and
indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the centre of the
lane.
  When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning
is automatically cancelled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the direction
indicator lever is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.
  If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the
vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is
making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled.
  The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has
deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its
lane repeatedly within a short period of time.
  The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traf¿ c
lane.

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NOTE
  Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or
it may be dif¿ cult to detect them.




 A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does
not approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) determines the condition based on
radar detection data.
 


 A vehicle is travelling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an
extended period of time.
 


 Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.



 A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.



 A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The
detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.


 In the following case, the À ashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light, and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen
indicator display may not occur or they may be delayed.
 


 A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent
lane.
 


 Driving on steep slopes.



 Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.



 The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).



 When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent
lane.
 


 Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable by
changing the setting.
 
 If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.
The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of
expressways.

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WARNING
Do not rely on the Smart City Brake Support System (SCBS) as a substitute for safer
driving:
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and
driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads (reduced tyre friction and
road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.

Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:  
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a
vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to two-wheeled vehicles
or pedestrians.
  The laser sensor for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is installed near
the rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS), heed the following cautions.
 

 
 Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windscreen near the laser sensor
(including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead which could result in an accident.
 

 
 Do not apply coating agent to the windscreen. Otherwise, the laser sensor may
not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which could result in an
accident.
 

 
 Do not disassemble the laser sensor.


 
 If cracks or damage caused by À ying gravel or debris is visible near the laser
sensor, stop using the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system immediately and
have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or scratch marks
left on the windscreen near the laser sensor, the system may operate unnecessarily
and cause an unexpected accident.
  Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on
page 4-160 .
 

 
 When replacing the windscreen wipers or windscreen, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
not operating normally or mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious accident.

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WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system:  
 The Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system is only designed to
reduce damage in the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to
the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an
accident.
  To assure the correct operation of the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS
R), heed the following cautions.
 

 
 Do not apply a sticker to an ultrasonic sensor (rear) (including transparent
stickers). Otherwise, the ultrasonic sensor (rear) may not be able to detect vehicles
or obstructions which could result in an accident.
 

 
 Do not disassemble an ultrasonic sensor (rear).


 
 If cracks or damage caused by À ying gravel or debris is visible around an
ultrasonic sensor (rear), stop using the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS
R) system immediately and have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven
with cracks or scratch marks left around an ultrasonic sensor, the system may
operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.
  Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) System
Operation on page 4-166 .
 

 
 Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for rear
bumper replacement.

Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R) system may not operate correctly because it cannot detect obstructions
correctly.

Do not apply a strong force to an ultrasonic sensor (rear):
When washing the vehicle, do not spray highly pressurised water against an ultrasonic
sensor (rear), or rub it strongly. In addition, do not hit the rear bumper forcefully
when loading and unloading cargo Otherwise, the sensors may not detect obstructions
correctly which could cause the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system
to not operate normally, or it could operate unnecessarily.

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NOTE
  In the following cases, the ultrasonic sensors (rear) cannot detect obstructions and the
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) may not operate.
 


 The height of the obstruction is low such as low walls or trucks with low loading
platforms.
 


 The height of the obstruction is high such as trucks with high loading platforms.



 The obstruction is small.



 The obstruction is thin such as a signpost.



 The obstruction is positioned away from the centre of the vehicle.



 The surface of the obstruction is not pointed vertically relative to the vehicle.



 The obstruction is soft such as a hanging curtain or snow stuck to a vehicle.



 The obstruction is shaped irregularly.



 The obstruction is extremely close. 
 In the following cases, the ultrasonic sensors (rear) cannot detect obstructions correctly
and the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) may not operate.
 


 Something is stuck on the bumper near an ultrasonic sensor (rear).



 The steering wheel is turned sharply, or the brake or accelerator pedal is operated.



 There is another obstruction near one obstruction.



 During inclement weather such as rain, fog and snow.



 High or low humidity.



 High or low temperatures



 Strong winds.



 The path of travel is not À at.



 Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.



 Objects such as a wireless aerial, fog light, or illuminated number plate is installed
near an ultrasonic sensor (rear).
 


 The orientation of an ultrasonic sensor (rear) has deviated for reasons such as a
collision.
 


 The vehicle is affected by other sound waves such as the horn, engine noise,
ultrasonic sensor of another vehicle.

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*Some models.
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) *
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.
 


 High Beam Control System (HBC)



 Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)



 Driver Attention Alert (DAA)



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)



 Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while
travelling at night and detects traf¿ c lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
WARNING
Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the system not operating normally or
mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious accident.

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CAUTION
  The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) includes a function for detecting a soiled
windscreen and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not
detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow on the windscreen. In such cases, the system
cannot accurately determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally.
Always drive carefully and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
  In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
 


 The height of the vehicle ahead is low.



 You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.



 Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.