2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 sensor

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NOTE
  Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may affect
the system operation.
  Depending on the type of obstruction and the surrounding conditions, the detection
range of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect obstructions.
  The system may not operate normally under the following conditions: 



 Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when
removed).
 


 The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).



 The sensor is covered by a hand.



 The sensor is excessively shocked.



 The vehicle is excessively tilted.



 Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.



 The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, or grass covered roads.



 Anything which generates ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as another vehicle's
horn, the engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle,
or another vehicle's sensors.
 


 The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.



 A commercially-available wing pole or an aerial for a radio transmitter is installed to
the vehicle.
 


 The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone.



 An obstruction is too close to the sensor. 

 Obstructions under the bumper may not be detected. Obstructions that are lower than
the bumper or thin which may have been initially detected but are no longer detected
as the vehicle approaches more closely.
  The following types of obstructions may not be detected: 



 Thin objects such as wire or rope



 Things which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snow



 Angular shaped objects



 Very tall objects, and those which are wide at the top



 Small, short objects 

 Always have the system inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer if any shock is applied to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the
sensors are deviated, they cannot detect obstructions.
  The beeper which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient
temperature is extremely cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area.
Remove any foreign material from the sensor area.
  When installing a trailer hitch, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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Sensor Detection Range
The sensors detect obstructions within the following range.


Rear sensor detection range Rear corner sensor detection rangeB AA: About 50 cm (About 19 in)
B: About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)
Viewing distance display

Display Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Rear sensor:
Approx. 150—60 cm (59.0—23.6 in)

Rear sensor:
Approx. 60—45 cm (23.6—17.7 in)
Rear corner sensor:
Approx. 50—37 cm (19.6—14.6 in)

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Display Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Rear sensor:
Approx. 45—35 cm (17.7—13.7 in)
Rear corner sensor:
Approx. 37—25 cm (14.6—9.8 in)

Rear sensor:
Within approx. 35 cm (13.7 in)
Rear corner sensor:
Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)

Park Assist Sensor System Operation
When the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever
(automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R), the beep sound activates and the system is
enabled for use.

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Obstruction Detection Indication
The position of a sensor which has detected an obstruction is indicated. The gauge
illuminates in different areas depending on the distance to an obstruction detected by the
sensor.
As the vehicle approaches closer to an obstruction, the zone in the gauge closer to the
vehicle illuminates.


Right corner
sensor gauge Left corner
sensor gauge
Rear sensor gauge

NOTE
The detection indicator can switch between display and non-display.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-13 .

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System problem noti¿ cation
If any of the problems indicated in the table occurs, the driver is noti¿ ed of the problem
depending on the type of system as shown.

Detection Indicator Solution
Disconnection

The system may have a malfunction. Have
the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible.
System
malfunction

The system may have a malfunction. Have
the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible.
Frost/soiling

Foreign matter may be on the sensor area
corresponding to the obstruction detection
indication shown. If the system does not recover,
have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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Parking Sensor Warning Beep
The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.

Rear Sensor
Distance detection area Distance between vehicle and obstruction Beeper sound *1
Farthest distance Approx. 150—60 cm (59.0—23.6 in)

Slow intermittent sound
Far distance Approx. 60—45 cm (23.6—17.7 in)

Medium intermittent sound
Middle distance Approx. 45—35 cm (17.7—13.7 in)

Fast intermittent sound
Close distance Within approx. 35 cm (13.7 in)

Continuous sound
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

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Rear Corner Sensor
Distance detection area Distance between vehicle and obstruction Beeper sound *1
Far distance Approx. 50—37 cm (19.0—15.0 in)

Medium intermittent sound
Middle distance Approx. 37—25 cm (14.0—9.8 in)

Fast intermittent sound
Close distance Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)

Continuous sound
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.


NOTE
If an obstruction is detected in a zone for 6 seconds or more, the beep sound is stopped
(except for the close-distance zone). If the same obstruction is detected in another zone,
the corresponding beep sound is heard.

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When Warning Beep is Activated
The system noti¿ es the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound and the
indicator light.

Indicator/Beep How to check
The beep sound is not heard. The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
The intermittent sound of the
buzzer is heard ¿ ve times. Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not
recover, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
A certain obstruction detection
indicator is continuously
displayed. Refer to Obstruction Detection Indication on page 4-216 .