2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 tow bar

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  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.
 
 In the following cases, an ultrasonic sensor (rear) may detect something as a target
obstruction which could cause the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
system to operate.
 


 Driving on a steep slope.



 Wheel blocks.



 Hanging curtains, gate poles such as at toll gates and railroad crossing.



 When travelling near objects such as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, and fences
along a road.
 


 When driving off-road in areas where there is grass and forage.



 When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, and tunnels.



 A towing bar is installed or a trailer is connected. 

 (Manual transaxle)  If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS operation and the clutch pedal is not depressed,
the engine stops.
  When the system operates, the user is noti¿ ed by the active driving display. 
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication (amber) turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
 Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-36 .