2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 sensor

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Instrument Cluster and Display
CAUTION
 (With Auto Flip-up Type)  Do not try to adjust the angle or open/close the active driving display manually.
Fingerprints on the display will make it diffi cult to view and using excessive force when
operating it could cause damage.
 (With Auto Flip-up Type)  Do not place objects in the vicinity of the active driving display. The active driving display
may not operate or any interference with its operation could cause damage.
 Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed on the active driving display, it could cause damage.
 Do not place objects above the active driving display or apply stickers to the dust-proof sheet/optical receiver as they will cause interference.
 A sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is covered, the display's luminosity will lower making the display diffi cult to view.
 Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.
NOTE
   Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visibility of the active driving display due to
the characteristics of the display.
  If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted
position may deviate.
  The display may be dif fi cult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
   If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
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Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Auto-light control *
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically tu\
rns the headlights
and other exterior lights on or off.
CAUTION
 Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

 The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as fi ngers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.

NOTE
   The headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately ev\
en if the
surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is night\

time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long
tunnels, traf fi c jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
 In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the \
position.   If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in , and the wipers are
operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for several seconds, bad weather
conditions are determined and the headlights may be turned on.
   The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11 .
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Switches and Controls
Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in the

position, the rain sensor senses the amount
of rainfall on the windshield and turns the
wipers on or off automatically (off—
intermittent—low speed—high speed).

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate
the switch upward for higher sensitivity
(faster response) or rotate it downward for
less sensitivity (slower response).


Higher sensitivity
Less sensitivitySwitch
Center
position

CAUTION
 Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the rain sensor
will not operate correctly.

 When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
 Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the

position and the ignition is
switched ON as fi ngers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
 If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off
completely (when it is most likely
that the engine is left running) this is
particularly important when clearing ice
and snow.

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Switches and Controls
NOTE
  Switching the auto-wiper lever from the

to the position while driving
activates the windshield wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount.
   The auto-wiper control may not operate
when the rain sensor temperature is
about -10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about
85 °C (185 °F) or higher.
  If the windshield is coated with water
repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall
correctly and the auto-wiper control
may not operate properly.
  If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or
matter containing salt water) adheres
to the windshield above the rain sensor,
or if the windshield is iced, it could
cause the wipers to move automatically.
However, if the wipers cannot remove
this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the auto-
wiper control will stop operation. In
this case, set the wiper lever to the low
speed position or high speed position
for manual operation, or remove the ice,
dirt or foreign matter by hand to restore
the auto-wiper operation.
  If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
position, the wipers could operate
automatically from the effect of strong
light sources, electromagnetic waves, or
infrared light because the rain sensor
uses an optical sensor. It is
recommended that the auto-wiper lever
be switched to the
position other
than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions.
   If the headlight switch and the
windshield wiper switch are in
,
and the wipers are operated at low or
high speed by the auto wiper control for
several seconds, bad weather conditions
are determined and the headlights may
be turned on.
   The auto-wiper control functions can
be turned off. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-11 .

Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fl uid.


Washer
OFF

NOTE
If the windshield washer is turned on when
the windshield wipers are not operating,
the windshield wipers operate a few times.

If the washer does not work, inspect the
fl
uid level (page 6-27 ). If the fl uid level
is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
Pre-Crash Safety Technology
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting\
collisions or reduce
their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.
Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range
Forward driving
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ........................................................................\
........... 4-148
Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ........................................................................\
...................... 4-153
Camera and Sensors
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects lane indications and recogniz\
es headlights,
taillights and city lights during nighttime driving. In addition, it als\
o detects the vehicle
ahead, pedestrians, or obstructions. The following systems also use the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
  High Beam Control system (HBC)  Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)  Traffi c Sign Recognition System (TSR)  Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go\
function)  Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windsh\
ield near the
rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-156 .
Radar sensor (front)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves re fl ected off a vehicle ahead
sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
   Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go\
function)  Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)  Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor (Front) on page 4-162 .
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Radar sensors (rear)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves refl ected off a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors.\
The following
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).
   Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right
sides.
Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) on page 4-165 .
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NOTE
  The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will operate when all of the following\
conditions are
met:
  The ignition is switched ON.  The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument \
cluster is
turned off.
  The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.   The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will not operate under the following c\
ircumstances.   The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the \
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light is turned off.
  The selector lever is shifted to reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.  The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersecti\
ons).   In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator \
light turns on and
operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)\
OFF indicator
light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
  Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warnin\
g
indicator lights is detected.
  A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
  There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.
  Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.  The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving
for long periods on slopes during the summer.
  The battery voltage has decreased.   Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be dif fi 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 o\
n radar
detection data.
  A vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed fo\
r 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
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  In the following case, the fl 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.  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.
  The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light may turn on an\
d the vehicle
detection screen may be displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects
(guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.

Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls
running alongside the vehicle. Places where the width between guardrails or
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.


The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels
and turnouts.
   A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light may fl ash or the warning beep
may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection\
.
   Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) while pulling a trailer or whi\
le an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s
radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
  In the following cases, it may be dif fi cult to view the illumination/ fl ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mi\
rrors.
   Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.  The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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