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¾Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen. Otherwise
the light sensor will not operate correctly.
¾The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windscreen,
be sure the wipers are turned off completely Š this is particularly important when clearing
ice and snow Š when it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running.
NOTE
xThe headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even 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, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the
position.
xThe sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to Vehicle Equipment on page 9-16.
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Use only windscreen washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is
dangerous. If sprayed on the windscreen, it
will dirty the windscreen,
affect your
visibility, and could result in an accident.
Only use windscreen washer fluid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions:
Using windscreen washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing weather
conditions is dangerous as it could freeze
on the windscreen and block your vision
which could cause an accident. In addition,
make sure the windscreen is sufficiently
warmed using the defroster before
spraying the washer fluid.
NOTE
If the windscreen wipers are operated
under cold weather conditions or during
snowfall, they could stop due to
accumulated snow on the windscreen. If
the windscreen wipers stop due to
accumulated snow on the windscreen,
park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
wiper switch off, and then remove the
accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is
turned to another position other than OFF,
the wipers will operate. If the wipers do
not operate even though the wiper switch
is turned to a position other than OFF,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
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¾When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
¾If the windscreen above the rain sensor
is touched or wiped with a cloth.
¾If the windscreen is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is
switched ON as fingers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windscreen,
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.
NOTE
xSwitching the auto-wiper lever from the
to the position while driving
activates the windscreen wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount.
xThe 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.
xIf the windscreen is coated with water
repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall
correctly and auto-wiper control may
not operate properly.
xIf dirt or foreign matter (Such as ice or
matter containing salt water) adheres to
the windscreen above the rain sensor or
if the windscreen 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.
xIf 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.
xThe auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off.
Refer to Vehicle Equipment on page 9-
16.
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NOTE
If the windscreen washer is turned on
when the windscreen wipers are not
operating, the windscreen wipers operate
a few times.
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xA traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).
xA traffic sign is too big or too small.
xThere is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or
other signs resembling it).
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Auxiliary sign (example)
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Speed limit signs (including auxiliary
signs)
xWhen the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h
(0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign
is displayed when any one of the
following conditions are met.
xThe Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognises a speed limit sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle and the
vehicle passes it.
xThe speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is read.
xInclement weather speed limit signs are
displayed when all of the following
conditions are met.
xThe vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6
mph) or more.
xThe Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognises an inclement weather
speed limit sign as a sign targeted for
your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
xThe inclement weather speed limit
sign is lower than the currently
displayed speed limit sign.
xThe windscreen wipers are operated.
xIn the following cases, display of the
speed limit sign stops.
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¾Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
¾Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
¾Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
¾Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)
¾Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
¾Smart Brake Support (SBS)
¾The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been finely
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
¾Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacturer,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.
¾The 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
xIn the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
xThe height of the vehicle ahead is low.
xYou drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
xHeadlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
xIn the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
xUnder bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
xThe window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's
raining.
xIce, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on the
windscreen.
xTrucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high profile.
xWhen driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
xThe tail lights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
xA vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.
xThe vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
xEntering or exiting a tunnel.
xHeavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
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¾Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
affect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
¾To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use petrol, paraffin, paint thinner,
or other solvents on or near them.
¾When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
¾If the windscreen above the rain sensor
is touched.
¾If the windscreen above the rain sensor
is wiped with a cloth.
¾If the windscreen is struck with a hand
or other object.
¾If the rain sensor is struck with a hand
or other object from inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers
as it may cause injury, or damage the
wipers. When washing or servicing the
vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in
the OFF position.
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¾To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
¾Do not bend the blade rubber
unnecessarily when replacing it.
Otherwise, the metal stiffener in the
blade may deform and the windscreen
wiper operation may be adversely
affected.
NOTE
When raising both windscreen wiper arms,
raise the driver's side wiper arm first.
When lowering the wiper arms, slowly
lower the wiper arm from the passenger's
side first while supporting it with your
hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and blade,
and may scratch or crack the windscreen.
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To prevent damage to the windscreen
let the wiper arm down easily, do not
let it slap down on the windscreen.
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xThe paint chipping zone varies with the
speed of the vehicle. For example, when
travelling at 90 km/h (56 mph), the paint
chipping zone is 50 m (164 ft).
xIn low temperatures a vehicle's finish
hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
xChipped paint can lead to rust forming
on your Mazda. Before this happens,
repair the damage by using Mazda
touch-up paint according to the
instructions in this section. Failure to
repair the affected area could lead to
serious rusting and expensive repairs.
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¾When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
¾If the windscreen above the rain sensor
is touched or wiped with a cloth.
¾If the windscreen is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is
switched ON as
fingers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windscreen,
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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