Do not apply a sticker to a rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera.
Otherwise, the rear ultrasonic sensor
and rear camera may not be able to
detect vehicles or obstructions which
could result in an accident.
Do not disassemble a rear ultrasonic
sensor and rear camera.
If cracks or damage caused by flying
gravel or debris is visible around a rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera,
stop using the SBS-R system
immediately and have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. 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 Brake
Support [Rear] (SBS-R) System
Operation on page 4-160.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for rear bumper replacement.
Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is
changed, the SBS-R system may not
operate correctly because it cannot detect
obstructions correctly.Do not apply a strong force to a rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera:
When washing the vehicle, do not spray
highly pressurized water against a rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera, 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 SBS-R system to not
operate normally, or it could operate
unnecessarily.
CAUTION
When driving
off-road in areas where
there is grass or foliage, it is
recommended that the SBS-R system be
turned off.
Always use tires of the specified size and
the same manufacturer, brand, and
tread pattern on all 4 wheels. In addition,
do not use tires with significantly
different wear patterns on the same
vehicle. Otherwise, the SBS-R system may
not operate normally.
If ice or snow is stuck on the rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera they
may not be able to detect obstructions
correctly depending on the conditions. In
such cases, the system may not be able
to perform controls correctly. Always
drive carefully and pay attention to the
rear of the vehicle.
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NOTE
The vehicle posture changes depending
on the accelerator pedal, brake pedal
and steering wheel operations, which
could make it difficult for the system to
recognize an obstruction, or it could
facilitate unnecessary detection. In such
cases, the SBS-R may or may not
operate.
The SBS-R system will operate under the
following conditions.
The engine is running.
The shift lever (manual transmission
vehicle) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission vehicle) is in
the R (reverse) position.
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light is not displayed in the
multi-information display.
The vehicle speed is between about 2
to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph).
The SBS-R is not turned off.
The DSC is not malfunctioning.
In the following cases, the rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
cannot detect obstructions and the
SBS-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 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 rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
cannot detect obstructions correctly and
the SBS-R may not operate.
Something is stuck on the bumper
near a rear ultrasonic sensor.
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 flat.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the rear
seat.
Objects such as a wireless antenna,
fog light, or illuminated license plate
is installed near a rear ultrasonic
sensor.
The orientation of a rear ultrasonic
sensor 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, a rear ultrasonic
sensor and rear camera may detect
something as a target obstruction which
could cause the SBS-R system to
operate.
Driving on a steep slope.
Wheel blocks.
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SBS-RC operation
1. The SBS-RC system operates when theshift lever (manual transmission) or the
selector lever (automatic transmission)
is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the
SBS-RC system applies brake and
displays “BRAKE!” on the active
driving display and the
multi-information display.
WA R N I N G
Always check the surrounding area visually
before actually putting the vehicle in
reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in
backing out of the lot when putting the
vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations
with the operation of this system, the
SBS-RC system may not operate brake or it
might be delayed even though a vehicle is
behind your vehicle. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
Do not rely completely on the SBS-RC
system:
The SBS-RC 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 SBS-RC system operates in response
to a vehicle. The system does not operate
in response to obstructions such as a
wall, pedestrians, 2-wheeled vehicles, or
animals.
To assure the correct operation of the
SBS-RC, heed the following cautions.
Do not apply a sticker to a rear radar and
rear camera. Otherwise, the rear radar
and rear camera may not be able to
detect vehicles or obstructions which
could result in an accident.
Do not disassemble a rear radar and rear
camera.
If cracks or damage caused by flying
gravel or debris is visible around a rear
radar and rear camera, stop using the
SBS-RC system immediately and have
your vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. 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 Brake
Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC) System
Operation on page 4-165.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
rear bumper replacement.
Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is
changed, the SBS-RC system may not
operate correctly because it cannot detect
obstructions correctly.
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The camera cover is made of hard
plastic, therefore do not apply oil film
remover, organic solvents, wax, or
coating agents. If any such agent gets on
the camera cover, wipe it
off using a soft
cloth immediately.
Do not rub the camera lens forcefully, or
clean it with an abrasive or hard brush.
Otherwise, it could scratch the camera
lens and negatively affect the images.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
repair, painting, or replacement of the
front/rear camera, front/rear bumper
and door mirrors.
Heed the following cautions to assure
that the 360°View Monitor operates
normally.
Do not modify the vehicle suspensions
or lower/raise the vehicle body, or
both.
Always use wheels of the
specified type
and size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for tire replacement.
When the display is cold, images may
leave trails or the screen might be darker
than usual, making it
difficult to check
the vehicle surroundings. Always confirm
the safety at the front and around the
vehicle visually when driving.
The method for parking/stopping the
vehicle using the 360°View Monitor
differs depending on the road
circumstances/conditions and the
vehicle conditions. When and how much
you turn the steering wheel will differ
depending on the situation, , therefore
always check the vehicle surroundings
directly with your eyes while using the
system.Also, before using the system, always
make sure that the vehicle can be
parked/stopped in the parking/stopping
space.
NOTE
If there are water droplets, snow, or mud
on the camera lens, wipe it off using a
soft cloth. If the camera lens is
especially dirty, wash it off with mild
detergent.
If the camera lens is touched or there is
any dirt on it, it could affect the screen
image. Wipe the lens using a soft cloth.
If the area where the camera is
installed, such as the front/rear bumper
or door mirrors, has been damaged in a
vehicle accident, the camera (position,
installation angle) may have shifted.
Always consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
If the camera is subjected to excessive
changes in temperature such as by
pouring hot water on the camera during
cold weather, the 360°View Monitor may
not operate normally.
If the battery voltage is low, the screen
might be temporarily difficult to view,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
The 360°View Monitor has limitations.
Objects under the bumper or near both
ends of the bumper cannot be displayed.
Obstructions above the upper image
range of the camera are not displayed.
Under the following conditions, the
screen might be difficult to view,
however this does not indicate a
problem.
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Viewing the screen
Display/IconContent
(1) Tire icon Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the
steering wheel operation.
(2) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow & red) Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
a) Indicates the path where the
edge of the front bumper is ex‐
pected to travel.
b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle is ex ‐
pected to travel.
(3) Extended vehicle width lines (blue) Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle.
(4) Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (yellow & red) Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of
the vehicle.
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in) from the
front end of the bumper.
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39 in) and
2.0 m (78 in) from the front end of the bumper.
CAUTION
The parking sensor detection range has limitation
s. For example, obstructions closing in from
the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around
the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstru ction detection indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-235.
NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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Viewing the screen
Display/IconContent
(1) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow) Indicates the approxima te projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
The projected vehicle path lines (yellow) indicate the path the
inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.
(2) Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue) Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door
mirrors.
(3) Vehicle front end guide lines (blue) Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.84 in) from the front edge of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).
NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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Obstructions displayed in the rear view may not display on the top view screen.
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image
may appear distorted.
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images
merge.
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination
level around any of the cameras.
Viewing the screen
Display/Icon Content
(1) Tire icon Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the
steering wheel operation.
(2) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow & red) Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with t
he steering wheel operation.
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the rear bumper is ex‐
pected to travel.
b) Indicates the path where the outer side of the vehicle is ex ‐
pected to travel.
(3) Extended vehicle width lines ( blue) These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehi‐
cle.
(4) Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (yellow & red) These guide lines indicate the
approximate distance to a point
measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the end of the
bumper).
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in) from the
rear end of the bumper.
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39 in) and
2.0 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.
NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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Be careful not to scratch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it
to get dirty.
Do not remove the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) cover.
Do not place objects on the dashboard
which
reflect light.
Always keep the windshield glass
around the camera clean by removing
dirt or fogging. Use the windshield
defroster to remove fogging on the
windshield.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
regarding cleaning the interior side of
the windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
before performing repairs around the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is
installed to the windshield. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for
windshield repair and replacement.
When cleaning the windshield, do not
allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning
fluids to get on the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not
touch the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) lens.
When performing repairs around the
rearview mirror, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
regarding cleaning of the camera lens.Do not hit or apply strong force to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the
area around it. If the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) is severely hit or if there
are cracks or damage caused by
flying
gravel or debris in the area around it,
stop using the following systems and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Driver Monitoring (DM)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The 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.
Always use tires for all wheels that are of
the specified size, and the same
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern.
In addition, do not use tires with
significantly different wear patterns on
the same vehicle as the system may not
operate normally.
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