2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-30 brake sensor

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.Hanging curtains, gate poles such
as at toll gates and railroad
crossing.
When traveling 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 trailer is connected.A bright light source such as
sunlight hits the rear camera.
The surroundings are dark.An exterior accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed around a
rear ultrasonic sensor.
(Manual transmission)
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-R
operation and the clutch pedal is not
depressed, the engine stops.
When the system operates, the user
is notified by the multi-information
display.
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the SBS-R brake
is operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-R
operation and the brake pedal is not
depressed, displaying in meter
“Emergency Braking Activated.
Depress Brake Pedal to Hold Stop”,
after about 2 seconds and the SBS-R
brake is automatically released.
Turn off the SBS-R system while
pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to
the rear of the vehicle.
▼ Collision Warning
If there is a possibility of a collision, the
collision warning sound is activated
continuously and a warning is
displayed on the active driving display
and the multi-information display.
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WARNING
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 4-159.
 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.
Do not apply a strong force to a rear
radar and rear camera:
When washing the vehicle, do not
spray highly pressurized water against a
rear radar 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-RC system to not operate
normally, or it could operate
unnecessarily.
NOTE
The SBS-RC system will operate
under the following conditions.
The engine is running.
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A vehicle is approaching from the
opposite direction on a steep
gradient.
1. Your vehicle
Directly after the SBS-RC system
becomes operable using the
personalization feature.
Radio wave interference from a
radar sensor equipped on a nearby
parked vehicle.
Turn off the SBS-RC system while
pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to
the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar
will be blocked causing the system to
not operate normally.
In the following cases, a rear radar
and rear camera may detect
something as a target obstruction
which could cause the SBS-RC
system to operate.
Hanging curtains, gate poles such
as at toll gates and railroad
crossing.
When traveling 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 trailer is connected.A bright light source such as
sunlight hits the rear camera.
The surroundings are dark.
(Manual transmission)
If the vehicle is stopped by theSBS-RC operation and the clutch
pedal is not depressed, the engine
stops.
When the system operates, the user
is notified by the multi-information
display.
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the SBS-RC
brake is operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-RC operation and the brake
pedal is not depressed, displaying in
meter “Emergency Braking Activated.
Depress Brake Pedal to Hold Stop”,
after about 2 seconds and the SBS-RC brake is automatically
released.
▼ Collision Warning
If there is a possibility of a collision, the
collision warning sound is activated
continuously and a warning is
displayed on the active driving display
and the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
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Front Radar Sensor*
▼Front Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a front
radar sensor.
The following systems also use the
front radar sensor.
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
Tra ffi c Ja m A s s i s t ( TJ A )Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The front radar sensor functions by
detecting the radio waves reflected off
a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent
from the radar sensor.
The front radar sensor is mounted
behind the front emblem.
1. Front radar sensor

If “Safety and Driver Support Systems
Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar
Obscured. Drive Safely” is displayed on
the multi-information display of the
instrument cluster, clean the area
around the front radar sensor.
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to
assure correct operation of each
system.
 Do not adhere stickers (including
transparent stickers) to the surface of
the radiator grille and front emblem
in and around the front radar sensor,
and do not replace the radiator grille
and front emblem with any product
that is not a genuine product
designed for use with the front radar
sensor.
 The front radar sensor includes a
function for detecting soiling of the
radar sensor's front surface and
informing the driver, however,
depending on the conditions, it may
require time to detect or it may not
detect plastic shopping bags, ice or
snow. If this occurs, the system may
not operate correctly, therefore
always keep the front radar sensor
clean.
 Do not install a grille guard.
 If the front part of the vehicle has
been damaged in a vehicle accident,
the position of the front radar sensor
may have moved. Stop the system
immediately and always have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
 Do not use the front bumper to push
other vehicles or obstructions such
as when pulling out of a parking
space. Otherwise, the front radar
sensor could be hit and its position
deviated.
 Do not remove, disassemble, or
modify the front radar sensor.
 For repairs, replacement or paint
work around the front radar sensor,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 Do not modify the suspensions. If
the suspensions are modified, the
vehicle's posture could change and
the front radar sensor may not be
able to correctly detect a vehicle
ahead or an obstruction.
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The radar sensors are regulated by
the relevant radio wave laws of the
country in which the vehicle is
driven. If the vehicle is driven
abroad, authorization from the
country in which the vehicle is driven
may be required.Rear Side Radar Sensor*
▼Rear Side Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with rear side
radar sensor. The following systems
also use the rear side radar sensor.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC)
The rear side radar sensors emit radio
waves and detect the radio waves
reflected off a vehicle approaching
from the rear or an obstruction.
1. Rear side radar sensor

The rear side radar sensors are installed
inside the rear bumper, one on each
side.
Always keep the surface of the rear
bumper near the rear side radar
sensors clean so that they operate
normally. Also, do not apply items such
as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-40.
CAUTION
If the rear bumper receives a severe
impact, the system may no longer
operate normally. Stop the system
immediately and have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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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, grating, or grass covered roads.Anything which generates ultrasonic wave s 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 approaches the vehicle.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is
installed to the vehicle.
The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone, or a steep grade.An obstruction is too close to the sensor.The vehicle is moving towards an uneven wall or stairs.There are multiple obstructions.The vehicle is driven in a place with low ceilings.Obstructions under the bumper cannot be detected. Obstructions which are
lower than the sensor or thin may not be detected even though they were
detected once.
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire, rope or poles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 Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is
applied to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they
cannot detect obstructions.
The system may have a malfunction if the indicator light does not turn on even
when the parking sensor switch is turned on. Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The system may have a malfunction if a message indicating a system malfunction is
displayed. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A message may be displayed even when the ambient temperature is extremely
cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area. Remove any foreign matter
from the sensor area.
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Press the switch again to stop the
operation.
1. Indicator light
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the
ignition is switched OFF while the
parking sensor is activated, the system
will be activated when the ignition is
switched ON the next time.
Operation conditions
The parking sensor system can be used
when all of the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is switched ON.The parking sensor switch is turned
on.
NOTE
(Automatic vehicle)
The detection indicator and buzzer
of the front sensors/front corner
sensors do not operate when the
selector lever is in the P position.
The detection indicator and buzzer
sound do not activate when the
parking brake is applied.
▼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.
Without 360°view monitor
1. Front ultrasonic sensor gauge*
2. Right front corner ultrasonic sensor
gauge*
3. Right rear corner ultrasonic sensorgauge/Right rear side ultrasonic
sensor gauge
*
4. Rear ultrasonic sensor gauge
5. Left rear corner ultrasonic sensorgauge/Left rear side ultrasonic
sensor gauge
*
6. Left front corner ultrasonic sensor
gauge*
With 360°view monitor
1. Front ultrasonic sensor gauge
2. Right front corner ultrasonic sensorgauge
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When the differential oil temperature
is excessively high.
When there is a large difference
between the front and rear wheel
rotation, such as when trying to
remove the vehicle from mud.
“Mismatched Tire Diameters. Vehicle
Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light
turns on under the following
conditions. Inspect the tire sizes or tire
pressures on all 4 wheels. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the
indication remains on or the warning
light remains illuminated.
When any of the tire diameter is
different.
When any of the tire pressure is
incorrect.
▼ TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator
Light (Turns on)
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or
the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. The system may
not operate in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
▼Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Flashing)
If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the voltage of a tire pressure sensor
decreases, the TPMS warning light
flashes and a message is displayed on
the multi-information display. Have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
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