Mazda 3 2004 - Page 307


The system determines that there is a
possibility of collision with an object
at the rear.
When the rearward detection function
operates, the screen display and
warning sound notify the driver of the
danger. Furthermore, if the possibility
of a collision increases, brake control is
performed.
Instrument cluster
1. “BRAKE!”
Active driving display
1. “BRAKE!”
NOTE

The rear ultrasonic sensors may not
be able to detect target objects
correctly, and the rearward detection
function may not operate normally.
Refer to Ultrasonic Sensors on page
5-116.

If any of the following conditions is
met, the rearward detection function
may operate.

There is a hanging curtain.

Vehicle is passing through a narrow
gate or a gate with a low ceiling.

There is a metal object, bump, or a
protruding object on the road.

(Automatic transmission vehicle)
If the rearward detection function
performs brake control and the
vehicle is stopped, the system will
continue to hold the brakes for a
brief time unless there is an
operation performed by the driver.

(Manual transmission vehicle)

When the rearward detection
function performs brake control
and the vehicle is stopped, the
brakes are automatically released
after about 2 seconds if the driver
does not depress the brake pedal.

When the rearward detection
function performs brake control
and the vehicle is stopped, the
engine stops if the driver does not
depress the clutch pedal.
When the Rear Crossing is operating
*
The Rear Crossing operates when all of
the following conditions are met.

The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h
(9.3 mph) or slower.

The system determines that there is a
possibility of a collision with a
vehicle approaching from a rear side.
When the Rear Crossing operates, the
screen display and warning sound
notify the driver is
notified
of the
danger. Furthermore, if the possibility
of a collision increases, brake control is
performed.
Driving
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
5-176
*Some models.
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