Mazda Mazda3 2019 - Front Side Radar Sensor

Front Side Radar Sensor
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Front Side Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with front side
radar sensor. The following systems also
use the front side radar sensor.
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Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
The front side radar sensor function by
detecting the radio waves reflected off a
vehicle approaching from the front or an
obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
1. Front side radar sensor
The front side radar sensor are installed
inside the front bumper, one each on the
left and right sides.
Always keep the surface of the front
bumper near the front side radar sensor
clean so that the front side radar sensor
operate normally. Also, do not apply items
such as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-43.
CAUTION
If the front bumper receives a severe
impact, the system may no longer operate
normally. Stop the system immediately and
have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
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The detection ability of the front side
radar sensor has limitations. In the
following cases, the detection ability
may lower and the system may not
operate normally.
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The front bumper near the front side
radar sensor has become deformed.
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Snow, ice or mud adheres to the front
side radar sensor on the front bumper.
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Under bad weather conditions such as
rain, snow and fog.
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Under the following conditions, the front
side radar sensor cannot detect target
objects or it may be difficult to detect
them.
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Stationary objects on a road or a road
side such as small, pedestrians,
animals, and shopping carts.
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Vehicle shapes which do not reflect
radar waves well such as empty
trailers with a low vehicle height and
sports cars.
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Vehicles are shipped with the direction
of the front side radar sensor adjusted
for each vehicle to a loaded vehicle
condition so that the front side radar
sensor detect approaching vehicles
correctly. If the direction of the front
side radar sensor has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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For repairs or replacement of the front
side radar sensor, or bumper repairs,
paintwork, and replacement near the
radar sensors, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
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