Front Side Radar Sensor
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Front Side Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with front
side radar sensor.
1. Front side radar sensor
The following systems also use the
front side radar sensor.
x
Front Cross
Trac
Alert (FCTA)
The front side radar sensor function by
detecting the radio waves reflected o
a vehicle approaching from the front or
an obstruction sent from the radar
sensor.
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to
assure correct operation of each
system.
¾Always keep the surface of the front
bumper near the front side radar
sensors clean so that they operate
normally. Also, do not apply items
such as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care on page
6-37.
¾If 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).
¾Vehicles 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).
¾For 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).
NOTE
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.
When any of the following conditions
is met, the detection ability of the front
side radar sensors may decrease and
each system may not operate normally.
x
Under bad weather conditions (rain,
fog, and snow).
x
The front bumper around a front side
radar sensor is deformed.
x
Foreign matter (such as ice, snow,
and mud) is adhering to the front
bumper around a front side radar
sensor.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-80
*Some models.