Mazda 3 2015, Owner'S Manual

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*Some models.
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When Driving
Brake
y
Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not
operate normally.
y
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.
y
When there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
y
When driving on continuously curving roads, entering and exiting curves, and unstable
driving due to a vehicle accident or breakdown in a driving lane.
y
Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser
sensor.
y
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
y
When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
y
In the following cases, the laser sensor may inadvertently determine that there is a vehicle
ahead and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may operate.
y
Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.
y
Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.
y
Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
y
When passing through a toll gate.
y
When passing under a vinyl curtain or fl ag.
y
Plastic objects such as pylons.
y
Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
y
If the vehicle is driven with some of the tires having signifi cant wear, the system may not
operate correctly. If the tires are returned to a normal state and the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) indicator light still illuminates, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
y
When the system operates, the user is notifi ed by the fl ashing warning light and the active
driving display * .
y
The indicator light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
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