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.
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Front side radar sensor
The front side radar sensors are installed inside the front bumper, one on each side.
Always 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 (Search).
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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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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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, shopping carts, and stationary objects on a road or a road side.
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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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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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.
