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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

 Radar Sensors (Rear) 

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              Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  radar  sensors  (rear).  The  following  systems  also  use  the  radar 
sensors (rear).

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 Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM)

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 Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA)

  The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves refl ected off a vehicle 
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

Radar sensors (rear)

  The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right 
sides.
  Always keep the surface of the rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) clean so that the 
radar sensors (rear) operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.
 Refer to Exterior Care on page  6-58 .

CAUTION

  If the rear 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.