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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:

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  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in the 

event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or 

brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.

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  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a 

vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or 

pedestrians.

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  The laser sensor (front) for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is installed near 

the rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the Smart City Brake Support 

(SCBS), heed the following cautions.

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  Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windshield near the laser sensor (front) 

(including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor (front) may not be able 

to detect vehicles ahead which could result in an accident.

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  Do not apply coating agent to the windshield. Otherwise, the laser sensor (front) 

may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which could result in an 

accident.

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  Do not disassemble the laser sensor (front).

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  If cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris is visible near the laser sensor 

(front), stop using the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system immediately and 

have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the vehicle continues 

to be driven with cracks or scratch marks left on the windshield near the laser sensor 

(front), the system may operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.

  Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on page 

4-110.

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  When replacing the windshield wipers or windshield, consult an Authorized Mazda 

Dealer.

Do not modify the suspension:

If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly 

detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system not 

operating normally or mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious accident.

Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) when the vehicle is running on a chassis 

roller or being towed:

Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system to prevent mistaken operation when 

the vehicle is running on a chassis roller or being towed. See the next page on how to turn 

off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS).

Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on page 4-110.

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