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2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Owners Manual

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When Driving
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Do not apply a sticker to a rear

ultrasonic sensor and rear camera.

Otherwise, the rear ultrasonic

sensor and rear camera may not be

able to detect vehicles or

obstructions which could result in

an accident.

Do not disassemble a rear

ultrasonic sensor and rear camera.

If cracks or damage caused by

fl

ying gravel or debris is visible

around a rear ultrasonic sensor and

rear camera, stop using the SBS

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R

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 around an

ultrasonic sensor, the system may

operate unnecessarily and cause

an unexpected accident.

Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake

Support [Rear] (SBS

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R) System

Operation on page 4-163.

Consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer for rear bumper removal.

Do not modify the suspension:

If the vehicle height or inclination is

changed, the SBS

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R system may not

operate correctly because it cannot

detect obstructions correctly.

Do not apply a strong force to a rear

ultrasonic sensor and rear camera:

When washing the vehicle, do not

spray highly pressurized water against a

rear ultrasonic sensor and rear camera,

or rub it strongly. In addition, do not

hit the rear bumper forcefully when

loading and unloading cargo.

Otherwise, the sensors may not detect

obstructions correctly which could

cause the SBS

-

R system to not operate

normally, or it could operate

unnecessarily.

CAUTION

When driving o

-road in areas where

there is grass or foliage, it is

recommended that the SBS

-

R system

be turned o

.

Always use tires of the speci

fi

ed size

and the same manufacturer, brand,

and tread pattern on all 4 wheels. In

addition, do not use tires with

signi

fi

cantly di

erent wear patterns

on the same vehicle. Otherwise, the

SBS

-

R system may not operate

normally.

If ice or snow is stuck on the rear

ultrasonic sensor and rear camera

they may not be able to detect

obstructions correctly depending on

the conditions. In such cases, the

system may not be able to perform

controls correctly. Always drive

carefully and pay attention to the

rear of the vehicle.

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