MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2021 Owners Manual

CAUTION
Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may
a ff ect the system operation.
 Depending on the type of obstruction and the surrounding conditions, the
detection range of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect
obstructions.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF while the parking sensor
is activated, the system will be activate d when the ignition is switched ON the
next time.
The system may not operate normally under the following conditions:
Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation
when removed).
The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).The sensor is covered by a hand.The sensor is excessively shocked.The vehicle is excessively tilted.Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, grating, or grass covered roads.Anything which generates ultrasonic wave s such as another vehicle's horn, the
engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or
another vehicle's sensors approaches the vehicle.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is
installed to the vehicle.
The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone, or a steep grade.An obstruction is too close to the sensor.The vehicle is moving towards an uneven wall or stairs.There are multiple obstructions.The vehicle is driven in a place with low ceilings.Obstructions under the bumper cannot be detected. Obstructions which are
lower than the sensor or thin may not be detected even though they were
detected once.
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire, rope or polesThings which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snowAngular shaped objectsVery tall objects, and those which are wide at the topSmall, short objectsAlways have the system inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is
applied to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they
cannot detect obstructions.
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The system may have a malfunction if a sound is not activated or the detection
indication is not displayed even when the parking sensor OFF switch is pressed
and the parking sensor is operable. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The system may have a malfunction if th e indicator light does not turn on even
when the parking sensor OFF switch is turned on. Have your vehicle inspected by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The system may have a malfunction if a message indicating a system malfunction is
displayed. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A message may be displayed even when the ambient temperature is extremely
cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area. Remove any foreign matter
from the sensor area.
▼ Sensor Detection Range
The sensors detect obstructions within the following range.

1. Front ultrasonic sensor detection range
2. Rear corner/Rear side ultrasonic sensor detection range
3. Rear ultrasonic sensor detection range
4. Front corner ultrasonic sensor detection range
A
: About 55.0 cm (About 21.6 in)
B : About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)
C : About 100 cm (About 39.3 in)

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Viewing distance display
DisplayDistance between vehicle and obstruc-
tion
Without 360° view monitor
With 360° viewmonitor Front ultrasonic
sensor
*/Front cor-
ner ultrasonic sen-
sor
*
Rear ultrasonic sen-sor/Rear corner ul- trasonic sensor/
Rear side ultrasonic
sensor
*
Without front ul-trasonic sensor
and front corner
ultrasonic sensor With front ultra-
sonic sensor and
front corner ultra- sonic sensor
Green
Front ultrasonic sen- sor:
Approx. 100 ―60.0
cm (39.3 ―23.6 in) Rear ultrasonic sen-
sor:
Approx. 150 ―60.0
cm (59.0 ―23.6 in)
YellowFront ultrasonic sen-
sor:
Approx. 60.0 ―45.0
cm (23.6 ―17.7 in)
Front corner ultra- sonic sensor:
Approx. 55.0 ―38.0
cm (21.6 ―14.9 in) Rear ultrasonic sen-
sor:
Approx. 60.0 ―45.0
cm (23.6 ―17.7 in)
Rear corner ultra-
sonic sensor/Rear
side ultrasonic sen-
sor:
Approx. 55.0 ―38.0
cm (21.6 ―14.9 in)
AmberFront ultrasonic sen-
sor:
Approx. 45.0 ―35.0
cm (17.7 ―13.7 in)
Front corner ultra- sonic sensor:
Approx. 38.0 ―25
cm (14.9 ―9.8 in) Rear ultrasonic sen-
sor:
Approx. 45.0 ―35.0
cm (17.7 ―13.7 in)
Rear corner ultra-
sonic sensor/Rear
side ultrasonic sen- sor:
Approx. 38.0 ―25
cm (14.9 ―9.8 in)
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DisplayDistance between vehicle and obstruc-
tion
Without 360° view monitor
With 360° viewmonitor Front ultrasonic
sensor
*/Front cor-
ner ultrasonic sen-
sor
*
Rear ultrasonic sen-sor/Rear corner ul- trasonic sensor/
Rear side ultrasonic
sensor
*
Without front ul-trasonic sensor
and front corner
ultrasonic sensor With front ultra-
sonic sensor and
front corner ultra-
sonic sensor
RedFront ultrasonic sen-
sor:
Within approx. 35.0
cm (13.7 in)
Front corner ultra- sonic sensor:
Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in) Rear ultrasonic sen-
sor:
Within approx. 35.0 cm (13.7 in)
Rear corner ultra-
sonic sensor/Rear
side ultrasonic sen-
sor:
Within approx. 25
cm (9.8 in)
▼Parking Sensor OFF Switch
When the switch is pressed, the
parking sensor is stopped and the
indicator light turns on.
If the switch is pressed again, the
parking sensor becomes operational
and the indicator light turns o
ff.
1. Indicator light
NOTE
(Automatic vehicle)
The detection indicator and buzzer
of the front ultrasonic sensors/front
corner ultrasonic sensors do not
operate when the selector lever is in
the P position.
The detection indicator and buzzer
sound do not activate when the
parking brake is applied.
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▼Obstruction Detection Indication
The position of a sensor which has
detected an obstruction is indicated.
The gauge illuminates in di
fferent areas
depending on the distance to an
obstruction detected by the sensor.
As the vehicle approaches closer to an
obstruction, the zone in the gauge
closer to the vehicle illuminates.
Without 360°view monitor
1. Front ultrasonic sensor gauge*
2. Right front corner ultrasonic sensor
gauge*
3. Right rear corner ultrasonic sensorgauge/Right rear side ultrasonic
sensor gauge
*
4. Rear ultrasonic sensor gauge
5. Left rear corner ultrasonic sensorgauge/Left rear side ultrasonic
sensor gauge
*
6. Left front corner ultrasonic sensor
gauge*
With 360°view monitor
1. Front ultrasonic sensor gauge
2. Right front corner ultrasonic sensorgauge
3. Right rear corner ultrasonic sensor gauge/Right rear side ultrasonic
sensor gauge
*
4. Rear ultrasonic sensor gauge
5. Left rear corner ultrasonic sensor
gauge/Left rear side ultrasonic
sensor gauge
*
6. Left front corner ultrasonic sensor gauge
NOTE
The detection indicator can be
switched between display and
non-display and the buzzer volume
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(Vehicles with 360° View Monitor)
When the detection indicator is set to
“Display”, even with the 360° view
monitor not displayed, if a front sensor
or a front corner sensor detects an
obstruction, the 360° view monitor
switches automatically to display.
When an obstruction is no longer
detected, the display switches to the
display before the obstruction was
detected. However, while the 360°
view monitor is displayed, it continues
to display no matter if an obstruction is
detected or not.
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System problem notification
The indication displays if the system
has a malfunction.
Without 360°view monitor
With 360°view monitor
Check the reason for the indication
displaying on the center display or
multi-information display.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-27.
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▼Parking Sensor Warning Beep
Informs the driver of the approximate dist
ance from the vehicle to the obstruction
using warning beeps depending on the distance. If multiple obstructions are
detected at the same time, warning beeps are activated according to the distance to
the nearest obstruction. The warning beeps are activated as follows while the system
is operating. However, the warning beeps are not activated while the seat belt
reminder is operating.
Front ultrasonic sensor
*, Rear ultrasonic sensor
Distance De-
tection area Distance between vehicle and obstruction
Beeper sound*1Front ultrasonic sensor Rear ultrasonic sensor
Farthest dis- tance Approx. 100―
60.0 cm
(39.3 ―23.6 in)
Approx. 150― 60.0 cm
(59.0 ―23.6 in)
Slow intermittent
sound
Far distance Approx. 60.0
―45.0 cm
(23.6 ―17.7 in)
Approx. 60.0― 45.0 cm
(23.6 ―17.7 in)
Medium intermit-
tent sound
Middle dis- tance Approx. 45.0
―35.0 cm
(17.7 ―13.7 in)
Approx. 45.0― 35.0 cm
(17.7 ―13.7 in)
Fast intermittent
sound
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Distance De-tection area Distance between vehicle and obstruction
Beeper sound*1Front ultrasonic sensor Rear ultrasonic sensor
Close distance Within approx. 35.0 cm (13.7
in)
Within approx. 35.0 cm (13.7in)
Continuous
sound
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
Front corner ultrasonic sensor*, Rear corner/Rear side* ultrasonic sensor
Distance Detectionarea Distance between vehicle and obstruction
Beeper sound*1Front corner ultrasonic sensor/Rear corner,Rear side ultrasonic sensor
Far distance Approx. 55.0―
38.0 cm (21.6―14.9 in)
Medium intermittent
sound
Middle distance Approx. 38.0
―25 cm (14.9 ―9.8 in)
Fast intermittent sound
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Distance Detectionarea Distance between vehicle and obstruction
Beeper sound*1Front corner ultrasonic sensor/Rear corner,Rear side ultrasonic sensor
Close distance Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)
Continuous sound
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
NOTE
If an obstruction in the same area excluding the close area is detected
continuously for 6 seconds or longer, on
ly the warning beeps stop activating.
(Detection is indicated) If the detection area changes to the close side, the
warning beeps resumes. (If the detection area changes to the far side, the warning
beeps remain o ff)
The sound volume (each of front and rear) can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated
The system notifies the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound and
the indicator light.
Indicator/Beep
How to check
A message indicating a sys-
tem malfunction or sensor
malfunction is displayed. There may be a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
A message indicating that the
sensor is dirty is displayed. Remove any foreign matter from the sensor area. If the system does not
recover, have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A certain obstruction detec-
tion indication is continuous-
ly displayed. Foreign matter may have gotten on the sensor area corresponding to
the detection indicator. If the system does not recover, have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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MEMO
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