2002-2007 Mazda 2 SUV When Driving -> Parking Sensor System User Manual
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When Driving  
Parking Sensor System  
Parking Sensor System*  
The parking sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle  
while parking the vehicle in a garage or during parallel parking when the shift lever (manual  
transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is in reverse (R). The system is equipped  
with an assist device to notify the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the  
surrounding obstruction using a beep sound.  
Saloon  
Rear sensor  
Hatchback  
Rear sensor  
Rear corner sensor  
Rear corner sensor  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the parking sensor system and be sure to con¿rm the safety  
around your vehicle visually when driving.  
This system can assist the driver in operating the vehicle in the backward directions  
while parking. The detection ranges of the sensors are limited, therefore, driving the  
vehicle while relying only on the system may cause an accident. Always con¿rm the  
safety around your vehicle visually when driving.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
Parking Sensor System  
NOTE  
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Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may affect  
the system operation.  
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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.  
The system may not operate normally under the following conditions:  
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Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when  
removed).  
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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, or grass covered roads.  
Anything which generates ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as another vehicle's  
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horn, the engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle,  
or another vehicle's sensors.  
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.  
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A commercially-available wing pole or an aerial for a radio transmitter is installed to  
the vehicle.  
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The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone.  
An obstruction is too close to the sensor.  
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Obstructions under the bumper may not be detected. Obstructions that are lower than  
the bumper or thin which may have been initially detected but are no longer detected  
as the vehicle approaches more closely.  
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:  
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Thin objects such as wire or rope  
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  
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Small, short objects  
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Always have the system inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised  
Mazda Repairer if any shock is applied to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the  
sensors are deviated, they cannot detect obstructions.  
The system may have a malfunction if the beep does not operate. Consult an expert  
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repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
The beeper which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient  
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temperature is extremely cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area.  
Remove any foreign material from the sensor area.  
When installing a trailer hitch, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an  
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Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
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When Driving  
Parking Sensor System  
Sensor Detection Range  
The sensors detect obstructions within the following range.  
Rear corner sensor detection range  
A: About 50 cm (About 19 in)  
B: About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)  
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Rear sensor detection range  
B
Park Assist Sensor System Operation  
When the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever  
(automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R), the beep sound activates and the system is  
enabled for use.  
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When Driving  
Parking Sensor System  
Parking Sensor Warning Beep  
The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.  
Rear Sensor  
Distance detection area  
Distance between vehicle and obstruction  
Beeper sound*1  
Approx. 150 cm—60 cm (59.0—23.0 in)  
Farthest distance  
Slow intermittent sound  
Approx. 60—45 cm (23—17 in)  
Approx. 45—35 cm (17—13 in)  
Within approx. 35 cm (13 in)  
Far distance  
Middle distance  
Close distance  
Medium intermittent sound  
Fast intermittent sound  
Continuous sound  
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.  
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When Driving  
Parking Sensor System  
Rear Corner Sensor  
Distance detection area  
Distance between vehicle and obstruction  
Beeper sound*1  
Approx. 50—38 cm (19—14 in)  
Far distance  
Medium intermittent sound  
Approx. 38—25 cm (14.0—9.8 in)  
Middle distance  
Close distance  
Fast intermittent sound  
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 is detected in a zone for 6 seconds or more, the beep sound is stopped  
(except for the close-distance zone). If the same obstruction is detected in another zone,  
the corresponding beep sound is heard.  
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When Driving  
Parking Sensor System  
When Warning Beep is Activated  
The system noti¿es the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound.  
Beep  
How to check  
The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert  
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.  
The beep sound is not heard.  
When the engine switch is  
turned ON or if the parking  
sensor detects a problem while  
driving, the intermittent sound  
of the buzzer is heard 1—4  
times.*1  
Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not  
recover, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an  
Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
*1 The number of times the buzzer activates changes depending on the malfunction location.  
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