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When Driving  
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Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)í  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the event of  
a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's laser sensor  
detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is unavoidable.  
It may also be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between your vehicle and a  
vehicle ahead is less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).  
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system is in the operation  
range at about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph), the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to  
assist. (Brake Assist (SCBS brake assist))  
Laser Sensor (Front)  
WARNING  
Do not rely on the Smart City Brake Support System (SCBS) as a substitute for safer  
driving:  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system cannot compensate for unsafe and  
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely),  
and driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads (reduced tire friction  
and road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an  
accident.  
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Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:  
Ø 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.  
Ø 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 two-wheeled  
vehicles or pedestrians.  
Ø The laser sensor 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  
(including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor may not be able to  
detect vehicles ahead which could result in an accident.  
Do not apply coating agent to the windshield. Otherwise, the laser sensor may  
not be able to detect vehicles in front which could result in an accident.  
Do not disassemble the laser sensor.  
If cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris is visible near the laser  
sensor, 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, the system may operate unnecessarily and cause an  
unexpected accident.  
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Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on  
how to stop the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) operation. (page 4-130)  
When replacing the windshield wipers or windshield, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
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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.  
Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on how to  
stop the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) operation. (page 4-130)  
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CAUTION  
Ø When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or forage, it is recommended  
that the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system be turned off.  
Ø Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same  
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with  
significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) system may not operate normally.  
Ø The laser sensor includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield and  
informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect  
plastic shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system  
cannot accurately determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate  
normally. Always drive carefully and pay attention to the road ahead.  
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NOTE  
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The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is deliberately  
performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).  
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The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following conditions.  
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The engine is running.  
SCBS Forward malfunctionis not displayed in the multi-information display.  
The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.  
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The DSC is not malfunctioning.  
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The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-infrared laser  
beam and receiving the beam reflected off the reflector of the vehicle ahead, and then using it for  
the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) may not operate under the  
following conditions:  
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Reflection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.  
The vehicle ahead is significantly dirty.  
Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.  
The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's raining.  
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The windshield is dirty.  
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The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and  
comes close to the vehicle ahead.  
Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high profile.  
Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.  
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Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not operate  
normally.  
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.  
If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.  
When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting exits.  
Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser sensor.  
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Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from manholes and  
grating, and water splashed into the air.  
When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.  
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In the following cases, the laser sensor may inadvertently determine that there is a vehicle ahead  
and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may operate.  
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Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.  
Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.  
Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.  
When passing through a toll gate equipped with a bar.  
When passing under a vinyl curtain or flag.  
Plastic objects such as pylons.  
Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.  
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When the system operates, the user is notified by the flashing Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
warning indication and the multi-information display.  
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Automatic Brake Operation Display  
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Stopping the Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) System Operation  
Smart City Brake Support activatedis  
displayed in the multi-information display  
while the SCBS brakes or the brake assist  
(SCBS brake assist) is operating.  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
system can be temporarily deactivated.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
When the Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart  
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator  
light turns on.  
NOTE  
When the engine is restarted, the system  
becomes operational.  
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The collision warning beep sounds  
intermittently while the SCBS brake or  
brake assist (SCBS brake assist) is  
operating.  
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If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS  
operation and the brake pedal is not  
depressed, the warning beep sounds one  
time after about 2 seconds and the SCBS  
brake is automatically released.  
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