Parking Sensor System (Some Models)

The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors which detect obstructions around the vehicle when the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and a buzzer sound and detection indicator notify the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction.

 

 


Do not rely completely on the parking sensor system and be sure to confirm 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 confirm the safety around your vehicle visually when driving.

Close Warning

 


  • Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may affect 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.

  • 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, or grass covered roads.

    • Anything which generates ultrasound is near the vehicle, 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.

    • The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.

    • A commercially-available wing pole or an aerial for a radio transmitter is installed to the vehicle.

    • The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone.

    • An obstruction is too close to the sensor.

  • 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:

    • 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

    • Small, short objects

  • 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 beeper which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient 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 Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Close Note

Sensor Detection Range

The sensors detect obstructions within the following range.

 

Viewing distance display

Display

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Rear sensor:

Approx. 150―60 cm (59.0―23.6 in)

Rear sensor:

Approx. 60―45 cm (23.6―17.7 in)

Rear corner sensor:

Approx. 50―37 cm (19.6―14.6 in)

Rear sensor:

Approx. 45―35 cm (17.7―13.7 in)

Rear corner sensor:

Approx. 37―25 cm (14.6―9.8 in)

Rear sensor:

Within approx. 35 cm (13.7 in)

Rear corner sensor:

Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)

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.

Obstruction Detection Indication

The position of a sensor which has detected an obstruction is indicated. The gauge illuminates in different 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.

 

System problem notification

If any of the problems indicated in the table occurs, the driver is notified of the problem depending on the type of system as shown.

Disconnection

Solution

Disconnection

The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

System malfunction

The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

Frost/soiling

Foreign matter may be on the sensor area corresponding to the obstruction detection indication shown. If the system does not recover, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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

Farthest distance

Approx. 150―60 cm (59.0―23.6 in)

Slow intermittent sound

Far distance

Approx. 60―45 cm (23.6―17.7 in)

Medium intermittent sound

Middle distance

Approx. 45―35 cm (17.7―13.7 in)

Fast intermittent sound

Close distance

Within approx. 35 cm (13.7 in)

Continuous sound

  1. The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

Rear Corner Sensor

Distance detection area

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Beeper sound*1

Far distance

Approx. 50―37 cm (19.0―15.0 in)

Medium intermittent sound

Middle distance

Approx. 37―25 cm (14.0―9.8 in)

Fast intermittent sound

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.

 


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.

Close Note

When Warning 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

The beep sound is not heard.

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 intermittent sound of the buzzer is heard five times.

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.

A certain obstruction detection indicator is continuously displayed.

Refer to Obstruction Detection Indication (Search).