Mazda 2: Power Steering
Mazda2 DJ 2014–2020 Owners Manual / When Driving / Power Steering
- Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering vibrates, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
- The warning light notifi es the driver
of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
In addition, the buzzer may also activate depending on the system abnormality or operation condition.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-38 .
Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer on page 7-49 .
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than 5 seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering system.
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i-Activsense
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and
driver support
systems which make use of detection devices such as the forward sensing camera
(FSC) and
radar sensors.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the
vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to
automatically switch
the headlights betwe
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The LDWS system notifi es the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from
its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffi c lane using the
forward sensing
camera and if
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Laser Sensor
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor is installed at the top of
the windscreen
near the rearview mirror.
Always keep the surface of the windscreen around the laser sensor clean to
assure proper
operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.
WARNING
As there is the
Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatic
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