RADAR UNIT AIMING

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Warning
• Radiofrequency radiation exposure information:
― This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
― This equipment should be kept with minimum distance of 20 cm {7.9 in} between the radiator
(antenna) and your body at all times during adjustment.
― This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
• If the radar unit aiming adjustment is not completed, the Mazda radar cruise control (MRCC) system,
smart brake support (SBS) system, and the distance recognition support system (DRSS) will not
operate normally which could lead to an unexpected accident. Therefore, when performing the
following work, always perform the aiming adjustment so that the MRCC system, SBS system, and
the DRSS operate normally.
― Radar unit, radar unit bracket replacement

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.

Caution
• If the vehicle and reflector are set at different heights or different angles, accurate adjustment
cannot be performed.
• Level ground conditions must be within 1 degree for the front and back, and right and left.
• Perform the work in an area where 8 m {26 ft} or more of space from the vehicle front and 4 m {13
ft} or more of width are available.
• Perform the aiming adjustment in a place where there is no obstruction up to approx. 1.2 m {3.9 ft}
from the road surface at approx. 8 m {26 ft} from vehicle front.
• Remove cargo from the cabin and trunk compartment so that the vehicle is in an unloaded condition.
• Adjust the tire pressure of each tire to the specified value.
• Do not let foreign material (metal, plastic material) get into the aiming implementation area to
prevent radio wave interference.
• Do not move or shake the vehicle during aiming adjustment (such as riding in or opening a door).
• Remove dust or dirt from the radiator grille ornament.
• Do not turn the power off during the aiming adjustment.
• The voltage supplied to the radar unit must be 9.5—15.5 V.
• The aiming adjustment must be performed under approx. -30—60 °C {-22—140 °F} conditions.
 8 m {26 ft}

4 m {13 ft}

5 m {16 ft}

1.2 m {3.9 ft}

APPROPRIATE LOCATION

VEHICLE AND REFLECTOR SETTING SURFACE ON LEVEL GROUND

INAPPROPRIATE LOCATION

SLOPE
HEIGHT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INCLINATION ANGLE BETWEEN VEHICLE
VEHICLE AND REFLECTOR AND REFLECTOR UNMATCHED

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2. Adjust the SST (plum-bob) so that it is aligned with

LEVELING LINE
the center of the brand emblem, determine the
center position at the front of the vehicle, and mark
the center position (point A) on the floor surface.

Note LEVELING LINE

• The center of the brand emblem indicates the
center position of the vehicle.

CENTER OF THE
BRAND EMBLEM

PLUM BOB

POINT A

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3. Adjust the SST (plum-bob) so that it is aligned with LEVELING LINE LEVELING LINE
the center of the brand emblem, determine the
center position at the rear of the vehicle, and mark
the center position (point B) on the floor surface.

Note
• The center of the brand emblem indicates the
center position of the vehicle.

CENTER OF THE
BRAND EMBLEM

PLUM BOB

POINT B
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4. Secure the end of the leveling line over point B.

Note
• Use a commercially-available leveling line.

LEVELING
LINE

POINT B

POINT A LEVELING LINE

POINT A POINT B

LEVELING LINE

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5. Pull the unsecured end of the leveling line over the vehicle and to the front and adjust it so that it passes over
point A.
6. Mark the line (position A) at the point 5 m {16 ft} from point A and in the direction forward of the vehicle.
POINT C POINT A POINT B

5 m {16 ft}

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Note
• If the leveling line is secured at the vehicle front center point (point A), the leveling line may deviate.
Therefore, secure the leveling line in the order of point B, point C, and point A.

7. Install the SST (reflector and plum bob) to the SST (tripod).
8. Adjust so that the height of the SST (reflector) from 49 L067 001
the floor surface is 710 mm {28.0 in}.

49 L067 002

710 mm
{28.0 in}
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9. Level the SST (reflector) by adjusting the leveling
bubble on the SST (tripod) so that it is centered on 49 L067 002
BUBBLE LEVEL
the bubble reference line. BUBBLE

Note
• A commercially-available tripod equipped with
a level can be substituted for the SST (stand).

REFERENCE LINE

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10. Set the SST (stand) with the SST (plum-bob) and
the marking aligned.

Note
• Visually verify that the reflection surface of the
reflector faces the vehicle.

11. Visually inspect the surfaces of the radar unit and

the radiator grille ornament for the following:
POINT C
• Dirt is adhering to radar unit surface
• Dirt is adhering to radiator grille ornament
surface
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• Foreign material (reflective object) is adhering
to radar unit
• Foreign material (reflective object) is adhering to radiator grille ornament surface
12. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

Caution
• If the engine is started, the aiming may not be performed correctly due to oscillation. Perform the
aiming with the engine stopped.

13. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
(1) Select "Electrical".
(2) Select "SBS/MRCC".
(3) Select "Reader Aiming".
14. Perform the aiming adjustment following the instructions on the screen.
15. If "Aiming has been unsuccessful." Is displayed on the screen, repair according to the error code in the following
chart.
• If verification and repair are completed, perform the aiming adjustment again.
Error code Item Possible cause Inspection item (s)
• SST (reflector) installation condition
• SST (reflector) installation mistake
• Marking setting condition (SST string)
Improper target • Marking setting mistake
Code 1 • Radar unit installation condition and
position • Improper installation of radar unit
installation part condition
• Radar unit malfunction
• Applicable DTC troubleshooting
Error code Item Possible cause Inspection item (s)
• SST (reflector) installation condition
• SST (reflector) installation mistake
• Marking setting condition (SST string)
Improper target • Marking setting mistake
Code 2 • Radar unit installation condition and
angle • Improper installation of radar unit
installation part condition
• Radar unit malfunction
• Applicable DTC troubleshooting
• There is reflective object on area around • Remove reflective object on area around
SST (reflector) which could become a SST (reflector) which could become a
Code 3 Multiple targets
possible target possible target
• Radar unit malfunction • Applicable DTC troubleshooting
• SST (reflector) moves (within radar unit
• SST (reflector) installation condition
Code 4 Target moves reception range) during aiming
• Applicable DTC troubleshooting
• Radar unit malfunction
• Voltage supplied to radar unit is out of
• Radar unit supply voltage inspection
specification
(approx. 9.5—15.5 V)
• Aiming performed under out-of-
• Ambient temperature verification (approx.
specification temperature
-30—60 °C {-22—140 °F})
• Dirt is adhering to radar unit or radiator grille
• Remove dirt from radar senor or radiator
Code 5 No target ornament
grille ornament surface
• Dirt is adhering to SST (reflector)
• Remove dirt from SST (reflector)
• SST (reflector) is deformed
• Replace SST (reflector)
• SST (reflector) does not exist (within radar
• SST (reflector) installation condition
unit reception range) during aiming
• Applicable DTC troubleshooting
• Radar unit malfunction
• Vehicle moves during aiming (vehicle door • Verification of selector lever position (in P
Vehicle condition opening/closing, getting on vehicle) position) (ATX)
Code 7
malfunction (change in wheel speed) • Verification of shift lever position (in neutral
• Radar unit malfunction position) (MTX)