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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
i-ACTIVSENSE*  
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support  
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These  
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.  
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the  
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system  
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.  
Active Safety Technology  
Active Safety Technology supports safer by helping the driver to recognise potential hazards  
and avert accidents.  
Driver awareness support systems  
Nighttime visibility  
High Beam Control System (HBC) ..................................................................................4-102  
Left/right side and rear side detection  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) .......................................................................4-105  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System .............................................................................4-111  
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) ......................................................................................4-118  
Driver support system  
Speed control  
Adjustable Speed Limiter .................................................................................................4-121  
Pre-Crash Safety Technology  
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or reduce  
their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.  
Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range  
Forward driving  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ...................................................................................4-126  
*Some models.  
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Detection Devices  
F o r w a r d s e n s i n g c a m e r a ( F S C )  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while  
travelling at night and detects traf¿c lanes. The following systems also use the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC).  
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High Beam Control system (HBC)  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)  
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the  
rearview mirror.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-132.  
Laser sensor  
The laser sensor emits a near-infrared laser beam and receives the beam reÀected off the  
reÀective surface of a vehicle or obstruction in front, and the detected beam is then used for  
measurement. The laser sensor is used for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.  
The laser sensor is installed at the top of the windscreen near the rearview mirror.  
Refer to Laser Sensor on page 4-134.  
Radar sensors (rear)  
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reÀected off a vehicle  
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor. The following  
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).  
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA)  
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The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one on the left and right sides.  
Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) on page 4-136.  
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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 between high and low beams.  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-38.  
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph), the headlights are switched  
to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.  
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:  
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The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the  
opposite direction.  
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The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and  
towns.  
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The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).  
The recognition distance of the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
varies according to the  
surrounding conditions.  
Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC)  
The warning light Àashes when the system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
CAUTION  
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Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,  
otherwise the system will not operate normally.  
Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the  
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vehicle while paying suf¿cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the  
high beams and low beams manually if necessary.  
*Some models.  
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NOTE  
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following  
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch  
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traf¿c  
conditions.  
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When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated  
signboards, and traf¿c signals.  
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When there are reÀective objects in the surrounding area such as reÀective plates and  
signs.  
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When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.  
When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.  
When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are  
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dim or not illuminated.  
When there is suf¿cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.  
When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger  
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seats are occupied.  
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When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres  
onto your windscreen.  
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To Operate the System  
Manual Switching  
The High Beam Control System (HBC)  
operates to switch the headlights  
Switching to low beams  
automatically between high and low  
beams after the ignition is switched ON  
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO  
and high beam position.  
The High Beam Control System (HBC)  
determines that it is dark based on the  
brightness of the surrounding area. At the  
same time, the High Beam Control System  
(HBC) indicator light (green) in the  
instrument cluster illuminates.  
Shift the lever to the low beam position.  
The High Beam Control System (HBC)  
indicator light (green) turns off.  
Switching to high beams  
Turn the headlight switch to the  
position.  
The High Beam Control System (HBC)  
indicator light (green) turns off and the  
is illuminated.  
NOTE  
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When the vehicle speed is 30 km/h  
(19 mph) or higher, the headlights  
automatically switch to high beams  
when there are no vehicles ahead  
or approaching in the opposite  
direction.  
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When the vehicle speed is less  
than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
switches the headlights to low  
beams.  
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The low beams may not switch to  
high beams when cornering.  
Operation of the High Beam Control  
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System (HBC) function can be  
disabled. Refer to Personalisation  
Features on page 9-13.  
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*  
The LDWS system noti¿es the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.  
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traf¿c lane using the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it noti¿es  
the driver using the active driving display (vehicles with active driving display), and by  
Àashing the LDWS warning light and activating the LDWS warning beep.  
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-132.  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
LDWS warning light  
The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
WARNING  
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:  
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,  
resulting in an accident.  
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Driving on roads with tight curves.  
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).  
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The functions of the LDWS have limitations:  
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not  
designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the  
LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes  
and other manoeuvres. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is  
travelling and the vehicle’s surroundings.  
*Some models.  
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CAUTION  
Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the  
suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.  
NOTE  
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If your vehicle deviates from its traf¿c lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and  
indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the centre of the  
lane.  
When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning  
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is automatically cancelled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the direction  
indicator lever is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.  
If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the  
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vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is  
making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled.  
The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has  
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deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its  
lane repeatedly within a short period of time.  
The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traf¿c  
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lane.  
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NOTE  
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Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow  
lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.  
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If an object placed on the instrument panel is reÀected in the windscreen and picked  
up by the camera.  
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the  
vehicle is inclined.  
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The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the speci¿ed pressure.  
When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of  
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a highway.  
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The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint Àaking.  
The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.  
A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).  
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to  
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construction.  
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A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,  
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves ¿lled with water.  
The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a  
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tunnel.  
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The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is  
deviated.  
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The windscreen is dirty or foggy.  
Back-light is reÀecting from the road surface.  
The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.  
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.  
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.  
The road is excessively uneven.  
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.  
There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.  
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There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an  
intersection.  
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2. Drive the vehicle in the centre of the  
driving lane while the LDWS OFF  
indicator light is turned off. The system  
becomes operational when all of the  
following conditions are met.  
When The System Operates  
1. The system goes on operation standby  
when the LDWS switch is pressed  
and the LDWS OFF indicator light  
in the instrument cluster turns off.  
For vehicles equipped with the active  
driving display, the driving lane (border  
lines) is indicated in the display.  
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The vehicle is driven in the centre  
of the driving lane with the white or  
yellow lines on the left and right sides,  
or on either side.  
The vehicle speed is 70 km/h (44 mph)  
or faster.  
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The vehicle is driven on a straight road  
or road with gentle curves.  
For vehicles equipped with the active  
driving display, the driving lane is  
indicated in the display.  
Indication on display  
Indication on display  
The LDWS does not operate in the  
following cases:  
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The system cannot detect white or  
yellow lines.  
The vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h  
(40 mph).  
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.  
The vehicle is making a curve at an  
inadequate speed.  
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Auto cancel warning  
NOTE  
When the following operations are  
performed, the LDWS determines that  
the driver intends to make a lane change  
and the LDWS warning is cancelled  
automatically. The LDWS is enabled  
automatically after the driver performs the  
operation.  
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The LDWS does not operate until the  
system detects a white or yellow line  
on either the left or right.  
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When the system detects a white  
or yellow line on one side only, the  
system will activate the warning only  
when the vehicle deviates on the side  
where the white or yellow line is  
being detected.  
The distance and warning sensitivity  
(likelihood of a warning) which  
the system uses to determine the  
possibility of a lane departure can be  
changed.  
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The steering wheel is operated abruptly.  
The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.  
The accelerator pedal is depressed  
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abruptly.  
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The direction indicator lever is operated  
(after the direction indicator lever is  
returned, the LDWS may not operate for  
about 3 seconds which is the period of  
time required to make a lane correction).  
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Refer to Personalisation Features on  
page 9-13.  
NOTE  
Auto cancel  
After about 60 seconds have elapsed  
with the direction indicator lever left  
operating, the LDWS warning may  
operate if the vehicle is close to a white  
or yellow line.  
In the following cases, the LDWS cancels  
automatically and the LDWS warning  
light in the instrument cluster turns on.  
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The temperature inside the camera is  
high or low.  
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The windscreen around the camera is  
foggy.  
Cancelling The System  
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The windscreen around the camera is  
Press the LDWS switch to cancel the  
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light  
turns on.  
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor  
forward visibility.  
For vehicles with the active driving  
display, the driving lane indication in the  
active driving display is not indicated  
when the LDWS is cancelled.  
For vehicles equipped with the active  
driving display, the lane (border lines) is  
indicated in the display. The LDWS is  
enabled automatically when the operation  
conditions are met, and the LDWS  
warning light turns off.  
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LDWS Warning  
NOTE  
If the system determines that there is the  
possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS  
warning beep activates and the LDWS  
warning light Àashes. Operate the steering  
wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle  
to the centre of the lane.  
For vehicles equipped with the active  
driving display, if there is the possibility of  
a lane departure, the system indicates the  
direction it determines that the vehicle is  
deviating in the active driving display.  
Indication on display  
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If the LDWS warning sound is set  
to rumble*1, the sound will be heard  
from the vehicle speaker on the side  
which the system determined the  
vehicle may be deviating from its  
lane.  
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It may be dif¿cult to hear the LDWS  
warning beep depending on the  
surrounding conditions such as  
outside noise.  
The volume of the LDWS warning  
sound can be changed.  
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Refer to Personalisation Features on  
page 9-13.  
The type of warning sound (rumble*1/  
beep) on the LDWS can be changed.  
Refer to Personalisation Features on  
page 9-13.  
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*1 A rumble strip is a series of  
grooves in the road pavement  
surface positioned at speci¿c  
intervals, and when the vehicle  
passes over it a vibration and  
rumble sound is produced which  
alerts the driver that the vehicle is  
departing from the lane.  
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The rumble sound is a reproduction  
of the sound which occurs when a  
vehicle passes over a rumble strip.  
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Rumble  
Groove  
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System*  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the  
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by alerting the driver to the  
presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear while  
travelling in the forward direction at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster and turns on  
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors depending  
on the conditions. If the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a lane change in  
the direction in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated,  
the system warns the driver of a vehicle in the detection area by Àashing the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) warning light and activating a beep sound.  
The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and  
from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the vehicle.  
Your vehicle  
Detection areas  
WARNING  
Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:  
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when  
making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not Àash or it might be delayed even  
though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a  
driver to check the rear.  
*Some models.  
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NOTE  
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The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will operate when all of the following  
conditions are met:  
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The ignition is switched ON.  
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The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed and the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.  
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.  
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The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will not operate under the following  
circumstances.  
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The vehicle speed falls below about 25 km/h (15 mph) even though the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light is turned off.  
The shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to  
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reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.  
In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns  
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on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
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Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
lights is detected.  
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A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle  
has occurred.  
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There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor  
(rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.  
Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.  
The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving  
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for long periods on slopes during the summer.  
The battery voltage has decreased.  
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or  
it may be dif¿cult to detect them.  
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A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does  
not approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system determines the condition  
based on radar detection data.  
A vehicle is travelling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an  
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extended period of time.  
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.  
A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.  
A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The  
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detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.  
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NOTE  
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In the following cases, the activation of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
lights and the warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.  
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A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent  
lane.  
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Driving on steep slopes.  
Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.  
The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).  
When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent  
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lane.  
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Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system  
becomes operable.  
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If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.  
The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of  
expressways.  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights may turn on in reaction to stationary  
objects on the road or the roadside such as guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked  
vehicles.  
Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls  
running alongside the vehicle.  
Places where the width between guardrails or  
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.  
The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels,  
turnouts.  
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A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may Àash or the warning beep may be  
activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.  
Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system while pulling a trailer or while an  
accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the  
radar’s radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.  
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NOTE  
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In the following cases, it may be dif¿cult to view the illumination/Àashing of the Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.  
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Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.  
The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.  
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The system switches to the Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert function when the shift lever  
(manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse  
(R) position.  
Refer to Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) on page 4-118.  
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
Warning Beep  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system noti¿es the  
driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes to the rear of your vehicle using the  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the warning beep while the systems are  
operational.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are equipped on the left and right door  
mirrors. The warning lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent  
lane is detected.  
When the ignition is switched ON, the malfunction warning light turns on momentarily and  
then turns off after a few seconds.  
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Forward driving (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system operation)  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear and  
turns on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors  
according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
light is illuminated, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction  
in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) warning light Àashes.  
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system operation)  
The Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and  
right of your vehicle and Àashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights.  
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer  
When the headlight switch is in the  
or  
position, the brightness of the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is dimmed.  
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are dif¿cult to see due to glare from  
surrounding brightness when travelling on snow-covered roads or under foggy conditions,  
press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase the brightness of  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights when they turn on.  
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-32.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneously with the  
Àashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light.  
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
Indicator Light  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
Switch  
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When the ignition is switched ON, the  
malfunction warning light turns on  
momentarily and then turns off after a  
few seconds.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
When the Blind Spot Monitoring  
indicator light illuminates when the  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch  
is pressed to turn off the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross  
Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) systems.  
(BSM) switch is pressed, the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿c  
Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and  
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
indicator light in the instrument cluster  
turns on.  
If the switch is pressed again, the Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross  
Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) systems become  
operable and the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) OFF indicator light turns off.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A malfunction in the system may  
be indicated under the following  
conditions. Have your vehicle inspected  
at an Authorised Mazda Dealer.  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
The light does not turn on when the  
ignition is switched ON.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
The light remains turned on even if the  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch  
is operated.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
It turns on while driving the vehicle.  
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NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the ignition is switched off,  
the condition before the system  
was turned off is maintained.  
For example, if the ignition is  
switched OFF while the Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear  
Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) systems  
are operational, the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross  
Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) systems remain  
operational the next time the ignition  
is switched ON.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
and Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA)  
systems are turned off when the  
battery is disconnected such as  
when the battery terminals or fuses  
have been removed and re-installed.  
To turn the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert  
(RCTA) systems back on, press  
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
switch.  
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Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA)*  
T h e R e a r C r o s s T r a f ¿c Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the  
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the  
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.  
The Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and  
right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and  
noti¿es the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights  
and the warning buzzer.  
Your vehicle  
Detection areas  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) operation  
1. The Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the shift lever (manual  
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.  
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light Àashes and the warning beep is activated  
simultaneously.  
*Some models.  
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WARNING  
Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in  
reverse:  
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when  
putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this  
system, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not Àash or it might be  
delayed even though a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility  
as a driver to check the rear.  
NOTE  
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In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns  
on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF  
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
lights has occurred.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle  
has occurred.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor  
(rear).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.  
The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for  
ꢀ ꢀ  
long periods on slopes during the summer.  
The battery voltage has decreased.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or  
it may be dif¿cult to detect them.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster.  
The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked  
ꢀ ꢀ  
vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no  
longer obstructed.)  
Your vehicle  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.  
Your vehicle  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The vehicle is parked on a slant.  
Your vehicle  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system  
becomes operable.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
In the following cases, it may be dif¿cult to view the illumination/Àashing of the Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.  
The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Turn off the Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while  
an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,  
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate  
normally.  
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Adjustable Speed Limiter*  
The adjustable speed limiter is a function to prevent the vehicle from being driven at a  
vehicle speed faster than a set speed. The vehicle speed is controlled to kept it below the set  
speed even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.  
The adjustable speed limiter can be set between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph).  
The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when the vehicle is driven on a down slope,  
however, the system noti¿es the driver by Àashing the display and operating a warning  
sound.  
WARNING  
Always turn off the system when changing drivers:  
If the driver is changed and the new driver is unaware of the adjustable speed limiter  
function, the vehicle may not accelerate when the driver depresses the accelerator  
pedal, leading to an accident.  
The system consists of the adjustable speed limiter display and the speed limiter switch on  
the steering wheel.  
Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
CANCEL switch  
RESUME switch  
SET+/SET- switch  
Speed limiter switch  
*Some models.  
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Adjustable Speed Limiter Display  
The setting status of the adjustable speed limiter is displayed in the active driving display or  
the display in the instrument cluster.  
Stand-by display  
Displays when the speed limiter switch is operated and the system is turned on.  
Turns off when the system is turned off.  
Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Setting display  
Displays when the SET /SET switch is operated and the speed is set.  
Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Cancel display  
Displays when any of the following operations is done and the system is temporarily  
cancelled.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Cancel switch is operated  
Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
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Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Adjustable Speed  
Limiter Set Indicator Light (Green)  
The indicator light has two colours.  
Adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber)  
The indicator light illuminates amber when the speed limiter switch is pressed and the  
adjustable speed limiter is activated.  
Adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green)  
The indicator light illuminates green when a speed has been set.  
Speed Limiter Warning Beep  
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning  
sound operates continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display Àashes at the same  
time. The warning sound operates and the display Àashes until the vehicle speed decreases  
to the set speed or less.  
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the  
brakes. Additionally, keep a safe distance from the vehicles behind you.  
Active Driving Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
CAUTION  
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or  
RESUME switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the  
vehicle speed is faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive  
over the set speed.  
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NOTE  
When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the  
adjustable speed limiter display shows the cancel display. If the vehicle speed exceeds the  
set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the cancel display is displayed, the set  
speed display Àashes but the warning sound is not operated.  
Turning the System On/Off  
Press the speed limiter switch to turn the system on. The adjustable speed limiter display is  
displayed.  
To turn the system off, press the speed limiter switch while the adjustable speed limiter is  
displayed. The adjustable speed limiter display turns off.  
Setting the System  
WARNING  
Always verify the safety of the surrounding area when setting the adjustable speed  
limiter:  
If the speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed, the vehicle speed is decreased to  
the set speed. Verify the safety of the surrounding area and keep a safe distance between  
vehicles ahead and behind you.  
1. Press the speed limiter switch to turn the system on.  
2. Press the SET or SET to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h  
(20 mph) or more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle  
speed is less than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).  
3. To increase the set speed, press the SET switch continuously. The set speed can be  
adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1  
km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET switch momentary. For example, the set  
speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET switch 4 times.  
4. To decrease the set speed, press the SET switch continuously. The set speed can be  
adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) decrements. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1  
km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET switch momentary. For example, the set  
speed decreases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET switch 4 times.  
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NOTE  
The system does not operate when the cruise control is on.  
The system is temporarily cancelled when the vehicle is accelerated by depressing the  
accelerator pedal strongly, however, it resumes when the vehicle speed decreases to the  
set speed or less.  
The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed on a down slope.  
Temporarily Cancelling the System  
The system is temporarily cancelled (stand-by status) when any of the following operations  
is done while the adjustable speed limiter is displayed.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
CANCEL switch is pressed  
Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Press the RESUME switch to resume the operation at the previous set speed. The adjustable  
speed limiter display remains displayed.  
NOTE  
The set speed can be set by pressing the SET or SET switch while the system is in  
stand-by status.  
The adjustable speed limiter is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.  
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Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)*  
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 ¿rmly and quickly to  
assist. (Brake Assist (SCBS brake assist))  
Laser sensor  
*Some models.  
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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 tyre friction and  
road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.  
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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.  
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.  
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.  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windscreen 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 windscreen. Otherwise, the laser sensor may  
not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which could result in an  
accident.  
ꢀ
 
ꢀ
ꢀ
Do not disassemble the laser sensor.  
ꢀ
 
If cracks or damage caused by Àying 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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised  
Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or scratch marks  
left on the windscreen near the laser sensor, the system may operate unnecessarily  
and cause an unexpected accident.  
ꢀ
Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on  
page 4-130.  
When replacing the windscreen wipers or windscreen, consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
 
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.  
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WARNING  
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 the Stopping the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on page  
4-130 on how to turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.  
CAUTION  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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.  
Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the speci¿ed size, and the same  
ꢀ ꢀ  
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with signi¿cantly  
different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
system may not operate normally.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The laser sensor includes a function for detecting a soiled windscreen and informing  
the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic shopping  
bags, ice or snow on the windscreen. 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.  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is  
deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following  
ꢀ ꢀ  
conditions.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The engine is running.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.  
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.  
The DSC is not malfunctioning.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-  
infrared laser beam and receiving the beam reÀected off the reÀector 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:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ReÀection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.  
The vehicle ahead is signi¿cantly dirty.  
Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.  
The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
raining.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The windscreen is dirty.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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  
ꢀ ꢀ  
pro¿le.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not  
operate normally.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapour rising from  
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.  
When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.  
When driving with tyres having signi¿cantly different wear.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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 Àag.  
Plastic objects such as pylons.  
Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
(Manual transaxle)  
If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS operation and the clutch pedal is not depressed,  
the engine stops.  
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NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
When the system operates, the user is noti¿ed by the Àashing Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) indicator light (red) and the active driving display*.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) turns on when the  
system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-39.  
ꢀ
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
Indicator Light (Red)  
NOTE  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The collision warning beep sounds  
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is  
operating, the indicator light (red) Àashes.  
intermittently while the SCBS brake  
or brake assist (SCBS brake assist) is  
operating.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
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.  
Automatic Brake Operation  
Display (Vehicles With Active  
Driving Display)  
Stopping The Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) System Operation  
“SCBS Automatic Brake” is displayed in  
the active driving 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.  
When the Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart  
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator  
light turns on.  
When the engine is restarted, the system  
becomes operational.  
*Some models.  
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Without SCBS OFF switch  
Refer to Personalisation Features on page  
9-13.  
With SCBS OFF switch  
Press the SCBS OFF switch to turn  
off the system. The Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light in the  
instrument cluster will illuminate.  
Press the switch again to turn the system  
back on. The Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS) OFF indicator light will turn off.  
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Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)*  
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while  
travelling at night and detects traf¿c lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.  
*Some models.  
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CAUTION  
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.  
Do not place objects on the instrument panel which reÀect light.  
Do not apply accessories, stickers or ¿lm to the windscreen near the Forward Sensing  
ꢀ ꢀ  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Camera (FSC). If there are objects in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens,  
even a transparent sticker, they will cause the system to not operate correctly.  
Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or  
ꢀ ꢀ  
fogging. Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.  
When cleaning the windscreen, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning agent to  
ꢀ ꢀ  
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.  
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding  
ꢀ ꢀ  
cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC).  
Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get  
ꢀ ꢀ  
dirty. Also, do no take the camera apart. Otherwise, it could result in damage or  
malfunction.  
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before  
ꢀ ꢀ  
performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert  
ꢀ ꢀ  
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for windscreen repair and  
replacement.  
When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an expert repairer, we  
ꢀ ꢀ  
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding  
ꢀ ꢀ  
cleaning of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.  
Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area  
ꢀ ꢀ  
around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System  
(LDWS) and the High Beam Control System (HBC), and consult an expert repairer,  
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been ¿nely  
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.  
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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 possibility of eye damage occurring from the laser, always heed the  
following precautions:  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Never remove the sensor.  
ꢀ ꢀ  
A removed sensor will not meet the conditions for a class 1M laser under the IEC  
60825-1 speci¿cation and therefore eye safety cannot be assured.  
Do not peer into the sensor using optical instruments with a magni¿cation function  
ꢀ ꢀ  
such as magnifying glasses, and microscopic and objective lenses within a distance  
of 100 mm (3.94 in) from the sensor.  
*Some models.  
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Laser sensor radiation data  
Maximum average power: 45 mW  
Pulse duration: 33 ns  
Wavelength: 905 nm  
Divergence angle (horizontal×vertical): 28 degrees×12 degrees  
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Radar Sensors (Rear)*  
Your vehicle is equipped with radar sensors (rear). The following systems also use the radar  
sensors (rear).  
ꢀ ꢀ  
Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM)  
Rear Cross Traf¿c Alert (RCTA)  
ꢀ ꢀ  
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reÀected off a vehicle  
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.  
Saloon  
Hatchback  
Radar sensors (rear)  
Radar sensors (rear)  
The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right  
sides.  
Always keep the surface of the rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) clean so that the  
radar sensors (rear) operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.  
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-67.  
CAUTION  
If the rear bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally.  
Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda  
Dealer.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
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The detection ability of the radar sensors (rear) has limitations. In the following cases,  
the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally.  
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The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed.  
Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper.  
Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog.  
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or  
it may be dif¿cult to detect them.  
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Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles,  
bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts.  
Vehicle shapes which do not reÀect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a  
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low vehicle height and sports cars.  
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Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each  
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching  
vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some  
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Dealer.  
For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork,  
and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.  
Turn off the system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle  
carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the  
radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.  
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The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in  
which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the  
country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.  
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