2019-2026 Mazda 3 4 Door When Driving -> i-ACTIVSENSE User Manual
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Front obstruction detection when  
approaching a crosswalk  
i-ACTIVSENSE*  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
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Front Cross Traꢀc Alert (FCTA) ............  
........................................page 4-123  
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term  
covering a series of advanced safety  
and driver support systems which  
make use of cameras and sensors. The  
systems consist of active safety and  
pre-crash safety systems.  
Rear obstruction detection when  
leaving a parking space  
Rear Cross Traꢀc Alert (RCTA).............  
........................................page 4-126  
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.  
Full-surround recognition  
360° View Monitor........... page 4-177  
Driver fatigue detection  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) ...............  
........................................page 4-119  
Driver Monitoring (DM).... page 4-121  
Active Safety Technology  
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Driver support systems  
Inter-vehicle distance  
Active Safety Technology supports safer  
driving by helping the driver to  
recognize potential hazards and avert  
accidents.  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
(MRCC)........................... page 4-130  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop  
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go  
function).......................... page 4-139  
Driver awareness support systems  
Nighttime visibility  
Adaptive Front Lighting System  
Lane departure  
(AFS)................................page 4-101  
High Beam Control System  
(HBC).............................. page 4-101  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) .............  
........................................page 4-164  
Inter-vehicle distance and lane  
keeping  
Left/right side and rear side detection  
Lane Departure Warning System  
Traꢀc Jam Assist (TJA)........page 4-150  
(LDWS)............................ page 4-103  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)...............  
........................................page 4-107  
Road sign recognition  
Traꢀc Sign Recognition System  
(TSR)................................page 4-112  
Inter-vehicle distance recognition  
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) .............  
........................................page 4-118  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
sent from the radar sensor. The  
Pre-Crash Safety Technology  
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following systems use the front radar  
sensor.  
Pre-crash safety technology is designed  
to assist the driver in averting collisions  
or reducing their severity in situations  
where they cannot be avoided.  
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
(MRCC)  
Collision damage reduction  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go function (MRCC with  
Stop & Go function)  
Traꢀc Jam Assist (TJA)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ..................  
........................................page 4-168  
Camera and Sensors  
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Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward  
drive detection  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
The front radar sensor is mounted  
behind the radiator grille.  
Refer to Front Radar Sensor on page  
4-215.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
detects lane indications and recognizes  
headlights, taillights and city lights  
during nighttime driving. In addition, it  
also detects the vehicle ahead,  
pedestrians, or obstructions. The  
following systems use the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC).  
Front side radar sensor  
The front side radar sensors detects  
radio waves reflected oꢁ a vehicle  
ahead sent from the radar sensor. The  
following systems use the front side  
radar sensor.  
High Beam Control system (HBC)  
Lane Departure Warning System  
(LDWS)  
Front Cross Traꢀc Alert (FCTA)  
Traꢀc Sign Recognition System (TSR)  
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
The front side radar sensors are  
installed inside the front bumper, one  
on the left side and one on the right  
side.  
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor on  
page 4-218.  
(MRCC)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go function (MRCC with  
Stop & Go function)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)  
Traꢀc Jam Assist (TJA)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward  
drive detection  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is  
installed at the top of the windshield  
near the rearview mirror.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC) on page 4-211.  
Front radar sensor  
The front radar sensor detects radio  
waves reflected oꢁ a vehicle ahead  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Rear side radar sensor  
Driver monitoring camera  
The rear side radar sensors emit radio  
waves and detect the radio waves  
reflected oꢁ a vehicle approaching  
from the rear or an obstruction. The  
following systems use the rear side  
radar sensor.  
The driver monitoring camera detects  
changes in the driver's facial features  
and estimates the amount of  
accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of  
the driver. The following systems use  
the driver monitoring camera.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
Rear Cross Traꢀc Alert (RCTA)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS) reverse  
drive detection  
Driver Monitoring (DM)  
The driver monitoring camera is  
mounted in the center display.  
Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera on  
page 4-222.  
The rear side radar sensors are installed  
inside the rear bumper, one on the left  
side and one on the right side.  
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on  
page 4-219.  
i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol  
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support  
System)*  
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The system notifies the driver of any of  
the following system status using the  
color or OFF indication of the  
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(Warning/risk avoidance support  
system).  
Rear/rear corner ultrasonic sensor  
The ultrasonic sensor detects ultrasonic  
waves reflected oꢁ obstructions at the  
rear sent from the ultrasonic sensors.  
The following systems use the  
ultrasonic sensor.  
Lane Departure Warning System  
Smart Brake Support (SBS) reverse  
(LDWS)  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)  
Front Cross Traꢀc Alert (FCTA)  
Rear Cross Traꢀc Alert (RCTA)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)  
drive detection  
The ultrasonic sensors are mounted in  
the rear bumper.  
Refer to Rear/Rear corner Ultrasonic  
Sensor on page 4-221.  
Front camera/side cameras/rear  
camera  
NOTE  
The status of the system turned on  
using the personalization feature is  
displayed.  
The front camera, side cameras, and  
rear camera shoot images of the area  
surrounding the vehicle. The 360°  
View Monitor uses each camera.  
Cameras are installed to the front  
bumper, door mirrors, and rear  
bumper.  
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (white)  
Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/  
Rear Camera on page 4-221.  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
System stand-by status  
System warning status  
If none of the systems are activated or  
if there is a problem with the system,  
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (white) is displayed.  
If any system warning is activated, the  
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/  
risk avoidance support system)  
(amber) is displayed.  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (warning/  
risk avoidance support system)  
NOTE  
For example, even when the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) is operating  
normally, if the Lane Departure  
Warning System (LDWS) has a  
problem, the i-ACTIVSENSE status  
symbol (warning/risk avoidance  
support system) (white) is displayed.  
System OFF status  
If all the systems are canceled using the  
personalization features or the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/  
risk avoidance support system) is  
displayed.  
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (green)  
System activated status  
If any one of the systems is activated,  
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (green) is displayed.  
NOTE  
Even if the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (green) is displayed, systems  
which do not meet the operation  
conditions will not operate.  
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (amber)  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch*  
However, if the systems are canceled  
using the personalization features, the  
systems are not automatically enabled.  
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When the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is  
pressed, the following systems are  
canceled and the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF  
symbol (Warning/risk avoidance  
support system) in the instrument  
cluster is displayed.  
NOTE  
You can select systems you want to  
cancel using the personalization  
features.  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Lane Departure Warning System  
(LDWS)  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)  
Front Cross Traꢀc Alert (FCTA)  
Rear Cross Traꢀc Alert (RCTA)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/  
risk avoidance support system)  
If the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is  
pressed again, the systems return to  
their original operation status and the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/  
risk avoidance support system) turns  
oꢁ.  
If the ignition is switched OFF while  
you have canceled the systems using  
the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the  
systems are automatically enabled the  
next time the ignition is switched ON.  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Adaptive Front Lighting  
System (AFS)*  
High Beam Control  
System (HBC)*  
Adaptive Front Lighting System  
(AFS)  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
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The 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.  
The adaptive front lighting system  
(AFS) automatically adjusts the  
headlight beams to the left or right in  
conjunction with the operation of the  
steering wheel after the headlights  
have been turned on and the vehicle  
speed is about 2 km/h (2 mph) or  
higher.  
A system malfunction or operation  
conditions are indicated by a warning.  
Refer to Exterior Light Warning  
Indication/Warning Light on page  
7-35.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC) on page 4-211.  
While driving the vehicle at a speed of  
about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, 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:  
NOTE  
The Adaptive Front Lighting System  
(AFS) can be switched to on/oꢁ using  
the personalization function.  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
The system detects a vehicle or the  
headlights/lights of a vehicle  
approaching in the opposite  
direction.  
The vehicle is driven on roads lined  
with streetlamps or on roads in  
well-lit cities and towns.  
The vehicle is driven at less than  
about 20 km/h (12 mph).  
The headlight high-beam indicator  
light turns on while the high beams  
are on.  
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1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
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When there is insuꢀcient darkness  
such as at dawn or dusk.  
When the trunk/luggage  
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The recognition distance of the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) varies according to  
the surrounding conditions.  
compartment is loaded with heavy  
objects or the rear passenger seats  
are occupied.  
When visibility is reduced due to a  
vehicle in front of you spraying water  
from its tires onto your windshield.  
The warning light turns on when the  
system has a malfunction.  
Refer to High Beam Control System  
(HBC) Warning Indication/Warning  
Light (Amber) on page 7-35.  
CAUTION  
To Operate the System  
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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 HBC  
and drive the vehicle while paying  
suꢀcient attention to safety. Switch  
the headlights between the high  
beams and low beams manually if  
necessary.  
The HBC operates to switch the  
headlights automatically between high  
and low beams after the ignition is  
switched ON and the headlight switch  
is in the AUTO and low beam position.  
The HBC determines that it is dark  
based on the brightness of the  
surrounding area. At the same time,  
the HBC indicator light (green) in the  
instrument cluster illuminates.  
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 traꢀc conditions.  
NOTE  
Operation of the HBC function can be  
disabled.  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
When there are sources of light in  
the area such as streetlamps,  
illuminated signboards, and traꢀc  
signals.  
When there are reflective objects in  
the surrounding area such as  
reflective plates and signs.  
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 dim or not  
illuminated.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
Manual Switching  
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Lane Departure Warning  
System (LDWS)*  
Switching to low beams  
Switch the headlight switch to the  
position, or press the high beam  
control switch.  
Lane Departure Warning System  
(LDWS)  
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The HBC indicator light (green) turns  
oꢁ.  
The LDWS alerts the driver that the  
vehicle may be deviating from its lane.  
The system detects the white (yellow)  
lines on the traꢀc lane using the  
forward sensing camera (FSC) and if it  
determines that the vehicle might be  
deviating from its lane, it notifies the  
driver by the LDWS.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC) on page 4-211.  
Use the LDWS when you drive the  
vehicle on roads with white (yellow)  
lines.  
1. High beam control switch  
If the HBC is turned oꢁ using the high  
beam control switch, press the high  
beam control switch again to turn the  
HBC back on.  
Switching to high beams  
Shift the lever to the high beam  
position.  
The HBC indicator light (green) turns  
oꢁ and the headlight high-beam  
indicator light is illuminated.  
1. Forward sensing camera (FSC)  
2. Multi-information display  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
The surrounding brightness suddenly  
changes such as when entering or  
exiting a tunnel.  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the LDWS:  
Back-light is reflected oꢁ the road  
surface.  
The road surface is wet and shiny  
after rain, or there are puddles on  
the road.  
The width of a lane is excessively  
narrow.  
The vehicle is driven on roads with  
tight curves.  
Heavy luggage is loaded in the  
trunk/luggage compartment or on  
the rear seat causing the vehicle to  
tilt.  
The vehicle is driven through a fork in  
the road or a junction.  
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a  
white (yellow) lane line is cast on the  
road.  
The illumination of the headlights is  
weakened because of dirt or the  
optical axis is deviated at night.  
The road is excessively uneven.  
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a  
road bump.  
The LDWS system is not designed to  
compensate for a driver’s lack of  
caution and relying too much on the  
system could lead to an accident.  
The functions of the LDWS have  
limitations. Always stay on course  
using the steering wheel and drive  
with care.  
CAUTION  
Heed the following cautions so that  
the LDWS can operate normally.  
Do not modify the vehicle's  
suspensions.  
Always use tires of the specified type  
and size for the front and rear  
wheels. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.  
NOTE  
The system may not operate normally  
under the following conditions.  
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is  
running near a white (yellow) lane  
line making it less visible.  
The windshield is dirty or foggy.  
Strong light is directed from the front  
of the vehicle (such as sunlight, or  
headlights (high-beam) of  
on-coming vehicles).  
The white (yellow) lane lines are less  
visible because of dirt or paint  
flaking.  
White (yellow) lane lines are less  
visible because of bad weather (rain,  
fog, or snow).  
The vehicle is driven on a temporary  
The vehicle is driven through an  
intersection or a roundabout.  
lane or section with a closed lane  
resulting from construction where  
there might be multiple white  
(yellow) lane lines, or they are  
interrupted.  
The camera picks up an obscure line,  
such as a temporary line being used  
for construction, or because of  
shade, unmelted snow, or grooves  
filled with water.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
When temporarily canceling the  
When the System Operates  
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system  
When the ignition is switched ON, the  
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/  
risk avoidance support system) (white)  
turns on and the system goes on  
standby.  
The LDWS goes on standby in the  
following cases: The LDWS operation  
is automatically restored when the  
system's operation conditions are met.  
The system cannot detect white  
(yellow) lane lines.  
The vehicle speed is less than about  
56 km/h (35 mph).  
The turn signal lever is operated.  
The accelerator pedal is depressed.  
The steering wheel is operated.  
NOTE  
If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (white) does not turn on, the  
system is canceled using the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch or the  
personalization feature.  
The brake pedal is operated.  
The function is temporarily stopped.  
The LDWS stops functioning in the  
following cases:  
Operation conditions  
The temperature in the forward  
sensing camera (FSC) is too high or  
too low.  
The windshield around the forward  
sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.  
The windshield around the forward  
sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by  
an obstruction, causing poor forward  
visibility.  
Strong light (such as sunlight, or  
headlights (high-beam) of  
When all of the following conditions  
are met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status  
symbol (warning/risk avoidance  
support system) on the  
multi-information display changes  
from white to green and the system  
becomes operational.  
The ignition is switched ON.  
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h  
(40 mph) or faster.  
The system detects white (yellow)  
on-coming vehicles) is directed at  
the forward sensing camera (FSC).  
lane lines.  
NOTE  
When the system does not detect a  
white (yellow) lane line on one side  
only, the system does not operate on  
the side that is not being detected.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
System malfunction  
NOTE  
The LDWS settings can be changed.  
If there is a problem with the system,  
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (white) and the i-ACTIVSENSE  
warning indication/warning light on  
the multi-information display turns on  
and a message is indicated.  
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol  
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support  
System) on page 4-98.  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
You may not be able to hear the  
LDWS warning sound depending on  
the surrounding conditions such as  
outside noise.  
If you set the LDWS to vibrate the  
steering wheel, you may not feel the  
vibrations depending on the road  
surface conditions.  
LDWS Warning  
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Canceling the System  
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If the system determines that the  
vehicle may deviate from its lane, a  
warning (beep sound, steering wheel  
vibration) is activated and the direction  
in which the system determines that  
the vehicle may deviate is indicated on  
the multi-information display.  
The LDWS can be set to inoperable.  
(If only the LDWS is turned oꢀ)  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
(If the LDWS is turned oꢀ by  
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF  
switch)  
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch  
on page 4-100.  
NOTE  
If the ignition is switched OFF while  
you have canceled the system using the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system  
is automatically enabled the next time  
the ignition is switched ON. However,  
if the system is canceled using the  
personalization features, the system is  
not automatically enabled.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
The detection area on this system  
Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM)*  
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.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
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The BSM is designed to assist the driver  
in checking the area to the rear of the  
vehicle on both sides during lane  
changes by notifying the driver of the  
presence of vehicles approaching from  
the rear in an adjacent lane.  
BSM operation  
The BSM detects vehicles approaching  
from the rear while traveling in the  
forward direction at a speed of 10  
km/h (6.3 mph) or faster and notifies  
the driver by turning on the BSM  
warning indicator light and displaying  
the vehicle detection screen.  
If the turn signal lever is operated to  
signal a turn in the direction in which  
the BSM warning indicator light is  
illuminated while the approaching  
vehicle is detected, the BSM notifies  
the driver of possible danger flashing  
on the BSM warning indicator light,  
and by activating the warning sound  
and the warning screen indicator  
display.  
1. Your vehicle  
2. 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 BSM warning  
indicator light, the warning sound and  
the warning screen indicator display  
may not activate or they 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.  
NOTE  
The BSM will operate when all of the  
following conditions are met:  
The ignition is switched ON.  
The i-ACTIVSENSE warning  
indication/warning light in the  
instrument cluster is turned oꢁ.  
The vehicle speed is about 10  
km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
The BSM will not operate under the  
following circumstances.  
The rear bumper around the rear  
side radar sensor is deformed.  
Radio wave interference from a  
radar sensor equipped on a nearby  
vehicle.  
The approaching vehicle is any of  
the following shapes.  
a) The size of the vehicle body is  
extremely small.  
b) The vehicle height is extremely  
low or high.  
c) A special type of vehicle with a  
complex shape.  
A vehicle is in the detection area at  
the rear in an adjacent driving lane  
but it does not approach. The BSM  
determines the condition based on  
radar detection data.  
A vehicle is traveling alongside  
your vehicle at nearly the same  
speed for an 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 detection area of the  
rear side radar sensor is set at the  
road width of expressways.  
The vehicle speed falls below  
about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even  
though the i-ACTIVSENSE warning  
indication/warning light is turned  
oꢁ.  
The shift lever (manual  
transmission)/selector lever  
(automatic transmission) is shifted  
to reverse (R) and the vehicle is  
reversing.  
The turning radius is small (making  
a sharp turn, turning at  
intersections).  
In the following cases, the  
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/  
warning light turns on and operation  
of the system is stopped. If the  
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/  
warning light remains illuminated,  
have the vehicle inspected at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as  
possible.  
Some problem with the system  
including the BSM warning  
indicator lights is detected.  
A large deviation in the installation  
position of a rear side radar sensor  
on the vehicle has occurred.  
There is a large accumulation of  
snow or ice on the rear bumper  
near a rear side radar sensor.  
Remove any snow, ice or mud on  
the rear bumper.  
In the following case, the flashing of  
the BSM warning indicator light, and  
the activation of the warning sound  
and the warning screen indicator  
display may not occur or they may be  
delayed.  
Driving on snow-covered roads for  
long periods.  
The temperature near the rear side  
A vehicle makes a lane change  
from a driving lane two lanes over  
to an adjacent lane.  
Driving on steep slopes.  
Crossing the summit of a hill or  
radar sensor becomes extremely  
hot due to driving for long periods  
on slopes during the summer.  
The battery voltage has decreased.  
Under the following conditions, the  
mountain pass.  
rear side radar sensor cannot detect  
target objects or it may be diꢀcult to  
detect them.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
When there is a diꢁerence in the  
height between your driving lane  
and the adjacent lane.  
Directly after the BSM system  
becomes operable by changing the  
setting.  
1. Places where the width between  
guardrails or walls on each side of  
the vehicle narrows.  
If the road width is extremely  
narrow, vehicles two lanes over may  
be detected. The detection area of  
the rear side radar sensor is set  
according to the road width of  
expressways.  
The BSM warning indicator light may  
turn on and the vehicle detection  
screen may be displayed in the  
display in reaction to stationary  
objects (guardrails, tunnels,  
sidewalls, and parked vehicles) on  
the road or the roadside.  
1. The walls at the entrance and  
exits of tunnels, turnouts.  
A BSM warning indicator light may  
flash or the warning beep may be  
activated several times when making  
a turn at a city intersection.  
1. Objects such as guardrails and  
concrete walls running alongside  
the vehicle.  
Turn oꢁ the BSM 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.  
In the following cases, it may be  
diꢀcult to view the illumination/  
flashing of the BSM warning  
indicator lights equipped on the  
door mirrors.  
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 rear side radar sensor of the BSM  
When the ignition is switched ON, the  
warning indicator light turns on  
momentarily and then turns oꢁ after a  
few seconds.  
may be regulated under the radio  
wave related laws of the country  
where the vehicle is driven. If this  
system is used abroad, it may be  
necessary to turn oꢁ the system.  
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on  
page 4-219.  
Function for canceling illumination  
dimmer  
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn  
on when the parking lights are turned  
on, the brightness of the BSM warning  
indicator lights is dimmed.  
If the BSM warning indicator lights are  
diꢀcult to see due to glare from  
surrounding brightness when traveling  
on snow-covered roads or under foggy  
conditions, press the dimmer  
cancellation button to cancel the  
dimmer and increase the brightness of  
BSM warning indicator lights when  
they turn on.  
The system switches to the Rear  
Cross Traꢀc Alert (RCTA) function  
when the shift lever (manual  
transmission) or the selector lever  
(automatic transmission) is shifted to  
the reverse (R) position.  
Refer to Rear Cross Traꢀc Alert  
(RCTA) on page 4-126.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
▼
Warning Indicator Lights/Display  
Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) Warning Beep  
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on  
page 4-24.  
The BSM system notifies the driver of  
the presence of vehicles in adjacent  
lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using  
the BSM warning indicator light, the  
warning sound and the display  
indicator while the systems are  
operational.  
Display indicator  
The detected approaching vehicle and  
warning are displayed in the  
multi-information display and active  
driving display.  
Multi-information Display  
BSM warning indicator lights  
The BSM warning indicator lights are  
equipped on the left and right door  
mirrors. The warning indicator lights  
turn on when a vehicle approaching  
from the rear in an adjacent lane is  
detected.  
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*
Active Driving Display  
The detected direction is displayed  
with a detection indicator (white)  
when an approaching vehicle is  
detected. In addition, if the turn signal  
lever is operated to signal a lane  
change while the vehicle is detected,  
the display changes the color (amber)  
of the warning indicator.  
BSM warning beep  
The BSM warning beep is activated  
simultaneously with the flashing of a  
BSM warning indicator light.  
Canceling Operation of Blind Spot  
▼
Monitoring (BSM)  
The BSM system can be set to  
inoperable.  
(If only the BSM is turned oꢀ)  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
(If the BSM is turned oꢀ by  
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF  
switch)  
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch  
on page 4-100.  
NOTE  
If the ignition is switched OFF while  
you have canceled the system using the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system  
is automatically enabled the next time  
the ignition is switched ON. However,  
if the system is canceled using the  
personalization features, the system is  
not automatically enabled.  
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Traꢁc Sign Recognition System (TSR)*  
Traꢁc Sign Recognition System (TSR)  
▼
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traꢀc signs, and provides support  
for safer driving by displaying traꢀc signs on the active driving display/instrument  
cluster which are recognized by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or recorded in  
the navigation system while the vehicle is driven.  
The TSR displays the speed limit (including auxiliary signs), do not enter, and traꢀc  
stop signs.  
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving  
display/instrument cluster while the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver  
using the indication in the active driving display/instrument cluster and a warning  
sound.  
Speed limit and do not enter signs  
1. Sign recognized  
2. Sign displayed  
3. Active driving display indication  
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4. Instrument cluster  
5. Basic display  
6. i-ACTIVSENSE display  
7. Recognized speed limit indication color changes.  
Stop sign  
1. Sign recognized and displayed at same time  
2. Active driving display indication  
3. Instrument cluster  
WARNING  
Always check the traꢁc signs visually while driving:  
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traꢀc signs and provides support  
for safer driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traꢀc  
signs, a traꢀc sign may not be recognized or a traꢀc sign diꢁerent from the actual  
traꢀc sign may be displayed. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check  
the actual traꢀc signs. Otherwise, it could result in an accident.  
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NOTE  
The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning  
the supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is  
inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.  
The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC).  
Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.  
An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up  
by the camera.  
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the  
vehicle is tilted.  
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.  
Tires other than standard tires are equipped.  
The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or  
a tollgate on a highway.  
When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting  
a tunnel.  
The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis  
is deviated.  
The windshield is dirty or foggy.  
The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).  
Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam  
headlights of on-coming vehicles).  
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.  
Strong light reflects oꢁ the road.  
A traꢀc sign is in a position which makes it diꢀcult to reflect the light from the  
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.  
The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.  
The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.  
A traꢀc sign is obscured by mud or snow.  
A traꢀc sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.  
A traꢀc sign is partially shaded.  
A traꢀc sign is bent or warped.  
A traꢀc sign is too low or too high.  
A traꢀc sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traꢀc signs).  
A traꢀc sign is too big or too small.  
There is an object similar to the traꢀc sign being read (such as another traꢀc  
sign or other signs resembling it).  
The TSR can be set to invisible on the active driving display.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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The speed limit sign stored in the  
navigation system is not read  
Traꢁc Sign Display Indication  
▼
The following traꢀc signs are displayed  
on the active driving display/  
instrument cluster.  
within a certain period of time (if  
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
does not recognize a speed limit  
sign, the speed limit sign stored in  
the navigation system is displayed).  
The vehicle speed exceeds the  
displayed speed limit sign by 30  
km/h (19 mph) or more after a  
certain period of time has elapsed  
since the speed limit sign was  
displayed. (Except when there is  
information for the speed limit sign  
in the navigation system)  
Speed limit signs  
Do not enter signs  
Stop signs  
NOTE  
Do not enter signs  
Speed limit signs  
A do not enter sign is displayed  
when all of the following conditions  
are met.  
When the vehicle speed is about 1  
km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed  
limit sign is displayed when any one  
of the following conditions are met.  
The vehicle speed is about 60  
km/h (37 mph) or slower.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
recognizes a do not enter sign as a  
sign targeted for your vehicle and  
the vehicle passes it.  
recognizes a speed limit sign as a  
sign targeted for your vehicle and  
the vehicle passes it.  
When the Forward Sensing Camera  
The speed limit sign stored in the  
(FSC) recognizes the do not enter  
sign and a certain period of time has  
elapsed since the vehicle passed the  
sign, display of the do not enter sign  
stops.  
navigation system is read.  
In the following cases, display of the  
speed limit sign stops.  
Each sensor determines that the  
vehicle has changed direction of  
travel.  
Stop sign  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
A stop sign is displayed when all of  
the following conditions are met:  
recognizes a new speed limit sign  
which diꢁers from the previous  
one (displays the new speed limit  
sign).  
The vehicle speed is about 65  
km/h (40 mph) or slower.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
recognizes a stop sign as a sign  
targeted for your vehicle.  
When a certain period of time has  
elapsed since the stop sign was  
displayed, display of the stop sign  
stops.  
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Excessive Speed Warning  
▼
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving  
display/instrument cluster, the area around the speed limit sign flashes in amber and  
the warning sound is activated at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to  
exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.  
Check the surrounding conditions and adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed  
using the appropriate operation such as depressing the brake pedal.  
1. Vehicle is doing 55 mph when 50 mph speed limit sign is recognized.  
2. Vehicle continues to do 55 mph after 50 mph speed limit sign is recognized.  
3. Active driving display indication  
4. Instrument cluster  
The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the  
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalization features. In  
addition, the warning pattern and the warning activation timing diꢁer depending on  
the setting contents.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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Speed Limit Sign Alert setting  
Oꢁ: The excessive speed warning is not activated.  
Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes in  
amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit  
sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.  
Visual + Audible: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display  
flashes in amber and the warning sound is activated at the same time. If the  
vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication  
stops flashing and remains on. The warning sound is activated continuously until  
the vehicle speed decreases below the speed limit sign.  
Speed Limit Sign Threshold setting  
+ 0 km/h (+ 0 mph): If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in  
the display, the excessive speed warning is activated.  
+ 5 km/h (+ 3 mph): If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in  
the display by 5 km/h (3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.  
+ 10 km/h (+ 5 mph): If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed  
in the display by 10 km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.  
NOTE  
In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.  
The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the  
activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the  
personalization features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the  
vehicle speed is less than the changed vehicle speed.  
A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower  
than the updated indication.  
Display of the speed limit sign stops.  
The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning  
sound is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed  
limit sign.  
Refer to Excessive Speed Warning on page 7-48.  
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or data recorded in the navigation system  
incorrectly recognizes the actual speed limit sign at a lower speed, the excessive  
speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the legal speed.  
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Operation conditions  
Distance & Speed Alert  
(DSA)*  
The DSA operates when the following  
conditions are all met.  
The ignition is switched ON.  
The DSA is turned on.  
The shift lever (manual transmission  
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)  
▼
The DSA is a system which provides  
advice for maintaining the appropriate  
distance between vehicles and notifies  
the driver of the recommended, safe  
distance to maintain with a vehicle  
ahead. The system measures the  
distance between your vehicle and a  
vehicle ahead while the vehicle speed  
is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster. If  
the distance between your vehicle and  
a vehicle ahead is close, the system  
alerts the driver of a possible collision  
using an indication on the display.  
vehicle) or the selector lever  
(automatic transmission vehicle) is in  
a position other than R.  
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h  
(19 mph) or faster.  
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (green) is displayed.  
NOTE  
The objects which activate the  
system are four-wheeled vehicles.  
The DSA may also operate in the  
presence of motorcycles and  
bicycles.  
The DSA may not operate normally  
when the speed of a vehicle ahead is  
too slow.  
The system does not operate with  
the following objects.  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the DSA:  
The ability of the system to detect a  
vehicle ahead is limited depending on  
the type of vehicle ahead, weather  
conditions, or traꢀc conditions. In  
addition, the system is not for  
maintaining the distance between your  
vehicle and a vehicle ahead. If you  
neglect to operate the accelerator and  
brake pedals correctly, it could lead to  
an accident. Always check the safety of  
the surrounding area and depress the  
brake pedal or accelerator pedal while  
keeping a safe distance from vehicles  
ahead or on-coming vehicles.  
Vehicles approaching in the  
opposite direction.  
Stationary objects (stopped  
vehicles, obstructions)  
The DSA can be set to inoperable.  
(If only the DSA is turned oꢀ)  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
(If the DSA is turned oꢀ by  
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF  
switch)  
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch  
on page 4-100.  
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If the ignition is switched OFF while  
you have canceled the system using  
the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the  
system is automatically enabled the  
next time the ignition is switched  
ON. However, if the system is  
canceled using the personalization  
features, the system is not  
Driver Attention Alert  
(DAA)*  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)  
▼
The DAA is a system which detects  
driver fatigue and decreased  
attentiveness, and encourages the  
driver to take a rest.  
automatically enabled.  
When the vehicle is driven inside traꢀc  
lane lines at about 65 to 140 km/h  
(41 to 86 mph), the DAA estimates the  
amount of accumulated fatigue and  
decreased attentiveness of the driver  
based on the information from the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and  
other vehicle information, and  
encourages the driver to take a rest  
using an indication on the  
multi-information display and a  
warning sound.  
Use the DAA on expressways or  
highways.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC) on page 4-211.  
Vehicle Ahead Close Proximity  
Warning  
▼
When the system determines that the  
distance between your vehicle and a  
vehicle ahead is close, the  
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/  
risk avoidance support system)  
changes from green to amber and the  
warning indication is displayed on the  
multi-information display. While  
checking the safety of the surrounding  
area, depress the brake pedal while  
keeping a safe distance from the  
vehicle ahead.  
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White (yellow) lane lines are less  
visible because of dirt or fading/  
patchiness.  
The vehicle is jolted or swayed  
continuously by strong winds or  
rough roads.  
The vehicle is driven aggressively.  
When making frequent lane  
changes.  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on DAA and  
always drive carefully:  
The DAA detects driver fatigue and  
decreased attentiveness and  
encourages the driver to take a rest,  
however, it is not designed to prevent  
the vehicle from straying. If you rely too  
much on the DAA it could lead to an  
accident. Drive carefully and operate  
the steering wheel appropriately.  
In addition, the system may not be  
able to detect driver fatigue and  
decreased attentiveness correctly  
depending on the traꢀc and driving  
conditions. The driver must take  
suꢀcient rest in order to drive safely.  
The vehicle is making a curve.  
The DAA detects driver fatigue and  
decreased attentiveness based on  
the driving data when the vehicle is  
driven at about 65 to 140 km/h (41  
to 86 mph) for about 20 minutes.  
The driving data will be reset under  
the following conditions.  
The vehicle is stopped for 15  
minutes or longer.  
The vehicle is driven at less than  
NOTE  
about 65 km/h (41 mph) for  
about 30 minutes.  
The ignition is switched oꢁ.  
After the DAA has displayed the first  
message encouraging rest, it does  
not display the next one until 60  
minutes have passed.  
The DAA operates when all of the  
following conditions are met.  
The vehicle speed is about 65 to  
140 km/h (41 to 86 mph).  
The system detects white (yellow)  
lane lines.  
The system has completed learning  
of the driver’s driving data after 60  
minutes have passed since the  
driver began driving vehicle.  
The DAA does not operate under the  
following conditions.  
The vehicle speed is less than  
about 65 km/h (41 mph).  
The vehicle speed exceeds about  
140 km/h (86 mph).  
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.  
The vehicle is changing lanes.  
The system cannot detect white  
(yellow) lane lines.  
The DAA may not operate normally  
under the following conditions.  
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Driver Attention Alert (DAA)  
Display  
▼
Driver Monitoring (DM)*  
Driver Monitoring (DM)  
▼
When the system detects driver fatigue  
or decreased attentiveness, it activates  
the warning sound and displays an  
alert in the multi-information display.  
The DM is a system which detects  
driver fatigue and sleepiness, and  
encourages the driver to take a rest.  
While driving the vehicle at about 5  
km/h (3 mph) or faster, the DM  
detects changes in the driver's facial  
features using the driver monitoring  
camera. The system then estimates the  
amount of accumulated fatigue and  
sleepiness of the driver and encourages  
the driver to take a rest using a warning  
indication in the instrument cluster and  
a warning sound.  
Two types of warning indication  
patterns are set for notifying the driver  
based on the estimated amount of  
accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of  
the driver.  
1. “Time for a Break” message is  
displayed  
Canceling Driver Attention Alert  
▼
Fatigue and sleepiness are detected:  
(DAA)  
Warning pattern (caution)  
Much more fatigue and sleepiness  
are detected: Warning pattern  
(warning)  
The DAA can be set to not activate.  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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After displaying the warning  
pattern (caution), the next warning  
pattern (caution) is not displayed  
until 45 minutes have passed.  
After displaying the warning  
pattern (warning), the next  
warning pattern (warning) is not  
displayed until 15 minutes have  
passed.  
After displaying the warning  
pattern (warning), the next  
warning pattern (caution) is not  
displayed until 45 minutes have  
passed.  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the DM  
and always drive carefully:  
The DM is a system which detects  
driver fatigue and sleepiness, and  
encourages the driver to take a rest.  
This is not designed to prevent driver  
fatigue and sleepiness, and  
over-reliance on the system could lead  
to an accident. Drive carefully and turn  
the steering wheel appropriately.  
In addition, the system may not be  
able to detect driver fatigue and  
sleepiness correctly depending on the  
traꢀc and driving conditions. The  
driver must take suꢀcient rest in order  
to drive safely.  
Driver Monitoring (DM) Display  
▼
When the Driver Monitoring (DM)  
detects driver fatigue or sleepiness, it  
activates the warning sound and  
displays an alert in the instrument  
cluster.  
Operation conditions  
The DM begins monitoring after 20  
minutes have passed since the driver  
began driving the vehicle and when  
the vehicle speed is about 5 km/h (3  
mph) or faster.  
Warning pattern (caution) (white)  
NOTE  
If the vehicle speed decreases to less  
than about 5 km/h (3 mph) while  
the DM is monitoring, the DM stops  
monitoring for 6 minutes even if the  
vehicle speed returns to about 5  
km/h (3 mph) or faster.  
If the driver monitoring camera does  
1. “Time for a Break” message is  
displayed  
not recognize the driver correctly, the  
DM may not monitor correctly.  
Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera  
on page 4-222.  
After the DM has displayed the first  
message encouraging the driver to  
take a rest, it does not display it  
again during the following periods.  
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Warning pattern (warning) (amber)  
Front Cross Traꢁc Alert  
(FCTA)*  
Front Cross Traꢁc Alert (FCTA)  
▼
The FCTA is designed to assist the  
driver in checking both sides of the  
vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive  
at an intersection.  
The FCTA detects vehicles approaching  
from the blind spots on the front left  
and right sides of the vehicle when the  
vehicle starts to drive at an  
intersection, and notifies the driver of  
possible danger using the warning  
indication on the display and the  
warning sound.  
1. “Time for a Break” message is  
displayed  
Canceling Driver Monitoring (DM)  
▼
The Driver Monitoring (DM) can be set  
to inoperable.  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
1. Your vehicle  
WARNING  
Always check the surrounding area  
visually when the vehicle starts to  
drive at an intersection:  
Due to certain limitations with the  
operation of this system, the warning  
indication on the display or the  
warning sound might be delayed even  
though there is a vehicle approaching  
from a blind spot. Always make it your  
responsibility as a driver to check the  
left and right sides.  
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Operation conditions  
360° view monitor (vehicles with  
360° view monitor)  
The system operates when all of the  
following conditions are met:  
When your vehicle is driven at less  
than about 10 km/h (6 mph).  
(Automatic transmission)  
The selector lever is in the D  
position.  
(Manual transmission)  
The shift lever is in a position other  
than N or R.  
When a vehicle approaches from the  
front side of your vehicle at a vehicle  
speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or  
faster.  
When your vehicle is being driven  
If there is a possibility of a collision  
with an approaching vehicle, a warning  
indication is displayed on the following  
display (amber arrow) and the warning  
sound is activated at the same time.  
Multi-information display  
FCTA operation  
When your vehicle is stopped  
When a vehicle is approaching, the  
system notifies the driver that a vehicle  
is approaching on the following display  
(white arrow).  
Multi-information display  
*
Active driving display  
360° view monitor (vehicles with  
360° view monitor)  
*
Active driving display  
NOTE  
The system may operate under the  
following conditions even if a vehicle  
is not approaching.  
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An object that reflects the radio  
waves of the radar such as a  
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is  
directly next to your vehicle.  
Vehicles are stopped in the area  
around your vehicle such as during  
heavy traꢀc.  
A vehicle approaching from the  
front or side of your vehicle slows  
down.  
A vehicle approaching from the  
front or left side of your vehicle  
makes a right or left turn directly in  
front of your vehicle.  
A vehicle or pedestrian moves in  
the parking lot or on the sidewalk  
in the area surrounding your  
vehicle.  
After making a left or right turn, an  
on-coming vehicle is present.  
When passing an on-coming  
vehicle.  
A vehicle overtakes your vehicle  
while it is stopped.  
Your vehicle is in an area where  
strong radio waves or electrical  
noise may occur such as near a  
television tower or power plant.  
b) The vehicle height is extremely  
low or high.  
c) A special type of vehicle with a  
complex shape  
A vehicle suddenly enters the  
detection area from the front or  
side of your vehicle.  
A vehicle that has stopped  
suddenly starts to move.  
Multiple objects move at the same  
time.  
The vehicle is driven in bad  
weather conditions such as heavy  
rain, fog, snow, or sand storms.  
The vehicle is driven on a sharp  
curve or on bumpy roads.  
An object that reflects the radio  
waves of the radar such as a  
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is  
directly next to your vehicle.  
A vehicle approaches while turning  
(Such as roundabout)  
The vehicle is driven at an  
extremely slow speed.  
In the following cases, the system  
turns on the i-ACTIVSENSE warning  
indication/warning light and  
operation of the system is stopped. If  
the i-ACTIVSENSE warning  
indication/warning light remains on,  
have the vehicle inspected by an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as  
possible.  
Under the following conditions, the  
front side radar sensor cannot detect  
approaching vehicles or it might be  
diꢀcult to detect them, and the  
system may not operate normally.  
The front side radar sensor  
Some problem with the system has  
detection area is obstructed by a  
nearby wall or vehicle.  
Directly after the system becomes  
operable.  
Radio wave interference from a  
occurred.  
The front side radar sensor  
installation position is greatly  
deviated.  
There is a large accumulation of  
radar sensor equipped on a nearby  
vehicle.  
The approaching vehicle has any of  
snow or ice on the front bumper  
near a front side radar sensor.  
The temperature near the radar  
the following shapes.  
a) The size of the vehicle body is  
extremely small.  
sensors becomes extremely hot  
due to driving for a long time on  
slopes during the summer.  
The battery voltage has decreased.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
The front side radar sensor of the  
Rear Cross Traꢁc Alert  
(RCTA)*  
FCTA may be regulated under the  
radio wave related laws of the  
country where the vehicle is driven.  
If this system is used abroad, it may  
be necessary to turn oꢁ the system.  
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor  
on page 4-218.  
Rear Cross Traꢁc Alert (RCTA)  
▼
The RCTA system is designed to assist  
the driver in checking the area to the  
rear left and right sides of your vehicle  
while your vehicle is reversing by  
alerting the driver to the presence of  
vehicles approaching the rear of your  
vehicle.  
Canceling Operation of Front  
Cross Traꢁc Alert (FCTA)  
▼
The FCTA can be set to inoperable.  
The RCTA system detects vehicles  
approaching from the rear left and  
right sides of your vehicle and the rear  
of your vehicle while your vehicle is  
being reversed out of a parking space,  
and notifies the driver of possible  
danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) warning indicator lights and the  
warning buzzer.  
(If only the FCTA is turned oꢀ)  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
(If the FCTA is turned oꢀ by  
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF  
switch)  
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch  
on page 4-100.  
NOTE  
If the ignition is switched OFF while  
you have canceled the system using the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system  
is automatically enabled the next time  
the ignition is switched ON. However,  
if the system is canceled using the  
personalization features, the system is  
not automatically enabled.  
1. Your vehicle  
2. Detection areas  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
360° view monitor (vehicles with  
360° view monitor)  
WARNING  
The RCTA warning indication in the  
360° view monitor also  
synchronizes with the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) 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 indicator  
lights may not flash 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.  
indicator light on the door mirrors.  
Function for canceling illumination  
dimmer  
RCTA operation  
1. The RCTA system operates when  
the shift lever (manual  
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn  
on when the parking lights are turned  
on, the brightness of the BSM warning  
indicator lights is dimmed.  
transmission) or the selector lever  
(automatic transmission) is shifted  
to the reverse (R) position.  
If the BSM warning indicator lights are  
diꢀcult to see due to glare from  
surrounding brightness when traveling  
on snow-covered roads or under foggy  
conditions, press the dimmer  
cancellation button to cancel the  
dimmer and increase the brightness of  
BSM warning indicator lights when  
they turn on.  
2. If there is the possibility of a  
collision with an approaching  
vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) warning indicator lights  
flashes and the warning beep is  
activated simultaneously.  
Rear view monitor (vehicles with  
Rear view monitor)  
The RCTA warning indication in the  
rearview monitor also synchronizes  
with the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) warning indicator light on  
the door mirrors.  
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on  
page 4-24.  
NOTE  
The system may operate under the  
following conditions even if a vehicle  
is not approaching.  
An object that reflects the radio  
waves of the radar such as a  
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is  
directly next to your vehicle.  
A vehicle approaching from the  
rear left and right side of your  
vehicle slows down.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
A vehicle approaching from the  
The rear side radar sensor  
rear left and right side of your  
vehicle makes a right or left turn  
directly in front of your vehicle.  
A vehicle overtakes your vehicle  
while it is stopped.  
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 is in an area where  
strong radio waves or electrical  
noise may occur such as near a  
television tower or power plant.  
In the following cases, the  
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/  
warning light turns on and operation  
of the system is stopped. If the  
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/  
warning light remains illuminated,  
have the vehicle inspected at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as  
possible.  
1. Your vehicle  
A vehicle is approaching directly  
from the rear of your vehicle.  
Some problem with the system  
including the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) warning  
indicator lights has occurred.  
A large deviation in the installation  
position of a rear side radar sensor  
on the vehicle has occurred.  
There is a large accumulation of  
1. Your vehicle  
snow or ice on the rear bumper  
near a rear side radar sensor.  
Driving on snow-covered roads for  
The vehicle is parked at an angle.  
long periods.  
The temperature near the radar  
sensors becomes extremely hot  
due to driving for long periods on  
slopes during the summer.  
1. Your vehicle  
The battery voltage has decreased.  
Under the following conditions, the  
Directly after the RCTA system  
becomes operable using the  
personalization feature.  
Radio wave interference from a  
radar sensor equipped on a nearby  
parked vehicle.  
rear side radar sensor cannot detect  
approaching vehicles or it might be  
diꢀcult to detect them, and the  
system may not operate normally.  
The vehicle speed when reversing  
is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or  
faster.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
In the following cases, it may be  
diꢀcult to view the illumination/  
flashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) warning indicator lights  
equipped on the door mirrors.  
Canceling Operation of Rear Cross  
Traꢁc Alert (RCTA)  
▼
The RCTA can be set to inoperable.  
(If only the RCTA is turned oꢀ)  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
(If the RCTA is turned oꢀ by  
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF  
switch)  
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch  
on page 4-100.  
Snow or ice adheres to the door  
mirrors.  
The front door glass is fogged or  
covered in snow, frost or dirt.  
Turn oꢁ the 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.  
The rear side radar sensor of the  
RCTA may be regulated under the  
radio wave related laws of the  
country where the vehicle is driven. If  
this system is used abroad, it may be  
necessary to turn oꢁ the system.  
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on  
page 4-219.  
NOTE  
If the ignition is switched OFF while  
you have canceled the system using the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system  
is automatically enabled the next time  
the ignition is switched ON. However,  
if the system is canceled using the  
personalization features, the system is  
not automatically enabled.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
WARNING  
Mazda Radar Cruise  
Control (MRCC) (Manual  
Transmission)*  
Do not rely completely on the MRCC:  
The MRCC system has detection  
limitations depending on the type of  
vehicle ahead and its conditions, the  
weather conditions, and the road  
conditions. Additionally, the system  
may be unable to decelerate  
suꢀciently to avoid hitting the vehicle  
ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the  
brakes suddenly or another vehicle  
cuts into the driving lane, which could  
result in an accident.  
Always drive carefully and verify the  
surrounding conditions and depress  
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal  
while keeping a safe distance from  
vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
▼
(MRCC)  
The MRCC system is designed to  
*1  
maintain headway control with a  
vehicle ahead according to your  
vehicle's speed using a front radar  
sensor to detect the distance to the  
vehicle ahead and a preset vehicle  
speed without you having to use the  
accelerator or brake pedals.  
*
1 Headway Control: Control of the  
distance between your vehicle and  
the vehicle ahead detected by the  
MRCC system.  
Additionally, if your vehicle starts  
closing in on the vehicle ahead such as  
if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a  
warning sound and a warning  
indication in the display are activated  
simultaneously to alert you to maintain  
a suꢀcient distance between the  
vehicles.  
Do not use the MRCC system in the  
following locations. Using the MRCC  
system at the following locations may  
result in an unexpected accident:  
General roads other than highways  
(Driving under these conditions  
using the MRCC system is not  
possible.)  
Roads with sharp curves and where  
vehicle traꢀc is heavy with  
insuꢀcient space between vehicles,  
or roads where frequent and  
repetitive acceleration and  
Also refer to the following before using  
the MRCC.  
Front radar sensor (page 4-215)  
deceleration occur (Driving under  
these conditions using the MRCC is  
not possible.)  
When entering and exiting  
interchanges, service areas, and  
parking areas of highways (If you exit  
a highway while headway control is  
in use, the vehicle ahead will no  
longer be tracked and your vehicle  
may accelerate to the set speed.)  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
If there is a structure on the road or  
an object (such as a monorail) at a  
low height oꢁ the ground in front of  
the vehicle, the system may operate.  
Therefore, do not use the MRCC.  
Do not use the MRCC system under  
conditions in which close proximity  
warnings are frequently activated.  
During headway control travel, the  
system accelerates and decelerates  
your vehicle in conjunction with the  
speed of the vehicle ahead.  
Slippery roads such as ice or  
snow-bound roads (Tires could spin  
causing you to lose vehicle control,  
or the stop hold control may not  
operate.)  
Long, descending slopes (to  
maintain distance between vehicles,  
the system automatically and  
continuously applies the brakes  
which could result in the loss of  
brake power.)  
Slopes with a steep gradient (The  
vehicle ahead may not be detected  
correctly.)  
Two-wheeled vehicles such as  
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.  
However, if it is necessary to  
accelerate for a lane change or if the  
vehicle ahead brakes suddenly  
causing you to close in on the vehicle  
rapidly, accelerate using the  
accelerator pedal or decelerate using  
the brake pedal depending on the  
conditions.  
For safety purposes, switch the MRCC  
system oꢀ when it is not being used.  
Leaving the MRCC system turned on  
when it is not in use is dangerous as it  
could operate unexpectedly, resulting  
in an accident.  
While the MRCC system is in use, it  
does not cancel even if the shift lever  
is operated and any intended engine  
braking will not occur. If deceleration  
is required, lower the vehicle speed  
setting or depress the brake pedal.  
While braking by the MRCC control  
is operating, you might hear an  
operation sound, however, this does  
not indicate a problem.  
CAUTION  
Turn the system oꢁ when the vehicle  
is running on a chassis roller.  
If your vehicle is towed or you are  
towing something, switch the MRCC  
system oꢁ to prevent an unexpected  
operation.  
The brake lights turn on while  
braking by the MRCC control is  
operating, however, they may not  
turn on while the vehicle is on a  
down slope at the set vehicle speed  
or traveling at a constant speed and  
following a vehicle ahead.  
Stop the headway control function to  
switch the system to the cruise  
control function.  
NOTE  
The MRCC system does not detect  
the following as physical objects.  
Vehicles approaching in the  
opposite direction  
Pedestrians  
Stationary objects (stopped  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
vehicles, obstructions)  
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an  
extremely low speed, the system  
may not detect it correctly.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
*
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
Active driving display  
▼
(MRCC) Display Indication  
The MRCC setting status and operation  
conditions are indicated on the  
multi-information display and the  
active driving display.  
1. Vehicle ahead display  
Multi-information display (Basic  
display)  
2. MRCC set vehicle speed  
If there is a problem with the MRCC  
system, a message is displayed on the  
multi-information display. Check the  
center display to verify the problem  
and then have your vehicle inspected  
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or  
Flashes on page 7-27.  
1. Vehicle ahead display  
2. MRCC set vehicle speed  
Multi-information display  
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)  
1. Vehicle ahead display  
2. MRCC set vehicle speed  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Close Proximity Warning  
▼
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the  
vehicle ahead because the vehicle  
ahead applies the brakes suddenly  
while you are traveling in headway  
control, the warning sound activates  
and the brake warning is indicated in  
the display. Always verify the safety of  
the surrounding area and depress the  
brake pedal while keeping a safe  
distance from the vehicle ahead.  
Additionally, keep a safe distance from  
the vehicles behind you.  
1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is  
displayed  
NOTE  
In the following cases, the warnings  
and brakes may not operate even if  
your vehicle starts closing in on the  
vehicle ahead.  
You are driving your vehicle at the  
same speed as the vehicle ahead.  
Directly after the MRCC system has  
been set.  
Directly after the accelerator pedal is  
released.  
Another vehicle cuts into the driving  
lane in front of you.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Setting the System  
▼
The MRCC system operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
Vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)  
The MRCC is turned on.  
The brake pedal is not depressed.  
The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned  
oꢁ).  
There is no problem with the DSC.  
All the doors are closed.  
The driver's seat belt is fastened.  
The shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).  
The clutch pedal is not depressed.  
Turning on the system  
1. CANCEL switch  
2. RES switch  
3. MRCC switch  
When the MRCC switch is pressed once, the MRCC system turns on, and the MRCC  
standby indication (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and the distance between  
the vehicles while in headway control can be set.  
In addition, the MRCC system display indication is displayed on the  
multi-information display and the active driving display at the same time.  
NOTE  
If the ignition is switched oꢁ while the MRCC system is operating, the system will be  
operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
How to set the speed  
Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal and press  
the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) to start headway control.  
The set speed is indicated on the display. At the same time, the MRCC standby  
indication (white) changes to the MRCC set indication (green).  
Indication on active driving dis-  
Indication on multi-information  
Travel status  
play (vehicles with active driving  
display)  
display  
During travel at constant speed  
During travel under headway  
control  
NOTE  
If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling at a constant speed, the  
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed.  
Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead  
indication turns oꢁ and the system switches back to travel at constant speed.  
The lowest possible speed which can be set on the MRCC system is 30 km/h (19  
mph).  
Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your  
vehicle's set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the  
accelerator pedal.  
How to set the distance-between-vehicles during headway control  
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and  
extremely short distance.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the CANCEL  
switch down. The distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing  
the CANCEL switch up.  
Distance-between-vehicles  
Indication on active driving dis-  
guideline  
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle  
speed)  
Indication on multi-information  
display  
play (vehicles with active driving  
*1  
display)  
Long (about 50 m (164 ft))  
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))  
Short (about 30 m (98 ft))  
Extremely short (about 25 m (82  
ft))  
*
1
Displays a pop-up image in the active driving display only when the driver operates the switch.  
NOTE  
The distance-between-vehicles diꢁers depending on the vehicle speed, and the  
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.  
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again,  
the system automatically sets the distance-between-vehicles to the previous  
setting.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Changing the Set Vehicle Speed  
(To accelerate/decelerate using the RES switch)  
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET+), the vehicle accelerates and when the RES  
switch is pressed down (SET-), it decelerates.  
Press and release immediately: 1 km/h (1 mph)  
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)  
(To increase speed using accelerator pedal)  
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) at  
the desired speed. If the switch is not operated, the system returns to the set speed  
after you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.  
NOTE  
The warnings and brake control do not operate while the accelerator pedal is  
depressed.  
Canceling the system  
When the following operations are performed, the MRCC system is canceled, and  
the MRCC set indication (green) switches to the MRCC standby indication (white)  
at the same time.  
The CANCEL switch is pressed.  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
The shift lever is in the reverse (R) position.  
Under the following conditions, the MRCC cancel indication is displayed in the  
multi-information display and a single beep sound is heard.  
The DSC has operated.  
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.  
When traveling on a downslope for a long period of time.  
There is a problem with the system.  
The vehicle speed decreases to less than 25 km (16 mph).  
The shift lever is shifted to neutral (N) for a certain period of time.  
The clutch is depressed for a certain period of time.  
The engine stalls.  
The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects (during rain, fog, snow or other  
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).  
The parking brake is applied.  
Any of the doors is opened.  
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.  
The operation frequency of the braking by the MRCC control is high.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Resuming control  
If the MRCC system is canceled, you can resume control at the previously set speed  
by pressing the RES switch and after all of the operation conditions have been met.  
NOTE  
If the set speed is not indicated in the display, the control does not resume even if  
the RES switch is pressed.  
Turning oꢀ the system  
When the MRCC switch is pressed while the MRCC is operating, the MRCC turns  
oꢁ.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Shift-up/Shift-down Request  
Display  
▼
Mazda Radar Cruise  
Control with Stop & Go  
function (MRCC with  
Stop & Go function)  
(Automatic  
The shift-up or shift-down request  
display might be displayed while the  
MRCC is operating. When this occurs,  
shift gears because the gear position is  
not appropriate.  
Transmission)*  
Request  
Shift up  
Indication on display  
Shift Up to a Higher Gear  
Shift Down to a Lower Gear  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go function (MRCC with  
Stop & Go function)  
▼
Shift down  
NOTE  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function  
system is designed to maintain  
headway control with a vehicle  
If the gears are not shifted up even  
though the shift-up request  
*1  
indication is displayed, load will be  
applied to the engine and the MRCC  
might be automatically canceled or  
engine damage could occur.  
If the gears are not shifted down  
even though the shift-down request  
indication is displayed, the MRCC  
might be automatically canceled or  
engine stalling could occur.  
ahead according to your vehicle's  
speed using a front radar sensor to  
detect the distance to the vehicle  
ahead and a preset vehicle speed  
without you having to use the  
accelerator or brake pedals.  
1 Headway Control: Control of the  
distance between your vehicle and  
the vehicle ahead detected by the  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
(MRCC) system.  
*
Additionally, if your vehicle starts  
closing in on the vehicle ahead such as  
if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a  
warning sound and a warning  
indication in the display are activated  
simultaneously to alert you to maintain  
a suꢀcient distance between the  
vehicles.  
If the vehicle ahead stops while you are  
following behind it, your vehicle will  
stop and be held stopped  
automatically (stop hold control), and  
headway control will resume when you  
resume driving the vehicle such as by  
pressing the RES switch.  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Also refer to the following before using  
the MRCC with Stop & Go function.  
Roads with sharp curves and where  
vehicle traꢀc is heavy with  
insuꢀcient space between vehicles,  
or roads where frequent and  
repetitive acceleration and  
deceleration occur (Driving under  
these conditions using the MRCC  
with Stop & Go function is not  
possible.)  
AUTOHOLD (page 4-82)  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (page  
4-211)  
Front radar sensor (page 4-215)  
WARNING  
When entering and exiting  
interchanges, service areas, and  
parking areas of highways (If you exit  
a highway while headway control is  
in use, the vehicle ahead will no  
longer be tracked and your vehicle  
may accelerate to the set speed.)  
Slippery roads such as ice or  
snow-bound roads (Tires could spin  
causing you to lose vehicle control,  
or the stop hold control may not  
operate.)  
Long, descending slopes (to  
maintain distance between vehicles,  
the system automatically and  
continuously applies the brakes  
which could result in the loss of  
brake power.)  
Slopes with a steep gradient (The  
vehicle ahead may not be detected  
correctly, your vehicle may slide  
while stopped by the stop hold  
control, and it may accelerate  
suddenly after it starts moving.)  
Two-wheeled vehicles such as  
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.  
Do not rely completely on the MRCC  
with Stop & Go function:  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function  
system has detection limitations  
depending on the type of vehicle  
ahead and its conditions, the weather  
conditions, and the road conditions.  
Additionally, the system may be unable  
to decelerate suꢀciently to avoid  
hitting the vehicle ahead if the vehicle  
ahead applies the brakes suddenly or  
another vehicle cuts into the driving  
lane in front of you, which could result  
in an accident.  
Always drive carefully and verify the  
surrounding conditions and depress  
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal  
while keeping a safe distance from  
vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.  
Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function system in the following  
locations. Using the MRCC with Stop  
& Go function system at the following  
locations may result in an unexpected  
accident:  
For safety purposes, switch the MRCC  
with Stop & Go function system oꢀ  
when it is not being used.  
Leaving the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function system turned on when it is  
not in use is dangerous as it could  
operate unexpectedly, resulting in an  
accident.  
General roads other than highways  
(Driving under these conditions  
using the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function system is not possible.)  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Do not get out of the vehicle while  
the stop hold control is operating:  
Getting out of the vehicle while the  
stop hold control is operating is  
dangerous as the vehicle may move  
unexpectedly and result in an accident.  
Before getting out of the vehicle,  
switch the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function system oꢁ, shift the selector  
lever to the P position, and apply the  
parking brake.  
During headway control travel, the  
system accelerates and decelerates  
your vehicle in conjunction with the  
speed of the vehicle ahead.  
However, if it is necessary to  
accelerate for a lane change or if the  
vehicle ahead brakes suddenly  
causing you to close in on the vehicle  
rapidly, accelerate using the  
accelerator pedal or decelerate using  
the brake pedal depending on the  
conditions.  
While the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function system is in use, it does not  
cancel even if the selector lever is  
operated and any intended engine  
braking does not occur. If  
deceleration is required, lower the  
set speed or depress the brake  
pedal.  
While braking by the MRCC with  
Stop & Go function control is  
operating, you might hear an  
operation sound, however, this does  
not indicate a problem.  
The brake lights turn on while  
braking by the MRCC with Stop &  
Go function control is operating,  
however, they may not turn on while  
the vehicle is on a down slope at the  
set vehicle speed or traveling at a  
constant speed and following a  
vehicle ahead.  
CAUTION  
If your vehicle is towed or you are  
towing something, switch the MRCC  
with Stop & Go function system oꢁ  
to prevent an unexpected operation.  
Turn the system oꢁ when the vehicle  
is running on a chassis roller.  
NOTE  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function  
system does not detect the following  
as physical objects.  
Vehicles approaching in the  
opposite direction  
Pedestrians  
Stationary objects (stopped  
vehicles, obstructions)  
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an  
extremely low speed, the system may  
not detect it correctly.  
If there is a structure on the road or  
Stop the headway control function to  
switch the system to the cruise  
control function.  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
an object (such as a monorail) at a  
low height oꢁ the ground in front of  
the vehicle, the system may operate.  
Therefore, do not use the MRCC  
with Stop & Go function.  
Do not use the MRCC with Stop &  
Go function system under conditions  
in which close proximity warnings  
are frequently activated.  
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Multi-information Display  
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with  
▼
Stop & Go function (MRCC with  
Stop & Go function) Display  
Indication  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function  
setting status and operation conditions  
are indicated on the multi-information  
display and the active driving display.  
Multi-information Display (Basic  
display)  
1. Vehicle ahead display  
2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set  
vehicle speed  
*
Active driving display  
1. Vehicle ahead display  
2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set  
vehicle speed  
1. Vehicle ahead display  
2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set  
vehicle speed  
If there is a problem with the MRCC  
with Stop & Go function system, a  
message is displayed on the  
multi-information display. Check the  
center display to verify the problem  
and then have your vehicle inspected  
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or  
Flashes on page 7-27.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Close Proximity Warning  
▼
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the  
vehicle ahead because the vehicle  
ahead applies the brakes suddenly  
while you are traveling in headway  
control, the warning sound activates  
and the brake warning is indicated in  
the display. Always verify the safety of  
the surrounding area and depress the  
brake pedal while keeping a safe  
distance from the vehicle ahead.  
Additionally, keep a safe distance from  
the vehicles behind you.  
1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is  
displayed  
NOTE  
In the following cases, the warnings  
and brakes may not operate even if  
your vehicle starts closing in on the  
vehicle ahead.  
You are driving your vehicle at the  
same speed as the vehicle ahead.  
Directly after the MRCC with Stop &  
Go function system has been set.  
Directly after the accelerator pedal is  
released.  
Another vehicle cuts into the driving  
lane in front of you.  
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Setting the System  
▼
The MRCC with Stop & Go function system operates when all of the following  
conditions are met.  
Vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function is turned on.  
The brake pedal is not depressed.  
The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned  
oꢁ).  
There is no problem with the DSC.  
All the doors are closed.  
The driver's seat belt is fastened.  
The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual  
mode).  
NOTE  
In the following cases, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled  
when the vehicle is traveling at 30 km/h (20 mph) or less and “Mazda Radar  
Cruise Control Disabled Under 30 km/h” is displayed in the multi-information  
display.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (There is  
problem with the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or windshield is dirty).  
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.  
There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).  
It may not be possible to set the MRCC with Stop & Go function system directly  
after starting the engine, while the DSC operation is being checked.  
Turning on the system  
1. CANCEL switch  
2. RES switch  
3. MRCC switch  
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When the MRCC switch is pressed once, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system  
turns on, and the MRCC with Stop & Go function standby indication (white) turns  
on and the vehicle speed and the distance between the vehicles while in headway  
control can be set.  
In addition, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system display indication is  
displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display at the same  
time.  
NOTE  
If the ignition is switched oꢁ while the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is  
operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next  
time.  
How to set the speed  
Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal and press  
the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) to start headway control.  
The set speed is indicated on the display. At the same time, the MRCC standby  
indication (white) changes to the MRCC set indication (green).  
Indication on active driving dis-  
Indication on multi-information  
Travel status  
play (vehicles with active driving  
display)  
display  
During travel at constant speed  
During travel under headway  
control  
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NOTE  
If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling at a constant speed, the  
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed.  
Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead  
indication turns oꢁ and the system switches back to travel at constant speed.  
The lowest possible speed which can be set on the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function system is 30 km/h (19 mph).  
Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your  
vehicle's set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the  
accelerator pedal.  
How to set the distance-between-vehicles during headway control  
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and  
extremely short distance.  
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the CANCEL  
switch down. The distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing  
the CANCEL switch up.  
Distance-between-vehicles  
Indication on active driving dis-  
guideline  
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle  
speed)  
Indication on multi-information  
display  
play (vehicles with active driving  
*1  
display)  
Long (about 50 m (164 ft))  
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))  
Short (about 30 m (98 ft))  
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Distance-between-vehicles  
guideline  
Indication on active driving dis-  
play (vehicles with active driving  
Indication on multi-information  
display  
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle  
speed)  
*1  
display)  
Extremely short (about 25 m (82  
ft))  
*
1
Displays a pop-up image in the active driving display only when the driver operates the switch.  
NOTE  
The distance-between-vehicles diꢁers depending on the vehicle speed, and the  
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.  
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again,  
the system automatically sets the distance-between-vehicles to the previous  
setting.  
Changing the Set Vehicle Speed  
(To accelerate/decelerate using the RES switch)  
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET+), the vehicle accelerates and when the RES  
switch is pressed down (SET-), it decelerates.  
Press and release immediately: 1 km/h (1 mph)  
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)  
(To increase speed using accelerator pedal)  
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) at  
the desired speed. If the switch is not operated, the system returns to the set speed  
after you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.  
NOTE  
The warnings and brake control do not operate while the accelerator pedal is  
depressed.  
The setting speed can be changed by operating the RES switch up (SET+) or down  
(SET-) during stop hold control.  
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Canceling the system  
When the following operations are performed, the MRCC with Stop & Go function  
system is canceled, and the MRCC with Stop & Go function set indication (green)  
switches to the MRCC with Stop & Go function standby indication (white) at the  
same time.  
The CANCEL switch is pressed.  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
The selector lever is in the P (Park), N (Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.  
Under the following conditions, the MRCC with Stop & Go function cancel  
indication is displayed in the multi-information display and a single beep sound is  
heard.  
The DSC has operated.  
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.  
When traveling on a downslope for a long period of time.  
There is a problem with the system.  
The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold control.  
The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects (during rain, fog, snow or other  
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).  
The parking brake is applied.  
Any of the doors is opened.  
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.  
The operation frequency of the braking by the MRCC with Stop & Go function  
control is high.  
Resuming control  
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled, you can resume control at  
the previously set speed by pressing the RES switch and after all of the operation  
conditions have been met.  
NOTE  
If the set speed is not indicated in the display, the control does not resume even if  
the RES switch is pressed.  
Turning oꢀ the system  
When the MRCC switch is pressed while the MRCC is operating, the MRCC turns  
oꢁ.  
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NOTE  
Stop Hold Control  
▼
When you resume driving by pressing  
the RES switch, your vehicle does not  
start moving until the distance  
between your vehicle and the vehicle  
ahead lengthens to the specified  
distance or farther.  
While in headway control using the  
MRCC with Stop & Go function  
system, your vehicle will stop when a  
vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle  
is stopped and the stop hold control  
operates, the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function indicator light turns on.  
If the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function is temporarily canceled  
during stop hold control, you cannot  
resume driving by pressing the RES  
switch when there are no vehicles in  
front of your vehicle. Depress the  
accelerator pedal and resume driving  
the vehicle.  
NOTE  
If the MRCC with Stop & Go  
If the vehicle ahead starts moving  
within 3 seconds after your vehicle is  
stopped by the stop hold control,  
headway control will resume even if  
you do not resume driving your  
vehicle, such as by depressing the  
accelerator pedal.  
function system is canceled during  
stop hold control, the vehicle is held  
in its stopped position.  
The parking brake is automatically  
applied and the vehicle is held in its  
stopped position when 10 minutes  
have elapsed since the stop hold  
control operated. At this time, the  
MRCC with Stop & Go function  
system is canceled.  
Resume driving information  
If you do not resume driving within a  
few seconds after the vehicle ahead  
starts moving, the multi-information  
display vehicle-ahead indication  
flashes to urge the driver to resume  
driving. If you do not resume driving  
after the indicator light flashes, a  
sound is activated to urge you to  
resume driving.  
The brake lights turn on during stop  
hold control.  
To resume driving  
After the vehicle ahead starts moving  
while your vehicle is stopped under  
stop hold control, press the RES switch  
or depress the accelerator pedal to  
cancel the stop hold control and  
resume driving.  
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The TJA may not be able to detect a  
vehicle ahead depending on the type  
of vehicle ahead and its conditions,  
the weather conditions, and the road  
conditions. Additionally, the system  
might be unable to decelerate  
suꢀciently if a vehicle ahead applies  
the brakes suddenly, another vehicle  
cuts into the driving lane, or the  
diꢁerence in vehicle speed between  
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is  
larger, which could result in an  
accident. Check the surrounding  
conditions and always drive carefully  
while keeping a safe distance from  
vehicles ahead and on-coming  
vehicles.  
Traꢁc Jam Assist (TJA)*  
Traꢁc Jam Assist (TJA)  
▼
The TJA is a system which consists of a  
headway control function and a  
steering assist function for reducing  
driver fatigue during traꢀc jams when  
driving on expressways or highways.  
This system performs headway control  
to maintain a constant distance  
between your vehicle and a vehicle  
ahead at a preset vehicle speed  
without you having to use the  
accelerator or brake pedal. Even  
further, with the steering assist  
function, when vehicle lane lines are  
detected, the function assists the driver  
in keeping the vehicle within the lane  
lines. If lane lines are not detected, the  
function provides the driver driving  
assistance in keeping the vehicle along  
the motion path with the vehicle  
ahead.  
For the purposes of safety, switch the  
TJA oꢀ when it is not being used.  
Leaving the TJA turned on when it is  
not in use is dangerous as it could  
operate unexpectedly, resulting in an  
accident.  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on TJA:  
Do not use the TJA under the  
following conditions. Otherwise, it  
may result in an accident.  
The TJA is not an automated driving  
system. In addition, the functions  
have limitations. Do not rely  
completely on the system and always  
stay on course using the steering  
wheel.  
Set a vehicle speed within the speed  
limit according to the road  
conditions and the weather  
conditions.  
General roads other than  
expressways or highways (Driving  
under these conditions using the TJA  
is not possible.)  
Roads with sharp curves and where  
vehicle traꢀc is heavy with  
insuꢀcient space between vehicles,  
or roads where frequent and  
repetitive acceleration and  
deceleration occur (Driving under  
these conditions using the TJA is not  
possible).  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
Getting out of the vehicle while the  
stop hold control is operating is  
dangerous as the vehicle may move  
unexpectedly and result in an accident.  
Before getting out of the vehicle,  
switch the TJA oꢁ, apply the parking  
brake, and then shift the selector lever  
to the P position.  
When entering and exiting  
interchanges, service areas, and  
parking areas of expressways (If you  
exit an expressway while headway  
control is in use, the vehicle ahead  
will no longer be tracked and your  
vehicle may accelerate to the set  
speed).  
Slippery roads such as icy or  
snow-covered roads (Tires could spin  
causing you to lose vehicle control,  
or the stop hold control may not  
operate.)  
Long, descending slopes (to  
maintain distance between vehicles,  
the system automatically and  
continuously applies the brakes  
which could result in the loss of  
brake power.)  
Two-wheeled vehicles such as  
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.  
(Automatic transmission vehicle)  
Slopes with a steep gradient (The  
vehicle ahead may not be detected  
correctly, your vehicle may slip while  
stopped by the stop hold control, or  
it may accelerate suddenly after it  
starts moving.)  
CAUTION  
Turn the system oꢁ when the vehicle is  
running on a chassis roller.  
Heed the following cautions so that  
the TJA can operate normally.  
Turn the system oꢁ when the vehicle  
is running on a chassis roller.  
Do not modify the vehicle's  
suspensions.  
Always use wheels of the specified  
size for the front and rear wheels.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer  
for tire replacement.  
NOTE  
Driving under bad weather  
conditions (rain, fog, and snow).  
Tires of a diꢁerent specified size are  
used, such as a temporary spare tire.  
Tires with insuꢀcient tread are used.  
The tire pressures are not adjusted to  
the specified pressure.  
The vehicle is being used to tow a  
camper or boat trailer.  
Tire chains are used.  
The headway control does not detect  
the following as physical objects.  
Vehicles approaching in the  
opposite direction  
Pedestrians  
Stationary objects (stopped  
vehicles, obstructions)  
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an  
extremely low speed, the system may  
not detect it correctly.  
If there is a structure on the road or  
an object (such as a monorail) at a  
low height oꢁ the ground in front of  
the vehicle, the system may operate.  
Therefore, do not use the TJA.  
Do not use the TJA under conditions  
in which close proximity warnings  
are frequently activated.  
The vehicle is driven on roads with  
lane lines other than white (yellow)  
lines, such as an expressway.  
Do not get out of the vehicle while  
the stop hold control is operating.  
(Automatic transmission vehicle)  
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If it is necessary to accelerate for a  
The vehicle is driven on a  
lane change or the vehicle ahead  
brakes suddenly causing you to close  
in on the vehicle rapidly, accelerate  
using the accelerator pedal or  
decelerate using the brake pedal  
depending on the conditions.  
temporary lane or section with a  
closed lane resulting from  
construction where there might be  
multiple white (yellow) lane lines,  
or they are interrupted.  
The camera picks up an obscure  
line, such as a temporary line being  
used for construction, or because  
of shade, unmelted snow, or  
grooves filled with water.  
The road surface is wet and shiny  
after rain, or there are puddles on  
the road.  
Heavy luggage is loaded in the  
trunk/luggage compartment or on  
the rear seat causing the vehicle to  
tilt.  
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is  
running near a white (yellow) lane  
line making it less visible.  
The windshield is dirty or foggy.  
The vehicle is driven through an  
intersection, a junction, or a fork in  
the road.  
While white (yellow) lane lines  
cannot be detected due to road or  
weather conditions.  
The surrounding brightness  
suddenly changes such as when  
entering or exiting a tunnel.  
The illumination of the headlights  
is weakened because of dirt or the  
optical axis is deviated at night.  
Back-light is reflected oꢁ the road  
surface or the road surface is wet  
and shiny after rain.  
The shade of a guardrail parallel to  
a white (yellow) lane line is cast on  
the road.  
The width of a lane is excessively  
narrow or wide.  
While the TJA is in use, any intended  
engine braking does not occur even  
if you shift the shift lever (manual  
transmission) or the selector lever  
(automatic transmission). If  
deceleration is required, lower the  
vehicle speed setting or depress the  
brake pedal.  
While braking by the TJA control is  
operating, you might hear an  
operation sound, however, this does  
not indicate a problem.  
The brake lights turn on while  
braking by the TJA control is  
operating, however, they may not  
turn on while the vehicle is on a  
down slope at the set vehicle speed  
or traveling at a constant speed and  
following a vehicle ahead.  
Under the following conditions, the  
TJA may not be able to detect white  
(yellow) lines or vehicles ahead  
correctly and the TJA may not  
operate normally.  
The forward sensing camera (FSC)  
cannot recognize the area in front  
of the vehicle due to soiling or fog.  
The white (yellow) lane lines are  
less visible because of dirt or paint  
flaking.  
White (yellow) lane lines or  
vehicles ahead are less visible  
because of bad weather (rain, fog,  
or snow).  
The road is excessively uneven.  
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a  
road bump.  
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There are various road markings or  
division lines (lane markings) of  
various shapes near an  
Steering assist function  
When lane lines are detected, the  
function assists the driver in keeping  
the vehicle within the lane lines. If lane  
lines are not detected, the function  
provides the driver driving assistance in  
keeping the vehicle along the motion  
path with the vehicle ahead.  
intersection.  
The area in front of the camera is  
soiled or an object that obstructs  
the field of view is installed.  
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in  
front, sand, snow, and water vapor  
rising from manholes and grating,  
and water splashed into the air.  
The surroundings are dark such as  
during the early evening or early  
morning.  
A vehicle ahead with a certain  
taillight shape.  
A vehicle ahead veers oꢁ course  
from your vehicle's line of travel.  
A vehicle ahead is driving  
erratically.  
NOTE  
Steering assist limit warning  
If the steering assist function cannot  
keep the vehicle within the lane lines  
while the steering assist function is  
operating, a warning sound is activated  
and a warning is displayed on the  
multi-information display to urge the  
driver to operate the steering wheel.  
The vehicle is driven on roads with  
tight curves.  
Headway control function  
If a vehicle ahead is detected while  
traveling at a constant speed, the  
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed  
and headway control is performed.  
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Multi-information display  
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)  
Traꢁc Jam Assist (TJA) Display  
Indication  
▼
The TJA setting status and operation  
conditions are indicated on the  
multi-information display or the active  
driving display.  
Multi-information display (Basic  
display)  
1. Vehicle ahead display  
2. TJA set vehicle speed  
*
Active driving display  
1. Vehicle ahead display  
2. TJA set vehicle speed  
1. Vehicle ahead display  
2. TJA set vehicle speed  
Steering assist function display  
When the steering assist function  
operates, the steering assist operation  
display on the display changes from  
white to green.  
NOTE  
You can view the multi-information  
display to check whether the steering  
assist is performing controls in  
conjunction with the traꢀc lane lines  
or a vehicle ahead.  
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Inactive  
Close Proximity Warning  
▼
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the  
vehicle ahead while you are traveling  
under headway control, the warning  
sound is activated and the brake  
warning is indicated on the display.  
Keep a safe distance between your  
vehicle and a vehicle ahead.  
Active (vehicle ahead)  
Active (lane line)  
1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is  
displayed  
If there is a problem with the TJA, a  
message is displayed on the  
multi-information display. Check the  
details of the problem on the center  
display and then have your vehicle  
inspected by an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
NOTE  
In the following cases, the warnings  
and brakes may not operate even if  
your vehicle starts closing in on the  
vehicle ahead.  
You are driving your vehicle at the  
same speed as the vehicle ahead.  
Directly after the TJA operates.  
Directly after the accelerator pedal is  
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or  
Flashes on page 7-27.  
released.  
Another vehicle cuts into the driving  
lane in front of you.  
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Setting the System  
▼
Operation conditions  
Headway control function  
The TJA operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
(Automatic transmission vehicle)  
The vehicle speed is about 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).  
The selector lever is in the D or M position (manual mode).  
(Manual transmission vehicle)  
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).  
The shift lever is in a position other than the R or N position.  
The clutch pedal is not depressed.  
The TJA is operating.  
The headway control function of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go  
function) is set to operable (if it was set to inoperable, set it to operable using the  
personalization function).  
The brake pedal is not depressed.  
The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned  
oꢁ).  
There is no problem with the DSC.  
All the doors are closed.  
The driver's seat belt is fastened.  
NOTE  
(Automatic transmission vehicle)  
Under the following conditions, the TJA cannot be used when the vehicle speed is  
30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.  
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.  
There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).  
The TJA may not launch directly after the engine starts.  
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Steering assist function  
The steering assist function operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
Your vehicle is moving and less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).  
White (yellow) lane lines on both sides are detected and you are driving near the  
center of the lane, or your vehicle detects a vehicle ahead.  
The steering wheel is not turned sharply.  
The turn signal lever is not operated.  
The headway control function is operating.  
(Manual transmission vehicle)  
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.  
NOTE  
The steering assist function operates so that the vehicle remains near the center of  
the driving lane, however, depending on conditions such as the road curvature,  
road slope and undulations, and vehicle speed, the function might not be able to  
keep the vehicle near the center of the driving lane.  
Setting method  
1. CANCEL switch  
2. RES switch  
3. TJA switch  
1. Press the TJA switch.  
The TJA standby indication (white) turns on. In addition, the TJA display  
indication is displayed on the multi-information display at the same time.  
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2. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal and  
press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) to start headway control.  
The set speed is indicated on the display. At the same time, the TJA standby  
indication (white) changes to the TJA set indication (green).  
3. The headway control is operable when all of the conditions for it to operate are  
met, or the steering assist function is operable when all of the conditions for it to  
operate are met.  
NOTE  
If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling at a constant speed, the  
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed.  
Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead  
indication turns oꢁ and the system switches back to travel at constant speed.  
Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your  
vehicle's set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the  
accelerator pedal.  
When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned oꢁ is  
maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF with the TJA operable, the  
TJA remains operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.  
When the TJA switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go  
function) system is operating, the TJA operates. In addition, when the MRCC  
switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
(MRCC) or Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with  
Stop & Go function) system operates.  
Changing the set vehicle speed  
(To accelerate/decelerate using the RES switch)  
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET+), the vehicle accelerates and when the RES  
switch is pressed down (SET-), it decelerates.  
Press and release immediately: 1 km/h (1 mph)  
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)  
(To increase speed using accelerator pedal)  
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) at  
the desired speed. If the switch is not operated, the system returns to the set speed  
after you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.  
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NOTE  
The warnings and brake control do not operate while depressing the accelerator  
pedal.  
The lowest possible speed which can be set on the TJA is 30 km/h (19 mph).  
(Automatic transmission vehicle)  
The vehicle speed setting can be changed by operating the RES switch during stop  
hold control.  
Changing the distance between vehicles during headway control  
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and  
extremely short distance.  
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the CANCEL  
switch down. The distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing  
the CANCEL switch up.  
Indication on display  
Distance-between-vehicles  
guideline  
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle  
speed)  
Indication on active driving dis-  
play (vehicles with active driving  
Indication on multi-information  
display  
*1  
display)  
Long (about 50 m (164 ft))  
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))  
Short (about 30 m (98 ft))  
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Indication on display  
Indication on active driving dis-  
Distance-between-vehicles  
guideline  
Indication on multi-information  
display  
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle  
speed)  
play (vehicles with active driving  
*1  
display)  
Extremely short (about 25 m (82  
ft))  
*
1
Displays a pop-up image when the CANCEL switch is operated.  
NOTE  
The distance-between-vehicles diꢁers depending on the vehicle speed, and the  
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.  
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF, the set distance-between-vehicles is  
taken over automatically even when the engine is started again.  
The function is temporarily canceled  
Headway control function  
When the following operations are performed, the headway control function is  
temporarily canceled and the TJA set indication (green) changes to the TJA standby  
indication (white) at the same time.  
The CANCEL switch is pressed one time.  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
(Automatic transmission vehicle)  
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R position.  
(Manual transmission vehicle)  
The shift lever is in the R position.  
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In the following cases, the TJA cancel indication is displayed and a sound is activated  
one time.  
The DSC has operated.  
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.  
The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.  
There is a problem with the system.  
The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects (during rain, fog, snow or other  
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).  
The parking brake is applied.  
Any of the doors is opened.  
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.  
The operation frequency of the braking by the TJA control is high.  
(Automatic transmission vehicle)  
The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold control.  
(Manual transmission vehicle)  
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).  
The shift lever is in the neutral position for a certain period of time.  
The clutch pedal is depressed for a certain period of time.  
The engine has stalled.  
Steering assist function  
If any of the following conditions occurs, the steering assist function is temporarily  
canceled.  
The headway control function is canceled.  
White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be  
recognized.  
Your vehicle speed is more than about 64 km/h (40 mph).  
The accelerator pedal is operated.  
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) has operated.  
The turn signal lever is operated.  
The vehicle is being driven on a sharp curve.  
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.  
The vehicle crosses a lane line.  
The driver takes his/her hands oꢁ the steering wheel.  
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.  
There is a problem with the system.  
The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is too high or too low.  
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.  
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an  
obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.  
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NOTE  
If you take your hands oꢁ the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the  
warning sound is activated and an alert is indicated on the multi-information  
display and the active driving display.  
Multi-information display  
Active driving display (vehicles with active driving display)  
If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the  
system determines that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the  
steering wheel) even if you are holding it, and an alert is indicated on the  
multi-information display and the active driving display.  
To resume operation  
If the TJA is temporarily canceled, it will resume operation at the previously set speed  
by pressing the RES switch after all of the operation conditions have been met.  
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NOTE  
If the set speed is not indicated on the display, the system does not operate even if  
the RES switch is pressed.  
After the operation, the steering assist operation may not operate for a period of 5  
seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected or a vehicle ahead is  
recognized.  
Turning oꢀ  
When the TJA switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the TJA turns oꢁ.  
Shift-up/Shift-down Request  
Display (Manual Transmission)  
Stop Hold Control (Automatic  
Transmission)  
▼
▼
The shift-up or shift-down request  
display might be displayed while the  
TJA is operating. When this occurs, shift  
gears because the gear position is not  
appropriate.  
While in headway control using the  
TJA, your vehicle will stop when a  
vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle  
is stopped and the stop hold control  
operates, the TJA indicator light turns  
on.  
Request  
Shift up  
Indication on display  
Shift Up to a Higher Gear  
Shift Down to a Lower Gear  
Shift down  
NOTE  
NOTE  
If the gears are not shifted up even  
though the shift-up request  
Even if the TJA is temporarily  
canceled during stop hold control,  
the vehicle is held in its stopped  
position.  
indication is displayed, load will be  
applied to the engine and the TJA  
might be automatically canceled or  
engine damage could occur.  
If the gears are not shifted down  
even though the shift-down request  
indication is displayed, the TJA might  
be automatically canceled or engine  
stalling could occur.  
The parking brake is automatically  
applied and the vehicle is held in its  
stopped position when 10 minutes  
or longer have passed since the stop  
hold control operated. When this  
occurs, the TJA is temporarily  
canceled.  
The brake lights turn on during stop  
hold control.  
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To resume driving  
Lane-keep Assist System  
(LAS)*  
After the vehicle ahead starts moving  
while your vehicle is stopped under  
stop hold control, press the RES switch  
or depress the accelerator pedal to  
cancel the stop hold control and start  
driving.  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)  
▼
The LAS provides steering assistance to  
help the driver stay within the vehicle  
lane if the vehicle might be deviating.  
The forward sensing camera (FSC)  
detects the white lines (yellow lines) of  
the vehicle lane in which the vehicle is  
traveling and if the system determines  
that the vehicle may deviate from its  
lane, it operates the electric power  
steering to assist the driver’s steering  
operation. The system also alerts the  
driver by displaying an alert on the  
multi-information display. Use the  
system when you drive the vehicle on  
roads with white (yellow) lines such as  
expressways and highways.  
NOTE  
When you resume driving by pressing  
the RES switch, your vehicle does not  
start moving until the distance  
between your vehicle and the vehicle  
ahead lengthens to the specified  
distance or farther.  
If the TJA is temporarily canceled,  
depress the accelerator pedal and  
start driving the vehicle. If the TJA is  
temporarily canceled, you cannot  
resume driving by pressing the RES  
switch when there are no vehicles in  
front of your vehicle.  
If the vehicle ahead starts moving  
within 3 seconds after your vehicle is  
stopped by the stop hold control,  
headway control will continue even if  
you do not resume driving your  
vehicle, such as by depressing the  
accelerator pedal.  
Vehicle departure information  
1. Forward sensing camera (FSC)  
WARNING  
If you do not resume driving within a  
few seconds after the vehicle ahead  
starts moving during stop hold control,  
the multi-information display  
vehicle-ahead indication flashes to  
urge the driver to resume driving. If you  
do not resume driving after the  
indicator light flashes, a sound is  
activated to urge you to resume  
driving.  
Do not rely completely on the LAS:  
The LAS is not an automated driving  
system. In addition, the system is not  
designed to compensate for a  
driver’s lack of caution, and  
over-reliance on the system could  
lead to an accident.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
The vehicle is driven on a temporary  
lane or section with a closed lane  
resulting from construction where  
there might be multiple white  
(yellow) lane lines, or they are  
interrupted.  
The camera picks up an obscure line,  
such as a temporary line being used  
for construction, or because of  
shade, unmelted snow, or grooves  
filled with water.  
The surrounding brightness suddenly  
changes such as when entering or  
exiting a tunnel.  
Back-light is reflected oꢁ the road  
surface.  
The road surface is wet and shiny  
after rain, or there are puddles on  
the road.  
The width of a lane is excessively  
narrow.  
The vehicle is driven on roads with  
tight curves.  
Heavy luggage is loaded in the  
trunk/luggage compartment or on  
the rear seat causing the vehicle to  
tilt.  
The functions of the LAS have  
limitations. Always stay on course  
using the steering wheel and drive  
with care.  
Do not use the LAS under the  
following circumstances, otherwise it  
may result in an accident.  
The vehicle is driven on slippery  
roads such as icy or snow-covered  
roads, and unpaved roads.  
Tires of a diꢁerent specified size  
are used, such as a temporary  
spare tire.  
Tires with insuꢀcient tread are  
used.  
The tire pressures are not adjusted  
to the specified pressure.  
The vehicle is being used to tow a  
camper or boat trailer.  
Tire chains are used.  
The vehicle is driven on roads with  
lane lines other than white (yellow)  
lines, such as an expressway.  
CAUTION  
Heed the following cautions so that  
the LAS can operate normally.  
The vehicle is driven through a fork in  
the road or a junction.  
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a  
white (yellow) lane line is cast on the  
road.  
The illumination of the headlights is  
weakened because of dirt or the  
optical axis is deviated at night.  
The road is excessively uneven.  
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a  
road bump.  
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is  
running near a white (yellow) lane  
line making it less visible.  
Do not modify the vehicle's  
suspensions.  
Always use tires of the specified type  
and size for the front and rear  
wheels. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.  
NOTE  
The system may not operate normally  
under the following conditions.  
The white (yellow) lane lines are less  
The windshield is dirty or foggy.  
Strong light is directed from the front  
of the vehicle (such as sunlight, or  
headlights (high-beam) of  
on-coming vehicles).  
visible because of dirt or paint  
flaking.  
White (yellow) lane lines are less  
visible because of bad weather (rain,  
fog, or snow).  
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When temporarily canceling the  
system  
System Operation  
▼
When the ignition is switched ON, the  
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/  
risk avoidance support system) (white)  
turns on and the system goes on  
standby.  
The LAS goes on standby in the  
following cases: The LAS operation is  
automatically restored when the  
system's operation conditions are met.  
The system cannot detect white  
(yellow) lane lines.  
The vehicle speed is less than about  
56 km/h (35 mph).  
The turn signal lever is operated.  
The accelerator pedal is depressed  
NOTE  
If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (white) does not turn on, the  
system is canceled using the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch or the  
personalization feature.  
abruptly.  
The TCS/DSC is operating.  
The TCS/DSC is turned oꢁ.  
The steering wheel is operated.  
The brake pedal is operated.  
The function is temporarily stopped.  
Operation conditions  
The LAS stops functioning in the  
following cases:  
When all of the following conditions  
are met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status  
symbol (warning/risk avoidance  
support system) on the  
multi-information display changes  
from white to green and the system  
becomes operational.  
The temperature in the forward  
sensing camera (FSC) is too high or  
too low.  
The windshield around the forward  
sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.  
The windshield around the forward  
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h  
sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by  
an obstruction, causing poor forward  
visibility.  
(40 mph) or faster.  
The system detects white (yellow)  
lane lines.  
Strong light (such as sunlight, or  
headlights (high-beam) of  
on-coming vehicles) is directed at  
the forward sensing camera (FSC).  
NOTE  
When the system does not detect a  
white (yellow) lane line on one side  
only, the system does not operate on  
the side that is not being detected.  
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System malfunction  
Multi-information display  
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)  
If there is a problem with the system,  
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol  
(warning/risk avoidance support  
system) (white) and the i-ACTIVSENSE  
warning indication/warning light on  
the multi-information display turns on  
and a message is indicated.  
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol  
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support  
System) on page 4-98.  
Steering Wheel Operation Assist  
▼
When the system determines that the  
vehicle might be deviating from its  
lane, the steering wheel operation  
assist operates.  
*
Active driving display  
The system notifies the driver that it  
provided steering wheel operation  
assistance on the multi-information  
display and the active driving display.  
Multi-information display (Basic  
display)  
NOTE  
When the driver operates the  
steering wheel while the steering  
wheel operation assist is operating,  
the steering wheel operation  
assistance is canceled.  
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System Canceling  
▼
Smart Brake Support  
(SBS)*  
The LAS can be set to inoperable.  
(If only the LAS is turned oꢀ)  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Smart Brake Support (SBS)  
▼
The SBS is a system designed to detect  
target objects using sensors and  
cameras equipped on the vehicle, and  
to reduce damage in the event of a  
collision by operating the brake control  
if there is the possibility of your vehicle  
colliding with a target object.  
One part of the SBS functions when  
you are driving forward and the other  
part functions when you are driving in  
reverse.  
(If the LAS is turned oꢀ by operating  
the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch)  
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch  
on page 4-100.  
NOTE  
If the ignition is switched OFF while  
you have canceled the system using the  
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system  
is automatically enabled the next time  
the ignition is switched ON. However,  
if the system is canceled using the  
personalization features, the system is  
not automatically enabled.  
Refer to Forward drive detection on  
page 4-168.  
Refer to Reverse drive detection on  
page 4-170.  
Forward drive detection  
▼
When you are driving forward, the  
following functions of the Smart Brake  
Support (SBS) operate.  
Forward detection function  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the SBS:  
The SBS is only designed to reduce  
damage in the event of a collision.  
The system may not operate normally  
depending on the target object,  
weather conditions, or traꢀc  
conditions. Over reliance on the  
system leading to the accelerator pedal  
or brake pedal being mistakenly  
operated could result in an accident.  
CAUTION  
In the following cases, turn the SBS oꢁ  
to prevent a mis-operation.  
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When Driving  
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Operation conditions  
The vehicle is being towed or towing  
another vehicle.  
The vehicle is driven on rough roads  
such as in areas where there is grass  
and foliage or oꢁ-road.  
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake  
Support (SBS) System Operation on  
page 4-176.  
The forward detection function  
operates when all of the following  
conditions are met.  
The ignition is switched ON.  
The SBS is on.  
(Object is vehicle ahead)  
The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h  
(3 mph) or higher.  
(Object is a pedestrian or bicycle)  
The vehicle speed is between about  
10 and 80 km/h (6.3 to 49 mph).  
The DSC does not operate.  
NOTE  
During the SBS brake control, the  
brake pedal may move rearward or  
become stiꢁ. The brakes are operating,  
but continue to depress the brake  
pedal.  
NOTE  
Forward detection function  
When any of the following  
conditions is met, the forward  
detection function may not operate.  
The forward detection function is  
designed to reduce damage in the  
event of a collision with target objects  
at the front.  
The forward detection function detects  
target objects (vehicles ahead,  
pedestrians, and bicycles) using the  
front radar sensor and the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC). If there is a  
possibility of your vehicle colliding with  
a target object at the front, you are  
notified of possible danger by a  
warning sound and a warning  
If there is the possibility of hitting  
only a part of a vehicle or  
obstruction ahead.  
You are driving your vehicle at the  
same speed as the vehicle ahead.  
When the driver deliberately  
performs driving operations  
(accelerator operation, steering  
wheel operation).  
The accelerator pedal is depressed  
abruptly.  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
The steering wheel is being  
indication on the display.  
Furthermore, if the possibility of a  
collision increases, the brake control is  
performed to reduce damage in the  
event of a collision. In addition, when  
the driver depresses the brake pedal,  
the brakes are applied firmly and  
quickly to assist.  
operated.  
(Automatic transmission)  
The selector lever is being shifted.  
The turn signal lever is being  
operated.  
Warnings and messages, such as a  
dirty windshield, related to the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or  
front radar sensor are being  
displayed on the multi-information  
display.  
When any of the following  
conditions is met, the forward  
detection function may operate.  
(Vehicles with Driver Monitoring  
(DM))  
If the system determines that the driver  
is not paying attention to the road, it  
activates the collision warning earlier  
than normal.  
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There is an object in the road at  
the entrance to a curve (including  
guardrails and snow banks).  
displayed on the multi-information  
display and the active driving display.  
Multi-information display  
Passing an approaching vehicle  
while rounding a curve.  
When crossing a narrow bridge,  
going under a low overhang, or  
passing through a narrow gate, a  
car washing machine, or tunnel.  
When passing through a toll gate.  
When entering an underground  
parking area.  
There is a metal object, bump, or a  
protruding object on the road.  
If you suddenly come close to a  
vehicle ahead.  
An animal, wall, or standing tree is  
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed  
detected.  
While the system is operating, the  
*
Active driving display  
driver is notified by the  
multi-information display and the  
active driving display.  
If a malfunction is detected or the  
system temporarily stops the  
function due to dirt on the sensors or  
cameras, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning  
light turns on and a message is  
displayed on the multi-information  
display.  
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed  
NOTE  
During brake control and brake assist  
operation, the collision warning  
sound is activated intermittently.  
The operation distance and volume  
of the collision warning can be  
changed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
(Manual transmission)  
On a manual transmission vehicle,  
the engine stops if the clutch pedal is  
not depressed when the vehicle is  
stopped by the SBS brake operation.  
Reverse drive detection*  
▼
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS  
When you are driving in reverse, the  
following functions of the Smart Brake  
Support (SBS) operate.  
brake operation and the brake pedal  
is not depressed, the SBS brake is  
automatically released after about 2  
seconds.  
Rearward detection function  
Rear crossing  
Collision warning  
If there is the possibility of your vehicle  
colliding with a target object at the  
front, the warning sound is activated  
continuously and a warning is  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
When washing the vehicle, do not  
WARNING  
spray highly pressurized water against  
the rear side radar sensors and the rear  
ultrasonic sensors, or rub them  
strongly. In addition, do not hit the rear  
bumper forcefully when loading and  
unloading cargo. Otherwise, the  
system will be unable to detect  
obstructions correctly and the SBS may  
not operate normally.  
Do not rely completely on the SBS:  
The SBS 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.  
Heed the following cautions so that  
CAUTION  
the SBS can operate normally:  
Do not apply stickers (including  
transparent stickers) to the areas  
around the rear side radar sensors  
and the rear ultrasonic sensors.  
Otherwise, a rear side radar sensor  
and a rear ultrasonic sensor may not  
be able to detect vehicles and  
obstructions correctly which could  
result in an accident.  
In the following cases, turn the SBS  
oꢁ to prevent a mis-operation.  
A trailer is pulled or an accessory  
such as a bicycle carrier is installed  
to the rear of the vehicle.  
The vehicle is driven on rough  
roads such as in areas where there  
is grass and foliage or oꢁ-road.  
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake  
Support (SBS) System Operation  
on page 4-176.  
Do not disassemble the rear side  
radar sensors and rear ultrasonic  
sensors.  
Always use tires for all wheels that  
are of the specified size, and the  
same manufacture, brand, and tread  
pattern. In addition, do not use tires  
with significantly diꢁerent wear  
patterns on the same vehicle. If such  
improper tires are used, the SBS may  
not operate normally.  
If you recognize scratches around the  
rear side radar sensors and rear  
ultrasonic sensors, stop using the SBS  
immediately and always have the  
vehicle inspected by an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake  
Support (SBS) System Operation on  
page 4-176.  
NOTE  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer  
for rear bumper removal/  
installation.  
During the SBS brake control, the  
brake pedal may move rearward or  
become stiꢁ. The brakes are operating,  
but continue to depress the brake  
pedal.  
Do not modify the suspension:  
If the vehicle height or inclination is  
changed, the SBS may not operate  
correctly because it cannot detect  
obstructions correctly.  
Rearward detection function  
The rearward detection function is  
designed to reduce damage in the  
event of a collision with a target object  
when reversing.  
Do not hit the rear side radar sensors  
and rear ultrasonic sensors forcefully:  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
The rearward detection function  
detects obstructions using the rear  
ultrasonic sensors. In addition, if there  
is the possibility of your vehicle  
colliding with a target object at the rear  
while you are driving in reverse, you  
are notified of possible danger by a  
warning sound and a warning  
The selector lever is in the R position.  
(Manual transmission)  
The shift lever is in the R position.  
The vehicle speed is about 2 km/h  
(2 mph) to 8 km/h (4 mph).  
There is no problem with the DSC.  
NOTE  
indication on the display.  
When any of the following  
conditions is met, the rearward  
detection function may not operate.  
Furthermore, if the possibility of a  
collision increases, brake control is  
performed to reduce damage in the  
event of a collision.  
Directly after the engine starts.  
The height of the obstruction is  
low such as low walls or trucks  
with low loading platforms.  
The height of the obstruction is  
high such as trucks with high  
loading platforms.  
The obstruction is not as large as a  
vehicle or wall.  
The obstruction is thin such as a  
signpost.  
The surface of the obstruction is  
not pointed vertically relative to  
your vehicle.  
The obstruction is soft such as a  
WARNING  
hanging curtain or snow stuck to a  
vehicle.  
The obstruction is shaped  
irregularly.  
The obstruction is extremely close.  
When any of the following  
conditions is met, the rearward  
detection function may not operate  
normally.  
Always check the surrounding area  
visually when reversing the vehicle:  
The operation of the rearward  
detection function has certain  
limitations. Therefore, the function  
might not operate or it might be  
delayed even if there is a target object  
at the rear of your vehicle. Always  
make it your responsibility as a driver  
to check the rear.  
Snow, ice, or mud adheres to the  
area around a rear ultrasonic  
sensor.  
Operation conditions  
The vehicle posture is unstable due  
The rearward detection function  
operates when all of the following  
conditions are met.  
to sudden operation of the steering  
wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake  
pedal.  
There is another obstruction near  
one obstruction.  
The engine is running.  
The SBS is on.  
(Automatic transmission)  
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During inclement weather such as  
rain, fog, and snow.  
High or low humidity.  
High or low temperatures.  
Strong winds.  
The path of travel is not flat.  
Heavy luggage is loaded in the  
luggage compartment or on the  
rear seat and the vehicle is tilted.  
Objects such as a wireless antenna,  
fog light, or illuminated license  
plate is installed near a rear  
ultrasonic sensor.  
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS  
brake operation and the brake pedal  
is not depressed, the SBS brake is  
automatically released after about 2  
seconds.  
Collision warning  
If there is the possibility of your vehicle  
colliding with a vehicle approaching  
from the rear on the left or right, or  
from the rear while you are driving in  
reverse, a warning sound is activated  
continuously and a warning is  
The orientation of a rear ultrasonic  
sensor has deviated for reasons  
such as a collision.  
The vehicle is aꢁected by other  
sound waves such as the horn,  
engine noise, or rear ultrasonic  
sensor of another vehicle.  
displayed on the multi-information  
display and the active driving display.  
Multi-information display  
When any of the following  
conditions is met, the rearward  
detection function may operate.  
Reversing towards a steep  
ascending slope.  
There are grating, wheel blocks, a  
road curb, or a bump.  
There is a hanging curtain or  
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed  
railroad crossing gate.  
Reversing near objects such as  
*
Active driving display  
foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, or  
fences.  
The vehicle is driven on rough  
roads such as in areas where there  
is grass and foliage or oꢁ-road.  
When reversing through low gates,  
narrow gates, car washing  
machines, tunnels, or into a  
mechanical parking garage.  
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed  
NOTE  
During brake control, the collision  
warning sound is activated  
intermittently.  
A towing bar is installed or a trailer  
Rear crossing  
is connected.  
(Manual transmission)  
The Rear Crossing detection function is  
designed to reduce the damage in the  
event of a collision with a vehicle  
approaching from the rear sides while  
driving in reverse.  
On a manual transmission vehicle,  
the engine stops if the clutch pedal is  
not depressed when the vehicle is  
stopped by the SBS brake operation.  
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The Rear Crossing detection function  
detects approaching vehicles using the  
rear side radar sensors. If there is the  
possibility of your vehicle colliding with  
a vehicle approaching from the rear  
sides while you are driving in reverse,  
you are notified of possible danger by  
a warning sound and a warning  
indication on the display.  
Furthermore, if the possibility of a  
collision increases, brake control is  
performed to reduce damage in the  
event of a collision.  
Operation conditions  
The Rear Crossing detection function  
operates when all of the following  
conditions are met.  
The engine is running.  
The SBS is on.  
(Automatic transmission)  
The selector lever is in the R position.  
(Manual transmission)  
The shift lever is in the R position.  
The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h  
(6.2 mph) or slower.  
The vehicle speed of an approaching  
vehicle is about 3 km/h (2 mph) or  
faster.  
There is no problem with the DSC.  
NOTE  
When any of the following  
conditions is met, the i-ACTIVSENSE  
warning indication/warning light is  
turned on and the system operation  
is stopped. If the i-ACTIVSENSE  
warning indication/warning light  
remains on, have the vehicle  
WARNING  
Always check the surrounding area  
visually when reversing the vehicle:  
The operation of the Rear Crossing  
detection function has certain  
limitations. Therefore, the function  
might not operate or it might be  
delayed even if there is a vehicle  
passing through the rear of your  
vehicle. Always make it your  
responsibility as a driver to check the  
rear.  
inspected by an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
There is a problem with the  
system.  
A large deviation in the installation  
position of a rear side radar sensor  
on the vehicle has occurred.  
Snow, ice, or mud is adhering  
around a rear side radar sensor.  
The temperature around a rear side  
Do not rely completely on the Rear  
Crossing detection function:  
The Rear Crossing detection function  
operates on vehicles while you are  
driving in reverse. It will not operate on  
walls, pedestrians, or animals.  
radar sensor is high.  
Driving on snow-covered roads for  
long periods.  
The battery voltage has decreased.  
When any of the following  
conditions is met, the Rear Crossing  
detection function will not detect  
approaching vehicles or they may be  
diꢀcult to detect.  
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The rear side radar sensor  
A vehicle is approaching from the  
opposite direction on a steep  
gradient.  
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.)  
1. Your vehicle  
1. Your vehicle  
Directly after the engine starts.  
Just after the SBS operation has  
been enabled using [Settings] in  
Mazda Connect.  
Radio wave interference from a  
radar sensor equipped on a vehicle  
parked nearby.  
A vehicle is approaching directly  
from the rear of your vehicle.  
When any of the following  
conditions is met, the Rear Crossing  
may operate.  
There is a hanging curtain or  
railroad crossing gate.  
Reversing near objects such as  
1. Your vehicle  
foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, or  
fences.  
The vehicle is driven on rough  
The vehicle is parked on a slant.  
roads such as in areas where there  
is grass and foliage or oꢁ-road.  
When reversing through low gates,  
narrow gates, car washing  
machines, or tunnels.  
A towing bar is installed or a trailer  
1. Your vehicle  
is connected.  
(Manual transmission)  
On a manual transmission vehicle,  
the engine stops if the clutch pedal is  
not depressed when the vehicle is  
stopped by the SBS brake operation.  
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS  
brake operation and the brake pedal  
is not depressed, the SBS brake is  
automatically released after about 2  
seconds.  
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Collision warning  
Refer to the Settings section in the  
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
If there is the possibility of your vehicle  
colliding with a vehicle approaching  
from the rear on the left or right, or  
from the rear while you are driving in  
reverse, a warning sound is activated  
continuously and a warning is  
When the SBS is canceled, the SBS OFF  
indicator light turns on.  
displayed on the multi-information  
display and the active driving display.  
Multi-information display  
NOTE  
When the ignition is switched OFF  
while the SBS forward drive detection  
is canceled, the SBS forward drive  
detection is automatically enabled the  
next time the ignition is switched ON.  
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed  
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1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed  
NOTE  
During brake control, the collision  
warning sound is activated  
intermittently.  
Stopping the Smart Brake Support  
▼
(SBS) System Operation  
The SBS can be changed to inoperable.  
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Rear view/rear wide view  
360° View Monitor*  
The image from the rear of the  
vehicle is displayed on the center  
display.  
360° View Monitor  
▼
The 360° View Monitor consists of the  
following functions which assist the  
driver in checking the area surrounding  
the vehicle using various indications in  
the center display and a warning sound  
while the vehicle is being driven at low  
speeds or while parking.  
The image from the rear assists the  
driver in checking the rear of the  
vehicle by displaying guide lines on  
the displayed image taken from the  
rear of the vehicle.  
Parking sensor  
If there are any obstructions near the  
vehicle while the top view/side view  
is displayed, an obstruction  
Top view  
The top view displays an image of  
the vehicle from directly above on  
the center display by combining the  
images taken from the 4 cameras set  
on all sides of the vehicle. The top  
view displays on the right side of the  
screen when the front view or rear  
view screen is being displayed. The  
top view assists the driver in  
detection indication turns on around  
the bumper in the center display.  
The parking sensors use ultrasonic  
sensors to detect obstructions  
around the vehicle when the vehicle  
is driven at low speeds, such as  
during garage or parallel parking,  
and notifies the driver of the  
approximate distance from the  
vehicle to the surrounding  
checking the area surrounding the  
vehicle when the vehicle is moving  
forward or in reverse.  
obstruction using sound and an  
obstruction detection indication.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on  
page 4-247.  
Front view/front wide view  
The image from the front of the  
vehicle is displayed on the center  
display.  
Front Cross Traꢁc Alert (FCTA)  
If there is the possibility of a collision  
with an approaching vehicle while  
the front view/front wide view/side  
view is displayed, a warning is  
displayed on the center display.  
The Front Cross Traꢀc Alert (FCTA) is  
designed to assist the driver in  
checking both sides of the vehicle  
when the vehicle starts to drive at an  
intersection.  
The view from the front assists the  
driver in checking the front of the  
vehicle by displaying guide lines on  
the displayed image taken from the  
front of the vehicle.  
Side view  
The images taken from the front left  
and right sides of the vehicle are  
displayed on the center display.  
The side view assists the driver in  
checking the front sides of the  
vehicle by displaying guide lines on  
the displayed image taken from the  
front left and right sides of the  
vehicle.  
Refer to Front Cross Traꢀc Alert  
(FCTA) on page 4-123.  
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Rear Cross Traꢁc Alert (RCTA)  
WARNING  
If there is the possibility of a collision  
with an approaching vehicle while  
the rear view/rear wide view is  
displayed, a warning is displayed on  
the center display.  
The Rear Cross Traꢀc Alert (RCTA)  
uses rear side radar sensor to detect  
vehicles approaching from the rear  
left and right sides of the vehicle,  
and it assists the driver in checking  
the rear of the vehicle while reversing  
by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) warning lights and activating  
the warning sound.  
Always confirm the safety of the area  
around the vehicle with the mirrors  
and directly with your eyes when  
driving:  
The 360° View Monitor is an auxiliary  
device which assists the driver in  
checking the safety of the area around  
the vehicle.  
The shooting range of the cameras and  
detection range of the sensors are  
limited. For example, the areas in black  
at the front and rear of the vehicle  
image and the seams where each of  
the camera images merge are blind  
spots where an obstruction may not be  
visible. In addition, the extended  
vehicle width lines and projected  
vehicle path lines are only to be used  
as references, and the images on the  
screen may diꢁer from the actual  
conditions.  
Refer to Rear Cross Traꢀc Alert  
(RCTA) on page 4-126.  
360° View Monitor Range  
CAUTION  
Do not use the 360° View Monitor  
under any of the following  
conditions.  
Icy or snow-covered roads.  
Tire chains or a temporary spare  
tire is installed.  
1. Cameras  
The front or rear doors are not fully  
closed.  
2. Ultrasonic sensors  
3. Front/Rear side radar sensors  
The vehicle is on a road incline.  
Bumpy roads.  
The door mirrors are retracted.  
Do not hit the front/rear camera,  
front/rear bumper, and door mirrors  
forcefully. The camera position or  
installation angle may shift.  
The cameras are waterproof. Do not  
disassemble, modify, or remove a  
camera.  
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The camera cover is made of hard  
plastic, therefore do not apply oil  
film remover, organic solvents, wax,  
or coating agents. If any such agent  
gets on the camera cover, wipe it oꢁ  
using a soft cloth immediately.  
Do not rub the camera lens  
forcefully, or clean it with an abrasive  
or hard brush. Otherwise, it could  
scratch the camera lens and  
The method for parking/stopping  
the vehicle using the 360° View  
Monitor diꢁers depending on the  
road circumstances/conditions and  
the vehicle conditions. When and  
how much you turn the steering  
wheel will diꢁer depending on the  
situation, therefore always check the  
vehicle surroundings directly with  
your eyes while using the system.  
Also, before using the system, always  
make sure that the vehicle can be  
parked/stopped in the parking/  
stopping space.  
negatively aꢁect the images.  
If a camera lens is severely damaged  
by flying gravel, have the camera  
replaced. For camera replacement,  
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer  
for repair, painting, or replacement  
of the front/rear camera, front/rear  
bumper and door mirrors.  
NOTE  
If there are water droplets, snow, or  
mud on the camera lens, wipe it oꢁ  
using a soft cloth. If the camera lens  
is especially dirty, wash it oꢁ with  
mild detergent.  
Heed the following cautions to  
assure that the 360° View Monitor  
operates normally.  
If the camera lens is touched or there  
is any dirt on it, it could aꢁect the  
screen image. Wipe the lens using a  
soft cloth.  
Do not modify the vehicle  
suspensions or lower/raise the  
vehicle body, or both.  
If the area where the camera is  
Always use tires of the specified  
type and size for the front and rear  
wheels. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.  
When the display is cold, images  
may leave trails or the screen might  
be darker than usual, making it  
diꢀcult to check the vehicle  
installed, such as the front/rear  
bumper or door mirrors, has been  
damaged in a vehicle accident, the  
camera (position, installation angle)  
may have shifted. Always consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have  
the vehicle inspected.  
If the camera is subjected to  
surroundings. Always confirm the  
safety at the front and around the  
vehicle visually when driving.  
excessive changes in temperature  
such as by pouring hot water on the  
camera during cold weather, the  
360° View Monitor may not operate  
normally.  
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If the vehicle is driven during cold  
Because the 360° View Monitor  
camera uses a special lens, the  
distance displayed on the screen  
diꢁers from the actual distance.  
Obstructions displayed on the screen  
may appear diꢁerently than in  
actuality. (Obstructions may appear  
fallen, larger, or longer than they  
actually are.)  
Do not apply stickers to a camera or  
the area around it. In addition, do  
not install accessories or an  
illuminated number/character  
license plate to the area around a  
camera. Otherwise, the camera may  
not correctly display the surrounding  
conditions.  
Only rear and rear wide images  
displayed on the monitor from the  
360° View Monitor camera are  
reversed images (mirror images).  
Free/open source software  
information  
This product includes free/open  
sources. Information about the  
licensing and source code is available  
at the following URL.  
temperatures and the camera  
temperature decreases, the top view  
and the side view may become  
unclear. However, this does not  
indicate a problem. If the vehicle is  
stopped for a while and the camera  
temperature increases, the top view  
and the side view will return to the  
normal condition.  
If the battery voltage is low, the  
screen might be temporarily diꢀcult  
to view, however, this does not  
indicate a problem.  
The 360° View Monitor has  
limitations. Objects under the  
bumper or near both ends of the  
bumper cannot be displayed.  
Obstructions above the upper image  
range of the camera are not  
displayed.  
Under the following conditions, the  
screen might be diꢀcult to view,  
however this does not indicate a  
problem.  
The temperature near the lens is  
high/low.  
Rainy conditions, water droplets  
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on the camera, or high humidity.  
Mud or foreign matter near the  
camera.  
The area around the vehicle is  
dark.  
Extremely bright light such as  
sunlight or headlights hitting the  
camera lens directly.  
The surroundings are illuminated  
by vehicle lights, fluorescent lights,  
or LED lights (display may flicker).  
Extremely small dark or white dots  
appear on the screen (dots may  
flicker).  
An object is close to a camera.  
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Types of Images Displayed on the Screen  
▼
Top view/Front view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.  
1. Top view screen  
2. Front view screen  
3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed  
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Top view/Front wide view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the front of the vehicle  
(wide-area).  
1. Top view screen  
2. Front wide view screen  
3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed  
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Side view  
Displays the image of the left and right sides of the vehicle.  
1. Left side view screen  
2. Right side view screen  
3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed  
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Top view/Rear view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.  
1. Top view screen  
2. Rear view screen  
3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed  
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Top view/Rear wide view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle  
(wide-area).  
1. Top view screen  
2. Rear wide view screen  
3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed  
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How to Use the System  
▼
Top view/Front view, Top view/Front wide view, Side view  
Indication  
Images are displayed on the screen when the 360° View Monitor switch is pressed  
with all of the following conditions met.  
The ignition is switched ON.  
The shift lever/selector lever is in a position other than R.  
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Display switching  
The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360° View Monitor switch is  
pressed.  
1. Top view/Front view  
2. Top view/Front wide view  
3. Side view  
4. Home screen  
NOTE  
When the shift lever/selector lever is in R position, the displayed screen does not  
switch to the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view.  
Display of the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view  
stops even with the display conditions met if any of the following conditions  
occurs.  
When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.  
(Manual transmission)  
The parking brake is applied.  
(Automatic transmission)  
The selector lever is shifted to P position (displayed when the selector lever is in  
a position other than P).  
(Displayed when vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph))  
4 minutes and 30 seconds have passed.  
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster.  
(Displayed when the vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster)  
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster after 8 seconds have  
passed since pressing the 360° View Monitor switch.  
4 minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed  
was less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph) after 8 seconds have passed since pressing  
the 360° View Monitor switch.  
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The 360° View Monitor settings can be changed as follows.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Automatic display of the 360° View Monitor when the ultrasonic sensor detects  
an obstruction.  
Automatic display of the 360° View Monitor when the ignition is switched ON.  
Screen priority level when the system launches.  
Top view/Rear view, Top view/Rear wide view  
The top view/rear view, top view/rear wide view displays when all of the following  
conditions are met.  
The ignition is switched ON.  
Shift lever/selector lever is in R position.  
Display switching  
The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360° View Monitor switch is  
pressed.  
1. Top view/Rear view  
2. Top view/Rear wide view  
NOTE  
The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view automatically display  
whether or not the 360° View Monitor switch is turned on or oꢁ when shifting the  
shift lever/selector lever to R position.  
The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view displays the previously  
displayed screen.  
The setting can be changed to display the top view/front view when shifting from  
reverse to a forward gear without operating the 360° View Monitor switch to  
check the front of the vehicle while parallel parking.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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Screen operation/icon  
WARNING  
Always stop the vehicle when adjusting the 360° View Monitor image quality.  
Do not adjust the 360° View Monitor image quality while driving. If you adjust the  
360° View Monitor image quality (such as brightness, contrast, tone, and color  
density) while driving, it could lead to an unexpected accident.  
Display/Icon  
(1) View status icon  
Content  
Indicates which image is displayed among the front  
view/front wide view/side view/rear view/rear wide  
view.  
(2) Parking sensor status icon  
Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is  
switched oꢁ.  
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Top View/Front View  
▼
Use the top view/front view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area  
when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
Display range  
1. Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image  
and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera,  
the top view screen may display in the following ways.  
Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be  
displayed on the screen in a color diꢁerent from the actual one.  
Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the  
color of the screen display to adjust.  
Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.  
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the  
image may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera  
images merge.  
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the  
illumination level around any of the cameras.  
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Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Tire icon  
Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with  
the steering wheel operation.  
(2) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.  
& red)  
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.  
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper  
is expected to travel.  
b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle  
is expected to travel.  
(3) Extended vehicle width lines (blue) Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle.  
(4) Projected vehicle path distance  
guide lines (yellow & red)  
Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in  
front of the vehicle.  
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in)  
from the front end of the bumper.  
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39  
in) and 2.0 m (78 in) from the front end of the bump-  
er.  
CAUTION  
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions  
closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always  
confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning  
sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-247.  
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NOTE  
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not  
displayed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
How to use the projected vehicle path line function  
1. (Screen display)  
2. (Actual condition)  
Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.  
Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions  
come within the projected vehicle path lines.  
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Top View/Front Wide View  
▼
Use the top view/front wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding  
area when accelerating from a stop or entering a T-shaped intersection and  
intersection.  
Display range  
1. Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image  
and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera,  
the top view screen may display in the following ways.  
Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be  
displayed on the screen in a color diꢁerent from the actual one.  
Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the  
color of the screen display to adjust.  
Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.  
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the  
image may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera  
images merge.  
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the  
illumination level around any of the cameras.  
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Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Extended vehicle width lines and  
distance guide lines (blue & red)  
Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the  
distance (from front end of bumper) in front of the vehi-  
cle.  
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19  
in) from the front end of the bumper.  
NOTE  
The front wide view screen displays the image in front of the vehicle at a wide angle  
and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side.  
Therefore, it diꢁers from the actual view.  
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Side View  
▼
Use the side view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when  
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
Display range  
1. Target object  
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Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow) Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.  
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.  
The projected vehicle path lines (yellow) indicate the  
path the inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.  
(2) Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue)  
Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the  
door mirrors.  
(3) Vehicle front end guide lines (blue) Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.84 in) from the front  
edge of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).  
NOTE  
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not  
displayed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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How to use the projected vehicle path line function  
1. (Screen display)  
2. (Actual condition)  
Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.  
Turn the steering wheel so that the projected vehicle path lines travel inside of the  
obstruction (A), and drive the vehicle forward until it passes the obstruction.  
If the projected vehicle path lines are on an obstruction (B) or outside of the  
obstruction (C), the vehicle may contact the obstruction when turning the vehicle  
sharply.  
CAUTION  
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions  
closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always  
confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and  
warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-247.  
Do not turn the steering wheel any more until the vehicle has passed the  
obstruction, even if the obstruction is not visible on the side view image. If the  
steering wheel is turned even more, the vehicle may contact the obstruction if it is  
turned sharply.  
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NOTE  
Because there might be a diꢁerence between the image displayed on the screen  
and the actual conditions, always check the safety of the surrounding area using  
the mirrors and directly with your eyes when driving.  
Even though the object displayed on the screen, such as a road curb or a division  
line of a parking space, and the vehicle parallel guide lines appear parallel, they  
may not actually be parallel.  
Top View/Rear View  
▼
Use the top view/rear view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area  
when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
Range of displayed screen image  
1. Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image  
and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera,  
the top view screen may display in the following ways.  
Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be  
displayed on the screen in a color diꢁerent from the actual one.  
Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the  
color of the screen display to adjust.  
Obstructions displayed in the rear view may not display on the top view screen.  
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If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the  
image may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera  
images merge.  
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the  
illumination level around any of the cameras.  
Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Tire icon  
Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with  
the steering wheel operation.  
(2) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.  
& red)  
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.  
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the rear bumper  
is expected to travel.  
b) Indicates the path where the outer side of the vehicle  
is expected to travel.  
(3) Extended vehicle width lines (blue) These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the  
vehicle.  
(4) Projected vehicle path distance  
guide lines (yellow & red)  
These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a  
point measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the  
end of the bumper).  
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in)  
from the rear end of the bumper.  
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39  
in) and 2.0 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.  
NOTE  
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not  
displayed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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How to use the projected vehicle path line function  
CAUTION  
The front of the vehicle swings out wide when turning the steering wheel while  
reversing. Maintain suꢀcient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.  
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions  
closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always  
confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and  
warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-247.  
NOTE  
Because there might be a diꢁerence between the image displayed on the screen,  
such as indicated in the following, and the actual conditions when parking, always  
check the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with  
your eyes.  
Even though the back end of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the  
screen and distance guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be  
parallel.  
When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking  
space, even though the division line and the vehicle width guide line appear  
parallel, they may not actually be parallel.  
The following shows an example of vehicle parking with the steering wheel turned  
to the left while backing up the vehicle. When backing into a parking space from  
the opposite direction, the steering operation is reversed.  
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1. Back the vehicle into the parking space by turning the steering wheel so that the  
vehicle enters the center of the parking space.  
1. (Screen display)  
2. (Actual condition)  
2. After the vehicle starts entering the parking space, stop and adjust the steering  
wheel so that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the  
parking space on the left and right are roughly equal, and then continue backing  
up slowly.  
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3. Once the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and  
right are parallel, straighten the wheels and back the vehicle slowly into the  
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the  
vehicle in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines,  
check whether the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)  
1. (Screen display)  
2. (Actual condition)  
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Top View/Rear Wide View  
▼
Use the top view/rear wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding  
area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
Range of displayed screen image  
1. Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image  
and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera,  
the top view screen may display in the following ways.  
Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be  
displayed on the screen in a color diꢁerent from the actual one.  
Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the  
color of the screen display to adjust.  
Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.  
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the  
image may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera  
images merge.  
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the  
illumination level around any of the cameras.  
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Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Extended vehicle width lines and  
distance guide lines (blue & red)  
These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the  
vehicle and distance to a point measured from the rear  
of the vehicle (from the end of the bumper).  
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m  
(19 in) from the rear end of the bumper.  
NOTE  
The top view/rear wide view screen displays the image at the rear of the vehicle at a  
wide angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the  
side. Therefore, it diꢁers from the actual view.  
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Margin of Error Between Road Surface on Screen and Actual Road Surface  
▼
There might be some margin of error between the road surface appearing on the  
screen and the actual road surface. A margin of error in the perceived distance could  
lead to an accident, therefore be aware of the following conditions which can more  
easily produce errors in the perceived distance.  
The vehicle tilts due to weight of passengers and cargo.  
If the vehicle is tilted, obstructions picked up by a camera can appear farther or  
closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.  
Front camera  
1. Obstruction  
2. Margin of error  
Side camera  
1. Obstruction  
2. Margin of error  
Rear camera  
1. Obstruction  
2. Margin of error  
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There is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle  
If there is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle,  
obstructions picked up by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual  
distance from the vehicle.  
Front camera  
1. Appears further than actual distance  
2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen  
3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle  
4. Actual obstruction  
5. Obstruction appearing on screen  
6. Appears closer than actual distance  
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Side camera  
1. Appears further than actual distance  
2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen  
3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle  
4. Actual obstruction  
5. Obstruction appearing on screen  
6. Appears closer than actual distance  
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Rear camera  
1. Appears further than actual distance  
2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen  
3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle  
4. Obstruction appearing on screen  
5. Actual obstruction  
6. Appears closer than actual distance  
NOTE  
If the vehicle is on a slope, obstructions taken by the camera can appear farther or  
closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.  
Three-dimensional object at vehicle front or rear  
Because the vehicle front end guide lines (side camera) or the distance guide lines  
(rear camera) are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the  
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is diꢁerent from the actual  
distance.  
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Side camera  
1. (Screen display)  
2. (Actual condition)  
Rear camera  
1. (Screen display)  
2. (Actual condition)  
3. Sensed distance on screen A>B>C  
4. Actual distance B>C=A  
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System Problem Indication  
▼
Center display indication  
Cause  
Action to be taken  
“No camera signal.” is displayed  
The control unit might be damaged. Have your vehicle inspected  
by an Authorized Mazda  
Screen is pitch-black and blank  
The camera might be damaged.  
Dealer.  
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
determines the conditions ahead of  
the vehicle while traveling at night and  
detects traꢀc lanes. The distance in  
which the Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC) can detect objects varies  
depending on the surrounding  
conditions.  
Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC)*  
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.  
WARNING  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
Lane Departure Warning System  
(LDWS)  
Traꢀc Sign Recognition System (TSR)  
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
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 system not operating  
normally or mistakenly operating,  
which could cause a serious accident.  
(MRCC)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go function (MRCC with  
Stop & Go function)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)  
Traꢀc Jam Assist (TJA)  
CAUTION  
Do not apply accessories, stickers or  
film to the windshield near the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  
If the area in front of the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is  
obstructed, it will cause the system  
to not operate correctly.  
Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward  
drive detection  
Consequently, each system may not  
operate normally which could lead  
to an unexpected accident.  
Do not disassemble or modify the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  
Disassembly or modification of the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will  
cause a malfunction or mistaken  
operation. Consequently, each  
system may not operate normally  
which could lead to an unexpected  
accident.  
1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
Heed the following cautions to  
assure the correct operation of the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  
Be careful not to scratch the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
lens or allow it to get dirty.  
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Do not remove the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.  
Do not place objects on the  
dashboard which reflect light.  
Always keep the windshield glass  
around the camera clean by  
removing dirt or fogging. Use the  
windshield defroster to remove  
fogging on the windshield.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer regarding cleaning the  
interior side of the windshield  
around the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC).  
High Beam Control System  
(HBC)  
Lane Departure Warning System  
(LDWS)  
Traꢀc Sign Recognition System  
(TSR)  
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
(MRCC)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
with Stop & Go function (MRCC  
with Stop & Go function)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)  
Traꢀc Jam Assist (TJA)  
Consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer before performing repairs  
around the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC).  
Smart Brake Support (SBS)  
forward drive detection  
The direction in which the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed  
has been finely adjusted. Do not  
change the installation position of  
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
or remove it. Otherwise, it could  
result in damage or malfunction.  
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 diꢁerent wear  
patterns on the same vehicle as the  
system may not operate normally.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
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.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
is installed to the windshield.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer for windshield repair and  
replacement.  
When cleaning the windshield, do  
not allow glass cleaners or similar  
cleaning fluids to get on the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
lens. In addition, do not touch the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
lens.  
When performing repairs around  
the rearview mirror, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer regarding cleaning of the  
camera lens.  
Do not hit or apply strong force to  
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
or the area around it. If the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is  
severely hit or if there are cracks or  
damage caused by flying gravel or  
debris in the area around it, stop  
using the following systems and  
consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
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NOTE  
Strong light is shone at the front of  
the vehicle (back light or  
high-beam light from on-coming  
vehicles).  
There are many light emitters on  
the vehicle ahead.  
When the vehicle ahead is not  
equipped with taillights or the  
taillights are turned oꢁ at  
nighttime.  
Elongated luggage or cargo is  
loaded onto installed roof rails and  
covers the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC).  
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.  
The vehicle is driven with tires  
having significantly diꢁerent wear.  
The vehicle is driven on down  
slopes or bumpy roads.  
There are water puddles on the  
road.  
The surroundings are dark such as  
during the night, early evening, or  
early morning, or in a tunnel or  
indoor parking lot.  
The illumination brightness of the  
headlights is reduced or the  
headlight illumination is weakened  
due to dirt or a deviated optical  
axis.  
The target object enters the blind  
spot of the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC).  
A person or object bursts onto the  
road from the shoulder or cuts  
right in front of you.  
You change lanes and approach a  
vehicle ahead.  
In the following cases, the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect  
target objects correctly, and each  
system may be unable to operate  
normally.  
The height of the vehicle ahead is  
low.  
You drive your vehicle at the same  
speed as the vehicle ahead.  
Headlights are not turned on  
during the night or when going  
through a tunnel.  
In the following cases, the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be  
able to detect target objects  
correctly.  
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.  
Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt,  
or foreign matter such as a plastic  
bag is stuck on the windshield.  
Trucks with low loading platforms  
and vehicles with an extremely low  
or high profile.  
When driving next to walls with no  
patterning (including fences and  
longitudinally striped walls).  
The taillights of the vehicle ahead  
are turned oꢁ.  
A vehicle is outside the  
illumination range of the  
headlights.  
The vehicle is making a sharp turn,  
or ascending or descending a steep  
slope.  
Entering or exiting a tunnel.  
Heavy luggage is loaded causing  
the vehicle to tilt.  
When driving extremely close to  
the target object.  
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Tire chains or a temporary spare  
tire is installed.  
The vehicle ahead has a special  
shape. For example, a vehicle  
towing a trailer house or a boat, or  
a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle  
with its front pointed rearward.  
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
detects that the windshield is dirty or  
foggy, the system functions related to  
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
are temporarily stopped and the  
following warning lights turn on.  
However, this does not indicate a  
problem. Remove the dirt from the  
windshield or press the defroster  
switch and defog the windshield.  
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
cannot operate normally due to rain,  
backlight, or fog, the system  
functions related to the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) are  
temporarily stopped and the  
following warning lights turn on.  
However, this does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
warning indication/warning light  
(amber)  
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/  
warning light  
If there are recognizable cracks or  
damage caused by flying gravel or  
debris on the windshield, always  
have the windshield replaced.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer  
for replacement.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
recognizes pedestrians when all of  
the following conditions are met:  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
warning indication/warning light  
(amber)  
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/  
warning light  
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
cannot operate normally due to high  
temperatures, the system functions  
related to the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) are temporarily  
stopped and the following warning  
lights turn on. However, this does  
not indicate a malfunction. Cool  
down the area around the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by  
turning on the air conditioner.  
The height of a pedestrian is about  
1 to 2 meters.  
An outline such as the head, both  
shoulders, or the legs can be  
determined.  
In the following cases, the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be  
able to detect target objects  
correctly:  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
warning indication/warning light  
(amber)  
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/  
Multiple pedestrians are walking,  
or there are groups of people.  
A pedestrian is close to a separate  
object.  
warning light  
A pedestrian is crouching, lying, or  
slouching.  
A pedestrian suddenly jumps into  
the road right in front of the  
vehicle.  
A pedestrian opens an umbrella, or  
is carrying large baggage or  
articles.  
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A pedestrian is in a dark location  
such as during the night, or blends  
into the background by wearing  
clothes matching the background  
color.  
Front Radar Sensor*  
Front Radar Sensor  
▼
Your vehicle is equipped with a front  
radar sensor.  
The following systems also use the  
front radar sensor.  
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
(MRCC)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go function (MRCC with  
Stop & Go function)  
Traꢀc Jam Assist (TJA)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward  
drive detection  
The front radar sensor functions by  
detecting the radio waves reflected oꢁ  
a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent  
from the radar sensor.  
The front radar sensor is mounted  
behind the front emblem.  
1. Front radar sensor  
If “Safety and Driver Support Systems  
Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar  
Obscured. Drive Safely” is displayed on  
the multi-information display of the  
instrument cluster, clean the area  
around the front radar sensor.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Do not modify the suspensions. If  
the suspensions are modified, the  
vehicle's posture could change and  
the front radar sensor may not be  
able to correctly detect a vehicle  
ahead or an obstruction.  
CAUTION  
Heed the following precautions to  
assure correct operation of each  
system.  
Do not adhere stickers (including  
transparent stickers) to the surface of  
the radiator grille and front emblem  
in and around the front radar sensor,  
and do not replace the radiator grille  
and front emblem with any product  
that is not a genuine product  
NOTE  
When the vehicle is driven on roads  
in which there is an elevated road on  
one side, the front radar sensor  
function may be restricted  
temporarily.  
designed for use with the front radar  
sensor.  
Under the following conditions, the  
front radar sensor may not be able to  
detect vehicles ahead or obstructions  
correctly and each system may not  
operate normally.  
The front radar sensor includes a  
function for detecting soiling of the  
radar sensor's front surface and  
informing the driver, however,  
depending on the conditions, it may  
require time to detect or it may not  
detect plastic shopping bags, ice or  
snow. If this occurs, the system may  
not operate correctly, therefore  
always keep the front radar sensor  
clean.  
Do not install a grille guard.  
If the front part of the vehicle has  
been damaged in a vehicle accident,  
the position of the front radar sensor  
may have moved. Stop the system  
immediately and always have the  
vehicle inspected at an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
The rear surface of a vehicle ahead  
does not reflect radio waves  
eꢁectively, such as an unloaded  
trailer or an automobile with a  
loading platform covered by a soft  
top, vehicles with a hard plastic  
tailgate, and round-shaped  
vehicles.  
Vehicles ahead with low vehicle  
height and thus less area for  
reflecting radio waves.  
Visibility is reduced due to a  
vehicle ahead casting oꢁ water,  
snow, or sand from its tires and  
onto your windshield.  
Do not use the front bumper to push  
other vehicles or obstructions such  
as when pulling out of a parking  
space. Otherwise, the front radar  
sensor could be hit and its position  
deviated.  
The trunk/luggage compartment is  
loaded with heavy objects or the  
rear passenger seats are occupied.  
Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front  
surface of the front emblem.  
During inclement weather such as  
Do not remove, disassemble, or  
modify the front radar sensor.  
For repairs, replacement or paint  
work around the front radar sensor,  
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
rain, snow, or sand storms.  
When driving near facilities or  
objects emitting strong radio  
waves.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
Under the following conditions, the  
front radar sensor may not be able to  
detect vehicles ahead or  
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.  
obstructions.  
The beginning and end of a curve.  
Roads with continuous curves.  
Narrow lane roads due to road  
construction or lane closures.  
The vehicle ahead enters the radar  
sensor's blind spot.  
The vehicle ahead is running  
abnormally due to accident or  
vehicle damage.  
Roads with repeated up and down  
slopes  
Driving on poor roads or unpaved  
roads.  
The distance between your vehicle  
and the vehicle ahead is extremely  
short.  
A vehicle suddenly comes close,  
such as by cutting into your lane.  
To prevent incorrect operation of the  
system, use tires of the same  
specified size, manufacturer, brand,  
and tread pattern on all four wheels.  
In addition, do not use tires with  
significantly diꢁerent wear patterns  
or tire pressures on the same vehicle  
(Including the temporary spare tire).  
If the battery power is weak, the  
system may not operate correctly.  
When driving on roads with little  
traꢀc and few vehicles ahead or  
obstructions for the front radar  
sensor to detect, “Safety and Driver  
Support Systems Temporarily  
Disabled. Front Radar Obscured.  
Drive Safely” may be temporarily  
displayed, however, this does not  
indicate a problem.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
Front Side Radar Sensor*  
The detection ability of the front side  
Front Side Radar Sensor  
▼
radar sensor has limitations. In the  
following cases, the detection ability  
may lower and the system may not  
operate normally.  
Your vehicle is equipped with front  
side radar sensor. The following  
systems also use the front side radar  
sensor.  
The front bumper near the front  
side radar sensor has become  
deformed.  
Snow, ice or mud adheres to the  
front side radar sensor on the front  
bumper.  
Under bad weather conditions  
such as rain, snow and fog.  
Under the following conditions, the  
front side radar sensor cannot detect  
target objects or it may be diꢀcult to  
detect them.  
Front Cross Traꢀc Alert (FCTA)  
The front side radar sensor function by  
detecting the radio waves reflected oꢁ  
a vehicle approaching from the front or  
an obstruction sent from the radar  
sensor.  
Small motorcycles, bicycles,  
pedestrians, animals, shopping  
carts, and stationary objects on a  
road or a road side.  
Vehicle shapes which do not  
reflect radar waves well such as  
empty trailers with a low vehicle  
height and sports cars.  
1. Front side radar sensor  
The front side radar sensors are  
installed inside the front bumper, one  
on each side.  
Always keep the surface of the front  
bumper near the front side radar  
sensors clean so that they operate  
normally. Also, do not apply items such  
as stickers.  
Vehicles are shipped with the  
direction of the front side radar  
sensor adjusted for each vehicle to a  
loaded vehicle condition so that the  
front side radar sensor detect  
approaching vehicles correctly. If the  
direction of the front side radar  
sensor has deviated for some reason,  
have the vehicle inspected at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
For repairs or replacement of the  
front side radar sensor, or bumper  
repairs, paintwork, and replacement  
near the radar sensors, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-47.  
CAUTION  
If the front bumper receives a severe  
impact, the system may no longer  
operate normally. Stop the system  
immediately and have the vehicle  
inspected at an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
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.  
Rear Side Radar Sensor*  
Rear Side Radar Sensor  
▼
Your vehicle is equipped with rear side  
radar sensor. The following systems  
also use the rear side radar sensor.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)  
Rear Cross Traꢀc Alert (RCTA)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS) reverse  
drive detection  
The rear side radar sensors emit radio  
waves and detect the radio waves  
reflected oꢁ a vehicle approaching  
from the rear or an obstruction.  
4–Door  
1. Rear side radar sensor  
5–Door  
1. Rear side radar sensor  
The rear side radar sensors are installed  
inside the rear bumper, one on each  
side.  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Always keep the surface of the rear  
bumper near the rear side radar  
sensors clean so that they operate  
normally. Also, do not apply items such  
as stickers.  
Vehicles are shipped with the  
direction of the rear side radar  
sensor adjusted for each vehicle to a  
loaded vehicle condition so that the  
rear side radar sensor detect  
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-47.  
approaching vehicles correctly. If the  
direction of the rear side radar  
sensor has deviated for some reason,  
have the vehicle inspected at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
For repairs or replacement of the rear  
side radar sensor, or bumper repairs,  
paintwork, and replacement near the  
radar sensors, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
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 Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
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.  
NOTE  
The detection ability of the rear side  
radar sensor has limitations. In the  
following cases, the detection ability  
may lower and the system may not  
operate normally.  
The rear bumper near the rear side  
radar sensor has become  
deformed.  
Snow, ice or mud adheres to the  
rear side radar sensor on the rear  
bumper.  
Under bad weather conditions  
such as rain, snow and fog.  
Under the following conditions, the  
rear side radar sensor cannot detect  
target objects or it may be diꢀcult to  
detect them.  
Small motorcycles, bicycles,  
pedestrians, animals, shopping  
carts, and stationary objects on a  
road or a road side.  
Vehicle shapes which do not  
reflect radar waves well such as  
empty trailers with a low vehicle  
height and sports cars.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Rear/Rear Corner  
Ultrasonic Sensor*  
Front Camera/Side  
Cameras/Rear Camera*  
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear  
Rear/Rear Corner Ultrasonic  
Sensor  
▼
▼
Camera  
The ultrasonic sensors function by  
emitting ultrasonic waves which are  
reflected oꢁ obstructions at the rear  
and the returning ultrasonic waves are  
picked up by the ultrasonic sensors.  
Your vehicle is equipped with a front  
camera, side cameras, and a rear  
camera. The 360° View Monitor uses  
each camera.  
Refer to 360° View Monitor on page  
4-177.  
The front camera, side cameras, and  
rear camera shoot images of the area  
surrounding the vehicle.  
Each camera is installed to the  
following positions.  
4–Door  
The ultrasonic sensors are mounted in  
the rear bumper.  
1. Side cameras  
2. Front camera  
3. Rear camera  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
5–Door  
Driver Monitoring  
Camera*  
Driver Monitoring Camera  
▼
The driver monitoring camera detects  
changes in the driver's facial features  
and estimates the amount of  
accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of  
the driver.  
1. Driver monitoring camera  
NOTE  
1. Side cameras  
2. Front camera  
3. Rear camera  
Driver Monitoring (DM) and the  
earlier collision warning may not  
operate normally under the following  
conditions.  
The driver monitoring camera is  
covered with something.  
You are driving the vehicle while  
leaning on the steering wheel.  
You are wearing glasses or  
sunglasses.  
A cap or hat you are wearing  
partially blocks the driver  
monitoring camera's view of your  
eyes, you have long bangs partially  
covering your eyes, or a part of  
your face is invisible due to a face  
mask.  
The lighting conditions change  
significantly (such as backlight,  
light from the side, or direct light  
from the setting sun, and the  
headlights of on-coming vehicles).  
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*Some models.  
When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
You are driving the vehicle with  
your head excessively tilted to one  
side or the other.  
You are moving around extensively.  
Your face or your eyes frequently  
turn in direction other than straight  
ahead (direction of travel).  
Your line of sight moves or directly  
after it has moved.  
There is a large diꢁerence between  
your line of sight and the direction  
your face is pointed.  
You are driving the vehicle with  
your head largely tilted to one side.  
Free/open source software  
information  
This product includes free/open  
sources. Information about the  
licensing and source code is  
available at the following URL.  
http://  
www.embedded-carmultimedia.jp  
/RTOS/License/oss/DMS_0201/  
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