2013-2016 Mazda Cx-5 SUV i-ACTIVSENSE -> Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) User Manual
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)í  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the  
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the  
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and  
right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and  
notifies the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning  
lights and the warning buzzer.  
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation  
1. The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operates when the selector lever is shifted  
to the reverse (R) position.  
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2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) warning light flashes and the warning beep is activated  
simultaneously.  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning indication in the rearview monitor also  
synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light on the door mirrors.  
WARNING  
Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in  
reverse:  
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when  
putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this  
system, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not 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.  
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In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indication/indicator light turns on  
and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indication/  
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as  
soon as possible.  
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Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights has  
occurred.  
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A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has  
occurred.  
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There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear).  
Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.  
The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long periods  
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on slopes during the summer.  
The battery voltage has decreased.  
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be  
difficult to detect them.  
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The vehicle speed when reversing is about 12 km/h (7 mph) or faster.  
The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked vehicle.  
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Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no longer  
obstructed.)  
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A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.  
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The vehicle is parked on a slant.  
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Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system becomes  
operable.  
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In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.  
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Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.  
The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.  
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Turn off the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory  
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted  
by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.  
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The radar sensors of the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system may be regulated under the  
radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in this system are  
approved for use in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and Mexico. If a vehicle with a  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system is driven in a country other than the U.S.A., Canada, or  
Mexico, the system has to be turned off using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch.  
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