Get When Driving -> Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)* Guide for Mazda Mx-5 SUV Fourth Generation (2016-2026)

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)^*

The 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 RCTA system detects vehicles approaching from the rear left and right sides of the

vehicle, and the rear 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 indicator lights and the warning buzzer.

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Detection areas

RCTA operation

1. The RCTA system operates when the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector

lever (automatic transmission) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.

2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind Spot

Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights flashes and the warning beep is activated

simultaneously.

*Some models.

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(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.

(With rear view monitor)

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 ꢀash or it might be delayed even though

a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the

rear.

NOTE

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In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light turns on

and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator

Light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as

soon as possible.

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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 radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has

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occurred.

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There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor

(rear).

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Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long

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periods on slopes during the summer.

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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 10 km/h (6.3 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.

Your vehicle

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The vehicle is parked at an angle.

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Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable using the

personalization feature.

Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby parked vehicle.

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In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind

Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.

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Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.

The door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.

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Turn off 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.

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