2016-2026 Mazda Mx-5 SUV When Driving -> Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)* User Manual
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)*  
The SCBS system alerts the driver of a possible collision using an indication in the display  
and a warning sound when the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects a vehicle ahead and  
determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is unavoidable while the vehicle is being  
driven at a vehicle speed of about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph). In addition, the system  
reduces damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) brake) when the system determines that a collision is unavoidable while the  
vehicle is being driven at a vehicle speed of about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph). It may also  
be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle in  
front of you is less than about 20 km/h (12 mph). In addition, when the driver depresses the  
brake pedal while the system is in the operation range at about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph),  
the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS) brake assist))  
Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC)  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the SCBS system:  
The SCBS system is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. Over reliance  
on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly operated  
could result in an accident.  
The SCBS is a system which operates in response to a vehicle ahead. The system may not be  
able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or pedestrians.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
CAUTION  
In the following cases, turn the system oꢀ to prevent a mis-operation:  
The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle.  
The vehicle is on a chassis roller.  
When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or oꢀ-road.  
Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system Operation on page 4-104 on  
how to turn oꢀ the SCBS system.  
NOTE  
The SCBS system will operate under the following conditions.  
The engine is running.  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system warning indication/warning light (amber)  
does not illuminate.  
(Rear-end collision warning)  
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).  
(Brake control (Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brake))  
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).  
The SCBS system is not turned off.  
Under the following conditions, the SCBS system may not operate normally:  
The SCBS system will not operate if the driver is deliberately performing driving  
operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).  
If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.  
The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as wet roads or icy or snow-bound  
roads.  
The braking performance is adversely affected due to cold temperatures or wet brakes.  
The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.  
The accelerator pedal is depressed.  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
The steering wheel is being operated.  
The selector lever is being operated.  
In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines that there is a  
vehicle ahead and the SCBS may operate.  
Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.  
Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.  
Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.  
When passing through a toll gate.  
When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, or tunnels.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.  
2-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.  
Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear.  
(Manual transmission)  
If the vehicle is stopped by the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) operation and the clutch  
pedal is not depressed, the engine stops.  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
Indicator Light (Red)*  
Automatic Brake Operation  
Display*  
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is  
operating, the indicator light (red) flashes.  
The automatic brake operation display is  
indicated on the multi-information display  
after the SCBS is operated.  
NOTE  
Collision Warning*  
The collision warning beep sounds  
intermittently while the SCBS brake or  
brake assist (SCBS brake assist) is  
operating.  
If there is the possibility of a collision with  
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds  
continuously and a warning is indicated in  
the multi-information display.  
If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS  
operation and the brake pedal is not  
depressed, the warning beep sounds 1  
time after about 2 seconds and the SCBS  
brake is automatically released.  
NOTE  
The operation distance and volume of the  
collision warning can be changed. Refer  
to Personalization Features on page  
9-9.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Stopping the Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) System Operation  
The SCBS system can be temporarily  
deactivated.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-9.  
When the SCBS system is turned off, the  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF  
indicator light turns on.  
When the engine is restarted, the system  
becomes operational.  
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