i-ACTIVSENSE

The BSM will operate when all of the following conditions are met:

• The ignition is switched ON.

• The BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.

• The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.

The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.

• The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the BSM OFF switch indicator light is turned off.

• The selector lever is shifted to R position and the vehicle is reversing.

• The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).

In the following cases, the BSM OFF indicator light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the BSM OFF indicator 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 radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has occurred.

• There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.

• Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

• The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving for long periods on slopes during the summer.

• The battery voltage has decreased.

Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be difficult to detect them.

• 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 radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.

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.

• A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane 2 lanes over to an adjacent lane.

• Driving on steep slopes.

• Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.

• When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent lane.

• Directly after the BSM system becomes operable by changing the setting.

If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles 2 lanes over may be detected. The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) 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.

A BSM warning indicator light may flash or the warning beep and the warning screen indicator display may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.

Turn off 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 difficult 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.

The radar sensors (rear) of the BSM 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 BSM is driven in a country other than the U.S.A., Canada, or Mexico, the system has to be turned off using the BSM OFF switch.

The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function when the selector lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position.

Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Search).

The DRSS operates when all of the following conditions are met:

• The ignition is switched ON.

• The DRSS is on.

• The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R).

• The vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster).

The objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles.

The DRSS may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.

The DRSS may not operate normally under the following conditions:

• The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has a malfunction.

• The vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed.

The system does not operate with the following objects:

• Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

• Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LAS & LDWS is automatically disabled. The LAS & LDWS becomes operational again when the turn signal lever is returned and the system detects white (yellow) lane lines while the vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.

If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves close to a white (yellow) line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and the LAS & LDWS operation is temporarily canceled. The LAS & LDWS becomes operational again when the system detects white (yellow) lane lines while the vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.

If the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time, the LAS & LDWS may not operate.

When white (yellow) lane lines are not detected, the LAS & LDWS does not operate.

Under the following conditions, the LAS & LDWS may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane lines correctly and it may not operate normally.

• If 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 conventional tires are equipped.

• Vehicle is driven on an intersection or junction, or on a forked road.

• The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.

• A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making it less visible.

• A white (yellow) lane line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).

• The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are interrupted.

• A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.

• 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.

• The windshield is dirty or foggy.

• The windshield, camera is fogged (water droplets).

• Back-light is reflected off the road surface.

• The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.

• The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) lane line is cast on the road.

• The width of the driving lane is narrow or wide.

• Driving on roads with tight curves.

• The road is excessively uneven.

• The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

• There are 2 or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines.

• There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.

The SCBS system will operate under the following conditions.

• The engine is running.

• The Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) system warning indication (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.

• 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.

The SBS system operates when all of the following conditions are met:

• The ignition is switched ON.

• The SBS system is on.

• The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).

• The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not operating.

The SBS system may not operate under the following conditions:

• If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.

• 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.

• The turn signal is being used.

• When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off.

• When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windshield, related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the multi-information display.

Although the objects which activate the system are four-wheeled vehicles, the radar sensor (front) could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and operate the SBS system.

• Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).

• A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.

• When crossing a narrow bridge.

• When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.

• When entering an underground parking area.

• Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.

• If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.

• When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.

• Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.

• Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.

If there is a problem with the SBS system, a message is displayed in 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 Message Indicated on Display (Search).

If there are water droplets, snow, or mud on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth. If the camera lens is especially dirty, wash it off with mild detergent.

If the area where the camera is installed, such as the liftgate 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 excessive changes in temperature such as by pouring hot water on the camera during cold weather, the 360°View Monitor may not operate normally.

If the battery voltage is low, the screen might be temporarily difficult 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 difficult to view, however this does not indicate a problem.

• The temperature near the lens is high/low.

• Rainy conditions, water droplets on the camera, or high humidity.

• Mud or foreign matter near the camera.

• Extremely bright light such as sunlight or headlights hitting the camera lens directly.

Because the 360°View Monitor camera uses a special lens, the distance displayed on the screen differs from the actual distance.

Obstructions displayed on the screen may appear differently 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.

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 off.

• 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.

• 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 off 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 different 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.

• When driving extremely close to the target object.

• 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) cannot operate normally due to 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 light (amber)

• Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning indication

• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) warning indication

• Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning indication (amber)

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.

• High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)

• Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning indication

• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) warning indication

• Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning indication (amber)

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.

• High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)

• Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning indication

• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) warning indication

• Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning indication (amber)

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.

(With Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS))

• The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes pedestrians when all of the following conditions are met:

  • 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:

  • Multiple pedestrians are walking, or there are groups of people.

  • A pedestrian is close to a separate object.

  • 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.

  • A pedestrian is in a dark location such as during the night, or blends into the background by wearing clothes matching the background color.