i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE (Some Models)

Active Safety Technology

Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognize potential hazards and avert accidents.

Driver awareness support systems

Nighttime visibility

Left/right side and rear side detection

Road sign recognition

Inter-vehicle distance recognition

Driver fatigue detection

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Full-surround recognition

Driver support systems

Inter-vehicle distance

Lane departure

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

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.

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

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:

  • 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 warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.

Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected (Search).

 

  • 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 sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.

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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 traffic conditions.

  • When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and traffic 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.

  • When there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.

  • When the luggage 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.

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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

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.

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 (vehicles with instrument cluster (Type A/B) and active driving display).

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 by turning on the BSM warning indicator light, and by activating the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display (vehicles with instrument cluster (Type A/B) and active driving display).

The detection area on this system 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.

 

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.

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  • 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 indicator light is turned off.

    • The selector lever 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 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 two 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 two 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 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 by changing the setting on the center display.

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

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

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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

Excessive Speed Warning

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving display, the area around the speed limit sign flashes 3 times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times 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.

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 differ depending on the setting contents.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Warning pattern

  • Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.

  • Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.

  • Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.

Warning activation timing

  • 0: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the excessive speed warning is activated.

  • 5: 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: 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.

 

  • 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 Warning Sound is Activated (Search).

  • If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) 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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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)

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.

RCTA operation

  1. The RCTA system operates when the selector lever 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.

    (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 360° view monitor)

    The RCTA warning indication in the 360° view monitor also synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light on the door mirrors.

 

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.

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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.

    • 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 occurred.

    • 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 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.

    • The vehicle speed when reversing is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.

    • The radar sensor (rear) 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.)

    • A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.

    • The vehicle is parked at an angle.

    • 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.

  • 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.

    • Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.

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

  • 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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Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)

System Operation

Make sure that the LAS & LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off. When the LAS & LDWS OFF indicator light is turned on, press the switch and make sure that the indicator light turns off.

When the ignition is switched ON, the system goes on standby.

Drive the vehicle in the center of the vehicle lane while the system is on standby. When all of the following conditions are met, and the system becomes operational.

  • The engine is running.

  • The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or faster.

  • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both the right and left sides.

  • The driver is operating the steering wheel.

  • The driving lane is neither narrow nor wide.

When the system becomes operational, the LAS & LDWS indication (white) is displayed on the multi-information display or active driving display.

If the indication on the active driving display has been turned off using the personalization features, the LAS & LDWS indication (white) is displayed on the multi-information display.

 

 

When only a vehicle lane line (yellow) on either the left or right is detected, the LAS & LDWS indication on the active driving display turns off.

If the indication on the active driving display has been turned off using the personalization features, the LAS & LDWS indication on the multi-information display is displayed in gray and the system goes on standby.

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The LAS & LDWS goes on stand-by status in the following cases:

  • The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.

  • The vehicle speed is less than about 60 km/h (37 mph).

  • The ABS/TCS is operating.

  • The TCS is turned off.

    (If the TCS is turned off while the system is operational, a warning beep is heard and the system goes on standby.)

  • The vehicle is making a sharp curve.

  • The brake pedal is depressed.

  • The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

  • The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.

 

  • The LAS & LDWS does not operate until the system detects white (yellow) lane lines on either the left or right.

  • When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system will not operate the steering wheel operation assist and the warning for the lane line on the side that is not being detected. The steering wheel operation assist and the warning is only for a lane deviation on the side that is being detected.

  • If the driver takes his or her hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the warning sound is activated and an alert is indicated in the multi-information display or the active driving display.

     

    If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the system may detect that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel) even if you are holding it, and display a message in the multi-information display or the active driving display.

  • The timing at which the lane departure warning is activated and the steering wheel operation assist is performed varies.

  • The following settings for the LAS & LDWS can be changed. Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

    • Steering operation assist operational/non-operational

    • Cancel sensitivity (likelihood of steering assist) (Mazda Connect (Type A) only)

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Vehicle lane line display

When the LAS & LDWS becomes operational while on standby, the vehicle lane lines are displayed in the multi-information display and the active driving display. In the vehicle lane lines display indicating the operation status, the color of the vehicle lane lines being detected changes to white.

(Stand-by status)

(Operational status)

Auto cancel

In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS is automatically canceled, the LAS & LDWS warning indication (amber) turns on, and an alert is displayed. When the LAS & LDWS become operational, the system turns back on automatically.

  • The temperature inside the camera is high or low.

  • The windshield around the camera is foggy.

  • The windshield around the camera is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

Auto cancel of warning/steering assist

When the following operations are performed, the LAS & LDWS operation is canceled automatically. The LAS & LDWS resumes automatically after the operation.

  • The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

  • The brake pedal is operated.

  • The accelerator pedal is operated.

    (To cancel the automatic sensitivity cancel function, deselect “Cancel sensitivity” in the personalization features setting.) (Mazda Connect (Type A) only)

  • The turn signal lever is operated.

  • The vehicle crosses a lane line.

 

  • After the operation, the LAS & LDWS operation may not operate for a period of 5 seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected.

  • Under the following conditions, the LAS & LDWS cancels the warning/steering assist automatically.

    • The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.

      (The LAS & LDWS is designed to assist the driver's steering operation and it will resume operation automatically when the driver holds the steering wheel.)

    • The TCS OFF switch is pressed to cancel the TCS.

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Steering operation assist OFF (non-operational)

The steering operation assist for the LAS & LDWS can be changed to non-operational (OFF).

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When the steering operation assist has been changed to inoperable (OFF), only the lane departure warning is operational.

System operation

Make sure that the LAS & LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off. When the LAS & LDWS OFF indicator light turns on, press the switch and make sure that the indicator light turns off.

Drive the vehicle in the center of the driving lane while the LAS & LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.

The system becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both the right and left sides or on either side.

  • The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or faster.

  • The vehicle is driven on a straight road or road with gentle curves.

  • The engine is running.

The LAS & LDWS goes on stand-by status in the following cases:

  • The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.

  • The vehicle speed is less than about 60 km/h (37 mph).

  • The vehicle is making a sharp curve.

  • The vehicle is making a curve at an inappropriate speed.

 

  • The LAS & LDWS remains on stand-by until it detects white (yellow) lines on both the left and right sides, or on either side.

  • When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system will not activate warnings for the lane line on the side that is not being detected.

  • The distance and warning sensitivity (likelihood of a warning) which the system uses to determine the possibility of a lane departure can be changed. (Mazda Connect (Type A) only)

    Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Vehicle lane line display

When the LAS & LDWS becomes operational while on standby, the vehicle lane lines are displayed in the multi-information display. The system changes to operational status display when the system detects a white (yellow) line on either the left or right.

(Stand-by status)

(Operational status)

Auto cancel

In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS is automatically canceled, the LAS & LDWS warning indication (amber) turns on, and an alert is displayed. When the LAS & LDWS become operational, the system turns back on automatically.

  • The temperature inside the camera is high or low.

  • The windshield around the camera is foggy.

  • The windshield around the camera is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

(Auto cancel of warnings)

When the following operations are performed, the LAS & LDWS determines that the driver intends to make a lane change and the system operation is canceled automatically. The LAS & LDWS resumes automatically after the operation.

  • The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

  • The brake pedal is depressed.

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed.

    (To cancel the automatic sensitivity cancel function, deselect “Warning sensitivity” in the personalization features setting.) (Mazda Connect (Type A) only)

  • The turn signal lever is operated.

  • The vehicle crosses a lane line.

Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) (Some Models)

Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) (Some Models)

The Advanced SCBS alerts the driver of a possible collision using the display and a warning sound when the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects a vehicle ahead or pedestrian and determines that a collision with the object is unavoidable while the vehicle is driven at a vehicle speed of about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph) if the object is a vehicle ahead and about 10 to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph) if the object is a pedestrian. In addition, the system reduces damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (Advanced SCBS brake) when the system determines that a collision is unavoidable. In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (Advanced SCBS brake assist))

 

 

Do not rely completely on the Advanced SCBS system:

  • The Advanced 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 Advanced SCBS system operates in response to a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian. The system does not operate in response to obstructions such as a wall, 2-wheeled vehicles, or animals.

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In the following cases, turn the system off 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 off-road.

Refer to Stopping the Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) System Operation (Search) on how to turn off the Advanced SCBS system.

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  • The Advanced SCBS system will operate under the following conditions.

    • The engine is running.

    • The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication(amber) does not illuminate.

    • (Object is vehicle ahead)

      The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).

    • (Object is a pedestrian)

      The vehicle speed is between about 10 to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph).

    • The Advanced SCBS system is not turned off.

  • Under the following conditions, the Advanced SCBS system may not operate normally:

    • The Advanced 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 Advanced SCBS may operate.

    • Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.

    • Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.

    • 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, animals, or standing trees.

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Automatic Brake Operation Display

The automatic brake operation display is indicated on the multi-information display after the Advanced SCBS is operated.

 

  • The collision warning beep sounds intermittently while the Advanced SCBS brake or brake assist (Advanced SCBS brake assist) is operating.

  • If the vehicle is stopped by the Advanced SCBS operation and the brake pedal is not depressed, the warning beep sounds 1 time after about 2 seconds and the Advanced SCBS brake is automatically released.

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Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) (Some Models)

Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) (Some Models)

The SCBS F 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))

 

 

Do not rely completely on the SCBS F system:

  • The SCBS F 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 F 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.

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In the following cases, turn the system off 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 off-road.

Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) system Operation (Search) on how to turn off the SCBS F system.

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  • The SCBS F system will operate under the following conditions.

    • The engine is running.

    • The Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/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 F system is not turned off.

  • Under the following conditions, the SCBS F system may not operate normally:

    • The SCBS F 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 F 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.

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Stopping the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation

The SCBS F system can be temporarily deactivated.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When the SCBS F system is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light turns on.

 

When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.

 

When the SCBS F system is set to inoperable, the Smart Brake Support (SBS) are also set to inoperable.

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Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) (Some Models)

Stopping the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) System Operation

The SCBS R system can be temporarily deactivated.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When the SCBS R system is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light turns on.

When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.

 

When the SCBS R system is set to inoperable, Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) and the Smart Brake Support (SBS) are also set to inoperable.

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Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some Models)

Collision Warning

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 and the active driving display.

Stopping The Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation

The SBS system can be temporarily deactivated.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When the SBS system is turned off, the SBS OFF indicator light turns on.

When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.

 

If the SBS system operation is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system operation is turned off simultaneously.

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360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect (Type A)) (Some Models)

Types of Images Displayed on the Screen

Top view/Front view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.

 

Front wide view

Displays the image of the front of the vehicle (wide-area).

 

Side view

Displays the image of the left and right sides of the vehicle.

 

Top view/Rear view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.

 

Rear wide view

Displays the image of the rear of the vehicle (wide-area).

Rear Wide View

Use the 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

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Display/Icon

Content

Extended vehicle width lines and distance guide lines (red/blue)

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.

  • The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (19 in) and up to 2 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights

Indicates when the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) has operated.

For details, refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

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

 

  • The parking sensor obstruction detection indication does not display. Switch the screen display to the top view/rear view display if the parking sensor warning sound is activated.

  • The 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 differs from the actual view.

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360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect (Type B)) (Some Models)

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

 

  • 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.

    • If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the cameras, the screen area for each camera may be affected and it may display in that color.

    • 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 & red)

Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle. 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 bumper.

 

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 (Search).

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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

 

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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