i-ACTIVSENSE
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indicator Light/Display Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system notifies the driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using the BSM warning indicator light, the warning sound and the display indicator (vehicles with instrument cluster (Type A/B) and active driving display) (BSM) while the systems are operational.
BSM warning indicator lights
The BSM warning indicator lights are equipped on the left and right door mirrors. The warning indicator lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane is detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns on momentarily and then turns off after a few seconds.
Forward driving (BSM operation)
The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear and turns on the BSM warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors according to the conditions. Additionally, while a BSM warning indicator light is illuminated, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM warning indicator light is illuminated, the BSM warning indicator light flashes.
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects a vehicle approaching from the rear of the vehicle and flashes the BSM warning indicator lights.
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn on when the parking lights are turned on, the brightness of the BSM warning indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are difficult to see due to glare from surrounding brightness when traveling on snow-covered roads or under foggy conditions, press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase the brightness of BSM warning indicator lights when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination (Search), (Search), (Search).
Display indicator (Vehicles with multi-information display and active driving display)
The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the multi-information display and active driving display when the vehicle is moving forward (BSM operational).
The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white) when an approaching vehicle is detected. In addition, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane change while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the color (amber) of the warning indicator.
BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated simultaneously with the flashing of a BSM warning indicator light.
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Display (White)
When the system detects driver fatigue or decreased attentiveness, it activates the warning sound and displays an alert in the multi-information display.
Stopping the Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) System Operation
The Advanced SCBS system can be temporarily deactivated.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the Advanced 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.
When the Advanced SCBS system is set to inoperable, the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system and the Smart Brake Support (SBS) are also set to inoperable.
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:
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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.
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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.
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:
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The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle.
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The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
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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.
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The engine is running.
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The Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) system warning indication/warning light (amber) does not illuminate.
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(Rear-end collision warning)
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).
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(Brake control (Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brake))
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).
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The SCBS F system is not turned off.
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Under the following conditions, the SCBS F system may not operate normally:
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The SCBS F system will not operate if the driver is deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
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If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.
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The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as wet roads or icy or snow-bound roads.
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The braking performance is adversely affected due to cold temperatures or wet brakes.
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The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed.
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The brake pedal is depressed.
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The steering wheel is being operated.
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The selector lever is being operated.
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In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines that there is a vehicle ahead and the SCBS F may operate.
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Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.
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Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.
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Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
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When passing through a toll gate.
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When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, or tunnels.
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If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
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2-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
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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.
Top View/Rear Wide View
Use the top view/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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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.
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Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top view screen may display in the following ways.
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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.
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Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.
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If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image may appear distorted.
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Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images merge.
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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
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Extended vehicle width lines and distance guide lines (blue & red) |
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).
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The top view/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.
Radar Sensor (Front) (Some Models)
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
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Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the front emblem.
If “Front Radar Sensor Blocked” is displayed in the multi-information display of the instrument cluster, clean the area around the radar sensor (front).
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.
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Do not adhere stickers (including transparent stickers) to the surface of the radiator grille and front emblem in and around the radar sensor (front), and do not replace the radiator grille and front emblem with any product that is not a genuine product designed for use with the radar sensor (front).
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The radar sensor (front) includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar sensor's front surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may require time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the system may not operate correctly, therefore always keep the radar sensor (front) clean.
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Do not install a grille guard.
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If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the position of the radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor (front) could be hit and its position deviated.
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Do not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor (front).
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For repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor (front), consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Do not modify the suspension. If the suspension are modified, the vehicle's posture could change and the radar sensor (front) may not be able to correctly detect a vehicle ahead or an obstruction.
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions correctly and each system may not operate normally.
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The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not reflect radio waves effectively, such as an unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform covered by a soft top, vehicles with a hard plastic tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
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Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height and thus less area for reflecting radio waves.
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Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand from its tires and onto your windshield.
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The luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are occupied.
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Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front surface of the front emblem.
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During inclement weather such as rain, snow, or sand storms.
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When driving near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves.
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions.
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The beginning and end of a curve.
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Roads with continuous curves.
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Narrow lane roads due to road construction or lane closures.
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The vehicle ahead enters the radar sensor's blind spot.
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The vehicle ahead is running abnormally due to accident or vehicle damage.
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Roads with repeated up and down slopes
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Driving on poor roads or unpaved roads.
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The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely short.
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A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into the lane.
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To prevent incorrect operation of the system, use tires of the same specified size, manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern on all four wheels. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns or tire pressures on the same vehicle (Including the temporary spare tire).
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If the battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.
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When driving on roads with little traffic and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for the radar sensor (front) to detect, “Front Radar Sensor Blocked” may be temporarily displayed, however, this does not indicate a problem.
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The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) (Some Models)
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by emitting ultrasonic waves which are reflected off obstructions at the rear and the returning ultrasonic waves are picked up by the ultrasonic sensors (rear).
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Some Models)
Your vehicle is equipped with a front camera, side cameras, and a rear camera. The 360° View Monitor uses each camera.
The front camera, side cameras, and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the vehicle.
Each camera is installed to the following positions.
