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 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).

The DAA operates when all of the following conditions are met.

• The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (40 to 86 mph).

• The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

• The system has completed learning of the driver’s driving data.

The DAA does not operate under the following conditions.

• The vehicle speed is less than about 65 km/h (40 mph).

• The vehicle speed exceeds about 140 km/h (86 mph)

• The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

• The vehicle is changing lanes.

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

The DAA may not operate normally under the following conditions.

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

• The vehicle is jolted or swayed continuously by strong winds or rough roads.

• The vehicle is driven aggressively.

• When making frequent lane changes.

The DAA detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness based on the driving data when the vehicle is driven at about 65 to 140 km/h (40 to 86 mph) for about 20 minutes. The driving data will be reset under the following conditions.

• The vehicle is stopped for 15 minutes or longer.

• The vehicle is driven at less than about 65 km/h (40 mph) for about 30 minutes.

• The ignition is switched off.

After the DAA has displayed the first message encouraging rest, it does not display the next one until 45 minutes have passed.

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.

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/warning light (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/warning light (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/warning light (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.