i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

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

Front obstruction detection when approaching a crosswalk

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Full-surround recognition

Driver fatigue detection

Driver support systems

Inter-vehicle distance

Lane departure

Lane keeping

Inter-vehicle distance and lane keeping

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

 

The following systems also use the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  • High Beam Control System (HBC)

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

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

  • Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

  • Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward drive detection

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.

 

Do not modify the suspension:

If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the system not operating normally or mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious accident.

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Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.

  • Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around it. If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is severely hit or if there are cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris in the area around it, stop using the following systems and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    • HBC

    • LDWS

    • TSR

    • DSA

    • DAA

    • MRCC with Stop & Go function

    • TJA

    • LAS

    • ELK

    • SBS forward drive detection

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.

  • Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.

  • Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.

  • The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been finely adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.

  • Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the camera lens.

  • Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light.

  • Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windshield near the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

    If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will cause the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.

  • Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging. Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system cannot accurately determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully and pay attention to the road ahead.

  • When cleaning the windshield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning fluids to get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.

  • Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  • 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.

  • Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  • When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.

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  • If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to rain, 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.

    • HBC warning indication/warning light (amber)

    • i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light

  • 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.

    • HBC warning indication/warning light (amber)

    • i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light

  • 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.

    • HBC warning indication/warning light (amber)

    • i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light

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Detection of pedestrians

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects pedestrians when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The height of a pedestrian is about 1 to 2 m (3 to 6.5 ft).

  • The outline of a pedestrian is recognized such as the head, both shoulders, or the feet.

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect pedestrians when any of the following conditions is met.

  • There are multiple pedestrians.

  • A pedestrian is close to a separate object.

  • A pedestrian is crouching, lying, or slouching.

  • A pedestrian suddenly jumps into the road.

  • A pedestrian is holding something (such as an open umbrella or large baggage).

  • A pedestrian blends into the background (such as in a dark location at night or by wearing clothes matching the background color).

Detection of objects

When any of the following conditions is met, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects correctly, and each system may not operate normally.

  • The height of the vehicle ahead is low.

  • You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

  • The headlights of your vehicle are not turned on during the night or in a tunnel.

When any of the following conditions is met, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects, and each system may not operate normally.

  • 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.

  • The distance between your vehicle and the target object is extremely close.

  • You change the course and approach a target object.

  • A vehicle ahead has a special shape (such as a vehicle carrier).

  • A vehicle ahead is a truck with a low loading platform.

  • A vehicle ahead has an extremely low or high profile.

  • A vehicle ahead is outside the illumination range of the headlights.

  • A vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights.

  • The taillights of a vehicle ahead are dim or turned off.

  • The headlights of an on-coming vehicle are dim or turned off.

  • Under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).

  • Front visibility is reduced (due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand).

  • Strong light is directed at the front of your vehicle (such as backlight and high-beam headlights).

  • There is an object which emits a lot of light.

  • The surrounding area is dark (such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or in a tunnel or indoor parking lot).

  • There are light sources in the surrounding area (such as streetlamps, illuminated signboards, and traffic signals).

  • There are objects which reflect light (such as reflective plates and signs) in the surrounding area.

  • The surrounding brightness suddenly changes (such as when entering or exiting a tunnel).

  • The brightness of the headlights of your vehicle is insufficient (such as the illumination is weakened due to a dirty lens or the optical axis is deviated).

  • Tires other than the specified size are used on your vehicle (such as when tire chains or temporary spare tires are used).

  • The tires on your vehicle have significantly different wear.

  • Foreign matter is stuck to the windshield (such as ice, fog, snow, frost, raindrops, dirt, or a piece of plastic).

  • The windshield is dirty or fogged.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility (such as when roof rails are installed to the vehicle and a long object is loaded).

  • The windshield washer is being used.

  • The windshield wipers are not being used when it is raining.

  • Your vehicle is tilted (such as when heavy luggage is in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat).

  • Your vehicle is towing another vehicle.

  • The vehicle is making a sharp curve, or ascending or descending a steep slope.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads with sharp curves or undulations.

  • The vehicle is driven on uneven roads.

  • The vehicle is driven next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally striped walls).

  • There are water puddles on the road.

  • The road surface is shiny.

Front Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Front Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Front Radar Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with a front radar sensor.

  1. Front radar sensor

 

The following systems also use the front radar sensor.

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

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

  • Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward drive detection

The front radar sensor functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

 

Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.

  • Do not apply a sticker (including a transparent one) to the front radar sensor cover or replace the front radar sensor cover with a product other than a genuine product.

  • The front radar sensor 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 front radar sensor clean.

  • If “Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar Obscured. Drive Safely” is displayed on the multi-information display of the instrument cluster, clean the area around the front radar sensor.

  • Do not install a grille guard.

  • If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the position of the front radar sensor may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the front radar sensor could be hit and its position deviated.

  • For repairs, replacement or paint work around the front radar sensor, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.

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  • If the lead-acid battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.

  • When driving on roads with little traffic and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for the front radar sensor to detect, “Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar Obscured. Drive Safely” may be temporarily displayed, however, this does not indicate a problem.

  • 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.

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When the vehicle is driven on roads in which there is an elevated road on one side, the front radar sensor function may be restricted temporarily.

When any of the following conditions is met, the front radar sensor may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions correctly and each system may not operate normally.

  • The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not reflect radio waves effectively (such as an unloaded trailer, a vehicle with a loading platform covered by a soft top, a vehicle with a hard plastic liftgate, and a round-shaped vehicle).

  • A vehicle ahead has limited areas that can reflect radio waves (such as a low profile vehicle).

  • Under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).

  • Front visibility is reduced (due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand).

  • Foreign matter (ice, snow, or dirt) is on the surface of the front radar sensor cover.

  • Your vehicle is tilted (such as when heavy luggage is in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat).

  • The vehicle is driven near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves.

When any of the following conditions is met, the front radar sensor may detect vehicles in the opposite lane or surrounding obstructions, or it may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions, and each system may not operate normally.

  • The vehicle ahead enters the front radar sensor’s blind spot.

  • The distance to the vehicle ahead is extremely close.

  • The vehicle ahead is being driven in an unstable condition.

  • A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into your lane.

  • The vehicle is entering or exiting a curve.

  • The vehicle is driven on a continuously curving road.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads with repeated up and downslopes.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads with narrow lanes.

  • The vehicle is driven on poor roads or unpaved roads.

Rear Side Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Rear Side Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Rear Ultrasonic Sensor (Some Models)

Rear Ultrasonic Sensor (Some Models)

Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Some Models)

Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Some Models)

Driver Monitoring Camera (Some Models)

Driver Monitoring Camera (Some Models)

Driver Monitoring Camera

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver monitoring camera.

  1. Driver monitoring camera

 

The driver monitoring camera is used by the following system.

  • Driver Monitoring (DM)

The driver monitoring camera detects changes in the driver's facial features and estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of the driver.

 

  • DM and the earlier collision warning may not operate normally under the following conditions.

    • The driver monitoring camera is covered with something.

    • You are driving the vehicle while leaning on the steering wheel.

    • You are wearing glasses or sunglasses.

    • A cap or hat you are wearing partially blocks the driver monitoring camera's view of your eyes, you have long bangs partially covering your eyes, or a part of your face is invisible due to a face mask.

    • The lighting conditions change significantly (such as backlight, light from the side, or direct light from the setting sun, and the headlights of on-coming vehicles).

    • You are driving the vehicle with your head excessively tilted to one side or the other.

    • You are moving around extensively.

    • Your face or your eyes frequently turn in direction other than straight ahead (direction of travel).

    • Your line of sight moves or directly after it has moved.

    • There is a large difference between your line of sight and the direction your face is pointed.

    • You are driving the vehicle with your head largely tilted to one side.

    • Free/open source software information

      This product includes free/open sources. Information about the licensing and source code is available at the following URL.

      http://www.embedded-carmultimedia.jp/RTOS/License/oss/DMS_0201/

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Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (Some Models)

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)

The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have been turned on and the vehicle speed is about 2 km/h (2 mph) or higher.

A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.

Refer to Exterior Light Warning Indication/Warning Light (Search).

 

The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) can be switched to on/off using the personalization function.

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

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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indicator Lights/Display Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep

The BSM 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 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 power switch is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns on momentarily and then turns off after a few seconds.

Function for canceling 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).

Display indicator

The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the multi-information display and active driving display.

Multi-information Display

Active Driving Display

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.

Canceling Operation of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

The BSM system can be set to inoperable.

  • (If only the BSM is turned off)

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

  • (If the BSM is turned off by operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch)

    Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

 

If the power switch is switched OFF while you have canceled the system using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system is automatically enabled the next time the power switch is switched ON. However, if the system is canceled using [Settings] in Mazda Connect, the system is not automatically enabled.

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Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) (Some Models)

Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) (Some Models)

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) (Some Models)

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) (Some Models)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)

Canceling Operation of Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The RCTA can be set to inoperable.

  • (If only the RCTA is turned off)

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

  • (If the RCTA is turned off by operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch)

    Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

 

If the power switch is switched OFF while you have canceled the system using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system is automatically enabled the next time the power switch is switched ON. However, if the system is canceled using [Settings] in Mazda Connect, the system is not automatically enabled.

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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) (Some Models)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) (Some Models)

Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) (Some Models)

Steering Assist Limit Warning

If the steering assist function cannot keep the vehicle within the lane lines, a warning sound is activated and the lane line of the direction reaching the limit is displayed on the multi-information display to urge you to operate the steering wheel.

Stop Hold Control

While in headway control using the Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), your vehicle will stop when a vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle is stopped and the stop hold control operates, the TJA indicator light turns on.

 

The parking brake is automatically applied and the vehicle is held in its stopped position when 10 minutes or longer have passed since the stop hold control operated. When this occurs, the TJA is temporarily canceled.

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Resuming driving

While in stop hold control, if the vehicle ahead starts moving and the distance from the vehicle increases, the stop hold control will be canceled and your vehicle will resume driving by performing any of the following operations.

  • Press the RES switch.

  • Depress the accelerator pedal.

 

If the vehicle ahead starts moving within three seconds after your vehicle is stopped, the headway control will continue even if you do not resume driving your vehicle.

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Resume driving information

If you do not resume driving within a few seconds after the vehicle ahead starts moving during stop hold control, the vehicle-ahead indication on the multi-information display flashes to urge you to resume driving. If you still do not resume driving after the indicator light flashes, a sound is activated to urge you to resume driving.

Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) (Some Models)

System Operation

Operation conditions

The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40 mph) or faster.

  • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

 

When the system does not detect a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system does not operate on the side that is not being detected.

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When temporarily canceling the system

The LAS goes on stand-by when any of the following conditions is met. The LAS is automatically restored when its operation conditions are met.

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

  • The vehicle speed is less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).

  • The turn signal lever is operated.

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

  • The TCS/DSC is operating.

  • The TCS is turned off.

  • The steering wheel is operated.

  • The brake pedal is operated.

The function is temporarily stopped.

The LAS stops functioning in the following cases:

  • The temperature in the forward sensing camera (FSC) is too high or too low.

  • The windshield around the forward sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.

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

  • Strong light (such as sunlight, or headlights (high-beam) of on-coming vehicles) is directed at the forward sensing camera (FSC).

Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) (Some Models)

Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) (Some Models)

Stopping the Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) System Operation

The ELK can be set to inoperable.

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

 

When the ELK is canceled, the ELK OFF indicator light turns on.

Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some Models)

Forward drive detection

When you are driving forward, the following functions of the Smart Brake Support (SBS) operate.

  • Forward detection function

 

Do not rely completely on the SBS:

The SBS is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision.

The system may not operate normally depending on the target object, weather conditions, or traffic conditions. 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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In the following cases, turn the SBS off to prevent a mis-operation.

  • The vehicle is being towed.

  • The vehicle is driven on rough roads such as in areas where there is grass and foliage or off-road.

    Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation (Search).

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During the SBS brake control, the brake pedal may move rearward or become stiff. The brakes are operating, but continue to depress the brake pedal.

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Forward detection function

The forward detection function is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision with target objects at the front.

The forward detection function detects target objects (vehicles ahead, pedestrians, and bicycles) using the front radar sensor and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). If there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a target object at the front, you are notified of possible danger by a warning sound and a warning indication on the display.

Furthermore, if the possibility of a collision increases, the brake control is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist.

 

(Vehicles with Driver Monitoring (DM))

If the system determines that the driver is not paying attention to the road, it activates the collision warning earlier than normal.

Operation conditions

The forward detection function operates when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The power switch is switched ON.

  • The SBS is on.

  • (Object is vehicle ahead)

    The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h (3 mph) or higher.

  • (Object is a pedestrian or bicycle)

    The vehicle speed is between about 10 and 80 km/h (6.3 to 49 mph).

  • The DSC does not operate.

 

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the forward detection function may not operate.

    • If there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle or obstruction ahead.

    • You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

    • When the driver deliberately performs driving operations (accelerator operation, steering wheel operation).

    • The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

    • The brake pedal is depressed.

    • The steering wheel is being operated.

    • The selector lever is being shifted.

    • The turn signal lever is being operated.

    • Warnings and messages, such as a dirty windshield, related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or front radar sensor are being displayed on the multi-information display.

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the forward detection function may operate.

    • There is an object in the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).

    • Passing an approaching vehicle while rounding a curve.

    • When crossing a narrow bridge, going under a low overhang, or passing through a narrow gate, a car washing machine, or tunnel.

    • When passing through a toll gate.

    • When entering an underground parking area.

    • There is a metal object, bump, or a protruding object on the road.

    • If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.

    • An animal, wall, or standing tree is detected.

  • While the system is operating, the driver is notified by the multi-information display and the active driving display.

  • If a malfunction is detected or the system temporarily stops the function due to dirt on the sensors or cameras, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning light turns on and a message is displayed on the multi-information display.

  • If the system performs brake control and the vehicle is stopped, the system will continue to hold the brakes for a brief time unless there is an operation performed by the driver.

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Collision warning

If there is the possibility of your vehicle colliding with a target object at the front, the warning sound is activated continuously and a warning is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

Active driving display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

  • During brake control and brake assist operation, the collision warning sound is activated intermittently.

  • The operation distance and volume of the collision warning can be changed.

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

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Reverse drive detection (Some Models)

When you are driving in reverse, the following functions of the Smart Brake Support (SBS) operate.

  • Rearward detection function

  • Rear crossing

 

Do not rely completely on the SBS:

The SBS 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.

Heed the following cautions so that the SBS can operate normally:

  • Do not apply stickers (including transparent stickers) to the areas around the rear side radar sensors and the rear ultrasonic sensors. Otherwise, a rear side radar sensor and a rear ultrasonic sensor may not be able to detect vehicles and obstructions correctly which could result in an accident.

  • Do not disassemble the rear side radar sensors and rear ultrasonic sensors.

  • If you recognize scratches around the rear side radar sensors and rear ultrasonic sensors, stop using the SBS immediately and always have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation (Search).

  • Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for rear bumper removal/installation.

Do not modify the suspension:

If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the SBS may not operate correctly because it cannot detect obstructions correctly.

Do not hit the rear side radar sensors and rear ultrasonic sensors forcefully:

When washing the vehicle, do not spray highly pressurized water against the rear side radar sensors and the rear ultrasonic sensors, or rub them strongly. In addition, do not hit the rear bumper forcefully when loading and unloading cargo. Otherwise, the system will be unable to detect obstructions correctly and the SBS may not operate normally.

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  • In the following cases, turn the SBS off to prevent a mis-operation.

    • A trailer is pulled or an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle.

    • The vehicle is driven on rough roads such as in areas where there is grass and foliage or off-road.

      Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation (Search).

  • Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the SBS may not operate normally.

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During the SBS brake control, the brake pedal may move rearward or become stiff. The brakes are operating, but continue to depress the brake pedal.

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Rearward detection function

The rearward detection function is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision with a target object when reversing.

The rearward detection function detects obstructions using the rear ultrasonic sensors. In addition, if there is the possibility of your vehicle colliding with a target object at the rear while you are driving in reverse, you are notified of possible danger by a warning sound and a warning indication on the display.

Furthermore, if the possibility of a collision increases, brake control is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision.

 

Always check the surrounding area visually when reversing the vehicle:

The operation of the rearward detection function has certain limitations. Therefore, the function might not operate or it might be delayed even if there is a target object at the rear of your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.

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Operation conditions

The rearward detection function operates when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The EV system is operating.

  • The SBS is on.

  • The selector lever is in the R position.

  • The vehicle speed is about 2 km/h (2 mph) to 8 km/h (4 mph).

  • There is no problem with the DSC.

  • The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is not operating.

 

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the rearward detection function may not operate.

    • Directly after the EV system starts.

    • The height of the obstruction is low such as low walls or trucks with low loading platforms.

    • The height of the obstruction is high such as trucks with high loading platforms.

    • The obstruction is not as large as a vehicle or wall.

    • The obstruction is thin such as a signpost.

    • The surface of the obstruction is not pointed vertically relative to your vehicle.

    • The obstruction is soft such as a hanging curtain or snow stuck to a vehicle.

    • The obstruction is shaped irregularly.

    • The obstruction is extremely close.

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the rearward detection function may not operate normally.

    • Snow, ice, or mud adheres to the area around a rear ultrasonic sensor.

    • The vehicle posture is unstable due to sudden operation of the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal.

    • There is another obstruction near one obstruction.

    • During inclement weather such as rain, fog, and snow.

    • High or low humidity.

    • High or low temperatures.

    • Strong winds.

    • The path of travel is not flat.

    • Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is tilted.

    • Objects such as a wireless antenna, fog light, or illuminated license plate is installed near a rear ultrasonic sensor.

    • The orientation of a rear ultrasonic sensor has deviated for reasons such as a collision.

    • The vehicle is affected by other sound waves such as the horn, engine noise, or rear ultrasonic sensor of another vehicle.

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the rearward detection function may operate.

    • Reversing towards a steep ascending slope.

    • There are grating, wheel blocks, a road curb, or a bump.

    • There is a hanging curtain or railroad crossing gate.

    • Reversing near objects such as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, or fences.

    • The vehicle is driven on rough roads such as in areas where there is grass and foliage or off-road.

    • When reversing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, tunnels, or into a mechanical parking garage.

    • A towing bar is installed or a trailer is connected.

  • If the system performs brake control and the vehicle is stopped, the system will continue to hold the brakes for a brief time unless there is an operation performed by the driver.

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Collision warning

If there is the possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle approaching from the rear on the left or right, or from the rear while you are driving in reverse, a warning sound is activated continuously and a warning is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

Active driving display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

During brake control, the collision warning sound is activated intermittently.

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Rear crossing

The Rear Crossing detection function is designed to reduce the damage in the event of a collision with a vehicle approaching from the rear sides while driving in reverse.

The Rear Crossing detection function detects approaching vehicles using the rear side radar sensors. If there is the possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle approaching from the rear sides while you are driving in reverse, you are notified of possible danger by a warning sound and a warning indication on the display.

Furthermore, if the possibility of a collision increases, brake control is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision.

 

Always check the surrounding area visually when reversing the vehicle:

The operation of the Rear Crossing detection function has certain limitations. Therefore, the function might not operate or it might be delayed even if there is a vehicle passing through the rear of your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.

Do not rely completely on the Rear Crossing detection function:

The Rear Crossing detection function operates on vehicles while you are driving in reverse. It will not operate on walls, pedestrians, or animals.

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Operation conditions

The Rear Crossing detection function operates when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The EV system is operating.

  • The SBS is on.

  • The selector lever is in the R position.

  • The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or slower.

  • The vehicle speed of an approaching vehicle is about 3 km/h (2 mph) or faster.

  • There is no problem with the DSC.

 

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light is turned on and the system operation is stopped. If the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

    • There is a problem with the system.

    • A large deviation in the installation position of a rear side radar sensor on the vehicle has occurred.

    • Snow, ice, or mud is adhering around a rear side radar sensor.

    • The temperature around a rear side radar sensor is high.

    • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

    • The lead-acid battery voltage has decreased.

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the Rear Crossing detection function will not detect approaching vehicles or they may be difficult to detect.

    • The rear side radar sensor 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.)

      1. Your vehicle

         

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

      1. Your vehicle

         

    • The vehicle is parked on a slant.

      1. Your vehicle

         

    • A vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction on a steep gradient.

      1. Your vehicle

         

    • Directly after the EV system starts.

    • Just after the SBS operation has been enabled using [Settings] in Mazda Connect.

    • Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a vehicle parked nearby.

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the Rear Crossing may operate.

    • There is a hanging curtain or railroad crossing gate.

    • Reversing near objects such as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, or fences.

    • The vehicle is driven on rough roads such as in areas where there is grass and foliage or off-road.

    • When reversing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, or tunnels.

    • A towing bar is installed or a trailer is connected.

  • If the system performs brake control and the vehicle is stopped, the system will continue to hold the brakes for a brief time unless there is an operation performed by the driver.

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Collision warning

If there is the possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle approaching from the rear on the left or right, or from the rear while you are driving in reverse, a warning sound is activated continuously and a warning is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

Active driving display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

During brake control, the collision warning sound is activated intermittently.

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Stopping the Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation

The SBS can be changed to inoperable.

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

 

When the SBS is canceled, the SBS OFF indicator light turns on.

 

When the power switch is switched OFF while the SBS forward drive detection is canceled, the SBS forward drive detection is automatically enabled the next time the power switch is switched ON.

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360° View Monitor (Some Models)

360° View Monitor (Some Models)

360° View Monitor

The 360° View Monitor consists of the following functions which assist the driver in checking the area surrounding the vehicle using various indications in the center display and a warning sound while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds or while parking.

  • Top view

    The top view displays an image of the vehicle from directly above on the center display by combining the images taken from the 4 cameras set on all sides of the vehicle. The top view displays on the right side of the screen when the front view or rear view screen is being displayed. The top view assists the driver in checking the area surrounding the vehicle when the vehicle is moving forward or in reverse.

  • Front view/front wide view

    The image from the front of the vehicle is displayed on the center display.

    The view from the front assists the driver in checking the front of the vehicle by displaying guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front of the vehicle.

  • Side view

    The images taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle are displayed on the center display.

    The side view assists the driver in checking the front sides of the vehicle by displaying guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle.

  • Rear view/rear wide view

    The image from the rear of the vehicle is displayed on the center display.

    The image from the rear assists the driver in checking the rear of the vehicle by displaying guide lines on the displayed image taken from the rear of the vehicle.

  • Parking sensor

    If there are any obstructions near the vehicle while the top view/side view is displayed, an obstruction detection indication turns on around the bumper in the center display.

    The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle when the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and notifies the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction using sound and an obstruction detection indication.

    Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

    If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle while the front view/front wide view/side view is displayed, a warning is displayed on the center display.

    The Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) is designed to assist the driver in checking both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection.

    Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) (Search).

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

    If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle while the rear view/rear wide view is displayed, a warning is displayed on the center display.

    The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) uses rear side radar sensor to detect vehicles approaching from the rear left and right sides of the vehicle, and it assists the driver in checking the rear of the vehicle while reversing by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and activating the warning sound.

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

360° View Monitor Range

  1. Cameras

  2. Ultrasonic sensors

  3. Front/Rear side radar sensors

 

Always confirm the safety of the area around the vehicle with the mirrors and directly with your eyes when driving:

The 360° View Monitor is an auxiliary device which assists the driver in checking the safety of the area around the vehicle.

The shooting range of the cameras and detection range of the sensors are limited. For example, 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 where an obstruction may not be visible. In addition, the extended vehicle width lines and projected vehicle path lines are only to be used as references, and the images on the screen may differ from the actual conditions.

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  • Do not use the 360° View Monitor under any of the following conditions.

    • Icy or snow-covered roads.

    • Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.

    • The front or rear doors are not fully closed.

    • The vehicle is on a road incline.

    • Bumpy roads.

    • The door mirrors are retracted.

  • Do not hit the front/rear camera, front bumper, liftgate, and door mirrors forcefully. The camera position or installation angle may shift.

  • The cameras are waterproof. Do not disassemble, modify, or remove a camera.

  • The camera cover is made of hard plastic, therefore do not apply oil film remover, organic solvents, wax, or coating agents. If any such agent gets on the camera cover, wipe it off using a soft cloth immediately.

  • Do not rub the camera lens forcefully, or clean it with an abrasive or hard brush. Otherwise, it could scratch the camera lens and negatively affect the images.

  • If a camera lens is severely damaged by flying gravel, have the camera replaced. For camera replacement, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for repair, painting, or replacement of the front/rear camera, front bumper, liftgate and door mirrors.

  • Heed the following cautions to assure that the 360° View Monitor operates normally.

    • Do not modify the vehicle suspensions or lower/raise the vehicle body, or both.

    • Always use tires of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.

  • When the display is cold, images may leave trails or the screen might be darker than usual, making it difficult to check the vehicle surroundings. Always confirm the safety at the front and around the vehicle visually when driving.

  • The method for parking/stopping the vehicle using the 360° View Monitor differs depending on the road circumstances/conditions and the vehicle conditions. When and how much you turn the steering wheel will differ depending on the situation, therefore always check the vehicle surroundings directly with your eyes while using the system.

    Also, before using the system, always make sure that the vehicle can be parked/stopped in the parking/stopping space.

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  • 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 camera lens is touched or there is any dirt on it, it could affect the screen image. Wipe the lens using a soft cloth.

  • If the area where the camera is installed, such as the front bumper, 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 vehicle is driven during cold temperatures and the camera temperature decreases, the top view and the side view may become unclear. However, this does not indicate a problem. If the vehicle is stopped for a while and the camera temperature increases, the top view and the side view will return to the normal condition.

  • If the lead-acid 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.

    • The area around the vehicle is dark.

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

    • The surroundings are illuminated by vehicle lights, fluorescent lights, or LED lights (display may flicker).

    • Extremely small dark or white dots appear on the screen (dots may flicker).

    • An object is close to a camera.

  • 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.

  • Only rear and rear wide images displayed on the monitor from the 360° View Monitor camera are reversed images (mirror images).

  • Free/open source software information

    This product includes free/open sources. Information about the licensing and source code is available at the following URL.

    https://www.denso.com/global/en/opensource/svss/mazda/

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Types of Images Displayed on the Screen

Top view/Front view

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

  1. Top view screen

  2. Front view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

 

Top view/Front wide view

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

  1. Top view screen

  2. Front wide view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

 

Side view

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

  1. Left side view screen

  2. Right side view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

 

Top view/Rear view

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

  1. Top view screen

  2. Rear view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

 

Top view/Rear wide view

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

  1. Top view screen

  2. Rear wide view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

How to Use the System

Top view/Front view, Top view/Front wide view, Side view

Indication

Images are displayed on the screen when the 360° View Monitor switch is pressed with all of the following conditions met.

  • The power switch is switched ON.

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

 

Display switching

The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360° View Monitor switch is pressed.

  1. Top view/Front view

  2. Top view/Front wide view

  3. Side view

  4. Home screen

 

  • When the selector lever is in R position, the displayed screen does not switch to the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view.

  • Display of the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view stops even with the display conditions met if any of the following conditions occurs.

    • When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.

    • The selector lever is shifted to P position (displayed when the selector lever is in a position other than P).

    • (Displayed when vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph))

      • 4 minutes and 30 seconds have passed.

      • The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster.

    • (Displayed when the vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster)

      • The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster after 8 seconds have passed since pressing the 360° View Monitor switch.

      • 4 minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed was less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph) after 8 seconds have passed since pressing the 360° View Monitor switch.

  • The 360° View Monitor settings can be changed as follows.

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

    • Automatic display of the 360° View Monitor when the ultrasonic sensor detects an obstruction.

    • Automatic display of the 360° View Monitor when the power switch is switched ON.

    • Screen priority level when the system launches.

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Top view/Rear view, Top view/Rear wide view

The top view/rear view, top view/rear wide view displays when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The power switch is switched ON.

  • Selector lever is in R position.

Display switching

The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360° View Monitor switch is pressed.

  1. Top view/Rear view

  2. Top view/Rear wide view

 

  • The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view automatically display whether or not the 360° View Monitor switch is turned on or off when shifting the selector lever to R position.

  • The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view displays the previously displayed screen.

  • The setting can be changed to display the top view/front view when shifting from reverse to a forward gear without operating the 360° View Monitor switch to check the front of the vehicle while parallel parking.

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

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Screen operation/icon

 

Always stop the vehicle when adjusting the 360° View Monitor image quality.

Do not adjust the 360° View Monitor image quality while driving. If you adjust the 360° View Monitor image quality (such as brightness, contrast, tone, and color density) while driving, it could lead to an unexpected accident.

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Display/Icon

Content

(1)

View status icon

Indicates which image is displayed among the front view/front wide view/side view/rear view/rear wide view.

(2)

Parking sensor status icon

Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is switched off.

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

  1. Target object

 

  • 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.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

    • 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

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

 

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.

Top View/Front Wide View

Use the top view/front wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop or entering a T-shaped intersection and intersection.

Display range

  1. Target object

 

  • 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.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

    • 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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Display/Icon

Content

(1)

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

Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.

  • The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in) from the front end of the bumper.

 

The front wide view screen displays the image in front 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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Side View

Use the side view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.

Display range

  1. Target object

Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

(1)

Projected vehicle path lines (yellow)

Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle. Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.

The projected vehicle path lines (yellow) indicate the path the inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.

(2)

Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue)

Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door mirrors.

(3)

Vehicle front end guide lines (blue)

Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.84 in) from the front edge of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).

 

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

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

 

Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.

Turn the steering wheel so that the projected vehicle path lines travel inside of the obstruction (A), and drive the vehicle forward until it passes the obstruction.

If the projected vehicle path lines are on an obstruction (B) or outside of the obstruction (C), the vehicle may contact the obstruction when turning the vehicle sharply.

 

  • 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).

  • Do not turn the steering wheel any more until the vehicle has passed the obstruction, even if the obstruction is not visible on the side view image. If the steering wheel is turned even more, the vehicle may contact the obstruction if it is turned sharply.

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  • Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen and the actual conditions, always check the safety of the surrounding area using the mirrors and directly with your eyes when driving.

  • Even though the object displayed on the screen, such as a road curb or a division line of a parking space, and the vehicle parallel guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.

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Top View/Rear View

Use the top view/rear 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

  1. Target object

 

  • 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.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

    • Obstructions displayed in the rear 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 rear bumper is expected to travel.

b) Indicates the path where the outer side of the vehicle is expected to travel.

(3)

Extended vehicle width lines (blue)

These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehicle.

(4)

Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (yellow & red)

These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the end of the bumper).

  • The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in) from the rear end of the bumper.

  • The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39 in) and 2.0 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.

 

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

 

  • The front of the vehicle swings out wide when turning the steering wheel while reversing. Maintain sufficient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.

  • 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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  • Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen, such as indicated in the following, and the actual conditions when parking, always check the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.

    • Even though the back end of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen and distance guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.

    • When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, even though the division line and the vehicle width guide line appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.

  • The following shows an example of vehicle parking with the steering wheel turned to the left while backing up the vehicle. When backing into a parking space from the opposite direction, the steering operation is reversed.

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  1. Back the vehicle into the parking space by turning the steering wheel so that the vehicle enters the center of the parking space.

     

    1. (Screen display)

    2. (Actual condition)

  2. After the vehicle starts entering the parking space, stop and adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are roughly equal, and then continue backing up slowly.

  3. Once the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are parallel, straighten the wheels and back the vehicle slowly into the parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)

     

    1. (Screen display)

    2. (Actual condition)

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

  1. Target object

 

  • 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.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

    • 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)

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).

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

 

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.

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Margin of Error Between Road Surface on Screen and Actual Road Surface

There might be some margin of error between the road surface appearing on the screen and the actual road surface. A margin of error in the perceived distance could lead to an accident, therefore be aware of the following conditions which can more easily produce errors in the perceived distance.

 

The vehicle tilts due to weight of passengers and cargo.

If the vehicle is tilted, obstructions picked up by a camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.

Front camera

  1. Obstruction

  2. Margin of error

Side camera

  1. Obstruction

  2. Margin of error

Rear camera

  1. Obstruction

  2. Margin of error

 

There is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle

If there is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle, obstructions picked up by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.

Front camera

  1. Appears further than actual distance

  2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

  3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

  4. Actual obstruction

  5. Obstruction appearing on screen

  6. Appears closer than actual distance

Side camera

  1. Appears further than actual distance

  2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

  3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

  4. Actual obstruction

  5. Obstruction appearing on screen

  6. Appears closer than actual distance

Rear camera

  1. Appears further than actual distance

  2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

  3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

  4. Obstruction appearing on screen

  5. Actual obstruction

  6. Appears closer than actual distance

 

If the vehicle is on a slope, obstructions taken by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.

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Three-dimensional object at vehicle front or rear

Because the vehicle front end guide lines (side camera) or the distance guide lines (rear camera) are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.

Side camera

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

Rear camera

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

  3. Sensed distance on screen A>B>C

  4. Actual distance B>C=A

System Problem Indication

Center display indication

Cause

Action to be taken

“No camera signal.” is displayed

The control unit might be damaged.

Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Screen is pitch-black and blank

The camera might be damaged.

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