i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support systems which make use of cameras and sensors. The systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.

These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.

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

Pre-Crash Safety Technology

Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or reducing their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.

Collision damage reduction

Camera and Sensors

i-ACTIVSENSE uses the following detection systems.

Vehicle front

  1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

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

  2. Front camera

    Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).

  3. Side cameras

    Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).

  4. Front side radar sensor

    Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor (Search).

  5. Front radar sensor

    Refer to Front Radar Sensor (Search).

Vehicle rear

  1. Rear camera

    Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).

  2. Rear ultrasonic sensor

    Refer to Rear Ultrasonic Sensor (Search).

  3. Rear side radar sensor

    Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor (Search).

Inside of vehicle

  1. Driver monitoring camera

    Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera (Search).

i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support System) (Some Models)

The system notifies the driver of any of the following system status using the color or OFF indication of the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system).

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white)

System stand-by status

If none of the systems are activated or if there is a problem with the system, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) is displayed.

 

For example, even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is operating normally, if the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) has a problem, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) is displayed.

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i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (green)

System activated status

If any one of the systems is activated, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (green) is displayed.

 

Even if the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (green) is displayed, systems which do not meet the operation conditions will not operate.

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i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (amber)

System warning status

If any system warning is activated, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (amber) is displayed.

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system)

System OFF status

If all the systems are canceled using [Settings] in Mazda Connect or the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) is displayed.

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Some Models)

When the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is pressed, the following systems are canceled and the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) in the instrument cluster is displayed.

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

If the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is pressed again, the systems return to their original operation status and the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) turns off.

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system)

 

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

 

You can select systems which you want to cancel using [Settings] in Mazda Connect.

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

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Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)

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.

Front Side Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Front Side Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Front Side Radar Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with front side radar sensor.

  1. Front side radar sensor

 

The following systems also use the front side radar sensor.

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

The front side radar sensor function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle approaching from the front or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

 

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

  • Always keep the surface of the front bumper near the front side radar sensors clean so that they operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.

    Refer to Exterior Care (Search).

  • If the front bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally. Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the front side radar sensor adjusted for each vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the front side radar sensor detect approaching vehicles correctly. If the direction of the front side radar sensor has deviated for some reason, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • For repairs or replacement of the front side radar sensor, or bumper repairs, paintwork, and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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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.

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When any of the following conditions is met, the detection ability of the front side radar sensors may decrease and each system may not operate normally.

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

  • The front bumper around a front side radar sensor is deformed.

  • Foreign matter (such as ice, snow, and mud) is adhering to the front bumper around a front side radar sensor.

The front side radar sensors may not detect the following target objects.

  • Small motorcycles

  • Bicycles

  • Pedestrians

  • Animals

  • Shopping carts

  • Stationary objects on the road or roadside

  • Vehicles with shapes that may not reflect radar waves (such as unloaded trailers with low vehicle heights and sports cars).

Rear Side Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Rear Side Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Rear Side Radar Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with rear side radar sensor.

  1. Rear side radar sensor

 

The following systems also use the rear side radar sensor.

  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS) reverse drive detection

  • Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)

The rear side radar sensors emit radio waves and detect the radio waves reflected off a vehicle approaching from the rear or an obstruction.

 

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

  • Always keep the surface of the rear bumper near the rear side radar sensors clean so that they operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.

    Refer to Exterior Care (Search).

  • If the rear bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally. Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the rear side radar sensor adjusted for each vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the rear side radar sensor detect approaching vehicles correctly. If the direction of the rear side radar sensor has deviated for some reason, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • For repairs or replacement of the rear side radar sensor, or bumper repairs, paintwork, and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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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.

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When any of the following conditions is met, the detection ability of the rear side radar sensors may decrease and each system may not operate normally.

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

  • The rear bumper around a rear side radar sensor is deformed.

  • Foreign matter (such as ice, snow, and mud) is adhering to the rear bumper around a rear side radar sensor.

The rear side radar sensors may not detect the following target objects.

  • Small motorcycles

  • Bicycles

  • Pedestrians

  • Animals

  • Shopping carts

  • Stationary objects on the road or roadside

  • Vehicles with shapes that may not reflect radar waves (such as unloaded trailers with low vehicle heights and sports cars).

Rear Ultrasonic Sensor (Some Models)

Rear Ultrasonic Sensor (Some Models)

Rear Ultrasonic Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with rear ultrasonic sensor.

  1. Rear ultrasonic sensor

 

The following systems also use the rear ultrasonic sensor.

  • Smart brake support (SBS) reverse drive detection

The rear ultrasonic sensors function by emitting ultrasonic waves which are reflected off obstructions at the rear and the returning ultrasonic waves are picked up by the rear ultrasonic sensors.

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

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

Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera

Your vehicle is equipped with a front camera, side cameras, and a rear camera.

  1. Side cameras

  2. Front camera

  3. Rear camera

 

Each camera is used by the following system.

  • 360°View Monitor

The front camera, side cameras, and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the vehicle.

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) (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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High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC)

The HBC determines the conditions in front of the vehicle using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch the headlights between high and low beams.

 

  • Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera, otherwise the system will not operate normally.

  • Do not rely excessively on the HBC and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.

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  • The distance in which the HBC can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects correctly, and the system may not operate normally.

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

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The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:

  • The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

  • The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and towns.

  • The headlight high-beam indicator light turns on while the high beams are on.

While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.

To Operate the System

The HBC operates to switch the headlights automatically between high and low beams after the power switch is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO and low beam position.

The HBC determines that it is dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area. At the same time, the HBC indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates.

 

 

Operation of the HBC function can be disabled.

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

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Manual Switching

Switching to low beams

Switch the headlight switch to the position, or press the high beam control switch.

The HBC indicator light (green) turns off.

  1. High beam control switch

 

If the HBC is turned off using the high beam control switch, press the high beam control switch again to turn the HBC back on.

Switching to high beams

Shift the lever to the high beam position.

The HBC indicator light (green) turns off and the headlight high-beam indicator light is illuminated.

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle might be deviating from its lane.

The LDWS detects white (yellow) lines using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). If your vehicle may be deviating from its lane, the lane departure warning notifies the driver.

 

Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white (yellow) lines.

 

Do not rely completely on the LDWS and always drive carefully:

  • The LDWS is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and relying too much on the system could lead to an accident.

  • The functions of the LDWS have limitations. Always stay on course using the steering wheel.

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Heed the following cautions so that the LDWS can operate normally.

  • Do not modify the vehicle's suspensions.

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

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When any of the following conditions is met, the LDWS may not operate normally.

  • A condition under which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect a target object is met.

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

  • The visibility of white (yellow) lines is poor (due to paint flaking or dirt, or being hidden by vehicles ahead).

  • There are multiple white (yellow) lines or they are interrupted.

  • A misleading line on the road is picked up (such as temporary line for construction, shadow, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water).

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

  • The width of a lane is excessively narrow.

  • The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

  • The vehicle is driven on a section with a closed lane or temporary lane due to construction.

  • The vehicle is driven on a forked road or junction.

  • The vehicle is driven through an intersection or a roundabout.

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When the System Operates

When the power switch is switched ON, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) turns on and the system goes on standby.

 

If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) does not turn on, the system is canceled using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch or [Settings] in the Mazda Connect.

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Operation conditions

When all of the following conditions are met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) on the multi-information display changes from white to green and the system becomes operational.

  • The power switch is switched ON.

  • 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 LDWS goes on standby in the following cases: The LDWS operation is automatically restored when the system's 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.

  • The steering wheel is operated.

  • The brake pedal is operated.

The function is temporarily stopped.

The LDWS 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).

System malfunction

If there is a problem with the system, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) and the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light on the multi-information display turns on and a message is indicated.

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support System) (Search).

Lane Departure Warning

If the system determines that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, a warning (beep sound, steering wheel vibration) is activated and the direction in which the system determines that the vehicle may deviate is indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display

Active driving display

 

  • The LDWS settings can be changed.

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

  • You may not be able to hear the LDWS warning sound depending on the surrounding conditions such as outside noise.

  • If you set the LDWS to vibrate the steering wheel, you may not feel the vibrations depending on the road surface conditions.

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Canceling the System

The LDWS can be set to inoperable.

  • (If only the LDWS is turned off)

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

  • (If the LDWS 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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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

The BSM is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by notifying the driver of the presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.

BSM operation

The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear while traveling in the forward direction at a speed of 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster and notifies the driver by turning on the BSM warning indicator light and displaying the vehicle detection screen.

If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM warning indicator light is illuminated while the approaching vehicle is detected, the BSM notifies the driver of possible danger flashing on the BSM warning indicator light, and by activating the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display.

The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the vehicle.

  1. Your vehicle

  2. Detection areas

 

Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:

The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the BSM warning indicator light, the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not activate or they might be delayed even though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.

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

    • The power switch is switched ON.

    • The i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning 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 i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning 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 i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning 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 rear side radar sensor on the vehicle has occurred.

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

    • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

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

    • The lead-acid battery voltage has decreased.

  • Under the following conditions, the rear side radar sensor cannot detect target objects or it may be difficult to detect them.

    • The rear bumper around the rear side radar sensor is deformed.

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

    • The approaching vehicle is any of the following shapes.

      1. The size of the vehicle body is extremely small.

      2. The vehicle height is extremely low or high.

      3. A special type of vehicle with a complex shape.

    • 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 rear side radar sensor 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 rear side radar sensor 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.

    Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls running alongside the vehicle.

     

    Places where the width between guardrails or walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.

     

    The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels, turnouts.

  • 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 rear side radar sensor of the BSM may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. If this system is used abroad, it may be necessary to turn off the system.

    Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor (Search).

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

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

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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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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the active driving display/instrument cluster which are recognized by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or recorded in the navigation system while the vehicle is driven.

The TSR displays the speed limit (including auxiliary signs), do not enter, and traffic stop signs.

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display/instrument cluster while the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver using the indication in the active driving display/instrument cluster and a warning sound.

Speed limit and do not enter signs

  1. Sign recognized

  2. Sign displayed

  3. Active driving display indication

  4. Instrument cluster

  5. Basic display

  6. i-ACTIVSENSE display

  7. Recognized speed limit indication color changes.

Stop sign

  1. Sign recognized and displayed at same time

  2. Active driving display indication

  3. Instrument cluster

 

Always check the traffic signs visually while driving:

The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign may not be recognized or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it could result in an accident.

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  • The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.

  • The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  • Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.

    • An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the camera.

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

    • The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.

    • Tires other than standard tires are equipped.

    • The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a tollgate on a highway.

    • When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.

    • The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.

    • The windshield is dirty or foggy.

    • The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).

    • Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam headlights of on-coming vehicles).

    • The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

    • Strong light reflects off the road.

    • A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.

    • The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.

    • The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.

    • A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.

    • A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.

    • A traffic sign is partially shaded.

    • A traffic sign is bent or warped.

    • A traffic sign is too low or too high.

    • A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).

    • A traffic sign is too big or too small.

    • There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or other signs resembling it).

  • The TSR can be set to invisible on the active driving display.

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

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Traffic Sign Display Indication

The following traffic signs are displayed on the active driving display/instrument cluster.

Speed limit signs

Do not enter signs

Stop signs

 

Speed limit signs

  • When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign is displayed when any one of the following conditions are met.

    • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.

    • The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is read.

  • In the following cases, display of the speed limit sign stops.

    • Each sensor determines that the vehicle has changed direction of travel.

    • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a new speed limit sign which differs from the previous one (displays the new speed limit sign).

    • The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is not read within a certain period of time (if the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not recognize a speed limit sign, the speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is displayed).

    • The vehicle is driven a certain distance while the vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit sign by a certain speed or faster.

Do not enter signs

  • A do not enter sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met.

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

    • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a do not enter sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.

  • When the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes the do not enter sign and a certain period of time has elapsed since the vehicle passed the sign, display of the do not enter sign stops.

Stop sign

  • A stop sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met:

    • The vehicle speed is about 65 km/h (40 mph) or slower.

    • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a stop sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle.

  • When a certain period of time has elapsed since the stop sign was displayed, display of the stop sign stops.

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Excessive Speed Warning

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving display/instrument cluster, the area around the speed limit sign flashes in amber and the warning sound is activated at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding conditions and adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as depressing the brake pedal.

  1. Vehicle is doing 55 mph when 50 mph speed limit sign is recognized.

  2. Vehicle continues to do 55 mph after 50 mph speed limit sign is recognized.

  3. Active driving display indication

  4. Instrument cluster

 

The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalization features. In addition, the warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on the setting contents.

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

Speed Limit Sign Alert setting

  • Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.

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

  • Visual + Audible: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes in amber and the warning sound is activated at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. The warning sound is activated continuously until the vehicle speed decreases below the speed limit sign.

Speed Limit Sign Threshold setting

  • + 0 km/h (+ 0 mph): If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the excessive speed warning is activated.

  • + 5 km/h (+ 3 mph): If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h (3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.

  • + 10 km/h (+ 5 mph): If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 10 km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.

 

  • In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.

    • The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalization features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less than the changed vehicle speed.

    • A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower than the updated indication.

    • Display of the speed limit sign stops.

  • The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning sound is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.

    Refer to Excessive Speed Warning (Search).

  • If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or data recorded in the navigation system incorrectly recognizes the actual speed limit sign at a lower speed, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the legal speed.

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Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) (Some Models)

Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) (Some Models)

Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

The DSA is designed to assist your driving using the display indications so that the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead can be maintained appropriately.

 

Do not rely completely on the DSA and always drive carefully:

The DSA may not be able to detect a vehicle ahead depending on the type of vehicle ahead and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road conditions. In addition, the system is not for maintaining the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead. If you neglect to operate the accelerator and brake pedals correctly, it could lead to an accident.

Always check the surrounding conditions and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safe distance from a vehicle ahead or a vehicle following behind you.

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Operation conditions

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

  • The power switch is switched ON.

  • The DSA is on.

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

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

  • i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (green) is displayed.

  • The vehicle ahead is a vehicle with four wheels.

 

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

  • The DSA does not operate with the following objects.

    • On-coming vehicles

    • Pedestrians

    • Stationary objects (such as stopped vehicles, obstructions)

  • If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it correctly.

  • The DSA can be set to inoperable. However, when the power switch is switched OFF while the DSA is canceled, the DSA is automatically enabled the next time the power switch is switched ON.

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

    Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

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Vehicle Ahead Close Proximity Warning

When the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead is close, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) changes from green to amber and the warning indication is displayed on the multi-information display.

Check the surrounding conditions and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (Some Models)

Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (Some Models)

Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

The DAA is a system which detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness, and encourages the driver to take a rest.

When the vehicle is driven inside traffic lane lines at about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph), the DAA estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and decreased attentiveness of the driver based on the information from the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and other vehicle information, and encourages the driver to take a rest using an indication on the multi-information display and a warning sound.

Use the DAA on expressways or highways.

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

 

Do not rely completely on DAA and always drive carefully:

The DAA detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness and encourages the driver to take a rest, however, it is not designed to prevent the vehicle from straying. If you rely too much on the DAA it could lead to an accident. Drive carefully and operate the steering wheel appropriately.

In addition, the system may not be able to detect driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness correctly depending on the traffic and driving conditions. The driver must take sufficient rest in order to drive safely.

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

    • The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph).

    • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

    • The system has completed learning of the driver’s driving data after 60 minutes have passed since the driver began driving vehicle.

  • The DAA does not operate under the following conditions.

    • The vehicle speed is less than about 65 km/h (41 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 vehicle is making a curve.

  • 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 (41 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 (41 mph) for about 30 minutes.

    • The power switch is switched off.

  • After the DAA has displayed the first message encouraging rest, it does not display the next one until 60 minutes have passed.

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Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Display

When the system detects driver fatigue or decreased attentiveness, it activates the warning sound and displays an alert in the multi-information display.

  1. “Time for a Break” message is displayed

Canceling Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

The DAA can be set to inoperable.

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

Driver Monitoring (DM) (Some Models)

Driver Monitoring (DM) Display

When the Driver Monitoring (DM) detects driver fatigue or sleepiness, it activates the warning sound and displays an alert in the instrument cluster.

Warning pattern (caution) (white)

  1. “Time for a Break” message is displayed

 

Warning pattern (warning) (amber)

  1. “Time for a Break” message is displayed

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) (Some Models)

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) (Some Models)

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

The FCTA is designed to assist the driver in checking both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection.

The FCTA detects vehicles approaching from the blind spots on the front left and right sides of the vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection, and notifies the driver of possible danger using the warning indication on the display and the warning sound.

  1. Your vehicle

 

Always check the surrounding area visually when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection:

Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the warning indication on the display or the warning sound might be delayed even though there is a vehicle approaching from a blind spot. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the left and right sides.

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Operation conditions

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

  • When your vehicle is driven at less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).

  • The selector lever is in the D position.

  • When a vehicle approaches from the front side of your vehicle at a vehicle speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster.

FCTA operation

When your vehicle is stopped

When a vehicle is approaching, the system notifies the driver that a vehicle is approaching on the following display (white arrow).

Multi-information display

Active driving display (vehicles with active driving display)

360°view monitor (vehicles with 360°view monitor)

When your vehicle is being driven

If there is a possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, a warning indication is displayed on the following display (amber arrow) and the warning sound is activated at the same time.

Multi-information display

Active driving display (vehicles with active driving display)

360°view monitor (vehicles with 360°view monitor)

 

  • The system may operate under the following conditions even if a vehicle is not approaching.

    • An object that reflects the radio waves of the radar such as a parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is directly next to your vehicle.

    • Vehicles are stopped in the area around your vehicle such as during heavy traffic.

    • A vehicle approaching from the front or side of your vehicle slows down.

    • A vehicle approaching from the front or left side of your vehicle makes a right or left turn directly in front of your vehicle.

    • A vehicle or pedestrian moves in the parking lot or on the sidewalk in the area surrounding your vehicle.

    • After making a left or right turn, an on-coming vehicle is present.

    • When passing an on-coming vehicle.

    • A vehicle overtakes your vehicle while it is stopped.

    • Your vehicle is in an area where strong radio waves or electrical noise may occur such as near a television tower or power plant.

  • Under the following conditions, the front side radar sensor cannot detect approaching vehicles or it might be difficult to detect them, and the system may not operate normally.

    • The front side radar sensor detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or vehicle.

    • Directly after the system becomes operable.

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

    • The approaching vehicle has any of the following shapes.

      1. The size of the vehicle body is extremely small.

      2. The vehicle height is extremely low or high.

      3. A special type of vehicle with a complex shape

    • A vehicle suddenly enters the detection area from the front or side of your vehicle.

    • A vehicle that has stopped suddenly starts to move.

    • Multiple objects move at the same time.

    • The vehicle is driven in bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, snow, or sand storms.

    • The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve or on bumpy roads.

    • An object that reflects the radio waves of the radar such as a parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is directly next to your vehicle.

    • A vehicle approaches while turning (Such as roundabout)

    • The vehicle is driven at an extremely slow speed.

  • In the following cases, the system turns on the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light and operation of the system 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.

    • Some problem with the system has occurred.

    • The front side radar sensor installation position is greatly deviated.

    • There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the front bumper near a front side radar sensor.

    • The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for a long time on slopes during the summer.

    • The lead-acid battery voltage has decreased.

    • The front side radar sensor of the FCTA may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. If this system is used abroad, it may be necessary to turn off the system.

      Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor (Search).

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Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) (Some Models)

Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)

The ELK is a system designed to assist the driver’s steering wheel operation to avoid danger.

The ELK consists of the Blind Spot Assist function to prevent your vehicle from colliding with vehicles on adjacent lanes, and the Road Keep Assist function to prevent your vehicle from deviating from the road.

Refer to Blind Spot Assist (Search).

Refer to Road Keep Assist (Search).

360° View Monitor (Some Models)

Types of Images Displayed on the Screen

Top view/Front view

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

  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

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)

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

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