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.

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

• Smart Brake Support (SBS)

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).

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.

 

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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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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.

 

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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.

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.

 

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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.

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.

 

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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).

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.

 

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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).

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.

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.

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.

 

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• 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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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).

 

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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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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.

 

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Operation of the HBC function can be disabled.

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

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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.

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

 

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• 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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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.

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).

 

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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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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

 

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

Speed limit signs

Do not enter signs

Stop signs

 

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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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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.

The DM is a system which detects driver fatigue and sleepiness, and encourages the driver to take a rest.

While driving the vehicle at about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster, the DM detects changes in the driver's facial features using the driver monitoring camera. The system then estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of the driver and encourages the driver to take a rest using a warning indication in the instrument cluster and a warning sound.

Two types of warning indication patterns are set for notifying the driver based on the estimated amount of accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of the driver.

• Fatigue and sleepiness are detected: Warning pattern (caution)

• Much more fatigue and sleepiness are detected: Warning pattern (warning)

 

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

The DM is a system which detects driver fatigue and sleepiness, and encourages the driver to take a rest. This is not designed to prevent driver fatigue and sleepiness, and over-reliance on the system could lead to an accident. Drive carefully and turn the steering wheel appropriately.

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

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Operation conditions

The DM begins monitoring after 20 minutes have passed since the driver began driving the vehicle and when the vehicle speed is about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster.

 

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• If the vehicle speed decreases to less than about 5 km/h (3 mph) while the DM is monitoring, the DM stops monitoring for 6 minutes even if the vehicle speed returns to about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster.

• If the driver monitoring camera does not recognize the driver correctly, the DM may not monitor correctly.

  Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera (Search).

• After the DM has displayed the first message encouraging the driver to take a rest, it does not display it again during the following periods.

  • After displaying the warning pattern (caution), the next warning pattern (caution) is not displayed until 45 minutes have passed.

  • After displaying the warning pattern (warning), the next warning pattern (warning) is not displayed until 15 minutes have passed.

  • After displaying the warning pattern (warning), the next warning pattern (caution) is not displayed until 45 minutes have passed.

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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

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

 

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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)

 

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• 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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The FCTA can be set to inoperable.

• (If only the FCTA is turned off)

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

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

  Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

 

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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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The RCTA system is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear left and right sides of your vehicle while your vehicle is reversing by alerting the driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of your vehicle.

The RCTA system detects vehicles approaching from the rear left and right sides of your vehicle and the rear of your vehicle while your vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and notifies the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights and the warning buzzer.

1. Your vehicle

2. Detection areas

 

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Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in reverse:

The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights may not flash or it might be delayed even though a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.

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RCTA operation

1. The RCTA system operates when the selector lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position.

2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights flashes and the warning beep is activated simultaneously.

   Rear view monitor (vehicles with Rear view monitor)

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

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

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

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).

 

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• 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.

  • A vehicle approaching from the rear left and right side of your vehicle slows down.

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

• 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 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights has occurred.

  • 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.

  • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

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

  • The lead-acid battery voltage has decreased.

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

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

  • 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 at an angle.

    

    1. Your vehicle

        

  • Directly after the RCTA system becomes operable using [Settings] in Mazda Connect.

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

• In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.

  • Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.

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

• Turn off the RCTA system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.

• The rear side radar sensor of the RCTA 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).

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The TJA is a system designed to reduce driver fatigue during traffic jams when driving on expressways or highways.

The TJA consists of a headway control function and a steering assist function.

Headway control function

The function performs headway control to maintain a constant distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead at a preset vehicle speed without you having to depress the accelerator or brake pedal.

Steering assist function

When vehicle lane lines are detected, the function assists your steering operation to follow the vehicle lane lines.

When vehicle lane lines are not detected, the function assists your steering operation to follow the trajectory of the vehicle ahead.

Also refer to the following information before using the TJA.

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

• Refer to Front Radar Sensor (Search).

 

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

• The TJA is not an automated driving system. Therefore, the function has limitations. Do not rely completely on the system and always stay on course using the steering wheel.

• Set a vehicle speed within the speed limit according to the road conditions and the weather conditions.

• The TJA 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. Additionally, the system might be unable to decelerate sufficiently if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts into your lane, which could result in an accident.

Do not use the system under the following conditions. Otherwise, it may result in an accident:

• The vehicle is driven on roads other than expressways and highways.

• The vehicle is driven on roads with sharp curves or with heavy traffic where sufficient distances between vehicles cannot be kept.

• The vehicle is driven on roads where acceleration and deceleration are frequently repeated.

• The vehicle is exiting the main lane on an expressway to enter an interchange, a rest area, or a parking area.

• The vehicle is driven on slippery roads such as icy roads, snow-covered roads, and unpaved roads.

• The vehicle is driven on a long downslope.

• The vehicle is driven on a steep slope.

• A two-wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle or bicycle is traveling ahead.

• The vehicle is being towed.

• Proximity warnings activate frequently.

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

• Tires with insufficient tread are used.

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

• Tires other than the specified size are used, such as when tire chains or temporary spare tires are used.

Switch the TJA off when it is not being used.

Leaving the TJA on when it is not in use is dangerous as it could operate unexpectedly, resulting in an accident.

Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating.

Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before leaving the vehicle, switch the TJA off, shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply the parking brake.

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

• Do not modify the vehicle's suspensions.

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

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• The TJA 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.

• A brake operation sound may be heard by the TJA control, however, it does not indicate a problem.

• The brake lights turn on while the brakes and stop hold control are operating by the TJA control.

• When any of the following conditions is met, the TJA may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane lines or vehicles ahead correctly and the TJA 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 Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot recognize the area in front of the vehicle.

  • The visibility of white (yellow) lane lines is poor.

  • There are multiple white (yellow) lane lines.

  • There is a misleading line which looks like a white (yellow) lane line.

  • The distance to the vehicle ahead is close.

  • The width of the vehicle lane is narrow or wide.

  • A vehicle ahead is driving erratically.

  • A vehicle ahead veers off course from your vehicle's line of travel.

  • The vehicle is driven through an intersection, a junction, or a fork in the road.

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If your vehicle approaches the vehicle ahead while traveling under headway control using the Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), a warning sound is activated and a brake warning is indicated on the multi-information display. Check the surrounding conditions and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is displayed

 

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• While the accelerator pedal is being depressed, the warnings and brake control do not operate even if your vehicle approaches the vehicle ahead.

• In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle approaches the vehicle ahead.

  • Your vehicle is being driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

  • Immediately after the Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is set.

  • Immediately after the accelerator pedal is released.

  • Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

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.

 

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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).

When the system determines that the vehicle might be deviating from its lane, the steering wheel operation assist operates.

The system notifies the driver that it provided steering wheel operation assistance on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display (Basic display)

Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

 

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• When the driver operates the steering wheel while the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the steering wheel operation assistance is canceled.

• When the steering wheel operation assist is performed several times within a certain period of time, the warning sound is activated.

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The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) can be set to inoperable.

• (If only the LAS is turned off)

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

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

  Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

 

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

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The Blind Spot Assist function assists the driver in avoiding collisions with vehicles in adjacent lanes (excluding vehicles approaching in the opposite direction).

The Blind Spot Assist function detects white lines (yellow lines) on the vehicle lane using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and detects vehicles on adjacent lanes using the rear side radar sensors. If there is a possibility of a collision with a vehicle in an adjacent lane when you try to change lanes or if you may deviate from your lane, it assists your steering wheel operation to keep you in the driving lane.

When the steering wheel operation assist operates, a warning sound and warning indications on displays alert the driver of the possibility of a collision. Furthermore, if the possibility of a collision increases, a warning sound and display indications alert the driver of the danger.

 

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Do not rely completely on the Blind Spot Assist function and always drive carefully:

• The Blind Spot Assist function has limitations. Do not rely completely on the system and always stay on course using the steering wheel.

• The Blind Spot Assist function is not an autonomous driving system. In addition, the system is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to an accident.

• The detection area of the camera and sensors is limited. If the steering wheel operation assist is operated without detecting a two-wheeled vehicle near the detecting vehicle, it could result in an accident.

  

Do not use the system under the following conditions. Otherwise, it may result in an accident:

• The vehicle is driven on slippery roads such as icy roads, snow-covered roads, and unpaved roads.

• Tires other than the specified size are used, such as when tire chains or temporary spare tires are used.

• The vehicle is towing a camping trailer or boat trailer.

• The vehicle is driven on roads other than expressways and highways.

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

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Operation conditions

The Blind Spot Assist function becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.

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

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

• The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both sides.

• There is a vehicle on the rear sides.

 

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• The Blind Spot Assist function may not operate normally when any of the following conditions is met.

  • 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 vehicles in adjacent lanes is poor.

  • A vehicle in an adjacent lane rapidly approaches at a high speed.

  • Vehicles in adjacent lanes have any of the following shapes.

    • The vehicle size is very small.

    • The vehicle height is extremely low or high.

    • A special type of vehicle with a complex shape.

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

  • There are multiple white lines (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 width of the vehicle lane is narrow or wide.

  • 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.

• When the ELK OFF indicator light is on, the system is canceled according to a Mazda Connect setting.

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

  

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Temporary cancellation of the function

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

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

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

• The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

• The brake pedal is depressed.

• The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

• The TCS/DSC is operating.

• The TCS/DSC is turned off.

• Multiple vehicles are traveling in the detecting area near your vehicle.

Cancellation of the function

The Blind Spot Assist function is canceled when any of the following conditions is met.

• The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or 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.

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

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

• There is a problem with the system.

System problem

If there is a problem with the system, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light turns on and a message is indicated.

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light (Search).

Steering wheel operation assist

If there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle in an adjacent lane when you try to change lanes or if you may deviate from the lane, the steering wheel operation assist operates.

While the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the system notifies the driver using a warning sound, multi-information display, and the active driving display that it is assisting the steering wheel operation.

Multi-information display (Basic display)

Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

 

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• If the driver operates the steering wheel while the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the steering wheel operation assist is canceled.

• When the steering wheel operation assist is performed several times within a certain period of time, the warning sound is activated.

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Collision warning

If the possibility of a collision with a vehicle in an adjacent lane increases, the direction to which the steering wheel needs to be turned to avoid a collision is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display, together with a warning sound activated.

Multi-information display

Active driving display

The Road Keep Assist function assists the driver in avoiding a departure from the road while driving.

The Road Keep Assist function recognizes the outside of the road using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). If your vehicle may be deviating from the road, it provides steering assistance to avoid departure from the road.

When the steering wheel operation assist operates, display indications alert the driver of the possibility of a road departure. Furthermore, if the possibility of a road departure increases, a warning sound and display indications alert the driver of the danger.

 

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Do not rely completely on the Road Keep Assist function and always drive carefully:

• The Road Keep Assist function has limitations. Do not rely completely on the system and always stay on course using the steering wheel.

• The Road Keep Assist function is not an autonomous driving system. In addition, the system is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to an accident.

Do not use the system under the following conditions. Otherwise, it may result in an accident:

• The vehicle is driven on slippery roads such as icy roads, snow-covered roads, and unpaved roads.

• Tires other than the specified size are used, such as when tire chains or temporary spare tires are used.

• The vehicle is towing a camping trailer or boat trailer.

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Operation conditions

The Road Keep Assist function becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.

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

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

• The function recognizes the outside of the road by detecting target objects (such as gravel, grass, street gutters, road curbs, guardrails, or walls).

 

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• The Road Keep Assist function may not operate normally when any of the following conditions is met.

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

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

  • The target objects are difficult to detect (due to low road curb, no contrast between the inside and outside of the road, or being hidden by vehicles ahead).

  • A misleading line (such as temporary line for construction, shadow, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water) is recognized as a target object.

  • The road width is narrow.

  • The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

• When the ELK OFF indicator light is on, the system is canceled according to a Mazda Connect setting.

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

  

• When the system detects target objects on one side only, the system does not operate to avoid a road departure in the direction of the side that is not being detected.

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Temporary cancellation of the function

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

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

• Target objects cannot be detected.

• The turn signal lever is operated.

• The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

• The brake pedal is depressed.

• The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

• The TCS/DSC is operating.

• The TCS/DSC is turned off.

Cancellation of the function

The Road Keep Assist function is canceled when any of the following conditions is met.

• The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or 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.

• There is a problem with the system.

System problem

If there is a problem with the system, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light turns on and a message is indicated.

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light (Search).

Steering wheel operation assist

If your vehicle may be deviating from the road, the steering wheel operation assist operates.

While the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the system notifies the driver on the multi-information display and the active driving display that it is assisting the steering wheel operation.

Multi-information display (Basic display)

Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

 

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• If the driver operates the steering wheel while the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the steering wheel operation assist is canceled.

• When the steering wheel operation assist is performed several times within a certain period of time, the warning sound is activated.

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Road departure warning

If the possibility of a road departure increases, the direction to which the steering wheel needs to be turned to avoid a road departure is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display, together with a warning sound.

Multi-information display

Active driving display

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.

The SBS is a system designed to detect target objects using sensors and cameras equipped on the vehicle, and to reduce damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control if there is the possibility of your vehicle colliding with a target object.

One part of the SBS functions when you are driving forward and the other part functions when you are driving in reverse.

Refer to Forward drive detection (Search).

Refer to Reverse drive detection (Search).

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.

 

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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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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

 

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• 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

 

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• 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

 

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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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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

 

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• In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.

• 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

 

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The top view/rear wide view screen displays the image at the rear of the vehicle at a wide angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it differs from the actual view.

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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

 

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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