i-ACTIVSENSE

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.

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.

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.

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (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.

 


  • 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.

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)

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.

 


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.

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).

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.

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)

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.

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.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

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.

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

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.

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.

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 Monitoring (DM) (Some Models)

Canceling Driver Monitoring (DM)

The DM can be set to inoperable.

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

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) (Some Models)

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

The setting status and operation conditions of the MRCC with Stop & Go function are indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information Display (Basic display)

  1. Vehicle ahead display

  2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set vehicle speed

 

Multi-information Display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

  1. Vehicle ahead display

  2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set vehicle speed

 

Active driving display

  1. Vehicle ahead display

  2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set vehicle speed

 

If there is a problem with the MRCC with Stop & Go function, messages are displayed on the displays. Check the details of the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes (Search).

Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) (Some Models)

Steering Assist Limit Warning

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

System Operation

Operation conditions

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

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

  • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

 


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

When temporarily canceling the system

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

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

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

  • The turn signal lever is operated.

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

  • The TCS/DSC is operating.

  • The TCS is turned off.

  • The steering wheel is operated.

  • The brake pedal is operated.

The function is temporarily stopped.

The LAS stops functioning in the following cases:

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

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

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

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

Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)

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).

Reverse drive detection (Some Models)

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

  • Rearward detection function

  • Rear crossing

 


Do not rely completely on the SBS:

The SBS is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do not modify the suspension:

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

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

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

 


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

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

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

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

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

 


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

Rearward detection function

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

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

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

 


Always check the surrounding area visually when reversing the vehicle:

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

Operation conditions

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

  • The EV system is operating.

  • The SBS is on.

  • The selector lever is in the R position.

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

  • There is no problem with the DSC.

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

 


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

    • Directly after the EV system starts.

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

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

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

    • The obstruction is thin such as a signpost.

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

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

    • The obstruction is shaped irregularly.

    • The obstruction is extremely close.

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

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

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

    • There is another obstruction near one obstruction.

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

    • High or low humidity.

    • High or low temperatures.

    • Strong winds.

    • The path of travel is not flat.

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

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

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

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

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

    • Reversing towards a steep ascending slope.

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

    • There is a hanging curtain or railroad crossing gate.

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

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

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

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

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

Collision warning

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

Multi-information display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

Active driving display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 


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

Rear crossing

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

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

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

 


Always check the surrounding area visually when reversing the vehicle:

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

Do not rely completely on the Rear Crossing detection function:

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

Operation conditions

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

  • The EV system is operating.

  • The SBS is on.

  • The selector lever is in the R position.

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

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

  • There is no problem with the DSC.

 


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

    • There is a problem with the system.

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

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

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

    • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

    • The lead-acid battery voltage has decreased.

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

    • The rear side radar sensor detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no longer obstructed.)

      1. Your vehicle

         

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

      1. Your vehicle

         

    • The vehicle is parked on a slant.

      1. Your vehicle

         

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

      1. Your vehicle

         

    • Directly after the EV system starts.

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

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

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

    • There is a hanging curtain or railroad crossing gate.

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

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

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

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

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

Collision warning

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

Multi-information display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

Active driving display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 


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

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/Front Wide View

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

Display range

  1. Target object

 


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

  • Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top view screen may display in the following ways.

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

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

    • Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.

    • If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image may appear distorted.

    • Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images merge.

    • The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around any of the cameras.

Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

(1)

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

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

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

 


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

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.

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.

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).

 


  • 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.

  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)

System Problem Indication

Center display indication

Cause

Action to be taken

“No camera signal.” is displayed

The control unit might be damaged.

Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Screen is pitch-black and blank

The camera might be damaged.

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