i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

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

  1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

 

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

  • High Beam Control System (HBC)

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

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

  • Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

  • Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward drive detection

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

 

Do not modify the suspension:

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

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

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

    • HBC

    • LDWS

    • TSR

    • DSA

    • DAA

    • MRCC with Stop & Go function

    • TJA

    • LAS

    • ELK

    • SBS forward drive detection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • If there are recognizable cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris on the windshield, always have the windshield replaced. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for replacement.

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

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

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

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  • If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to rain, backlight, or fog, the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

    • HBC warning indication/warning light (amber)

    • i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light

  • If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures, the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by turning on the air conditioner.

    • HBC warning indication/warning light (amber)

    • i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light

  • If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windshield is dirty or foggy, the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a problem. Remove the dirt from the windshield or press the defroster switch and defog the windshield.

    • HBC warning indication/warning light (amber)

    • i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light

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Detection of pedestrians

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

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

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

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

  • There are multiple pedestrians.

  • A pedestrian is close to a separate object.

  • A pedestrian is crouching, lying, or slouching.

  • A pedestrian suddenly jumps into the road.

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

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

Detection of objects

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

  • The height of the vehicle ahead is low.

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

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

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

  • The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  • A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.

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

  • You change the course and approach a target object.

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

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

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

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

  • A vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • The tires on your vehicle have significantly different wear.

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

  • The windshield is dirty or fogged.

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

  • The windshield washer is being used.

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

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

  • Your vehicle is towing another vehicle.

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

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

  • The vehicle is driven on uneven roads.

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

  • There are water puddles on the road.

  • The road surface is shiny.

Front Side Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Front Side Radar Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with front side radar sensor.

  1. Front side radar sensor

 

The following systems also use the front side radar sensor.

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

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

 

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

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

    Refer to Exterior Care (Search).

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

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

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

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The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Small motorcycles

  • Bicycles

  • Pedestrians

  • Animals

  • Shopping carts

  • Stationary objects on the road or roadside

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

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

Manual Switching

Switching to low beams

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

The HBC indicator light (green) turns off.

  1. High beam control switch

 

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

Switching to high beams

Shift the lever to the high beam position.

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

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)

Canceling the System

The LDWS can be set to inoperable.

  • (If only the LDWS is turned off)

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

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

    Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

 

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

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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

Canceling Operation of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

The BSM system can be set to inoperable.

  • (If only the BSM is turned off)

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

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

    Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

 

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

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Driver Monitoring (DM) (Some Models)

Driver Monitoring (DM) Display

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

Warning pattern (caution) (white)

  1. “Time for a Break” message is displayed

 

Warning pattern (warning) (amber)

  1. “Time for a Break” message is displayed

Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) (Some Models)

Setting the System

Operation switch

  1. CANCEL switch

  2. RES switch

  3. TJA switch

Operation conditions

Headway control function

The headway control operates when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The TJA is on.

  • The selector lever is in the D position.

  • The parking brake is released.

  • All the doors are closed.

  • The driver's seat belt is fastened.

  • Vehicle speed is 0 to 140 km/h (0 to 87 mph)

Steering assist function

The steering assist function operates when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The headway control function is operating.

  • The vehicle is being driven at a speed of less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).

  • When driving near the center of the lane and the white (yellow) lane lines on both sides are detected clearly, or a vehicle ahead is detected clearly in front of your vehicle.

  • The steering wheel is not turned sharply.

  • The turn signal lever is not operated.

 

  • The steering operation assist is performed so that the vehicle remains near the center of the driving lane, however, depending on conditions such as the road curvature, road slope and undulations, and vehicle speed, the function might not be able to keep the vehicle near the center of the driving lane.

  • Under the following conditions, the TJA cannot be used when the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20 mph) or slower.

    • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects.

    • There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).

    • There is a problem with the stop hold control function.

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Setting the vehicle speed

  1. Press the TJA switch to turn the system on.

  2. Accelerate the vehicle until it reaches the desired speed using the accelerator pedal and press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) to set the speed.

 

  • When the system is turned on, the TJA standby indication (white) turns on and the TJA display indication is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

  • When the vehicle speed is set, the set vehicle speed is displayed on the displays and the TJA standby indication (white) changes to the TJA set indication (green)

  • The minimum speed setting is 30 km/h (19 mph).

  • When the TJA switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system is operating, the MRCC with Stop & Go function switches to the TJA. In addition, when the MRCC switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the TJA switches to the MRCC with Stop & Go function.

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Setting the distance between vehicles

The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the CANCEL switch down, and to a longer distance by pressing the CANCEL switch up. The distance between vehicles can be set to 4 levels: Long, medium, short, and extremely short distance.

The distance between vehicles increases or decreases depending on the vehicle speed.

Distance-between-vehicles guideline

(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed)

Indication on display

Indication on multi-information display

Indication on active driving display*1

Long (about 50 m (164 ft))

Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))

Short (about 30 m (98 ft))

Extremely short (about 25 m (82 ft))

  1. Displays a pop-up image when the CANCEL switch is operated.

Changing the set vehicle speed

How to change the set vehicle speed using the RES switch

When the RES switch is pressed up (SET+), the vehicle accelerates, and when the RES switch is pressed down (SET-), the vehicle decelerates.

  • Press and release immediately: 1 km/h (1 mph)

  • Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)

How to change the set vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal

Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle speed reaches the desired speed, then press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) and release the switch.

Temporary cancellation

Headway control function

If any of the following conditions is met, the headway control function is temporarily canceled.

  • The headway control function operation conditions are not met.

  • The CANCEL switch is pressed.

  • The brake pedal is depressed.

  • The front radar sensors cannot detect target objects.

  • The DSC has operated.

  • The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.

  • The frequency of the braking operation by the TJA is high.

  • There is a problem in the system.

Steering assist function

If any of the following conditions is met, the steering assist function is temporarily canceled.

  • The headway control function is canceled.

  • White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be recognized.

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

  • The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) has operated.

  • The Blind Spot Assist has operated.

  • The Road Keep Assist has operated.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot be used.

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed.

  • The turn signal lever is operated.

  • The steering wheel is operated abruptly

  • The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.

  • The vehicle is making a sharp curve.

  • The vehicle crosses a lane line.

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

  • There is a problem in the system.

 

  • If you are not holding the steering wheel properly, the warning sound is activated and warnings are displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

    Multi-information display

    Active driving display

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Resuming the control

If the TJA is temporarily canceled, it will resume operation at the previously set speed by pressing the RES switch after all of the operation conditions have been met again.

Turning off the system

When the TJA switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the TJA turns off.

Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some Models)

Stopping the Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation

The SBS can be changed to inoperable.

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

 

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

 

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

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360° View Monitor (Some Models)

Top View/Front View

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

Display range

  1. Target object

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

(1)

Tire icon

Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.

(2)

Projected vehicle path lines (yellow & red)

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

a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper is expected to travel.

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

(3)

Extended vehicle width lines (blue)

Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle.

(4)

Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (yellow & red)

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

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

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

 

The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.

For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.

Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).

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The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.

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

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How to use the projected vehicle path line function

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

 

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

Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions come within the projected vehicle path lines.

Top View/Front Wide View

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

Display range

  1. Target object

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Side View

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

Display range

  1. Target object

Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

(1)

Projected vehicle path lines (yellow)

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

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

(2)

Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue)

Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door mirrors.

(3)

Vehicle front end guide lines (blue)

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

 

The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.

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

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How to use the projected vehicle path line function

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

 

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

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

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

 

  • The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.

    For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.

    Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).

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

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

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

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Top View/Rear View

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

Range of displayed screen image

  1. Target object

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

(1)

Tire icon

Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.

(2)

Projected vehicle path lines (yellow & red)

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

a) Indicates the path where the edge of the rear bumper is expected to travel.

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

(3)

Extended vehicle width lines (blue)

These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehicle.

(4)

Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (yellow & red)

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

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

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

 

The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.

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

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How to use the projected vehicle path line function

 

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

  • The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.

    For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.

    Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).

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

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

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

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

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

     

    1. (Screen display)

    2. (Actual condition)

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

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

     

    1. (Screen display)

    2. (Actual condition)

Top View/Rear Wide View

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

Range of displayed screen image

  1. Target object

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Close Note
View Note

Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

(1)

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

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

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

 

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

Close Note
View Note

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

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

 

The vehicle tilts due to weight of passengers and cargo.

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

Front camera

  1. Obstruction

  2. Margin of error

Side camera

  1. Obstruction

  2. Margin of error

Rear camera

  1. Obstruction

  2. Margin of error

 

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

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

Front camera

  1. Appears further than actual distance

  2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

  3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

  4. Actual obstruction

  5. Obstruction appearing on screen

  6. Appears closer than actual distance

Side camera

  1. Appears further than actual distance

  2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

  3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

  4. Actual obstruction

  5. Obstruction appearing on screen

  6. Appears closer than actual distance

Rear camera

  1. Appears further than actual distance

  2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

  3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

  4. Obstruction appearing on screen

  5. Actual obstruction

  6. Appears closer than actual distance

 

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

Close Note
View Note

 

Three-dimensional object at vehicle front or rear

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

Side camera

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

Rear camera

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

  3. Sensed distance on screen A>B>C

  4. Actual distance B>C=A

System Problem Indication

Center display indication

Cause

Action to be taken

“No camera signal.” is displayed

The control unit might be damaged.

Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Screen is pitch-black and blank

The camera might be damaged.

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