Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Always check the surrounding area visually when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection.
Due to certain limitations with the operation of the FCTA, the screen display and 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.
How to Use the Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Operating the FCTA
The FCTA operates when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
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The selector lever is in the D position.
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The system detects a vehicle approaching at a speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster from the front side of your vehicle.
When the FCTA is operating, the driver is notified of the danger by the screen display and the warning sound according to the situation.
When your vehicle is stopped
The screen display (white)*1 notifies you that a vehicle is approaching.
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
360° view monitor
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The instrument cluster screen display (white) is displayed only when the instrument cluster is set to the i-ACTIVSENSE display.
When your vehicle is moving
The screen display (amber) and warning sound notify the driver of the possibility that a collision may occur with an approaching vehicle.
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
360° view monitor
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The system may operate even if a vehicle is not approaching depending on the conditions around your vehicle.
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The front side radar sensors may not detect objects and the FCTA may not operate normally.
Refer to Radar Sensors (Search).
Turning off the warning sound
There are 2 ways to turn off the warning sound while the FCTA is operating.
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Turn off the warning sound using Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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Turn off the warning sound using the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.
Refer to How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch (Search).
Turning off the FCTA
The FCTA can be turned off using the Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
