i-ACTIVSENSE

Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognise potential hazards and avert accidents.

Driver awareness support systems

Nighttime visibility

• Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
• High Beam Control System (HBC)

Left/right side and rear side detection

• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

Inter-vehicle distance recognition

• Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Driver support systems

Inter-vehicle distance

• Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

Speed control

• Adjustable Speed Limiter

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

Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range

Forward driving

• Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)

Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range

• Smart Brake Support (SBS)

Forward sensing camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while travelling at night and detects traffic lanes. The following systems also use the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

• High Beam Control system (HBC)

• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

• Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the rearview mirror.

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

Radar sensor (front)

The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).

• Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

• Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)

• Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.

Refer to Radar Sensor (Front) (Search).

Laser sensor (front)

The laser sensor (front) emits a near-infrared laser beam and receives the beam reflected off the reflective surface of a vehicle in front, and the detected beam is then used for measurement. The following systems also use the laser sensor (front).

• Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)

• Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The laser sensor (front) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the rearview mirror.

Refer to Laser Sensor (Front) (Search).

Radar sensors (rear)

The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors. The following systems also use the radar sensors (rear).

• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right sides.

Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) (Search).

The High Beam Control System (HBC) operates to switch the headlights automatically between high and low beams after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO and high beam position.

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

 

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• When the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (18 mph) or higher, the headlights automatically switch to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.

  When the vehicle speed is less than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the High Beam Control System (HBC) switches the headlights to low beams.

• The low beams may not switch to high beams when cornering.

• Operation of the High Beam Control System (HBC) function can be disabled. Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

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Switching to low beams

Shift the lever to the low beam position.

The High Beam Control System (HBC) indicator light (Green) turns off.

Switching to high beams

Turn the headlight switch to the position.

The High Beam Control System (HBC) indicator light (Green) turns off and the is illuminated.

Press the LDWS switch to cancel the LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light turns on.

For vehicles with the active driving display, the driving lane indication in the active driving display is not indicated when the LDWS is cancelled.

• When the ignition is switched ON, the malfunction warning light turns on momentarily and then turns off after a few seconds.

• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed to turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems.

• A malfunction in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Dealer.

  • The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.

  • The light remains turned on even if the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is operated.

  • It turns on while driving the vehicle.

When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

If the switch is pressed again, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems become operable and the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns off.

 

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• When the ignition is switched off, the condition before the system was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF while the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are operational, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems remain operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.

• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off when the battery is disconnected such as when the battery terminals or fuses have been removed and re-installed. To turn the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems back on, press the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch.

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The setting status and operation conditions of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system are indicated in the active driving display.

To Activate

With adjustable speed limiter

To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch.

Without adjustable speed limiter

To activate the system, press the ON switch.

When the ON switch is pressed, the vehicle speed and the distance between vehicles while in headway control can be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indication is shown in the display of the instrument cluster.

 

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• When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is ON, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) remains ON automatically.

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How to Set the Speed

1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal.

2. Headway control begins when the SET or SET switch is pressed. The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines are displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light (green) is indicated simultaneously.

Travel status	Display
During travel at constant speed
During travel under headway control

 

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• If a vehicle ahead is detected while travelling at a constant speed, the vehicle-ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed. Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead indication turns off and the system switches back to travel at constant speed.

• If you are driving the vehicle at a speed faster than the set speed, headway control on the vehicle ahead is not possible Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.

• (European models)

  When switching to a passing lane and operating the direction indicator, the system provides more acceleration automatically if it determines that more acceleration is required. Drive while being careful of the road ahead because you could approach the vehicle ahead too closely.

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How to Set the Distance Between Vehicles During Headway Control

The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance each time the switch is pressed. The distance between vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the switch. The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely short distance.

Distance-between-vehicles guideline (at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed)	Indication on display
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))

 

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• The distance between vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.

• When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again, the system automatically sets the distance between vehicles to the previous setting.

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Changing the Set Vehicle Speed

Changing the set vehicle speed using the SET switch

Press the SET switch to accelerate.

Press the SET switch to decelerate.

The set vehicle speed changes as follows each time the SET switch is pressed.

 

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For example, the set vehicle speed is changed by pressing the SET switch four times as follows:

(European models)

The vehicle speed accelerates or decelerates by 4 km/h (4 mph).

(Except European models)

The vehicle speed accelerates or decelerates by 20 km/h (20 mph).

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To accelerate using the accelerator pedal

Depress the accelerator pedal and press and release the SET or SET switch at the desired speed. If a switch cannot be operated, the system returns to the set speed when you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.

 

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The warnings and brake control do not operate while the accelerator pedal is depressed.

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• When accelerating using the SET switch while in headway control, the set vehicle speed can be adjusted but acceleration is not possible. If there is no longer a vehicle ahead, acceleration continues until reaching the set vehicle speed. Check the set vehicle speed by viewing the set vehicle speed display in the active driving display.

• When depressing the accelerator pedal, the inter-vehicle distance display in the active driving display changes to the white-line display.

• The minimum settable speed is 30 km/h (19 mph). If the set vehicle speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph) using the switch operation, constant speed travel is maintained at about 30 km/h (19 mph) even if the SET switch is pressed. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is not cancelled.

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To Deactivate

With adjustable speed limiter

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is cancelled when the ON/OFF switch is pressed.

Without adjustable speed limiter

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is cancelled when the OFF switch is pressed.

When the system is temporarily cancelled

In the following cases, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is temporarily cancelled. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light (green) turns off simultaneously.

• The CANCEL switch is pressed.

• The brake pedal is depressed.

• The parking brake is applied.

• (Automatic transaxle)

  The selector lever is shifted to park (P), neutral (N) or reverse (R).

• (Manual transaxle)

  The shift lever is in the reverse (R) position .

• In the following cases, the beep sounds one time.

  • The vehicle speed decreases to less than 25 km (16 mph).

  • The DSC has operated.

  • The TCS has operated for a certain period of time.

  • The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) has operated.

  • The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.

  • When travelling on a down slope for a long period of time.

  • There is a problem with the system.

  (Manual transaxle)

  • The shift lever is shifted to neutral (N) for a certain period of time.

  • The clutch is depressed for a certain period of time.

  • The engine stalls.

 

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• The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system may be cancelled during rain, fog, snow or other inclement weather conditions, or the front surface of the radiator grille is dirty.

• If you have temporarily cancelled the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), you can return to your previously set speed by pressing the RES switch and after all of the operation conditions have been met.

• If the OFF switch is pressed to cancel the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), the system does not return to the previously set speed even if the RES switch is pressed.

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The shift-up or shift-down request display in the active driving display may be displayed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is operating. When this occurs, shift gears because the gear position is not appropriate.

Request	Indication on display
Shift up
Shift down

 

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• If the gears are not shifted up even though the shift-up request indication is displayed, load will be applied to the engine and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system may be automatically cancelled or engine damage could occur.

• If the gears are not shifted down even though the shift-down request indication is displayed, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system may be automatically cancelled or engine stalling could occur.

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If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning sound operates continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display flashes at the same time. The warning sound operates and the display flashes until the vehicle speed decreases to the set speed or less.

Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the brakes. Additionally, keep a safe distance from the vehicles behind you.

 

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If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RESUME switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set speed.

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When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the adjustable speed limiter display shows the cancel display. If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the cancel display is displayed, the set speed display flashes but the warning sound is not operated.

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