i-ACTIVSENSE

• Headlights do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction no matter what side of the road you must drive your vehicle (left-hand or right-hand traffic). Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when switching temporarily to driving on the opposite side of the road (left-hand or right-hand traffic).

• The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) function can be switched to operable/inoperable using the personalisation function.

  Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traffic conditions.

• When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and traffic signals.

• When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.

• When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.

• When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.

• When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim or not illuminated.

• When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.

• When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are occupied.

• When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres onto your windscreen.

The headlight high-beam indicator light turns on while the high beams are on.

Under the following conditions, the ALH may not operate normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to the visibility, and the road and traffic conditions.

• When there are other sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and traffic signals.

• When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.

• When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.

• When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.

• When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are dim or not illuminated.

• When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.

• When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are occupied.

• When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its tyres onto your windscreen.

• The BSM will operate when all of the following conditions are met:

  • The ignition is switched ON.

  • The BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.

  • The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.

• The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.

  • The vehicle speed falls below about 25 km/h (15 mph) even though the BSM OFF switch indicator light is turned off.

  • The shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to R position and the vehicle is reversing.

  • The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).

• In the following cases, the BSM OFF indicator light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the BSM OFF indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

  • Some problem with the system including the BSM warning indicator lights is detected.

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

  • There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.

  • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

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

  • The battery voltage has decreased.

• Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be difficult to detect them.

  • A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not approach. The BSM determines the condition based on radar detection data.

  • A vehicle is travelling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended period of time.

  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

  • A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.

  • A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.

• In the following case, the flashing of the BSM warning indicator light, and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not occur or they may be delayed.

  • A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane 2 lanes over to an adjacent lane.

  • Driving on steep slopes.

  • Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.

  • When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent lane.

  • Directly after the BSM system becomes operable by changing the setting.

• If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles 2 lanes over may be detected. The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of expressways.

• The BSM warning indicator light may turn on and the vehicle detection screen may be displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects (guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.

  

• A BSM warning indicator light may flash or the warning beep and the warning screen indicator display may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.

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

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

  • Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.

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

• The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function when the shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.

  Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Search).

• The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the supported countries or regions, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

• The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.

• The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

• Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.

  • An object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up by the camera.

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

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

  • Tyres other than standard tyres are equipped.

  • The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a tollgate on a highway.

  • When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.

  • The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.

  • The windscreen is dirty or foggy.

  • The windscreen and camera are fogged (water droplets).

  • Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam headlights of on-coming vehicles).

  • The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

  • Strong light reflects off the road.

  • A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.

  • The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.

  • The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.

  • A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.

  • A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.

  • A traffic sign is partially shaded.

  • A traffic sign is bent or warped.

  • A traffic sign is too low or too high.

  • A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).

  • A traffic sign is too big or too small.

  • There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or other signs resembling it).

• The TSR does not operate if the active driving display is set to non-display.

• The TSR can be set to inoperable.

  Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

• The DRSS operates when all of the following conditions are met:

  • The ignition is switched ON.

  • The DRSS is on.

  • The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R).

  • The vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster).

• The objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles.

• The DRSS may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.

• The DRSS may not operate normally under the following conditions:

  • The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has a malfunction.

  • The vehicle ahead is travelling at an extremely slow speed.

• The system does not operate with the following objects:

  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

  • Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

• The DAA operates when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph).

  • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

  • The system has completed learning of the driver’s driving data.

• The DAA does not operate under the following conditions.

  • The vehicle speed is less than about 65 km/h (41 mph).

  • The vehicle speed exceeds about 140 km/h (86 mph)

  • The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

  • The vehicle is changing lanes.

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

• The DAA may not operate normally under the following conditions.

  • White (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.

  • The vehicle is jolted or swayed continuously by strong winds or rough roads.

  • The vehicle is driven aggressively.

  • When making frequent lane changes.

• The DAA detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness based on the driving data when the vehicle is driven at about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph) for about 20 minutes. The driving data will be reset under the following conditions.

  • The vehicle is stopped for 15 minutes or longer.

  • The vehicle is driven at less than about 65 km/h (41 mph) for about 30 minutes.

  • The ignition is switched off.

• After the DAA has displayed the first message encouraging rest, it does not display the next one until 45 minutes have passed.

• In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

  • Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights has occurred.

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

  • There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear).

  • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

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

  • The battery voltage has decreased.

• Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be difficult to detect them.

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

  • The radar sensor (rear) 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.)

    

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

    

  • The vehicle is parked on a slant.

    

  • Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable using the personalisation feature.

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

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

  • Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.

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

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

• The MRCC system does not detect the following as physical objects.

  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction

  • Pedestrians

  • Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

  • If a vehicle ahead is travelling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it correctly.

• During headway control travel, do not set the system for detection of two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles.

• Do not use the MRCC system under conditions in which close proximity warnings are frequently activated.

• During headway control travel, the system accelerates and decelerates your vehicle in conjunction with the speed of the vehicle ahead. However, if it is necessary to accelerate for a lane change or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly causing you to close in on the vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the accelerator pedal or decelerate using the brake pedal depending on the conditions.

• While the MRCC system is in use, it does not cancel even if the shift lever is operated and any intended engine braking will not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the vehicle speed setting or depress the brake pedal.

• The sound of the automatic brakes operating may be heard, however, it does not indicate a problem.

• The brake lights turn on while the MRCC automatic braking is operating, however, they may not turn on while the vehicle is on a downslope at the set vehicle speed or travelling at a constant speed and following a vehicle ahead.