i-ACTIVSENSE

Manual Switching

Switching to low beams

Shift the lever to the low beam position.

The HBC indicator light (green) turns off.

Switching to high beams

Turn the headlight switch to the position.

The HBC indicator light (green) turns off and the is illuminated.

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication

The MRCC setting status and operation conditions are indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

If there is a problem with the MRCC system, a message is displayed on the multi-information display. Check the centre display to verify the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Refer to Message Indicated on Display (Search).

Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

The LAS & LDWS alerts the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane and it provides steering assistance to help the driver stay within the vehicle lanes.

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects the white lines (yellow lines) of the vehicle lane in which the vehicle is travelling and if the system determines that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it operates the electric power steering to assist the driver's steering operation. The system also alerts the driver by activating a lane departure warning sound, vibrating the steering wheel, and indicating an alert in the display. Use the system when you drive the vehicle on roads with white (yellow) lines such as expressways and highways.

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

 

The steering wheel operation of the LAS & LDWS has “Late” and “Early” steering assist timing settings.

For the “Late” setting, the system assists the driver's steering operation if there is the possibility of the vehicle deviating from its lane.

For the “Early” setting, the system assists the driver's steering operation constantly so that the vehicle stays near the centre of the vehicle lane.

“Late” and “Early” timing can be changed (timing at which steering operation assist is provided) by changing the setting.

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

 


Do not rely completely on the LAS & LDWS:

  • The LAS & LDWS is not an automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not designed to compensate for a driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to an accident.

  • The detection ability of the LAS & LDWS is limited. Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care.

Do not use the LAS & LDWS in the following cases:

The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions, resulting in an accident.

  • Driving on roads with tight curves.

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

  • Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads.

  • Roads with heavy traffic and insufficient distance between vehicles.

  • Roads with no white (yellow) lane lines.

  • Narrow roads resulting from road construction or lane closures.

  • The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from road construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are interrupted.

  • Vehicle is driven on roads other than expressways and highways.

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

  • Tyres of a different specified size are used, such as an emergency spare tyre.

 


Heed the following cautions so that the LAS & LDWS can operate normally.

  • Do not modify the suspensions.

  • Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for tyre replacement.

 


  • When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LAS & LDWS is automatically disabled. The LAS & LDWS becomes operational again when the direction indicator lever is returned and the system detects white (yellow) lane lines while the vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.

  • If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves close to a white (yellow) line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and the LAS & LDWS operation is temporarily cancelled. The LAS & LDWS becomes operational again when the system detects white (yellow) lane lines while the vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.

  • If the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time, the LAS & LDWS may not operate.

  • When white (yellow) lane lines are not detected, the LAS & LDWS does not operate.

  • Under the following conditions, the LAS & LDWS may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane lines correctly and it may not operate normally.

    • If 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 conventional tyres are equipped.

    • Vehicle is driven on an intersection or junction, or on a forked road.

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

    • A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making it less visible.

    • A white (yellow) lane line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).

    • The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are interrupted.

    • A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.

    • The 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, camera is fogged (water droplets).

    • Back-light is reflected off the road surface.

    • The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.

    • The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) lane line is cast on the road.

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

    • Driving on roads with tight curves.

    • The road is excessively uneven.

    • The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

    • There are 2 or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines.

    • There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.

360° View Monitor (Some Models)

The 360° View Monitor consists of the following functions which assist the driver in checking the area surrounding the vehicle using various indications in the centre display and a warning sound while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds or while parking.

  • Top view

    The top view displays an image of the vehicle from directly above on the centre display by combining the images taken from the 4 cameras set on all sides of the vehicle. The top view displays on the left side of the screen when the front view or rear view screen is being displayed. The top view assists the driver in checking the area surrounding the vehicle when the vehicle is moving forward or in reverse.

  • Front view/front wide view

    The image from the front of the vehicle is displayed on the centre display.

    The view from the front assists the driver in checking the front of the vehicle by displaying guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front of the vehicle.

  • Side view

    The images taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle are displayed on the centre display.

    The side view assists the driver in checking the front sides of the vehicle by displaying guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle.

  • Rear view/rear wide view

    The image from the rear of the vehicle is displayed on the centre display.

    The image from the rear assists the driver in checking the rear of the vehicle by displaying guide lines on the displayed image taken from the rear of the vehicle.

  • Parking sensor

    If there are any obstructions near the vehicle while the top view/side view is displayed, an obstruction detection indication turns on around the bumper in the centre display.

    The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle when the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and notifies the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction using sound and an obstruction detection indication.

    Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

    If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle while the rear view/rear wide view is displayed, a warning is displayed on the centre display.

    The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) uses radar sensors (rear) to detect vehicles approaching from the rear left and right sides of the vehicle, and it assists the driver in checking the rear of the vehicle while reversing by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and activating the warning sound.

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

360°View Monitor Range

 


Always confirm the safety of the area around the vehicle with the mirrors and directly with your eyes when driving.

The 360°View Monitor is an auxiliary device which assists the driver in checking the safety of the area around the vehicle.

The shooting range of the cameras and detection range of the sensors are limited. For example, 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 where an obstruction may not be visible. In addition, the extended vehicle width lines and projected vehicle path lines are only to be used as references, and the images on the screen may differ from the actual conditions.

 


  • Do not use the 360°View Monitor under any of the following conditions.

    • Icy or snow-covered roads.

    • Tyre chains or a temporary spare tyre is installed.

    • The front doors or the liftgate is not fully closed.

    • The vehicle is on a road incline.

    • The door mirrors are retracted.

  • Do not hit the front/rear camera, front bumper, and door mirrors forcefully. The camera position or installation angle may shift.

  • The cameras are of a waterproof structure. Do not disassemble, modify, or remove a camera.

  • The camera cover is made of hard plastic, therefore do not apply oil film remover, organic solvents, wax, or coating agents. If any such agent gets on the camera cover, wipe it off using a soft cloth immediately.

  • Do not rub the camera lens forcefully, or clean it with an abrasive or hard brush. Otherwise, it could scratch the camera lens and negatively affect the images.

  • Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for repair, painting, or replacement of the front/rear camera, front bumper and door mirrors.

  • Heed the following cautions to assure that the 360°View Monitor operates normally.

    • Do not modify the vehicle suspensions or lower/raise the vehicle body, or both.

    • Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for tyre replacement.

  • When the display is cold, images may leave trails or the screen might be darker than usual, making it difficult to check the vehicle surroundings. Always confirm the safety at the front and around the vehicle visually when driving.

  • The method for parking/stopping the vehicle using the 360°View Monitor differs depending on the road circumstances/conditions and the vehicle conditions. When and how much you turn the steering wheel will differ depending on the situation, , therefore always check the vehicle surroundings directly with your eyes while using the system.

    Also, before using the system, always make sure that the vehicle can be parked/stopped in the parking/stopping space.

 


  • If there are water droplets, snow, or mud on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth. If the camera lens is especially dirty, wash it off with mild detergent.

  • If the area where the camera is installed, such as the liftgate or door mirrors, has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the camera (position, installation angle) may have shifted. Always consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the vehicle inspected.

  • If the camera is subjected to excessive changes in temperature such as by pouring hot water on the camera during cold weather, the 360°View Monitor may not operate normally.

  • If the battery voltage is low, the screen might be temporarily difficult to view, however, this does not indicate a problem.

  • The 360°View Monitor has limitations. Objects under the bumper or near both ends of the bumper cannot be displayed.

  • Obstructions above the upper image range of the camera are not displayed.

  • Under the following conditions, the screen might be difficult to view, however this does not indicate a problem.

    • The temperature near the lens is high/low.

    • Rainy conditions, water droplets on the camera, or high humidity.

    • Mud or foreign matter near the camera.

    • Extremely bright light such as sunlight or headlights hitting the camera lens directly.

  • Because the 360°View Monitor camera uses a special lens, the distance displayed on the screen differs from the actual distance.

  • Obstructions displayed on the screen may appear differently than in actuality. (Obstructions may appear fallen, larger, or longer than they actually are.)

  • Do not apply stickers to a camera or the area around it. In addition, do not install accessories or an illuminated number/character number plate to the area around a camera. Otherwise, the camera may not correctly display the surrounding conditions.

Types of Images Displayed on the Screen

Top view/Front view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.

 

Front wide view

Displays the image of the front of the vehicle (wide-area).

 

Side view

Displays the image of the left and right sides of the vehicle.

 

Top view/Rear view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.

 

Rear wide view

Displays the image of the rear of the vehicle (wide-area).

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

 


  • 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.

    • If an image containing an object with a conspicuous colour is picked up by any of the cameras, the whole screen may be affected and it may display in that colour.

    • 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 entire screen may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around any of the cameras.

Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

Parking sensor view

Displays the parking sensor detection condition when the parking sensor is activated.

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

Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).

Tyre icon

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

Projected vehicle path lines (amber)

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

a) Indicates the path where the rear wheels are expected to travel.

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

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

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 (20 in) from the rear end of the bumper.

  • The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (20 in) and up to 2 m (79 in) from the rear end of the bumper.

Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (red/amber)

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 (20 in) from the rear end of the bumper.

  • The amber lines indicate the points about 1 m (39 in) and 2 m (79 in) from the rear end of the bumper.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights

Indicates when the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) has operated.

For details, refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

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

 


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

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

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 right 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 centre of the parking space.

     

  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.)

     

Rear Wide View

Use the 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

Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

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

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 from the rear end of the bumper.

  • The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (20 in) and up to 2 m (79 in) from the rear end of the bumper.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights

Indicates when the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) has operated.

For details, refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

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

 


  • The parking sensor obstruction detection indication does not display. Switch the screen display to the top view/rear view display if the parking sensor warning sound is activated.

  • The 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.

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