i-ACTIVSENSE

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)

To Operate the System

The system switches the headlights to the high beams after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the position. The ALH indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster turns on simultaneously.

The ALH determine that it is nighttime based on the brightness of the surrounding area.

The system cancels operation when the headlight switch is turned to a position other than , the headlights are manually switched to low beams, or the high beams are flashed on and off.

 

The system can be changed so that the ALH do not operate.

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

The BSM is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by notifying the driver of the presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.

The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear while travelling in the forward direction at a speed of 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster and notifies the driver by turning on the BSM warning indicator light and displaying the vehicle detection screen (vehicles with multi-information display and active driving display).

If the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM warning indicator light is illuminated while the approaching vehicle is detected, the BSM notifies the driver of possible danger by turning on the BSM warning indicator light, and by activating the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display (vehicles with multi-information display and active driving display).

The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the vehicle.

 

Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:

The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the BSM warning indicator light, the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not activate or they might be delayed even though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.

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  • 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 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.

  • The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.

    • The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the BSM OFF switch indicator light is turned off.

    • The selector lever is shifted to reverse (R) 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 two 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 two 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 selector lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position.

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

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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the active driving display which are recognised by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or recorded in the navigation system while the vehicle is driven.

The TSR displays the speed limit (including auxiliary signs), do not enter, and traffic stop signs.

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display while the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver using the indication in the active driving display and a warning sound.

 

  • 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.

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Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs) and do not enter signs

Stop sign

 

Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.

The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign may not be recognised or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it could result in an accident.

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  • 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).

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Excessive Speed Warning

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving display, the area around the speed limit sign flashes three times in amber and the warning sound is activated three times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding conditions and adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as depressing the brake pedal.

The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalisation features. In addition, the warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on the setting contents.

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

Warning pattern

  • Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.

  • Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes three times in amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.

  • Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes three times in amber and the warning sound is activated three times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.

Warning activation timing

  • 0: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the excessive speed warning is activated.

  • 5: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h (3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.

  • 10: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 10 km/h (6.2 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.

 

  • In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.

    • The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalisation features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less than the changed vehicle speed.

    • A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower than the updated indication.

    • Display of the speed limit sign stops.

  • The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning sound is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.

    Refer to Warning Sound is Activated (Search).

  • The TSR can recognise a speed limit sign with an auxiliary sign and display it, but it cannot determine the indication on the auxiliary sign (such as time restrictions, turning restrictions, end of section). Therefore, the excessive speed warning is activated when the vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit sign even if the conditions indicated on the auxiliary sign do not apply to the vehicle.

  • If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) incorrectly recognises the actual speed limit sign at a lower speed, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the legal speed.

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Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) (Some Models)

Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) (Some Models)

The SCBS R is a system which is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system’s ultrasonic sensors detect an obstruction at the rear of the vehicle while driving at a speed of about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph) and the system determines that a collision is unavoidable.

 

Do not rely completely on the SCBS R system:

  • The SCBS R system is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.

  • To assure the correct operation of the SCBS R, heed the following cautions.

    • Do not apply a sticker to an ultrasonic sensor (rear) (including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the ultrasonic sensor (rear) may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions which could result in an accident.

    • Do not disassemble an ultrasonic sensor (rear).

    • If cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris is visible around an ultrasonic sensor (rear), stop using the SCBS R system immediately and have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or scratch marks left around an ultrasonic sensor, the system may operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.

      Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) System Operation (Search).

    • Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for rear bumper replacement.

Do not modify the suspension:

If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the SCBS R system may not operate correctly because it cannot detect obstructions correctly.

Do not apply a strong force to an ultrasonic sensor (rear):

When washing the vehicle, do not spray highly pressurised water against an ultrasonic sensor (rear), or rub it strongly. In addition, do not hit the rear bumper forcefully when loading and unloading cargo Otherwise, the sensors may not detect obstructions correctly which could cause the SCBS R system to not operate normally, or it could operate unnecessarily.

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  • When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or foliage, it is recommended that the SCBS R system be turned off.

  • Always use tyres of the specified size and the same manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern on all 4 wheels. In addition, do not use tyres with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle. Otherwise, the SCBS R system may not operate normally.

  • If ice or snow is stuck on the ultrasonic sensors (rear) they may not be able to detect obstructions correctly depending on the conditions. In such cases, the system may not be able to perform controls correctly. Always drive carefully and pay attention to the rear of the vehicle.

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  • The vehicle posture changes depending on the accelerator pedal, brake pedal and steering wheel operations, which could make it difficult for the system to recognise an obstruction, or it could facilitate unnecessary detection. In such cases, the SCBS R may or may not operate.

  • The SCBS R system will operate under the following conditions.

    • The engine is running.

    • The selector lever is in the R (reverse) position.

    • “Reverse Smart City Brake Support Malfunction” is not displayed in the multi-information display.

    • The vehicle speed is between about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph).

    • The SCBS R is not turned off.

    • The DSC is not malfunctioning.

  • The SCBS R operates using ultrasonic sensors (rear) which detect obstructions at the rear by emitting ultrasonic waves and then receiving the returning waves reflected off the obstructions.

  • In the following cases, the ultrasonic sensors (rear) cannot detect obstructions and the SCBS R may not operate.

    • The height of the obstruction is low such as low walls or trucks with low loading platforms.

    • The height of the obstruction is high such as trucks with high loading platforms.

    • The obstruction is small.

    • The obstruction is thin such as a signpost.

    • The obstruction is positioned away from the centre of the vehicle.

    • The surface of the obstruction is not pointed vertically relative to the vehicle.

    • The obstruction is soft such as a hanging curtain or snow stuck to a vehicle.

    • The obstruction is shaped irregularly.

    • The obstruction is extremely close.

  • In the following cases, the ultrasonic sensors (rear) cannot detect obstructions correctly and the SCBS R may not operate.

    • Something is stuck on the bumper near an ultrasonic sensor (rear).

    • The steering wheel is turned sharply, or the brake or accelerator pedal is operated.

    • There is another obstruction near one obstruction.

    • During inclement weather such as rain, fog and snow.

    • High or low humidity.

    • High or low temperatures

    • Strong winds.

    • The path of travel is not flat.

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

    • Objects such as a wireless aerial, fog light, or illuminated number plate is installed near an ultrasonic sensor (rear).

    • The orientation of an ultrasonic sensor (rear) has deviated for reasons such as a collision.

    • The vehicle is affected by other sound waves such as the horn, engine noise, ultrasonic sensor of another vehicle.

  • In the following cases, an ultrasonic sensor (rear) may detect something as a target obstruction which could cause the SCBS R system to operate.

    • Driving on a steep slope.

    • Wheel blocks.

    • Hanging curtains, gate poles such as at toll gates and railroad crossing.

    • When travelling near objects such as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, and fences along a road.

    • When driving off-road in areas where there is grass and forage.

    • When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, and tunnels.

    • A towing bar is installed or a trailer is connected.

  • When the system operates, the user is notified by the multi-information display.

  • The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication (amber) turns on when the system has a malfunction.

    Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights (Search).

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Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Indicator Light (Red)

If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is operating, the indicator light (red) flashes.

Automatic Brake Operation Display

“SCBS Automatic Brake” is indicated in the multi-information display after the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brakes is operated.

 

  • The collision warning beep sounds intermittently while the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brake is operating.

  • If the vehicle is stopped by the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) operation and the brake pedal is not depressed, the warning beep sounds one time after about 2 seconds and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brake is automatically released.

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Stopping the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) System Operation

The SCBS R system can be temporarily deactivated.

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

When the SCBS R system is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light turns on.

When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.

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