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i-ACTIVSENSE (Some Models)
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.
Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognise potential hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Left/right side and rear side detection
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Driver fatigue detection
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Speed control
Pre-Crash Safety Technology
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
Reverse driving
Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range
Camera and Sensors
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects lane indications and recognises headlights, tail lights and city lights during nighttime driving. The following systems also use the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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High Beam Control System (HBC)
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Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
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Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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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).
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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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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).
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Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)
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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).
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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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).
Ultrasonic sensors (rear)
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by detecting the ultrasonic waves reflected off obstructions at the rear sent from the ultrasonic sensors. The following systems also use the ultrasonic sensors (rear).
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Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.
Refer to Ultrasonic Sensors (Rear) (Search).
High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)
The HBC determines the conditions in front of the vehicle using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights (Search).
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:
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The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction.
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The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and towns.
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The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights (Search).
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Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera, otherwise the system will not operate normally.
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Do not rely excessively on the HBC and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
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.
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When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and traffic signals.
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When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.
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When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
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When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.
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When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim or not illuminated.
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When there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
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When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are occupied.
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When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres onto your windscreen.
To Operate the System
The 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 HBC determines that it is dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area. At the same time, the HBC indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates.
The HBC determines that it is dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area.
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When the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, 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 HBC switches the headlights to low beams.
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The low beams may not switch to high beams when cornering.
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Operation of the HBC function can be disabled. Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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.
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)
The ALH are a system which uses the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to determine the situation of a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction while driving at night to automatically switch the illumination range of the headlights, the illuminated area, or the illumination brightness.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).
The ALH are controlled between high and low beams as follows to assure the driver’s visibility without dazzling a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction.
Glare-Free High Beam
This feature dims only the high-beam light shone on the vehicle ahead.
The high beams will dim while driving at a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or faster. When the vehicle speed is less than about 30 km/h (18 mph), the beams switch to the low beams.
The headlight high-beam indicator light turns on while the high beams are on.
Wide-Range Low Beam
This feature extends the illumination range of the light cast by the low beams while driving at a speed less than about 40 km/h (25 mph).
Highway Mode
This feature shifts the illumination angle of the light cast by the headlights upward while driving on highways.
The distance in which the ALH can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
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Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera. Otherwise, the ALH may not operate normally.
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Do not rely excessively on the ALH and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
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.
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When there are other sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and traffic signals.
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When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.
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When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
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When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.
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When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are dim or not illuminated.
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When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
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When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are occupied.
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When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its tyres onto your windscreen.
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).
Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The ALH indicator light (green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the position.
The ALH indicator light (green) turns off and the is illuminated.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)
The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffic lane using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies the driver using the active driving display (vehicles with active driving display), and by flashing the LDWS warning light and activating the LDWS warning beep.
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (Search).
The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights (Search).
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions, resulting in an accident.
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Driving on roads with tight curves.
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Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes and other manoeuvres. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is travelling and the vehicle’s surroundings.
Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.
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If your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the centre of the lane.
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When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the direction indicator lever is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.
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If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled.
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The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time.
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The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traffic lane.
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Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
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If an object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up by the camera.
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is inclined.
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The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
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When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a highway.
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The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.
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The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.
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A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
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The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to construction.
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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.
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The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.
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The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.
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The windscreen is dirty or foggy.
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Back-light is reflecting from the road surface.
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The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
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The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.
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The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
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The road is excessively uneven.
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The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
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There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.
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There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.
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When The System Operates
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The system goes on operation standby when the LDWS OFF switch is pressed and the LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns off.
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Drive the vehicle in the centre of the driving lane while the LDWS OFF indicator light is turned off. The system becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle is driven in the centre of the driving lane with the white or yellow lines on the left and right sides, or on either side.
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The vehicle speed is 70 km/h (44 mph) or faster.
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The vehicle is driven on a straight road or road with gentle curves.
The LDWS does not operate in the following cases:
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The system cannot detect white or yellow lines.
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The vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h (40 mph).
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The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
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The vehicle is making a curve at an inadequate speed.
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The LDWS does not operate until the system detects a white or yellow line on either the left or right.
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When the system detects a white or yellow line on one side only, the system will activate the warning only when the vehicle deviates on the side where the white or yellow line is being detected.
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The distance and warning sensitivity (likelihood of a warning) which the system uses to determine the possibility of a lane departure can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LDWS cancels automatically and the LDWS warning light in the instrument cluster turns on.
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The temperature inside the camera is high or low.
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The windscreen around the camera is foggy.
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The windscreen around the camera is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.
The LDWS is enabled automatically when the operation conditions are met, and the LDWS warning light turns off.
Auto cancel warning
When the following operations are performed, the LDWS determines that the driver intends to make a lane change and the LDWS warning is cancelled automatically. The LDWS is enabled automatically after the driver performs the operation.
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The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
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The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.
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The direction indicator lever is operated (after the direction indicator lever is returned, the LDWS may not operate for about 3 seconds which is the period of time required to make a lane correction).
After about 60 seconds have elapsed with the direction indicator lever left operating, the LDWS warning may operate if the vehicle is close to a white or yellow line.
Cancelling The System
Press the LDWS OFF switch to cancel the LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light turns on.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning
If the system determines that there is the possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS warning beep activates and the LDWS warning light flashes. Operate the steering wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle to the centre of the lane.
For vehicles equipped with the active driving display, if there is the possibility of a lane departure, the system indicates the direction it determines that the vehicle is deviating in the active driving display.
Indication on display
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If the LDWS warning sound is set to rumble*1, the sound will be heard from the vehicle speaker on the side which the system determined the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
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It may be difficult to hear the LDWS warning beep depending on the surrounding conditions such as outside noise.
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The volume of the LDWS warning sound can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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The type of warning sound (rumble*1/beep) on the LDWS can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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A rumble strip is a series of grooves in the road pavement surface positioned at specific intervals, and when the vehicle passes over it a vibration and rumble sound is produced which alerts the driver that the vehicle is departing from the lane.
The rumble sound is a reproduction of the sound which occurs when a vehicle passes over a rumble strip.
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 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster and notifies the driver by turning on the BSM warning indicator light and displaying the vehicle detection screen (vehicles with 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 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:
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The ignition is switched ON.
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The BSM OFF switch is pressed and the BSM OFF switch indicator light is turned off.
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The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.
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The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.
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The vehicle speed falls below about 25 km/h (15 mph) even though the BSM OFF switch indicator light is turned off.
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The shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.
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The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).
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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.
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Some problem with the system including the BSM warning indicator lights is detected.
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A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has occurred.
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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.
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Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.
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The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving for long periods on slopes during the summer.
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The battery voltage has decreased.
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be difficult to detect them.
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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.
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A vehicle is travelling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended period of time.
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Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
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A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.
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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.
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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.
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A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.
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Driving on steep slopes.
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Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.
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When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent lane.
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Directly after the BSM system becomes operable by changing the setting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the BSM warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.
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Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.
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The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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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).
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indicator Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system notifies the driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using the BSM warning indicator light, the warning sound and the display indicator (vehicles with active driving display) (BSM) while the systems are operational.
BSM warning indicator lights
The BSM warning indicator lights are equipped on the left and right door mirrors. The warning indicator lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane is detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns on momentarily and then turns off after a few seconds.
Forward driving (BSM operation)
The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear and turns on the BSM warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors according to the conditions. Additionally, while a BSM warning indicator light is illuminated, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM warning indicator light is illuminated, the BSM warning indicator light flashes.
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and right of your vehicle and flashes the BSM warning indicator lights.
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn on when the position lights are turned on, the brightness of the BSM warning indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are difficult to see due to glare from surrounding brightness when travelling on snow-covered roads or under foggy conditions, press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase the brightness of BSM warning indicator lights when they turn on.
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination (Search).
Display indicator (Vehicles with active driving display)
The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the active driving display when the vehicle is moving forward (BSM operational).
The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white) when an approaching vehicle is detected. In addition, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a lane change while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the colour (amber) of the warning indicator.
BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated simultaneously with the flashing of a BSM warning indicator light.
Cancelling Operation of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
The BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
Vehicles with BSM OFF switch
When the BSM OFF switch is pressed, the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
If the switch is pressed again, the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems become operable and the BSM OFF indicator light turns off.
When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF while the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are operable, the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems remain operable the next time the ignition is switched ON.
Vehicles without BSM OFF switch
The BSM system can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
When the BSM is set to inoperable, the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF while the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are operational, the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems remain operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) (Some Models)
The DRSS measures the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster, and if your vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more closely than what is appropriate for maintaining distance between the vehicles according to the vehicle speed, a notification in the active driving display is indicated to advise you to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Do not rely completely on the DRSS and always drive carefully:
The DRSS provides advice for safer driving and notifies the driver of a recommended, safer distance to maintain with a vehicle ahead. The ability to detect a vehicle ahead is limited depending on the type of vehicle ahead, the weather conditions, and the traffic conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator and brake pedals are not operated correctly it could lead to an accident. Always verify the safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.
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The DRSS operates when all of the following conditions are met:
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The ignition is switched ON.
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The DRSS is on.
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The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R).
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The vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster).
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The objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles.
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The DRSS may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.
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The DRSS may not operate normally under the following conditions:
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The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has a malfunction.
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The vehicle ahead is travelling at an extremely slow speed.
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The system does not operate with the following objects:
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Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
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Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)
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Indication on Display
The DRSS operation status is indicated in the active driving display. Regarding malfunctions, check the vehicle conditions or have it inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer according to the content of the displayed message.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights (Search).
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When the ignition is switched off, the operation status before the system was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched off with the DRSS operable, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
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The DRSS can be turned on/off and the system's sensitivity can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Distance-between-vehicles guidelines*1
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Distance between vehicles guidelines (During travel at about 40 km/h (25 mph) |
Distance between vehicles guidelines (During travel at about 80 km/h (50 mph) |
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About 10 m (32 ft) or less |
About 20 m (65 ft) or less |
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The distance between vehicles differs depending on vehicle speed.
The distance at which the distance-between-vehicles indication in the display flashes can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (Some Models)
The DAA is a system which detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness, and encourages the driver to take a rest.
When the vehicle is driven inside traffic lane lines at about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph), the DAA estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and decreased attentiveness of the driver based on the information from the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and other vehicle information, and encourages the driver to take a rest using an indication on the active driving display and a warning sound.
Use the DAA on expressways or highways.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).
Do not rely completely on DAA and always drive carefully:
The DAA detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness and encourages the driver to take a rest, however, it is not designed to prevent the vehicle from straying. If you rely too much on the DAA it could lead to an accident. Drive carefully and operate the steering wheel appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be able to detect driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness correctly depending on the traffic and driving conditions. The driver must take sufficient rest in consideration of safer driving.
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The DAA operates when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph).
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The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.
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The system has completed learning of the driver’s driving data.
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The DAA does not operate under the following conditions.
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The vehicle speed is less than about 65 km/h (41 mph).
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The vehicle speed exceeds about 140 km/h (86 mph)
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The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
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The vehicle is changing lanes.
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The DAA may not operate normally under the following conditions.
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White (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.
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The vehicle is jolted or swayed continuously by strong winds or rough roads.
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The vehicle is driven aggressively.
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When making frequent lane changes.
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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.
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The vehicle is stopped for 15 minutes or longer.
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The vehicle is driven at less than about 65 km/h (41 mph) for about 30 minutes.
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The ignition is switched off.
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After the DAA has displayed the first message encouraging rest, it does not display the next one until 45 minutes have passed.
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Display
When the system detects driver fatigue or decreased attentiveness, it activates the warning sound and displays an alert in the active driving display.
Cancelling Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
The DAA can be set to not activate.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)
The RCTA system is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles approaching from the left and right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and notifies the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights and the warning buzzer.
RCTA operation
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The RCTA system operates when the shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
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If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights flashes and the warning beep is activated simultaneously.
(With rear view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the rearview monitor also synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light on the door mirrors.
Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights may not flash or it might be delayed even though a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
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In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indication/warning light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indication/warning light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights has occurred.
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A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has occurred.
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There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear).
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Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.
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The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long periods on slopes during the summer.
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The battery voltage has decreased.
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be difficult to detect them.
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The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster.
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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.)
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A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
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The vehicle is parked on a slant.
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(With Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch)
Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch and the system becomes operable.
(Without Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch)
Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable using the personalisation feature.
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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.
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Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.
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The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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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.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication
The setting status and operation conditions of the MRCC system are indicated in the active driving display.
Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehicle applies the brakes suddenly while you are travelling in headway control, the warning sound activates and the brake warning is indicated in the display. Always verify the safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal while keeping a safer distance from the vehicle ahead. Additionally, always keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) (Some Models)
The ASL is a function to prevent the vehicle from being driven at a vehicle speed faster than a set speed. The vehicle speed is controlled to kept it below the set speed even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The ASL can be set between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph). The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when the vehicle is driven on a down slope, however, the system notifies the driver by flashing the display and operating a warning sound.
Always turn off the system when changing drivers:
If the driver is changed and the new driver is unaware of the ASL function, the vehicle may not accelerate when the driver depresses the accelerator pedal, leading to an accident.
The system consists of the ASL display and the speed limiter switch on the steering wheel.
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Display
The setting status of the ASL is displayed in the active driving display (Type A instrument cluster*1) or the display in the instrument cluster (Type B instrument cluster*1).
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To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to Meters and Gauges (Search).
Stand-by display
Displays when the speed limiter switch is operated and the system is turned on.
Turns off when the system is turned off.
Setting display
With cruise control
Displays when the SET
switch is operated and the speed is set.
With Mazda Rader Cruise Control (MRCC)
Displays when the SET or SET
switch is operated and the speed is set.
Cancel display
Displays when any of the following operations is done and the system is temporarily cancelled.
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OFF/CAN switch is operated
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Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed
Speed Limiter Warning Beep
Indicated in instrument cluster
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning sound operates continuously and the ASL 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.
Indicated in active driving display
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or faster, the background of the ASL set speed indication turns amber and flashes three times. In addition, a warning sound is activated at the same time. The indication stops flashing and remains on if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or faster, and the indication and warning sound remain on until the vehicle is driven at the set speed or slower.
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the brakes. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.
(With cruise control)
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RES/ 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.
(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RES 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.
When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the ASL 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.
Activation/Deactivation
When the ignition is switched off, the system status before it was turned off is maintained.
For example, if the ignition is switched off while the ASL is operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
Activation
Press the MODE switch to operate the system. The ASL screen is displayed, and the ASL main indication (white) turns on.
When the cruise control or Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system becomes operable after pressing the MODE switch, press the mode switch again to switch to the ASL.
Deactivation
To deactivate the system, do the following operations:
When a cruising speed has been set (ASL set indication (white)/indicator light (green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CAN switch or press the OFF/CAN switch 2 times. The ASL screen is no longer displayed and the ASL set indication (white)/indicator light (green) turns off.
When a cruising speed has not been set (ASL main indication (white) turns on)
Press the OFF/CAN switch. The ASL screen is no longer displayed and the ASL main indication (white) turns off.
When the MODE switch is pressed while the ASL is operating, the system switches to the cruise control or Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Setting the System
Always verify the safety of the surrounding area when setting the ASL:
If the speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed, the vehicle speed is decreased to the set speed. Verify the safety of the surrounding area and keep a safer distance between vehicles ahead and behind you.
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Press the MODE switch to turn the system on.
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(With cruise control)
Press the SET
to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20 mph) or more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
Press the SET
or SET to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20 mph) or more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph). -
(With cruise control)
To increase the set speed, press the RES
switch continuously. The set speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the RES switch momentary. For example, the set speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the RES switch 4 times.(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
To increase the set speed, press the SET
switch continuously. The set speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET switch momentary. For example, the set speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET switch 4 times. -
To decrease the set speed, press the SET
switch continuously. The set speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) decrements. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET switch momentary. For example, the set speed decreases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET switch 4 times.
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(With cruise control)
When the vehicle set speed is displayed in the instrument cluster, press the RES/
switch to set the displayed vehicle speed.(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
When the vehicle set speed is displayed in the instrument cluster, press the RES switch to set the displayed vehicle speed.
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The system is temporarily cancelled when the vehicle is accelerated by depressing the accelerator pedal strongly, however, it resumes when the vehicle speed decreases to the set speed or less.
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The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed on a down slope.
Temporarily Cancelling the System
The system is temporarily cancelled (stand-by status) when any of the following operations is done while the ASL is displayed.
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OFF/CAN switch is pressed
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Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed
With cruise control
Press the RES/ switch to resume the operation at the previous set speed. The ASL display remains displayed.
With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Press the RES switch to resume the operation at the previous set speed. The ASL display remains displayed.
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(With cruise control)
The set speed can be set by pressing the SET
switch while the system is in stand-by status.(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
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The ASL is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
