i-ACTIVSENSE

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

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

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

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

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

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

• When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traffic lane.

• Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.

  • 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 inclined.

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

  • When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a highway.

  • The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.

  • The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.

  • A white or yellow 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 due to construction.

  • 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.

  • Back-light is reflecting from 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 or yellow line is on the road.

  • The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.

  • The road is excessively uneven.

  • The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

  • There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.

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

• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will operate when all of the following conditions are met:

  • The ignition is switched ON.

  • The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.

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

• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will not operate under the following circumstances.

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

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

• 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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

  • Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (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 Blind Spot Monitoring (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 Blind Spot Monitoring (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.

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

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

  • Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch and the system becomes operable.

• 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 Blind Spot Monitoring (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 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light may flash or the warning beep may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.

• Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (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 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.

  • Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.

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

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

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

• The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operates when all of the following conditions are met:

  • The ignition is switched ON.

  • The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) is on.

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

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

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

• The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.

• The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) system may not operate normally under the following conditions:

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

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

• The system does not operate with the following objects:

  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

  • Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

• The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) operates when all of the following conditions are met.

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

  • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

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

• The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) does not operate under the following conditions.

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

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

  • The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

  • The vehicle is changing lanes.

• The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) may not operate normally under the following conditions.

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

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

  • The vehicle is driven aggressively.

  • When making frequent lane changes.

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

  • The vehicle is stopped for 5 minutes or longer.

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

  • The ignition is switched off.

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

• In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) 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.

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

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

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

  • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

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

  • The battery voltage has decreased.

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

  • The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster.

  • The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no longer obstructed.)

    

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

    

  • The vehicle is parked on a slant.

    

  • (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.

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

  • Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.

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

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

• The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is as follows:

    • (European models)

      About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 200 km/h (124 mph)

    • (Except European models)

      About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)

  • The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on.

  • The parking brake is not applied.

  • The Smart Brake Support (SBS) is not malfunctioning.

  • The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normally.

  • All doors are closed.

  • The driver's seat belt is fastened.

  (Manual transaxle)

  • The shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).

  • The clutch pedal is not depressed.

  (Automatic transaxle)

  • The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual mode).

• In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead.

  • You are driving at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

  • Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been set.

  • When the accelerator pedal is depressed or directly after the accelerator pedal is released.

  • Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.

• The following are not detected as physical objects.

  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction

  • Pedestrians

  • Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

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

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

• Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system under conditions in which the close proximity warnings are frequently activated.

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

• While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is in use, it does not cancel even if the selector lever (automatic transaxle)/shift lever (manual transaxle) is operated and any intended engine braking will not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the vehicle speed setting or depress the brake pedal.

• The brake lights are illuminated while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) automatic braking is operating, however, they may not be illuminated while the vehicle is on a down slope at the set vehicle speed or travelling at a constant speed and following a vehicle ahead.

• The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) warning light (amber) illuminates when the system has a malfunction.

  Refer to Warning Lights (Search).

• The headway control operation can be cancelled and the system can be switched to only cruise control. Refer to Cruise Control Function (Search).

• When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is automatically disabled. The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (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 Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) operation is temporarily cancelled. The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (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 Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) may not operate.

• When white (yellow) lane lines are not detected, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) does not operate.

• Under the following conditions, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (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.

  • When the vehicle is driven on the guiding branch to or from the rest area or tollgate of a highway.

  • 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 (less than about 2.5 m (98 in)) or wide (more than about 4.5 m (178 in))

  • Driving on roads with tight curves.

  • The road is excessively uneven.

  • The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

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

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