i-ACTIVSENSE

The status of the system turned on using the personalisation feature is displayed.

For example, even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is operating normally, if the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) has a problem, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) is displayed.

Even if the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (green) is displayed, systems which do not meet the operation conditions will not operate.

• For the systems which can be cancelled using the i-ACTIVESENSE switch, they cannot be cancelled when the following systems are operating, even if you press the i-ACTIVSENSE switch.

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)

  • Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)

• If you switch the ignition OFF while you have cancelled some or all of the systems using the i-ACTIVESENSE switch, the operational status of each system will vary when the ignition ON is switched again.

  Systems which maintain their status before the ignition is switched OFF

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

  Systems which are restored to operational status automatically

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS)

  • Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R)

  • Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)

• If a system is cancelled using the personalisation feature, the system remains cancelled even if the i-ACTIVSENSE switch is pressed.

You can select systems you want to cancel using the personalisation features.

Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation of the HBC function can be disabled.

Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

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

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

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

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

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

• When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.

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

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

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

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

Operation of the ALH function can be disabled.

Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

The system may not operate normally under the following conditions.

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

• White (yellow) lane lines are 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 might be multiple white (yellow) lane lines, or they are interrupted.

• The camera picks up an obscure line, such as a temporary line being used for construction, or because of shade, unmelted snow, or grooves filled with water.

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

• 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 width of a lane is excessively narrow.

• The vehicle is driven on roads with tight curves.

• Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat causing the vehicle to tilt.

• The vehicle is driven through a fork in the road or a junction.

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

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

• The road is excessively uneven.

• The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

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

• The windscreen is dirty or foggy.

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

• The vehicle is driven through an intersection or a roundabout.

If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) does not turn on, the system is cancelled using the i-ACTIVSENSE switch or the personalisation feature.

When the system does not detect a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system does not operate on the side that is not being detected.

• The LDWS settings can be changed.

  Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

• You may not be able to hear the LDWS warning sound depending on the surrounding conditions such as outside noise.

• If you set the LDWS to vibrate the steering wheel, you may not feel the vibrations depending on the road surface conditions.

When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF with the LDWS operable, the LDWS remains operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.

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

  • The ignition is switched ON.

  • The i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light in the instrument cluster is turned off.

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

• The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.

  • The vehicle speed falls below about 25 km/h (15 mph) even though the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light is turned off.

  • The shift lever (manual transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission) 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 i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the i-ACTIVSENSE 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 BSM warning indicator lights is detected.

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

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

  • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

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

  • The battery voltage has decreased.

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

  • The rear bumper around the rear side radar sensor is deformed.

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

  • The approaching vehicle is any of the following shapes.

    1. The size of the vehicle body is extremely small.

    2. The vehicle height is extremely low or high.

    3. A special type of vehicle with a complex shape.

  • 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 rear side radar sensor 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 rear side radar sensor 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.

  

  1. Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls running alongside the vehicle.

   

  

  1. Places where the width between guardrails or walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.

   

  

  1. The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels, turnouts.

      

• A 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 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.

• If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is used, the BSM is automatically turned off.

• 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 rear side radar sensor of the BSM may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. If this system is used abroad, it may be necessary to turn off the system.

  Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor (Search).

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

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

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 systems are operational, the BSM systems remain operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.

• 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. (Some Models)

• 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 can be set to invisible on the active driving display.

  Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs)

• When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign is displayed when any one of the following conditions are met.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a speed limit sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.

  • The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is read.

• Inclement weather speed limit signs are displayed when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or more.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises an inclement weather speed limit sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.

  • The inclement weather speed limit sign is lower than the currently displayed speed limit sign.

  • The windscreen wipers are operated.

• In the following cases, display of the speed limit sign stops.

  • Each sensor determines that the vehicle has changed direction of travel. (The display of a speed limit sign does not stop even if the vehicle changes lanes while a "ZONE" auxiliary sign is displayed.)

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a new speed limit sign which differs from the previous one (displays the new speed limit sign).

  • The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is not read within a certain period of time (if the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not recognise a speed limit sign, the speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is displayed).

  • The vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit sign by 30 km/h (19 mph) or more after a certain period of time has elapsed since the speed limit sign was displayed. (Except when there is information for the speed limit sign in the navigation system)

Do not enter signs

• A do not enter sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is about 80 km/h (50 mph) or slower.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a do not enter sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.

• When the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises the do not enter sign and a certain period of time has elapsed since the vehicle passed the sign, display of the do not enter sign stops.

Stop sign

• A stop sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met:

  • The vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25 mph) or slower.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a stop sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle.

• When a certain period of time has elapsed since the stop sign was displayed, display of the stop sign stops.

Passing prohibited sign (Some Models)

• A passing prohibited sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or more.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a passing prohibited sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.

• In the following cases, the display of the passing prohibited sign stops.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a passing prohibited sign and you drive a certain distance after passing the sign.

• 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 Excessive Speed Warning (Search).

• If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or data recorded in the navigation system 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.

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

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

• The DSA may not operate normally when the speed of a vehicle ahead is too slow.

• The system does not operate with the following objects.

  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

  • Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

• The DSA can be set to inoperable.

  • (If only the DSA is turned off)

    Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

  • (If the DSA is turned off by operating the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)

    Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Switch (Search).

• When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF with the DSA operable, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

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

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

  • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

  • The system has completed learning of the driver’s driving data after 60 minutes have passed since the driver began driving vehicle.

• The DAA does not operate under the following conditions.

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

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

  • The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

  • The vehicle is changing lanes.

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

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

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

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

  • The vehicle is driven aggressively.

  • When making frequent lane changes.

  • The vehicle is making a curve.

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

  • The vehicle is stopped for 15 minutes or longer.

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

  • The ignition is switched off.

• After the DAA has displayed the first message encouraging rest, it does not display the next one until 60 minutes have passed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases to less than about 5 km/h (3 mph) while the DM is monitoring, the DM stops monitoring for 6 minutes even if the vehicle speed returns to about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster.

• If the driver monitoring camera does not recognise the driver correctly, the DM may not monitor correctly.

  Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera (Search).

• After the DM has displayed the first message encouraging the driver to take a rest, it does not display it again during the following periods.

  • After displaying the warning pattern (caution), the next warning pattern (caution) is not displayed until 45 minutes have passed.

  • After displaying the warning pattern (warning), the next warning pattern (warning) is not displayed until 15 minutes have passed.

  • After displaying the warning pattern (warning), the next warning pattern (caution) is not displayed until 45 minutes have passed.

• The system may operate under the following conditions even if a vehicle is not approaching.

  • An object that reflects the radio waves of the radar such as a parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is directly next to your vehicle.

  • Vehicles are stopped in the area around your vehicle such as during heavy traffic.

  • A vehicle approaching from the front or side of your vehicle slows down.

  • A vehicle approaching from the front or left side of your vehicle makes a right or left turn directly in front of your vehicle.

  • A vehicle or pedestrian moves in the parking lot or on the sidewalk in the area surrounding your vehicle.

  • After making a left or right turn, an on-coming vehicle is present.

  • When passing an on-coming vehicle.

  • A vehicle overtakes your vehicle while it is stopped.

  • Your vehicle is in an area where strong radio waves or electrical noise may occur such as near a television tower or power plant.

• Under the following conditions, the front side radar sensor cannot detect approaching vehicles or it might be difficult to detect them, and the system may not operate normally.

  • The front side radar sensor detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or vehicle.

  • Directly after the system becomes operable.

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

  • The approaching vehicle has any of the following shapes.

    1. The size of the vehicle body is extremely small.

    2. The vehicle height is extremely low or high.

    3. A special type of vehicle with a complex shape

  • A vehicle suddenly enters the detection area from the front or side of your vehicle.

  • A vehicle that has stopped suddenly starts to move.

  • Multiple objects move at the same time.

  • The vehicle is driven in bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, snow, or sand storms.

  • The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve or on bumpy roads.

  • An object that reflects the radio waves of the radar such as a parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is directly next to your vehicle.

  • A vehicle approaches while turning (Such as roundabout)

  • The vehicle is driven at an extremely slow speed.

• In the following cases, the system turns on the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light and operation of the system is stopped. If the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

  • Some problem with the system has occurred.

  • The front side radar sensor installation position is greatly deviated.

  • There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the front bumper near a front side radar sensor.

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

  • The battery voltage has decreased.

  • The front side radar sensor of the FCTA may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. If this system is used abroad, it may be necessary to turn off the system.

    Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor (Search).

When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF with the FCTA operable, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

• The system may operate under the following conditions even if a vehicle is not approaching.

  • An object that reflects the radio waves of the radar such as a parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is directly next to your vehicle.

  • A vehicle approaching from the rear left and right side of your vehicle slows down.

  • A vehicle approaching from the rear left and right side of your vehicle makes a right or left turn directly in front of your vehicle.

  • A vehicle overtakes your vehicle while it is stopped.

  • Your vehicle is in an area where strong radio waves or electrical noise may occur such as near a television tower or power plant.

• In the following cases, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the i-ACTIVSENSE 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 has occurred.

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

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

  • 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 rear side radar sensor cannot detect approaching vehicles or it might be difficult to detect them, and the system may not operate normally.

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

  • The rear side radar sensor 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.)

    

    1. Your vehicle

        

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

    

    1. Your vehicle

        

  • The vehicle is parked on a slant.

    

    1. Your vehicle

        

  • Directly after the RCTA system becomes operable using the personalisation feature.

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

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

  • Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.

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

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

• The rear side radar sensor of the RCTA may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. If this system is used abroad, it may be necessary to turn off the system.

  Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor (Search).

• If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is used, the RCTA is automatically turned 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 with the RCTA operable, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

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

  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction

  • Pedestrians

  • Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

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

• If there is a structure on the road or an object (such as a monorail) at a low height off the ground in front of the vehicle, the system may operate. Therefore, do not use the MRCC.

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

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

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

• While braking by the MRCC control is operating, you might hear an operation sound, however, this does not indicate a problem.

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

In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead.

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

• Directly after the MRCC system has been set.

• Directly after the accelerator pedal is released.

• Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.

When the MRCC is operating, Distance & Speed Alert (DSA), and Smart Brake Support (SBS) also turns on automatically.

• If the ignition is switched off while the MRCC system is operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

• Stop the headway control function to switch the system to the cruise control function.

  Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

• If a vehicle ahead is detected while travelling at a constant speed, the vehicle-ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed. Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead indication turns off and the system switches back to travel at constant speed.

• The lowest possible speed which can be set on the MRCC system is 30 km/h (19 mph).

• Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your vehicle's set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.

• The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.

• When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again, the system automatically sets the distance-between-vehicles to the previous setting.

• The warnings and brake control do not operate while the accelerator pedal is depressed.

• (European models)

  When switching to a passing lane and operating the direction indicator, the system provides more acceleration automatically if it determines that more acceleration is required. Drive while being careful of the road ahead because you could approach the vehicle ahead too closely.

If the set speed is not indicated in the display, the control does not resume even if the RES switch is pressed.

• If the gears are not shifted up even though the shift-up request indication is displayed, load will be applied to the engine and the MRCC might be automatically cancelled or engine damage could occur.

• If the gears are not shifted down even though the shift-down request indication is displayed, the MRCC might be automatically cancelled or engine stalling could occur.

• The MRCC with Stop & Go function system does not detect the following as physical objects.

  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction

  • Pedestrians

  • Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

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

• If there is a structure on the road or an object (such as a monorail) at a low height off the ground in front of the vehicle, the system may operate. Therefore, do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go function.

• Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go function system under conditions in which close proximity warnings are frequently activated.

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

• While the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is in use, it does not cancel even if the selector lever is operated and any intended engine braking does not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the set speed or depress the brake pedal.

• While braking by the MRCC with Stop & Go function control is operating, you might hear an operation sound, however, this does not indicate a problem.

• The brake lights turn on while braking by the MRCC with Stop & Go function control is operating, however, they may not turn on while the vehicle is on a down slope at the set vehicle speed or travelling at a constant speed and following a vehicle ahead.

In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead.

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

• Directly after the MRCC with Stop & Go function system has been set.

• Directly after the accelerator pedal is released.

• Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.

• In the following cases, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is cancelled when the vehicle is travelling at 30 km/h (20 mph) or less and “Mazda Radar Cruise Control Disabled Under 30 km/h (20mph)” is displayed in the multi-information display.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (There is problem with the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or windscreen is dirty).

  • There is a problem with the stop hold control function.

  • There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).

• When the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is operating, Distance & Speed Alert (DSA), and Smart Brake Support (SBS) also turns on automatically.

• It may not be possible to set the MRCC with Stop & Go function system directly after starting the engine, while the DSC operation is being checked.

• If the ignition is switched off while the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

• Stop the headway control function to switch the system to the cruise control function.

  Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

• If a vehicle ahead is detected while travelling at a constant speed, the vehicle-ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed. Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead indication turns off and the system switches back to travel at constant speed.

• The lowest possible speed which can be set on the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is 30 km/h (19 mph).

• Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your vehicle's set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.

• The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.

• When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again, the system automatically sets the distance-between-vehicles to the previous setting.

• The warnings and brake control do not operate while the accelerator pedal is depressed.

• (European models)

  When switching to a passing lane and operating the direction indicator, the system provides more acceleration automatically if it determines that more acceleration is required. Drive while being careful of the road ahead because you could approach the vehicle ahead too closely.

If the set speed is not indicated in the display, the control does not resume even if the RES switch is pressed.

• If the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is cancelled during stop hold control, the vehicle is held in its stopped position.

• The parking brake is automatically applied and the vehicle is held in its stopped position when 10 minutes have elapsed since the stop hold control operated. At this time, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is cancelled.

• If the i-stop operation conditions are met during stop hold control, the engine stops even though the brake pedal is not depressed.

  Refer to i-stop (Search).

• The brake lights turn on during stop hold control.

• When you resume driving by pressing the RES switch, your vehicle does not start moving until the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead lengthens to the specified distance or farther.

• The engine restarts automatically when any of the actions to resume driving are performed while i-stop is operating.

• If the MRCC with Stop & Go function is temporarily cancelled during stop hold control, you cannot resume driving by pressing the RES switch when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle. Depress the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.

• If the vehicle ahead starts moving within 3 seconds after your vehicle is stopped by the stop hold control, headway control will resume even if you do not resume driving your vehicle, such as by depressing the accelerator pedal.

• The headway control does not detect the following as physical objects.

  • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction

  • Pedestrians

  • Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

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

• If there is a structure on the road or an object (such as a monorail) at a low height off the ground in front of the vehicle, the system may operate. Therefore, do not use the CTS.

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

• If it is necessary to accelerate for a lane change or 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 CTS is in use, any intended engine braking does not occur even if you shift the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission). If deceleration is required, lower the vehicle speed setting or depress the brake pedal.

• While braking by the CTS control is operating, you might hear an operation sound, however, this does not indicate a problem.

• The brake lights turn on while braking by the CTS control is operating, however, they may not turn on while the vehicle is on a down slope at the set vehicle speed or travelling at a constant speed and following a vehicle ahead.

• Under the following conditions, the CTS may not be able to detect white (yellow) lines or vehicles ahead correctly and the CTS may not operate normally.

  • The forward sensing camera (FSC) cannot recognise the area in front of the vehicle due to soiling or fog.

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

  • White (yellow) lane lines or vehicles ahead are 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 might be multiple white (yellow) lane lines, or they are interrupted.

  • The camera picks up an obscure line, such as a temporary line being used for construction, or because of shade, unmelted snow, or grooves filled with water.

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

  • Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat causing the vehicle to tilt.

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

  • The windscreen is dirty or foggy.

  • The vehicle is driven through an intersection, a junction, or a fork in the road.

  • While white (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected due to road or weather conditions.

  • 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 at night.

  • Back-light is reflected off the road surface or the road surface is wet and shiny after rain.

  • The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) lane line is cast 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 various road markings or division lines (lane markings) of various shapes near an intersection.

  • The area in front of the camera is soiled or an object that obstructs the field of view is installed.

  • Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapour rising from manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.

  • The surroundings are dark such as during the early evening or early morning.

  • A vehicle ahead with a certain tail light shape.

  • A vehicle ahead veers off course from your vehicle's line of travel.

  • A vehicle ahead is driving erratically.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads with tight curves.

Steering assist limit warning

If the steering assist function cannot keep the vehicle within the lane lines while the steering assist function is operating, a warning sound is activated and a warning is displayed on the multi-information display to urge the driver to operate the steering wheel.

You can view the multi-information display to check whether the steering assist is performing controls in conjunction with the traffic lane lines or a vehicle ahead.

Inactive

Active (vehicle ahead)

Active (lane line)

In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead.

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

• Directly after the CTS operates.

• Directly after the accelerator pedal is released.

• Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.

(Automatic transmission vehicle)

• Under the following conditions, the CTS cannot be used when the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.

  • There is a problem with the stop hold control function.

  • There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).

• The CTS may not launch directly after the engine starts.

The steering assist function operates so that the vehicle remains near the centre of the driving lane, however, depending on conditions such as the road curvature, road slope and undulations, and vehicle speed, the function might not be able to keep the vehicle near the centre of the driving lane.

• If a vehicle ahead is detected while travelling at a constant speed, the vehicle-ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed. Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead indication turns off and the system switches back to travel at constant speed.

• Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your vehicle's set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.

• When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF with the CTS operable, the CTS remains operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.

• When the CTS is operating, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS), Distance & Speed Alert (DSA), and Smart Brake Support (SBS) also turns on automatically.

• When the CTS switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system is operating, the CTS operates. In addition, when the MRCC switch is pressed while the CTS is operating, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system operates.

• The warnings and brake control do not operate while depressing the accelerator pedal.

• The lowest possible speed which can be set on the CTS is 30 km/h (19 mph).

• (European models)

  When switching to a passing lane and operating the direction indicator, the system provides more acceleration automatically if it determines that more acceleration is required. Drive while being careful of the road ahead because you could approach the vehicle ahead too closely.

• (Automatic transmission vehicle)

  The vehicle speed setting can be changed by operating the RES switch during stop hold control.

• The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.

• When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF, the set distance-between-vehicles is taken over automatically even when the engine is started again.

If you take your hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the warning sound is activated and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display

Active driving display

If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the system determines that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel) even if you are holding it, and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

• If the set speed is not indicated on the display, the system does not operate even if the RES switch is pressed.

• After the operation, the steering assist operation may not operate for a period of 5 seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected or a vehicle ahead is recognised.

• If the gears are not shifted up even though the shift-up request indication is displayed, load will be applied to the engine and the CTS might be automatically cancelled or engine damage could occur.

• If the gears are not shifted down even though the shift-down request indication is displayed, the CTS might be automatically cancelled or engine stalling could occur.

• Even if the CTS is temporarily cancelled during stop hold control, the vehicle is held in its stopped position.

• The parking brake is automatically applied and the vehicle is held in its stopped position when 10 minutes or longer have passed since the stop hold control operated. When this occurs, the CTS is temporarily cancelled.

• If the i-stop operation conditions are met during stop hold control, the engine stops even though the brake pedal is not depressed.

  Refer to i-stop (Search).

• The brake lights turn on during stop hold control.

• When you resume driving by pressing the RES switch, your vehicle does not start moving until the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead lengthens to the specified distance or farther.

• The engine restarts automatically when any of the actions to resume driving are performed while i-stop is operating.

• If the CTS is temporarily cancelled during stop hold control, you cannot resume driving by pressing the RES switch when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle. Depress the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.

• If the vehicle ahead starts moving within 3 seconds after your vehicle is stopped by the stop hold control, headway control will continue even if you do not resume driving your vehicle, such as by depressing the accelerator pedal.

The system may not operate normally under the following conditions.

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

• White (yellow) lane lines are 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 might be multiple white (yellow) lane lines, or they are interrupted.

• The camera picks up an obscure line, such as a temporary line being used for construction, or because of shade, unmelted snow, or grooves filled with water.

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

• 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 width of a lane is excessively narrow.

• The vehicle is driven on roads with tight curves.

• Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat causing the vehicle to tilt.

• The vehicle is driven through a fork in the road or a junction.

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

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

• The road is excessively uneven.

• The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

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

• The windscreen is dirty or foggy.

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

If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) does not turn on, the system is cancelled using the i-ACTIVSENSE switch or the personalisation feature.

When the system does not detect a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system does not operate on the side that is not being detected.

When the driver operates the steering wheel while the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the steering wheel operation assistance is cancelled.

When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF with the LAS operable, the LAS remains operational the next time the ignition is switched 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 ASL is operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

• When the vehicle set speed is displayed in the instrument cluster, press the RES switch to set the displayed vehicle speed.

• 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.

• The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed on a down slope.

• In the following cases, the system cannot be set.

  • Any door is open.

  • The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

• The set speed can be set by pressing the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) while the system is in stand-by status.

• The ASL is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

The ISA operates only when the navigation system's SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted. In addition, the Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) operates only when the navigation system's SD card (Mazda genuine) is not inserted. Refer to Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) (Search).

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 ISA is operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

• 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.

• The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed on a down slope.

• In the following cases, the system cannot be set.

  • Any door is open.

  • The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

• The ISA setting can be changed to MANUAL, or OFF^*1.

  Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

1. When OFF is selected, the Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) is set.

Refer to Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) (Search)

• When the vehicle set speed is displayed in the active driving display/instrument cluster and speed limit sign is not displayed, press the RES switch to set the displayed vehicle speed.

• The speed limit cannot be set from the speed limit sign when the speed limit sign indication is displayed in gray.

• The set speed can be set by pressing the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) while the system is in stand-by status.

• The ISA is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

• Under the following conditions, the SBS may not operate.

  • If there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle or obstruction ahead.

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

  • When the driver deliberately performs driving operations (accelerator operation, steering wheel operation).

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

  • The brake pedal is being depressed.

  • The steering wheel is being operated.

  • The selector lever is being shifted.

  • The direction indicator lever is being operated.

  • When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windscreen, related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or front radar sensor are being displayed on the multi-information display.

• The SBS may operate under the following conditions.

  • There is an object in the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).

  • Passing an approaching vehicle while rounding a curve.

  • When crossing a narrow bridge, and passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, or tunnels.

  • When passing through a toll gate.

  • When entering an underground parking area.

  • There is a metal object, bump, or a protruding object on the road.

  • If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.

  • There is an animal, wall, or tree.

• Notifies the driver with a warning indication on the multi-information display and the active driving display (vehicles with active driving display) while the system is operating.

• If a malfunction is detected or the system temporarily stops the function due to dirty sensors (such as radar sensor or Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)), the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light turns on and a message is displayed on the multi-information display.

• On a manual transmission vehicle, the engine stops if the clutch pedal is not depressed when the vehicle is stopped by the SBS brake operation.

• If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS brake operation and the brake pedal is not depressed, the SBS brake is automatically released after about 2 seconds.

• The collision warning sound is activated intermittently while the SBS brake or brake assist (SBS brake assist) is operating.

• The operation distance and volume of the collision warning can be changed.

  Refer to the Settings section in the MZD Connect Owner's Manual.

If the engine is stopped with the SBS turned off, the SBS becomes operational when the engine is started the next time.