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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 awareness support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Lane departure
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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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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Adaptive LED headlights
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Driver attention alert
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Lane-keep assist system
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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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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
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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 Brake Support (SBS)
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Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)
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) System
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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 Sensor (Rear) (Search).
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (Some Models)
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have been turned on.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights (Search).
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Headlights are equipped which 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).
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The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) function can be switched to operable/inoperable using the personalisation function.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)
The High Beam Control System (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 (18 mph), 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 illuminates or flashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator 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 High Beam Control System (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 curves 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 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 in front of you spraying water from its tyres onto your windscreen.
To Operate the System
The High Beam Control System (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 High Beam Control System (HBC) determines that it is dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area. At the same time, the High Beam Control System (HBC) indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates.
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When the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) or higher, 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 High Beam Control System (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 High Beam Control System (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 High Beam Control System (HBC) indicator light (green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the 
position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC) indicator light (green) turns off and the is illuminated.
Adaptive LED Headlights (Some Models)
The Adaptive LED headlights 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 adaptive LED headlights 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 40 km/h (25 mph) or faster. When the vehicle speed is less than 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 of 40 km/h (24 mph) or slower.
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 adaptive LED headlights 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 adaptive LED headlights may not operate normally.
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Do not rely excessively on the adaptive LED headlights 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 adaptive LED headlights 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 adaptive LED headlights indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster
turns on simultaneously.
The adaptive LED headlights 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 adaptive LED headlights do not operate.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The adaptive LED headlights indicator light (green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the position.
The adaptive LED headlights indicator light (green) turns off and the is illuminated.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)
The LDWS system 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 and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies the driver using the multi-information display (vehicles with type A instrument cluster), and by flashing the LDWS warning light (vehicles with type B instrument cluster) 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 (FSC) (Search).
Vehicles with type A instrument cluster
The LDWS OFF indication illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Vehicles with type B instrument cluster
The LDWS warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator 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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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 switch is pressed and the LDWS OFF indication/indicator light turns off.
On the type A instrument cluster, the lane indication (border line) is indicated in the multi-information display.
Indication on display
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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 65 km/h (41 mph) or faster.
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The vehicle is driven on a straight road or road with gentle curves.
On the type A instrument cluster, the lane indication is indicated in the multi-information display.
Indication on display
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 60 km/h (37 mph).
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The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
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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.
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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.
When the LDWS cancels automatically, the instrument cluster displays as follows.
Vehicle with type A instrument cluster
The lane indication (border line) is indicated in the display.
The LDWS is enabled automatically when operation conditions are met, and the lane indication is indicated in the display.
Vehicle with type B instrument cluster
The LDWS warning light in the instrument cluster turns on.
The LDWS warning light turns off when the LDWS is operable.
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 switch to cancel the LDWS. The LDWS OFF indication/indicator light turns on.
The lane indication displayed in the type A instrument cluster turns off.
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. (vehicle with type B instrument cluster)
Vehicles with type A instrument cluster, if there is the possibility of a lane departure, the system indicates the direction it determines that the vehicle is deviating in the multi-information display.
Operate the steering wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle to the centre of the lane.
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) Warning Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system notifies the driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes to the rear of your vehicle using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the warning beep while the systems are operational.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are equipped on the left and right door mirrors. The warning lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane is detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the malfunction warning light turns on momentarily and then turns off after a few seconds.
Forward driving (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system operation)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear and turns on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning 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 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights.
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the 
or position, the brightness of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is dimmed.
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning 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 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights when they turn on.
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination (Search).
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneously with the flashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light.
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) (Some Models)
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster), and indicates a recommended distance to maintain between the vehicles. Furthermore, if your vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more closely than the appropriate distance to maintain between the vehicles, the vehicle-ahead indication in the multi-information display or the active driving display (with active driving display) is flashed to advise the driver to keep a safer distance from the vehicle ahead.
Do not rely completely on the Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) and always drive carefully:
The Distance Recognition Support System (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 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operates when all of the following conditions are met:
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The ignition is switched ON.
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The Distance Recognition Support System (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 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.
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The Distance Recognition Support System (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 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operation status is displayed in the multi-information display or the active driving display (with active driving display).
Problems are indicated in the centre display (Type C/D audio). If there is a problem, take appropriate action according to 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 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operable, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
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The Distance Recognition Support System (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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Indication on display |
Distance between vehicles guidelines (During travel at about 40km/h (25 mph)) |
Distance between vehicles guidelines (During travel at about 80km/h (50 mph)) |
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About 25 m (82 ft) |
About 50 m (164 ft) |
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About 20 m (66 ft) |
About 40 m (131 ft) |
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About 15 m (49 ft) |
About 30 m (98 ft) |
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About 10 m (32 ft) |
About 20 m (65 ft) |
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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.
Driver Attention Alert (Some Models)
The Driver Attention Alert 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 Driver Attention Alert 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 multi-information display and a warning sound.
Use the Driver Attention Alert on expressways or highways.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).
Do not rely completely on Driver Attention Alert and always drive carefully:
The Driver Attention Alert 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 Driver Attention Alert 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 Driver Attention Alert 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 Driver Attention Alert 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 Driver Attention Alert 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 Driver Attention Alert 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 5 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 Driver Attention Alert has displayed the first message encouraging rest, it does not display the next one until 45 minutes have passed.
Cancelling Driver Attention Alert
The Driver Attention Alert can be set to not activate.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (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 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (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 lights and the warning buzzer.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation
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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (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 light flashes and the warning beep is activated simultaneously.
(With rearview monitor)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning indication in the rearview monitor also synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning 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 light 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) OFF indication/indicator light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indication/indicator 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 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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Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system becomes operable.
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In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning 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 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.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) (Some Models)
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to maintain headway control*1 according to the vehicle speed using a radar sensor to detect the distance to a vehicle ahead, which frees the driver from having to constantly use the accelerator or brake pedals.
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Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead because, for example, the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning indication in the display are activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a sufficient distance between the vehicles.
The possible vehicle speed setting ranges are as follows:
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(European models)
About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 200 km/h (124 mph)
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(Except European models)
About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)
Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system on expressways and other highways which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration
Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system and always drive carefully:
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to reduce load on the driver, and although it maintains a constant vehicle speed, or specifically, it maintains a constant distance between your vehicle and the detected vehicle ahead according to the vehicle speed, the system has detection limitations depending on the type of vehicle ahead and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road conditions. Additionally, the system may be unable to decelerate sufficiently to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts into the driving lane, which could result in 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.
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system in the following locations. Otherwise, it could lead to an accident:
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Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffic is heavy and there is insufficient space between vehicles. Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is not possible).
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When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of highways (If you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer be tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).
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Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (The tyres could spin causing you to lose vehicle control).
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Long descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system automatically and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of brake power).
For the purposes of safety, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system off when it is not being used.
If the vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system off to prevent an incorrect operation.
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The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following conditions are met.
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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)
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The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on.
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The parking brake is not applied.
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The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normally.
(Manual transaxle)
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The shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).
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The clutch pedal is not depressed.
(Automatic transaxle)
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The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual mode).
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In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead.
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You are driving at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
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Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been set.
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When the accelerator pedal is depressed or directly after the accelerator pedal is released.
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Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.
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The following are not detected as physical objects.
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Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction
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Pedestrians
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Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)
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If a vehicle ahead is travelling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it correctly.
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During headway control travel, do not set the system on two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles.
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Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system under conditions in which the close proximity warnings are frequently activated.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) warning light (amber) turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights (Search).
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication
The setting status and operation conditions of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system are indicated in the multi-information display or the active driving display (with 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.
