i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE
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
Road sign recognition
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Driver fatigue detection
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Full-surround recognition
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Lane departure
Speed control
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. In addition, it also detects the vehicle ahead, pedestrians, or obstructions. The following systems also use the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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High Beam Control System (HBC)
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Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
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Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
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Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
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Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
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Smart Brake Support (SBS)
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
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 with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
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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).
Radar sensors (rear)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors. The following systems also use the radar sensors (rear).
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right sides.
Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) (Search).
Ultrasonic sensors (rear)
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by detecting the ultrasonic waves reflected off obstructions at the rear sent from the ultrasonic sensors. The following systems also use the ultrasonic sensors (rear).
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Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.
Refer to Ultrasonic Sensors (Rear) (Search).
Front camera/side cameras/rear view camera
The front camera, side cameras, and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the vehicle. The 360° View Monitor uses each camera.
Cameras are installed to the front bumper, door mirrors, and liftgate.
Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).
To Operate the System
The HBC operates to switch the headlights automatically between high and low beams after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO and high beam position.
The HBC determines that it is dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area. At the same time, the HBC indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates.

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When the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights automatically switch to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.
When the vehicle speed is less than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the HBC switches the headlights to low beams.
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The low beams may not switch to high beams when cornering.
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Operation of the HBC function can be disabled. Refer to Vehicle Equipment (Search).
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)
The ALH are a system which uses the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to determine the situation of a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction while driving at night to automatically switch the illumination range of the headlights, the illuminated area, or the illumination brightness.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).
The ALH are controlled between high and low beams as follows to assure the driver’s visibility without dazzling a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction.
Glare-Free High Beam
This feature dims only the high-beam light shone on the vehicle ahead.
The high beams will dim while driving at a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or faster. When the vehicle speed is less than about 30 km/h (19 mph), the beams switch to the low beams.

Wide-Range Low Beam
This feature extends the illumination range of the light cast by the low beams while driving at a speed less than about 40 km/h (25 mph).

Highway Mode
This feature shifts the illumination angle of the light cast by the headlights upward while driving on highways.

The distance in which the ALH can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
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Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera. Otherwise, the ALH may not operate normally.
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Do not rely excessively on the ALH and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
Under the following conditions, the ALH may not operate normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to the visibility, and the road and traffic conditions.
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When there are other sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and traffic signals.
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When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.
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When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
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When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.
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When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are dim or not illuminated.
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When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
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When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are occupied.
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When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its tyres onto your windscreen.
To Operate the System
The system switches the headlights to the high beams after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the position. The ALH indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster turns on simultaneously.

The ALH determine that it is nighttime based on the brightness of the surrounding area.
The system cancels operation when the headlight switch is turned to a position other than , the headlights are manually switched to low beams, or the high beams are flashed on and off.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
The BSM is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by notifying the driver of the presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear while travelling in the forward direction at a speed of 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster and notifies the driver by turning on the BSM warning indicator light and displaying the vehicle detection screen.
If the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM warning indicator light is illuminated while the approaching vehicle is detected, the BSM notifies the driver of possible danger by turning on the BSM warning indicator light, and by activating the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display.
The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the vehicle.

Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the BSM warning indicator light, the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not activate or they might be delayed even though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
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The BSM will operate when all of the following conditions are met:
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The ignition is switched ON.
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The BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.
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The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.
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The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.
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The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the BSM OFF switch indicator light is turned off.
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The selector lever is shifted to R position and the vehicle is reversing.
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The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).
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In the following cases, the BSM OFF indicator light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the BSM OFF indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
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Some problem with the system including the BSM warning indicator lights is detected.
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A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has occurred.
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There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.
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Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.
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The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving for long periods on slopes during the summer.
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The battery voltage has decreased.
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Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be difficult to detect them.
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A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not approach. The BSM determines the condition based on radar detection data.
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A vehicle is travelling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended period of time.
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Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
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A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.
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A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.
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In the following case, the flashing of the BSM warning indicator light, and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not occur or they may be delayed.
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A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane 2 lanes over to an adjacent lane.
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Driving on steep slopes.
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Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.
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When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent lane.
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Directly after the BSM system becomes operable by changing the setting.
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If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles 2 lanes over may be detected. The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of expressways.
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The BSM warning indicator light may turn on and the vehicle detection screen may be displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects (guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.
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A BSM warning indicator light may flash or the warning beep and the warning screen indicator display may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.
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Turn off the BSM while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
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In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the BSM warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.
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Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.
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The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function when the selector lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Search).
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the active driving display/instrument cluster which are recognised by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or recorded in the navigation system while the vehicle is driven.
The TSR displays the speed limit (including auxiliary signs), do not enter, and traffic stop signs.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display/instrument cluster while the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver using the indication in the active driving display/instrument cluster and a warning sound.
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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.
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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.
Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs) and do not enter signs

Stop sign

Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign may not be recognised or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it could result in an accident.
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The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
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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 tilted.
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The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
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Tyres other than standard tyres are equipped.
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The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a tollgate on a highway.
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When 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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The windscreen and camera are fogged (water droplets).
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Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam headlights of on-coming vehicles).
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The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
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Strong light reflects off the road.
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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.
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The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
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The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
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A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
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A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
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A traffic sign is partially shaded.
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A traffic sign is bent or warped.
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A traffic sign is too low or too high.
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A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).
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A traffic sign is too big or too small.
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There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or other signs resembling it).
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The TSR does not operate if the active driving display is set to non-display.
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Display (White)
When the system detects driver fatigue or decreased attentiveness, it activates the warning sound and displays an alert in the multi-information display.

Cancelling Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
The DAA can be set to not activate.
Refer to Safety Equipment (Search).
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) Display Indication
The MRCC with Stop & Go function setting status and operation conditions are indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.
Instrument cluster (Type A)

Instrument cluster (Type B)

If there is a problem with the MRCC with Stop & Go function system, a message is displayed on the multi-information display. Check the centre display to verify the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Refer to Message Indicated on Display (Search).
Setting the System
The MRCC with Stop & Go function system operates when all of the following conditions are met.
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Vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)
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The MRCC with Stop & Go function is turned on.
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The brake pedal is not depressed.
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The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned off).
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There is no problem with the DSC.
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All the doors are closed.
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The driver's seat belt is fastened.
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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 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 (20 mph)” is displayed in the multi-information display.
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (There is problem with the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or windscreen is dirty).
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There is a problem with the stop hold control function.
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There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
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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.
Turning on the system

When the MODE switch is pressed once, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system turns on, and the MRCC with Stop & Go function main indication (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and the distance between the vehicles while in headway control can be set.

In addition, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system display indication is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display at the same time.
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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.
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The MRCC with Stop & Go function can switch to the Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA).
Refer to Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) (Search).
How to set the speed
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Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal.
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Headway control begins when the SET
or SET
switch is pressed.
The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines is displayed. The MRCC with Stop & Go function main indication (white) switches to the MRCC with Stop & Go function set indication (green) at the same time.
Travel status |
Indication on multi-information display |
Indication on active driving display |
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Type A |
Type B |
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During travel at constant speed |
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During travel under headway control |
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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.
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The lowest possible speed which can be set on the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is 30 km/h (19 mph).
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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.
How to set the distance-between-vehicles during headway control
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the switch. The distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the
switch. The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely short distance.
Distance-between-vehicles guideline (at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) |
Indication on multi-information display |
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Long (about 50 m (164 ft)) |
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Medium (about 40 m (131 ft)) |
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Short (about 30 m (98 ft)) |
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Extremely short (about 25 m (82 ft)) |
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Displays a pop-up image in the active driving display only when the driver operates the switch.
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The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.
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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.
How to change the set vehicle speed
To accelerate/decelerate using the SET switch
When you press the SET switch, the vehicle accelerates and when you press the SET
switch, it decelerates.
Short press |
1 km/h (1 mph) |
Long press |
10 km/h (5 mph) |
For example, the set vehicle speed is changed by pressing the SET switch four times as follows:
The vehicle speed accelerates or decelerates by 4 km/h (4 mph).
To increase speed using accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press and release the SET switch or SET
switch at the desired speed. If the switch is not operated, the system returns to the set speed after you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.
The warnings and brake control do not operate while the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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The setting speed can be changed by operating the SET
switch or SET
switch during stop hold control.
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When accelerating using the SET
switch while in headway control, the set vehicle speed can be adjusted but acceleration is not possible. If there is no longer a vehicle ahead, acceleration continues until reaching the set vehicle speed. For the set vehicle speed, check the set vehicle speed indication in the display.
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When depressing the accelerator pedal, the inter-vehicle distance indication in the display changes to the white-line indication.
Cancelling the system
When the following operations are performed, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is cancelled, and the MRCC with Stop & Go function set indication (green) switches to the MRCC with Stop & Go function main indication (white) at the same time.
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The OFF/CANCEL switch is pressed.
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The brake pedal is depressed.
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The parking brake is applied.
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The selector lever is in the P (Park), N (Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.
Under the following conditions, the MRCC with Stop & Go function cancel indication is displayed in the multi-information display and a single beep sound is heard.
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The DSC has operated.
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The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.
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The Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) has operated.
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When travelling on a downslope for a long period of time.
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There is a problem with the system.
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The engine has stalled.
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Any of the doors is opened.
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The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
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The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold control.
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The radar sensor (front) cannot detect target objects (during rain, fog, snow or other inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).
Resuming control
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is cancelled, you can resume control at the previously set speed by pressing the RES switch and after all of the operation conditions have been met.
If the set speed is not indicated in the display, the control does not resume even if the RES switch is pressed.
Turning off the system
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times while the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is operating to switch off the system.
Lane Departure Warning
If the system determines that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, the lane departure warning (beep sound, rumble sound*1, or steering wheel vibration) is activated and the direction in which the system determines that the vehicle may deviate is indicated in the multi-information display or the active driving display.
If the system determines that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, the colour of the lane line on the side being detected by the system changes from white to amber, and flashes.

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If you have set the lane departure warning sound to the beep sound/rumble sound*1 setting, the warning sound may not be heard depending on the surrounding noise conditions.
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If you have set the lane departure warning system to the steering wheel vibrations setting, the vibration may not be felt depending on the road surface conditions.
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When the setting for the steering operation assist is changed to operational, the warnings can be set to activate/not activate. (When the setting for the steering operation assist is changed to non-operational, the warnings cannot be set to not activate.)
Refer to Setting Change (Safety Equipment) (Search).
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The LAS & LDWS can be changed to the following settings regardless of whether the steering operation assist has been set to operational/non-operational. Always check the setting status when driving the vehicle and make setting changes if necessary.
Refer to Setting Change (Safety Equipment) (Search).
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Steering wheel vibration: Strong/weak
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Warning sound volume
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Types of warnings (steering wheel vibration/beep sound/rumble sound*1)
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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.

Activation/Deactivation
When the ignition is switched off, the system status before it was turned off is maintained.
For example, if the ignition is switched off while the ISA is operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
Activation
Press the MODE switch to operate the system. The ISA screen is displayed, and the ISA main indication displays in white.
When the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system becomes operable after pressing the MODE switch, press the mode switch again to switch to the ISA.
Deactivation
To deactivate the system, do the following operations:
When a cruising speed has been set (ISA set indication displays in green)
Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times. The ISA screen is no longer displayed and the ISA set indication (green) does not display.
When a cruising speed has not been set (ISA main indication displays in white)
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch. The ISA screen is no longer displayed and the ISA main indication (white) does not display.
When the MODE switch is pressed while the ISA is operating, the system switches to the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system.
Temporarily Cancelling the System
The system is temporarily cancelled (stand-by status) when any of the following operations is done while the ISA is displayed.
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OFF/CANCEL switch is pressed
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Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed
The system operates at the previous set speed limit when the RES switch is pressed while the speed limit sign setting indication is not displayed.
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The set speed can be set by pressing the SET
or SET
switch while the system is in stand-by status.
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The ISA is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
Stopping the Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) System Operation
The Advanced SCBS system can be temporarily deactivated.
Refer to Safety Equipment (Search).
When the Advanced SCBS system is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light turns on.

When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.
When the Advanced SCBS system is set to inoperable, the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system and the Smart Brake Support (SBS) are also set to inoperable.
Stopping the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) System Operation
The SCBS R system can be temporarily deactivated.
Refer to Safety Equipment (Search).
When the SCBS R system is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light turns on.

When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.
When the SCBS R system is set to inoperable, Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) and the Smart Brake Support (SBS) are also set to inoperable.
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The SBS system alerts the driver of a possible collision using a display and warning sound if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determine that there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead while the vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster). Furthermore, if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines that a collision is unavoidable, the automatic brake control is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision.
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (SBS brake assist))
Do not rely completely on the SBS system and always drive carefully:
The SBS is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision, not avoid an accident. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited depending on the obstruction, weather conditions, or traffic conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is mistakenly operated it 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.
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:
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The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle.
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The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
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When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off-road.
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The SBS system operates when all of the following conditions are met:
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The ignition is switched ON.
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The SBS system is on.
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The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
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The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
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The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not operating.
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The SBS system may not operate under the following conditions:
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If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.
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The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed.
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The brake pedal is depressed.
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The steering wheel is being operated.
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The selector lever is being operated.
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The direction indicator is being used.
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When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned off.
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When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windscreen, related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the multi-information display.
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Although the objects which activate the system are four-wheeled vehicles, the radar sensor (front) could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and operate the SBS system.
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Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).
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A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.
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When crossing a narrow bridge.
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When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.
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When entering an underground parking area.
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Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
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If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
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When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.
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Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.
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Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.
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When the system operates, the user is notified by the multi-information display.
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If there is a problem with the SBS system, a message is displayed in the multi-information display. Check the centre display to verify the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Refer to Message Indicated on Display (Search).
Collision Warning
If there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds continuously and a warning is indicated in the multi-information display and the active driving display.
