i-ACTIVSENSE
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.
Because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Left/right side and rear side detection
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Driver support system
Speed control
Camera and Sensors
Forward sensing camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while travelling at night and detects traffic lanes. The following systems also use the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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 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).
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 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).
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)
The ALH are a system which uses the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to determine the situation of a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction while driving at night to automatically switch the illumination range of the headlights, the illuminated area, or the illumination brightness.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).
The ALH are controlled between high and low beams as follows to assure the driver’s visibility without dazzling a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction.
Glare-Free High Beam
This feature dims only the high-beam light shone on the vehicle ahead.
The high beams will dim while driving at a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or faster. When the vehicle speed is less than about 30 km/h (18 mph), the beams switch to the low beams.
Wide-Range Low Beam
This feature extends the illumination range of the light cast by the low beams while driving at a speed less than about 40 km/h (25 mph).
Highway Mode
This feature shifts the illumination angle of the light cast by the headlights upward while driving on highways.
The distance in which the ALH can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
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Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera. Otherwise, the ALH may not operate normally.
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Do not rely excessively on the ALH and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
Under the following conditions, the ALH may not operate normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to the visibility, and the road and traffic conditions.
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When there are other sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and traffic signals.
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When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.
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When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
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When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.
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When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are dim or not illuminated.
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When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
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When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are occupied.
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When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its tyres onto your windscreen.
To Operate the System
The system switches the headlights to the high beams after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the 
position. The ALH indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster turns on simultaneously.
The ALH determine that it is nighttime based on the brightness of the surrounding area.
The system cancels operation when the headlight switch is turned to a position other than , the headlights are manually switched to low beams, or the high beams are flashed on and off.
The system can be changed so that the ALH do not operate.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The ALH indicator light (green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the 
position.
The ALH indicator light (green) turns off and the is illuminated.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)
The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffic lane using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies the driver by flashing the LDWS warning light and activating the LDWS warning beep, and by the multi-information display (vehicles with multi-information display).
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (Search).
The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights (Search).
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions, resulting in an accident.
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Driving on roads with tight curves.
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Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes and other manoeuvres. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is travelling and the vehicle’s surroundings.
Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.
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If your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the centre of the lane.
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When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the direction indicator lever is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.
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If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled.
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The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time.
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The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traffic lane.
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Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
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If an object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up by the camera.
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment the vehicle is inclined.
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The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
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When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a highway.
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The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.
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The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.
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A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
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The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to construction.
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A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
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The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.
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The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.
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The windscreen is dirty or foggy.
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Back-light is reflecting from the road surface.
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The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
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The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.
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The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
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The road is excessively uneven.
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The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
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There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.
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There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.
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When the System Operates
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The system goes on operation standby when the LDWS switch is pressed and the LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns off.
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Drive the vehicle in the centre of the driving lane while the LDWS OFF indicator light is turned off. The system becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle is driven in the centre of the driving lane with the white or yellow lines on the left and right sides, or on either side.
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The vehicle speed is 70 km/h (44 mph) or faster.
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The vehicle is driven on a straight road or road with gentle curves.
The LDWS does not operate in the following cases:
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The system cannot detect white or yellow lines.
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The vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h (40 mph).
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The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
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The vehicle is making a curve at an inadequate speed.
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The LDWS does not operate until the system detects a white or yellow line on either the left or right.
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When the system detects a white or yellow line on one side only, the system will activate the warning only when the vehicle deviates on the side where the white or yellow line is being detected.
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The distance and warning sensitivity (likelihood of a warning) which the system uses to determine the possibility of a lane departure can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LDWS cancels automatically and the LDWS warning light in the instrument cluster turns on.
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The temperature inside the camera is high or low.
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The windscreen around the camera is foggy.
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The windscreen around the camera is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.
The LDWS is enabled automatically when the operation conditions are met, and the LDWS warning light turns off.
Auto cancel warning
When the following operations are performed, the LDWS determines that the driver intends to make a lane change and the LDWS warning is cancelled automatically. The LDWS is enabled automatically after the driver performs the operation.
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The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
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The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.
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The direction indicator lever is operated (after the direction indicator lever is returned, the LDWS may not operate for about 3 seconds which is the period of time required to make a lane correction).
After about 60 seconds have elapsed with the direction indicator lever left operating, the LDWS warning may operate if the vehicle is close to a white or yellow line.
Cancelling the System
Press the LDWS OFF switch to cancel the LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light turns on.
Vehicle lane display (vehicles with multi-information display)
The vehicle lane lines are no longer indicated in the multi-information display when the LDWS 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 lane-keep system operable, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
Lane Departure Warning
If the system determines that there is the possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS warning beep activates and the LDWS warning light flashes. Operate the steering wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle to the centre of the lane.
For vehicles equipped with the multi-information display and the active driving display, the colour of the lane line in the direction which the system determined that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane changes from white to amber and the vehicle lane line flashes.
Indication on display
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If the LDWS warning sound is set to rumble*1, the sound will be heard from the vehicle speaker on the side which the system determined the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
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It may be difficult to hear the LDWS warning beep depending on the surrounding conditions such as outside noise.
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The volume of the LDWS warning sound can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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The type of warning sound (rumble*1/beep) on the LDWS can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
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A rumble strip is a series of grooves in the road pavement surface positioned at specific intervals, and when the vehicle passes over it a vibration and rumble sound is produced which alerts the driver that the vehicle is departing from the lane.
The rumble sound is a reproduction of the sound which occurs when a vehicle passes over a rumble strip.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)
The BSM is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by alerting the driver to the presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear while travelling in the forward direction at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster and turns on the BSM warning lights equipped on the door mirrors depending on the conditions. If the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a lane change in the direction in which the BSM warning light is illuminated, the system warns the driver of a vehicle in the detection area by flashing the BSM warning light and activating a beep sound.
The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and from the rear part of the 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 light may not flash or it 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 switch is pressed and the BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.
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The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.
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The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.
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The vehicle speed falls below about 25 km/h (15 mph) even though the BSM OFF indicator light is turned off.
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The shift lever (manual transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission) is shifted to reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.
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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 Dealer as soon as possible.
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Some problem with the system including the BSM warning 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 cases, the activation of the BSM warning lights and the warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.
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A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.
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Driving on steep slopes.
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Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.
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The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).
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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 pressing the BSM switch and the system becomes operable.
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If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected. The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of expressways.
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The BSM warning lights may turn on in reaction to stationary objects on the road or the roadside such as guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles.
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A BSM warning light may flash or the warning beep 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 lights equipped on the door mirrors.
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Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.
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The door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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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).
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system notifies the driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes to the rear of your vehicle using the BSM warning lights and the warning beep while the systems are operational.
BSM warning lights
The 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 (BSM system operation)
The BSM system detects vehicles approaching from the rear and turns on the BSM warning lights equipped on the door mirrors according to the conditions. Additionally, while a BSM warning light is illuminated, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM warning light is illuminated, the 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 BSM warning lights.
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
If the BSM warning lights turn on when the position lights are turned on, the brightness of the BSM warning lights is dimmed.
If the 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 BSM warning lights when they turn on.
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination (Search).
BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated simultaneously with the flashing of a BSM warning light.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light
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When the ignition is switched ON, the malfunction warning light turns on momentarily and then turns off after a few seconds.
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The BSM OFF Indicator Light illuminates when the BSM switch is pressed to turn off the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems.
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A malfunction in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
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The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
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The light remains turned on even if the BSM switch is operated.
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It turns on while driving the vehicle.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Switch
When the BSM switch is pressed, the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the BSM OFF Indicator Light in the instrument cluster turns on.
If the switch is pressed again, the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems become operable and the BSM OFF Indicator Light turns off.
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When the ignition is switched off, the condition before the system was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF while the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are operational, the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems remain operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.
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The BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off when the battery is disconnected such as when the battery terminals or fuses have been removed and re-installed. To turn the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems back on, press the BSM switch.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)
The RCTA system is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles approaching from the left and right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and notifies the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the warning buzzer.
RCTA operation
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The RCTA system operates when the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission) 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.
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 indicator light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF 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 (6.3 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 door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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Turn off the RCTA system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) (Some Models)
The ASL is a function to prevent the vehicle from being driven at a vehicle speed faster than a set speed. The vehicle speed is controlled to kept it below the set speed even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The ASL can be set between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph). The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when the vehicle is driven on a down slope, however, the system notifies the driver by flashing the display and operating a warning sound.
Always turn off the system when changing drivers:
If the driver is changed and the new driver is unaware of the ASL function, the vehicle may not accelerate when the driver depresses the accelerator pedal, leading to an accident.
The system consists of the ASL display and the speed limiter switch on the steering wheel.
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Display
The setting status of the ASL is displayed in the display in the instrument cluster.
Stand-by display
Displays when the speed limiter switch is operated and the system is turned on.
Turns off when the system is turned off.
Setting display
Displays when the SET
switch is operated and the speed is set.
Cancel display
Displays when any of the following operations is done and the system is temporarily cancelled.
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OFF/CANCEL switch is operated
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Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Main Indication (White)/Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Set Indication (Green), Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Set Indicator Light (Green)
Type A instrument cluster
(ASL main indication (white))
The indication display in white when the MODE switch is pressed and the ASL is activated.
(ASL set indication (green))
The indication display in green when a speed has been set.
Type B instrument cluster
(ASL main indicator light (amber))
The indicator light illuminates amber when the MODE switch is pressed and the ASL is activated.
(ASL set indicator light (green))
The indicator light illuminates green when a speed has been set.
Speed Limiter Warning Beep
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning sound operates continuously and the ASL display flashes at the same time. The warning sound operates and the display flashes until the vehicle speed decreases to the set speed or less.
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the brakes. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RESUME/
switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set speed.
When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the ASL display shows the cancel display. If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the cancel display is displayed, the set speed display flashes but the warning sound is not operated.
Activation/Deactivation
When the ignition is switched off, the system status before it was turned off is maintained.
For example, if the ignition is switched off while the ASL is operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
Activation
(Type A Instrument Cluster)
Press the MODE switch to operate the system. The ASL screen is displayed, and the ASL main indication displays in white.
When the cruise control is operating after pressing the MODE switch, press the mode switch again to switch to the ASL.
(Type B Instrument Cluster)
Press the MODE switch to operate the system. The ASL screen is displayed, and the ASL main indicator light (amber) turns on.
When the cruise control is operating after pressing the MODE switch, press the mode switch again to switch to the ASL.
Deactivation
To deactivate the system, do the following operations:
(Type A Instrument Cluster)
When a cruising speed has been set (ASL set indication displays in green)
Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times. The ASL screen is no longer displayed and the ASL set indication (green) does not display.
When a cruising speed has not been set (ASL main indication displays in white)
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch. The ASL screen is no longer displayed and the ASL main indication (white) does not display.
When the MODE switch is pressed during ASL operation, the system switches to the cruise control.
(Type B Instrument Cluster)
When a cruising speed has been set (ASL set indicator light (green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times. The ASL screen is no longer displayed and the ASL set indicator light (green) turns off.
When a cruising speed has not been set (ASL main indicator light (amber) turns on)
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch. The ASL screen is no longer displayed and the ASL main indicator light (amber) turns off.
When the MODE switch is pressed during ASL operation, the system switches to the cruise control.
Setting the System
Temporarily Cancelling the System
The system is temporarily cancelled (stand-by status) when any of the following operations is done while the ASL is displayed.
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OFF/CANCEL switch is pressed
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Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed
Press the RESUME/ switch to resume the operation at the previous set speed. The ASL display remains displayed.
The set speed can be set by pressing the SET switch while the system is in stand-by status.
The ASL is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.
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Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while travelling at night and detects traffic lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
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Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windscreen near the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will cause the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.
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Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a malfunction or mistaken operation. Consequently, each system may not operate normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.
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Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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The direction of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) has been finely adjusted, therefore do not change the installation position or remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.
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Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
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Do not place objects on the instrument panel which reflect light.
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Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging. Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.
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Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for windscreen repair and replacement.
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When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), and the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been finely adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
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In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
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The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
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You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
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Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
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In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects correctly.
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When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally striped walls).
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The tail lights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
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A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.
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The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
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Entering or exiting a tunnel.
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Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
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Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-coming vehicles).
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There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.
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When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned off at nighttime.
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The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
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Radar Sensors (Rear) (Some Models)
Your vehicle is equipped with radar sensors (rear). 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) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right sides.
Always keep the surface of the rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) clean so that the radar sensors (rear) operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care (Search).
If the rear bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally. Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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The detection ability of the radar sensors (rear) has limitations. In the following cases, the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally.
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The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed.
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Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper.
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Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog.
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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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Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts.
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Vehicle shapes which do not reflect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a low vehicle height and sports cars.
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Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some reason, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork, and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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Turn off the 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.
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The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.
