i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE (Some Models)

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

Road sign recognition

Driver fatigue detection

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Driver support systems

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

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).

  • Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

  • Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

  • Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)

  • Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)

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).

  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

  • 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).

  • Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)

The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.

Refer to Ultrasonic Sensors (Rear) (Search).

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (Some Models)

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 Contact Authorised Mazda Repairer and Have Vehicle Inspected (Search).

 

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

  • The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) function can be switched to operable/inoperable using the personalisation function.

    Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

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Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)

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.

 

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

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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.

 

  • Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera. Otherwise, the ALH may not operate normally.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.

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

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

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

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

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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).

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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)

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.

  • Driving on roads with tight curves.

  • 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.

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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.

  • When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the direction indicator lever is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.

  • If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled.

  • The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time.

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

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

    • If an object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up by the camera.

    • Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment the vehicle is inclined.

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

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

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

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

    • A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).

    • The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to construction.

    • A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.

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

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

    • The windscreen is dirty or foggy.

    • Back-light is reflecting from the road surface.

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

    • The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.

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

    • The road is excessively uneven.

    • The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

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

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

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When the System Operates

  1. The system goes on operation standby when the LDWS OFF switch is pressed and the LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns off.

  2. 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.

    • 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.

    • The vehicle speed is about 70 km/h (44 mph) or faster.

    • The vehicle is driven on a straight road or road with gentle curves.

    The LDWS does not operate in the following cases:

    • The system cannot detect white or yellow lines.

    • The vehicle speed is less than about 65 km/h (40 mph).

    • The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

    • The vehicle is making a curve at an inadequate speed.

 

  • The LDWS does not operate until the system detects a white or yellow line on either the left or right.

  • 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.

  • 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).

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Auto cancel

In the following cases, the LDWS cancels automatically and the LDWS warning light in the instrument cluster turns on.

  • The temperature inside the camera is high or low.

  • The windscreen around the camera is foggy.

  • 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.

  • The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

  • The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

  • 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 30 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.

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

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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

 

 

  • 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.

  • It may be difficult to hear the LDWS warning beep depending on the surrounding conditions such as outside noise.

  • The volume of the LDWS warning sound can be changed.

    Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

  • The type of warning sound (rumble*1/beep) on the LDWS can be changed.

    Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

  1. 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.

     

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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

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:

    • The ignition is switched ON.

    • The BSM switch is pressed and the BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.

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

  • The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.

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

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

  • 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.

    • Some problem with the system including the BSM warning lights is detected.

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

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

    • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

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

    • The battery voltage has decreased.

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

    • A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not approach. The BSM determines the condition based on radar detection data.

    • A vehicle is travelling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended period of time.

    • Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

    • A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.

    • A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.

  • In the following cases, the activation of the BSM warning lights and the warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.

    • A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.

    • Driving on steep slopes.

    • Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.

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

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

    • Directly after the BSM system becomes operable by changing the setting.

  • If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected. The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of expressways.

  • 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.

  • A BSM warning light may flash or the warning beep may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.

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

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

    • Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.

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

  • 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).

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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.

Cancelling Operation of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

The BSM system can be set to inoperable.

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

When the BSM is set to inoperable, the BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

 

When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF while the 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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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the multi-information display 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 passing prohibited signs.

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the multi-information display while the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver using the indication in the multi-information display and a warning sound.

 

  • The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the supported countries or regions, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

  • The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.

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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).

  • Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.

    • An object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up by the camera.

    • Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is tilted.

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

    • Tyres other than standard tyres are equipped.

    • The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a tollgate on a highway.

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

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

    • The windscreen is dirty or foggy.

    • The windscreen and camera are fogged (water droplets).

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

    • The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

    • Strong light reflects off the road.

    • A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.

    • The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.

    • The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.

    • A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.

    • A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.

    • A traffic sign is partially shaded.

    • A traffic sign is bent or warped.

    • A traffic sign is too low or too high.

    • A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).

    • A traffic sign is too big or too small.

    • There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or other signs resembling it).

  • The TSR can be set to inoperable.

    Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

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Traffic Sign Display Indication

The following traffic signs are displayed on the multi-information display.

Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs)

If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot classify an auxiliary sign (such as time restrictions, turning restrictions, end of section) correctly, the following screen is displayed.

Inclement weather speed limit sign

Do not enter signs

Passing prohibited sign

The TSR can display a passing prohibited sign and a speed limit sign at the same time.

If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot correctly recognise a traffic sign while the vehicle is driven, the following screen is displayed.

 

Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs)

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

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

    • The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is read (if the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not recognise a speed limit sign).

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

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

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

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

    • The windscreen wipers are operated.

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

    • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises the speed limit sign and the vehicle is driven for a certain distance after passing the sign.

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

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

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

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

Do not enter signs

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

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

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

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

Passing prohibited sign

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

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

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

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

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

    • You have changed vehicle lanes.

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Excessive Speed Warning

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the multi-information display, the area around the speed limit sign flashes 3 times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding conditions and adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as depressing the brake pedal.

The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalisation features. In addition, the warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on the setting contents.

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

Warning pattern

  • Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.

  • Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.

  • Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.

Warning activation timing

  • 0: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the excessive speed warning is activated.

  • 5: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.

  • 10: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 10 km/h (10 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.

 

  • In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.

    • The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalisation features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less than the changed vehicle speed.

    • A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower than the updated indication.

    • Display of the speed limit sign stops.

  • The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning sound is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.

    Refer to Warning Sound is Activated (Search).

  • The TSR can recognise a speed limit sign with an auxiliary sign and display it, but it cannot determine the indication on the auxiliary sign (such as time restrictions, turning restrictions, end of section). Therefore, the excessive speed warning is activated when the vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit sign even if the conditions indicated on the auxiliary sign do not apply to the vehicle.

  • If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) incorrectly recognises the actual speed limit sign at a lower speed, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the legal speed.

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Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (Some Models)

Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (Some Models)

The DAA 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 DAA 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 DAA on expressways or highways.

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

 

Do not rely completely on DAA and always drive carefully:

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

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

    • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

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

  • The DAA does not operate under the following conditions.

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

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

    • The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

    • The vehicle is changing lanes.

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

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

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

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

    • The vehicle is driven aggressively.

    • When making frequent lane changes.

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

    • The vehicle is stopped for 15 minutes or longer.

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

    • The ignition is switched off.

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

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Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Display

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 Personalisation Features (Search).

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)

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 rear left and right sides of the vehicle, and the rear 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 indicator lights and the warning buzzer.

RCTA operation

  1. The RCTA system operates when the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.

  2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights flashes and the warning beep is activated simultaneously.

    (With rear view monitor)

    The RCTA warning indication in the rearview monitor also synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator 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 indicator lights 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.

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

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

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

    • Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

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

    • The battery voltage has decreased.

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

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

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

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

    • The vehicle is parked on a slant.

    • Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable using the personalisation feature.

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

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

    • Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.

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

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

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Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) (Some Models)

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.

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The system consists of the ASL display and the speed limiter switch on the steering wheel.

 

Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Main Indication, Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Set Indication/Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Set Indicator Light

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 indication (white))

The indication display in white when the MODE switch is pressed and the ASL is activated.

(ASL set indication (white)/indicator light (green))

The ASL set indication (white) is displayed in the instrument cluster and the ASL set indicator light (green) turns on when a speed has been set.

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.

  • OFF/CANCEL switch is operated

  • Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed

 

Speed Limiter Warning Beep

Type A instrument cluster

If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or faster, the background of the ASL set speed indication turns amber and flashes 3 times. In addition, a warning sound is activated at the same time. The indication stops flashing and remains on if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or faster, and the indication and warning sound remain on until the vehicle is driven at the set speed or slower.

Type B instrument cluster

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.

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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.

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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.

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Activation

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.

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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.

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(Type B Instrument Cluster)

When a cruising speed has been set (ASL set indication (white)/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 indication (white)/indicator light (green) turns off.

When a cruising speed has not been set (ASL main indication (white) turns on)

Press the OFF/CANCEL switch. The ASL screen is no longer displayed and the ASL main indication (white) turns off.

 

When the MODE switch is pressed during ASL operation, the system switches to the cruise control.

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Setting the System

 

Always verify the safety of the surrounding area when setting the ASL:

If the speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed, the vehicle speed is decreased to the set speed. Verify the safety of the surrounding area and keep a safer distance between vehicles ahead and behind you.

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  1. Press the MODE switch to turn the system on.

  2. Press the SET to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20 mph) or more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).

  3. To increase the set speed, press the RESUME/ switch continuously. The set speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the RESUME/ switch momentary. For example, the set speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the RESUME/ switch 4 times.

  4. To decrease the set speed, press the SET switch continuously. The set speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET switch momentary. For example, the set speed decreases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET switch 4 times.

 

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

  • The system is temporarily cancelled when the vehicle is accelerated by depressing the accelerator pedal strongly, however, it resumes when the vehicle speed decreases to the set speed or less.

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

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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.

  • OFF/CANCEL switch is pressed

  • 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.

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