i-ACTIVSENSE

• 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).

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

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

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

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

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

• When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• The Advanced SCBS system will operate under the following conditions.

  • The engine is running.

  • The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.

  • (Object is vehicle ahead)

    The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).

  • (Object is a pedestrian)

    The vehicle speed is between about 10 to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph).

  • The Advanced SCBS system is not turned off.

• Under the following conditions, the Advanced SCBS system may not operate normally:

  • The Advanced SCBS system will not operate if the driver is deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).

  • If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.

  • The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as wet roads or icy or snow-bound roads.

  • The braking performance is adversely affected due to cold temperatures or wet brakes.

  • The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed.

  • The brake pedal is depressed.

  • The steering wheel is being operated.

  • The selector lever is being operated.

• In the following cases, the Advanced SCBS may operate.

  • Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.

  • Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.

  • When passing through a toll gate.

  • When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, or tunnels.

  • If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.

  • 2-wheeled vehicles, animals, or standing trees.

• (Manual transmission)

  If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS operation and the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine stops.

• The SCBS F system will operate under the following conditions.

  • The engine is running.

  • The Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) system warning indication/warning light (amber) does not illuminate.

  • (Rear-end collision warning)

    The vehicle speed is about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).

  • (Brake control (Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brake))

    The vehicle speed is about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).

  • The SCBS F system is not turned off.

• Under the following conditions, the SCBS F system may not operate normally:

  • The SCBS F system will not operate if the driver is deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).

  • If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.

  • The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as wet roads or icy or snow-bound roads.

  • The braking performance is adversely affected due to cold temperatures or wet brakes.

  • The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed.

  • The brake pedal is depressed.

  • The steering wheel is being operated.

  • The selector lever is being operated.

• In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines that there is a vehicle ahead and the SCBS F may operate.

  • Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.

  • Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.

  • Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.

  • When passing through a toll gate.

  • When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, or tunnels.

  • If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.

  • 2-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.

  • Vehicle is driven with some of the tyres having significant wear.

• (Manual transmission)

  If the vehicle is stopped by the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) operation and the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine stops.

• The vehicle posture changes depending on the accelerator pedal, brake pedal and steering wheel operations, which could make it difficult for the system to recognise an obstruction, or it could facilitate unnecessary detection. In such cases, the SCBS R may or may not operate.

• The SCBS R system will operate under the following conditions.

  • The engine is running.

  • The change lever (manual transmission vehicle) or the selector lever (automatic transmission vehicle) is in the R (reverse) position.

  • “Reverse Smart City Brake Support Malfunction” is not displayed in the multi-information display.

  • The vehicle speed is between about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph).

  • The SCBS R is not turned off.

  • The DSC is not malfunctioning.

• The SCBS R operates using ultrasonic sensors (rear) which detect obstructions at the rear by emitting ultrasonic waves and then receiving the returning waves reflected off the obstructions.

• In the following cases, the ultrasonic sensors (rear) cannot detect obstructions and the SCBS R may not operate.

  • The height of the obstruction is low such as low walls or trucks with low loading platforms.

  • The height of the obstruction is high such as trucks with high loading platforms.

  • The obstruction is small.

  • The obstruction is thin such as a signpost.

  • The obstruction is positioned away from the centre of the vehicle.

  • The surface of the obstruction is not pointed vertically relative to the vehicle.

  • The obstruction is soft such as a hanging curtain or snow stuck to a vehicle.

  • The obstruction is shaped irregularly.

  • The obstruction is extremely close.

• In the following cases, the ultrasonic sensors (rear) cannot detect obstructions correctly and the SCBS R may not operate.

  • Something is stuck on the bumper near an ultrasonic sensor (rear).

  • The steering wheel is turned sharply, or the brake or accelerator pedal is operated.

  • There is another obstruction near one obstruction.

  • During inclement weather such as rain, fog and snow.

  • High or low humidity.

  • High or low temperatures

  • Strong winds.

  • The path of travel is not flat.

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

  • Objects such as a wireless aerial, fog light, or illuminated number plate is installed near an ultrasonic sensor (rear).

  • The orientation of an ultrasonic sensor (rear) has deviated for reasons such as a collision.

  • The vehicle is affected by other sound waves such as the horn, engine noise, ultrasonic sensor of another vehicle.

• In the following cases, an ultrasonic sensor (rear) may detect something as a target obstruction which could cause the SCBS R system to operate.

  • Driving on a steep slope.

  • Wheel blocks.

  • Hanging curtains, gate poles such as at toll gates and railroad crossing.

  • When travelling near objects such as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, and fences along a road.

  • When driving off-road in areas where there is grass and forage.

  • When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, and tunnels.

  • A towing bar is installed or a trailer is connected.

• (Manual transmission)

  If the vehicle is stopped by the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) operation and the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine stops.

• When the system operates, the user is notified by the multi-information display.

• The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication (amber) turns on when the system has a malfunction.

  Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights (Search).

• In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.

  • The height of the vehicle ahead is low.

  • You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

  • Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.

• In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects correctly.

  • Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.

  • The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's raining.

  • Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on the windscreen.

  • Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high profile.

  • When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally striped walls).

  • The tail lights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.

  • A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.

  • The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.

  • Entering or exiting a tunnel.

  • Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.

  • Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-coming vehicles).

  • There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.

  • When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned off at nighttime.

  • Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

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

  • When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.

  • The vehicle is driven with tyres having significantly different wear.

  • The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.

  • There are water puddles on the road.

  • The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.

  • The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.

  • The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  • A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.

  • You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.

  • When driving extremely close to the target object.

  • Tyre chains or a temporary spare tyre is installed.

  • 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.

• If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog, the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

  • Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) warning light (amber)

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning indication/warning light

  • Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication/warning light (amber)

• If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures, the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by turning on the air conditioner.

  • Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) warning light (amber)

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning indication/warning light

  • Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication/warning light (amber)

• If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windscreen is dirty or foggy, the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a problem. Remove the dirt from the windscreen or press the defroster switch and defog the windscreen.

  • Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) warning light (amber)

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning indication/warning light

  • Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication/warning light (amber)

• If there are recognizable cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris on the windscreen, always have the windscreen replaced. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for replacement.

• (With Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS))

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises pedestrians when all of the following conditions are met:

    • The height of a pedestrian is about 1 to 2 meters.

    • An outline such as the head, both shoulders, or the legs can be determined.

  • In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects correctly:

    • Multiple pedestrians are walking, or there are groups of people.

    • A pedestrian is close to a separate object.

    • A pedestrian is crouching, lying, or slouching.

    • A pedestrian suddenly jumps into the road right in front of the vehicle.

    • A pedestrian opens an umbrella, or is carrying large baggage or articles.

    • A pedestrian is in a dark location such as during the night, or blends into the background by wearing clothes matching the background colour.

• 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.

  • The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed.

  • Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper.

  • Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog.

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

  • Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts.

  • Vehicle shapes which do not reflect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a low vehicle height and sports cars.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.