2023 Mazda Cx-5 SUV When Driving -> i-ACTIVSENSE User Manual

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When Driving -> i-ACTIVSENSE for Your Mazda Cx-5 SUV 2023

When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
i-ACTIVSENSE*  
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support  
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These  
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.  
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the  
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system  
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.  
Active Safety Technology  
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Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognize potential  
hazards and avert accidents.  
Driver awareness support systems  
Nighttime visibility  
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)...................................................................page 4-121  
High Beam Control System (HBC)......................................................................... page 4-122  
Left/right side and rear side detection  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)..............................................................page 4-177  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).................................................................................page 4-125  
Road sign recognition  
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)..................................................................page 4-130  
Inter-vehicle distance recognition  
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS).......................................................page 4-136  
Driver fatigue detection  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)................................................................................. page 4-140  
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).............................................................................page 4-142  
Full-surround recognition  
360°View Monitor (Mazda Connect (Type A)).......................................................page 4-204  
360°View Monitor (Mazda Connect (Type B))....................................................... page 4-231  
*Some models.  
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Driver support systems  
Inter-vehicle distance  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go  
function)................................................................................................................... page 4-146  
Lane departure  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)..............................................................................page 4-177  
Inter-vehicle distance and lane keeping  
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)..........................................................................................page 4-161  
Pre-Crash Safety Technology  
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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  
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)......................................................page 4-194  
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)........................................page 4-191  
Reverse driving  
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)......................................................page 4-198  
Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range  
Smart Brake Support (SBS).....................................................................................page 4-202  
Camera and Sensors  
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Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects lane indications and recognizes headlights,  
taillights and city lights during nighttime driving. In addition, it also detects the vehicle  
ahead, pedestrians, or obstructions. The following systems also use the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC).  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)  
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)  
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)  
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)  
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)  
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Smart Brake Support (SBS)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windshield near the  
rearview mirror.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-259.  
Radar sensor (front)  
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead  
sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)  
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)  
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS)  
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.  
Refer to Radar Sensor (Front) on page 4-264.  
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) on page 4-267.  
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) on page 4-269.  
Front camera/side cameras/rear view camera  
The front camera, side cameras, and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the  
vehicle. The 360° View Monitor uses each camera.  
Cameras are installed to the front bumper, door mirrors, and liftgate.  
Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera on page 4-270.  
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Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)*  
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on page 7-25.  
NOTE  
The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) function can be switched to operable/inoperable  
using the personalization function.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
*Some models.  
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High Beam Control System (HBC)*  
The HBC determines the conditions in front of the vehicle using the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch the headlights between  
high and low beams.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-259.  
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are  
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite  
direction.  
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:  
The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the  
opposite direction.  
The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and  
towns.  
The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).  
The recognition distance of the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
varies according to the  
surrounding conditions.  
Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC)  
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.  
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on page 7-25.  
CAUTION  
Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,  
otherwise the system will not operate normally.  
Do not rely excessively on the HBC and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to  
safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if  
necessary.  
*Some models.  
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NOTE  
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following  
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch  
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traffic  
conditions.  
When there are sources of light in the area such as streetlamps, 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 turn or hilly terrain.  
When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim  
or not illuminated.  
When there is sufficient 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 in front of you spraying water from its tires  
onto your windshield.  
NOTE  
To Operate the System  
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When the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h  
The HBC operates to switch the headlights  
automatically between high and low  
beams after the ignition is switched ON  
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO  
and high beam position.  
The HBC determines that it is dark based  
on the brightness of the surrounding area.  
At the same time, the HBC indicator light  
(green) in the instrument cluster  
illuminates.  
(19 mph) or more, the headlights  
automatically switch to high beams  
when there are no vehicles ahead or  
approaching in the opposite direction.  
When the vehicle speed is less than  
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the HBC  
switches the headlights to low beams.  
The low beams may not switch to high  
beams when cornering.  
Operation of the HBC function can be  
disabled. Refer to the Settings section in  
the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Manual Switching  
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Switching to low beams  
Shift the lever to the low beam position.  
The HBC indicator light (green) turns off.  
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Switching to high beams  
Turn the headlight switch to the  
position.  
The HBC indicator light (green) turns off  
and the  
is illuminated.  
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)*  
The BSM is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on  
both sides during lane changes by notifying the driver of the presence of vehicles  
approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.  
The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear while traveling in the forward  
direction at a speed of 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster and notifies the driver by turning on the  
BSM warning indicator light and displaying the vehicle detection screen (vehicles with  
instrument cluster (Type A/B) and active driving display).  
If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM  
warning indicator light is illuminated while the approaching vehicle is detected, the BSM  
notifies the driver of possible danger by turning on the BSM warning indicator light, and by  
activating the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display (vehicles with  
instrument cluster (Type A/B) and active driving display).  
The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and  
from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the vehicle.  
Your vehicle  
Detection areas  
WARNING  
Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:  
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when making a  
lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the BSM warning  
indicator light, the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not activate  
or they might be delayed even though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it  
your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.  
*Some models.  
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NOTE  
The BSM will operate when all of the following conditions are met:  
The ignition is switched ON.  
The BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.  
The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.  
The BSM will not operate under the following circumstances.  
The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the BSM OFF  
indicator light is turned off.  
The selector lever is shifted to reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.  
The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).  
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.  
Some problem with the system including the BSM warning indicator 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 traveling 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 case, the flashing of the BSM warning indicator light, and the activation  
of the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not occur or they may  
be delayed.  
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.  
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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 indicator light may turn on and the vehicle detection screen may be  
displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects (guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls,  
and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.  
Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls  
running alongside the vehicle.  
Places where the width between guardrails or  
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.  
The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels  
and turnouts.  
A BSM warning indicator 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 indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.  
Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.  
The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.  
The radar sensors (rear) of the BSM may be regulated under the radio wave related laws  
of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in this system are approved for use  
in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and Mexico. If a vehicle with a BSM is  
driven in a country other than the U.S.A., Canada, or Mexico, the system has to be turned  
off by changing the setting on the center display.  
The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) function when the selector  
lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position.  
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-142.  
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indicator Light/Display Indicator/Blind  
Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep  
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The BSM or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system notifies the driver of the presence of  
vehicles in adjacent lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using the BSM warning indicator  
light, the warning sound and the display indicator (vehicles with instrument cluster (Type  
A/B) and active driving display) (BSM) while the systems are operational.  
BSM warning indicator lights  
The BSM warning indicator lights are equipped on the left and right door mirrors. The  
warning indicator lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent  
lane is detected.  
When the ignition is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns on momentarily and  
then turns off after a few seconds.  
Forward driving (BSM operation)  
The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear and turns on the BSM warning  
indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors according to the conditions. Additionally,  
while a BSM warning indicator light is illuminated, if the turn signal lever is operated to  
signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM warning indicator light is illuminated, the  
BSM warning indicator light flashes.  
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation)  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects a vehicle approaching from the rear of  
the vehicle and flashes the BSM warning indicator lights.  
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer  
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn on when the parking lights are turned on, the  
brightness of the BSM warning indicator lights is dimmed.  
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If the BSM warning indicator lights are difficult to see due to glare from surrounding  
brightness when traveling on snow-covered roads or under foggy conditions, press the  
dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase the brightness of BSM  
warning indicator lights when they turn on.  
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-18, 4-36, 4-50.  
Display indicator (Vehicles with multi-information display and active driving display)  
The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the multi-information  
display and active driving display when the vehicle is moving forward (BSM operational).  
Multi-information Display  
Active Driving Display  
Instrument Cluster (Type A/B)  
Detection and warning indicator  
Detection and warning indicator  
The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white) when an approaching  
vehicle is detected. In addition, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane change  
while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the color (amber) of the warning indicator.  
BSM warning beep  
The BSM warning beep is activated simultaneously with the flashing of a BSM warning  
indicator light.  
NOTE  
Canceling Operation of Blind Spot  
Monitoring (BSM)  
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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.  
The BSM system can be set to inoperable.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda  
Connect Owner's Manual.  
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.  
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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)*  
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for  
safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the active driving display which are recognized  
by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or recorded in the navigation system while the  
vehicle is driven.  
The TSR displays the speed limit, do not enter, and traffic stop signs.  
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display while  
the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver using the indication in the active driving  
display and a warning sound.  
NOTE  
The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the  
supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in  
the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.  
Speed limit signs and do not enter signs  
Sign displayed  
Sign recognized  
Active driving display indication  
Active driving display indication  
40  
40  
*Some models.  
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Stop sign  
Sign recognized and  
displayed at same time  
Active driving display indication  
40  
WARNING  
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 recognized 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.  
NOTE  
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 dashboard is reflected in the windshield 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 tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.  
Tires other than standard tires 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.  
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The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is  
deviated.  
The windshield is dirty or foggy.  
The windshield 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 does not operate if the active driving display is set to non-display.  
The TSR can be set to inoperable.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Stop signs  
Traffic Sign Display Indication  
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The following traffic signs are displayed  
on the active driving display.  
Speed limit signs  
NOTE  
Speed limit signs  
When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h  
Do not enter signs  
(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)  
recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign  
targeted for your vehicle and the  
vehicle passes it.  
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The speed limit sign stored in the  
navigation system is read (if the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does  
not recognize a speed limit sign).  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
recognizes a do not enter sign as a  
sign targeted for your vehicle and the  
vehicle passes it.  
In the following cases, display of the  
speed limit sign stops.  
When the Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC) recognizes 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.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
recognizes 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.  
Stop sign  
A stop sign is displayed when all of the  
following conditions are met:  
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h  
(19 mph) or slower.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
recognizes a stop sign as a sign  
targeted for your vehicle.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
recognizes a new speed limit sign  
which differs from the previous one  
(displays the new speed limit sign).  
The speed limit sign stored in the  
When a certain period of time has  
elapsed since the stop sign was  
displayed, display of the stop sign stops.  
navigation system is not read within a  
certain period of time (if the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) does not  
recognize 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 60 km/h  
(37 mph) or slower.  
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Excessive Speed Warning  
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If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving 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.  
50 mph is displayed  
While 60 mph is displayed  
Active driving display indication  
Active driving display indication  
The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the  
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalization features. In addition, the  
warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on the setting contents.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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  
(3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.  
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10: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 10  
km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.  
NOTE  
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 personalization  
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 on page 7-41.  
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) incorrectly recognizes 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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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)*  
The DRSS measures the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar  
sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster, and if your  
vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more closely than what is appropriate for maintaining  
distance between the vehicles according to the vehicle speed, a notification in the  
multi-information display is indicated to advise you to keep a safe distance from the vehicle  
ahead.  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the DRSS and always drive carefully:  
The ability to detect a vehicle ahead is limited depending on the type of vehicle ahead, the  
weather conditions, and the traffic conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator and brake pedals  
are not operated correctly it could lead to an accident. Always verify the safety of the  
surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safer  
distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.  
NOTE  
The DRSS operates when all of the following conditions are met:  
The ignition is switched ON.  
The DRSS is on.  
The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R).  
The vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster).  
The objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles.  
The DRSS may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.  
The DRSS may not operate normally under the following conditions:  
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has a malfunction.  
The vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed.  
The system does not operate with the following objects:  
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.  
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)  
Indication on Display  
▼
The DRSS operation status is indicated in the multi-information display. Regarding  
malfunctions, check the vehicle conditions or have it inspected by an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer according to the content of the displayed message.  
*Some models.  
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NOTE  
When the ignition is switched off, the operation status before the system was turned off is  
maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched off with the DRSS operable, the  
system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.  
The DRSS can be turned on/off and the system's sensitivity can be changed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Multi-information display  
Instrument Cluster  
(Type A)  
Instrument Cluster  
(Type B)  
Vehicle ahead  
display  
Vehicle ahead  
display  
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*1  
Distance-between-vehicles guide lines  
Indication on display  
Distance be‐  
tween vehicles  
guide lines  
Distance be‐  
tween vehicles  
guide lines  
Multi-information display  
(During travel at (During travel at  
about 40 km/h about 80 km/h  
Instrument cluster (Type A) Instrument cluster (Type B)  
(25 mph)  
(50 mph)  
About 25 m (82 About 50 m (164  
ft) ft)  
About 20 m (66 About 40 m (131  
ft) ft)  
About 15 m (49 About 30 m (98  
ft) ft)  
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Indication on display  
Distance be‐  
tween vehicles  
guide lines  
Distance be‐  
tween vehicles  
guide lines  
Multi-information display  
(During travel at (During travel at  
about 40 km/h about 80 km/h  
Instrument cluster (Type A)  
Instrument cluster (Type B)  
(25 mph)  
(50 mph)  
About 10 m (33 About 20 m (66  
ft) ft)  
About 10 m (32 About 20 m (65  
ft) or less ft) or less  
*2  
Illuminated in amber  
*2  
Illuminated in amber  
*
*
1 The distance between vehicles differs depending on vehicle speed.  
2 Indication when the distance setting for notifying the driver that the vehicle approaches  
a vehicle ahead is Near.  
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Driver Attention Alert (DAA)*  
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 (40 to 87 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) on page 4-259.  
WARNING  
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.  
NOTE  
The DAA operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
*Some models.  
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The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (40 to 87 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 (40 mph).  
The vehicle speed exceeds about 140 km/h (87 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 (40 to 87 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 (40 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.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda  
Connect Owner's Manual.  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)  
Display (White)  
▼
When the system detects driver fatigue or  
decreased attentiveness, it activates the  
warning sound and displays an alert in the  
multi-information display.  
Canceling Driver Attention Alert  
(DAA)  
▼
The DAA can be set to not activate.  
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*  
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.  
Your vehicle  
Detection areas  
RCTA operation  
1. The RCTA system operates when the selector lever 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.  
(With 360° view monitor)  
*Some models.  
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The RCTA warning indication in the 360° view monitor also synchronizes with the  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light on the door mirrors.  
Without 360°  
view monitor  
With 360° view monitor  
Mazda Connect (Type A) Mazda Connect (Type B)  
WARNING  
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.  
NOTE  
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 Authorized 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).  
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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 15 km/h (9 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.)  
Your vehicle  
A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.  
Your vehicle  
The vehicle is parked at an angle.  
Your vehicle  
Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable using the  
personalization 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 front 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.  
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function  
(MRCC with Stop & Go function)*  
*1  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function system is designed to maintain headway control  
with a vehicle ahead according to your vehicle's speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect  
the distance to the vehicle ahead and a preset vehicle speed without you having to use the  
accelerator or brake pedals.  
*
1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead  
detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.  
Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead such as if the vehicle  
ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning indication in the display are  
activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a sufficient distance between the vehicles.  
If the vehicle ahead stops while you are following behind it, your vehicle will stop and be  
held stopped automatically (stop hold control), and headway control will resume when you  
resume driving the vehicle such as by pressing the RES switch.  
Also refer to the following before using the MRCC with Stop & Go function.  
AUTOHOLD (page 4-100)  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (page 4-259)  
Radar sensor (front) (page 4-264)  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the MRCC with Stop & Go function:  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function system has detection limitations depending on the type of  
vehicle ahead and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road conditions.  
Additionally, the system may be unable to decelerate sufficiently to avoid hitting the vehicle  
ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts into the driving  
lane, which could result in an accident.  
Always drive carefully and verify the surrounding conditions and depress the brake pedal or  
accelerator pedal while keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.  
Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go function system in the following locations, using the  
MRCC with Stop & Go function system at the following locations may result in an unexpected  
accident:  
General roads other than highways (Driving under these conditions using the MRCC with  
Stop & Go function system is not possible.)  
Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffic is heavy and there is insufficient space  
between vehicles.  
*Some models.  
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Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur (Driving under  
these conditions using the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is not possible).  
When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of highways (If  
you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer be  
tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).  
Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (Tires could spin causing you to lose vehicle  
control, or the stop hold control may not operate.)  
Long, descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system automatically  
and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of brake power.)  
Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle ahead may not be detected correctly, your vehicle  
may slide while stopped by the stop hold control, and it may accelerate suddenly after it  
starts moving.)  
For safety purposes, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go function system off when it is not being  
used.  
Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating:  
Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the vehicle  
may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before getting out of the vehicle, switch the  
MRCC with Stop & Go function system off, shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply  
the parking brake.  
CAUTION  
If your vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function system off to prevent a mis-operation.  
NOTE  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function system does not detect the following as physical  
objects.  
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction  
Pedestrians  
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)  
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it  
correctly.  
During headway control travel, do not set the system for detection of two-wheeled  
vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles.  
Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go function system under conditions in which close  
proximity warnings are frequently activated.  
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During headway control travel, the system accelerates and decelerates your vehicle in  
conjunction with the speed of the vehicle ahead. However, if it is necessary to accelerate  
for a lane change or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly causing you to close in on the  
vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the accelerator pedal or decelerate using the brake  
pedal depending on the conditions.  
While the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is in use, it does not cancel even if the  
selector lever is operated and any intended engine braking does not occur. If deceleration  
is required, lower the set speed or depress the brake pedal.  
The sound of the automatic brakes operating may be heard, however, it does not indicate  
a problem.  
The brake lights turn on while the MRCC with Stop & Go function automatic braking is  
operating.  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go  
function) Display Indication  
▼
The MRCC with Stop & Go function setting status and operation conditions are indicated  
on the multi-information display and the active driving display.  
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Instrument cluster (Type A)  
Active driving display  
Vehicle ahead display  
MRCC Distance  
between vehicle  
display  
MRCC Set  
vehicle speed  
Multi-information Display  
Vehicle ahead display  
MRCC  
Distance  
between  
vehicle  
display  
*1  
MRCC Set vehicle speed  
*1: If the indication on the active driving display has been  
turned off using the personalization features, the indication  
is displayed on the multi-information display.  
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Instrument cluster (Type B)  
Active driving display  
Vehicle ahead display  
MRCC Distance  
between vehicle  
display  
MRCC Set  
vehicle speed  
Multi-information display  
Vehicle ahead display  
MRCC Distance  
between vehicle  
display  
MRCC Set vehicle speed  
Vehicle ahead display  
*1  
*1: If the indication on the active driving display has been  
turned off using the personalization features, the indication  
is displayed on the multi-information display.  
If there is a problem with the MRCC with Stop & Go function system, a message is  
displayed on the multi-information display. Check the center display to verify the problem  
and then have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Refer to Message Indicated on Display on page 7-39.  
Close Proximity Warning  
▼
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehicle ahead applies the  
brakes suddenly while you are traveling in headway control, the warning sound activates  
and the brake warning is indicated in the display. Always verify the safety of the  
surrounding area and depress the brake pedal while keeping a safer distance from the  
vehicle ahead. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.  
NOTE  
In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle starts  
closing in on the vehicle ahead.  
You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.  
Directly after the MRCC with Stop & Go function system has been set.  
Directly after the accelerator pedal is released.  
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Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.  
Setting the System  
▼
The MRCC with Stop & Go function system operates when all of the following conditions  
are met.  
Vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function is turned on.  
The brake pedal is not depressed.  
The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned off).  
There is no problem with the DSC.  
All the doors are closed.  
The driver's seat belt is fastened.  
The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual mode).  
NOTE  
In the following cases, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled when the  
vehicle is traveling at 30 km/h (20 mph) or less and “Mazda Radar Cruise Control  
disabled under 30 km/h (20 mph)” is displayed in the multi-information display.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (There is problem  
with the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or windshield is dirty).  
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.  
There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).  
It may not be possible to set the MRCC with Stop & Go function system directly after  
starting the engine, while the DSC operation is being checked.  
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Turning on the system  
Type A  
switch  
switch  
SET+ switch  
RES switch  
SET- switch  
MODE switch  
CANCEL switch  
OFF switch  
Type B  
switch  
SET+ switch  
RES switch  
SET- switch  
CANCEL switch  
switch  
MRCC switch  
Steering wheel (Type A)  
When the MODE switch is pressed once, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system turns  
on, and the MRCC with Stop & Go function main indication (white) turns on and the  
vehicle speed and the distance between the vehicles while in headway control can be set.  
Steering wheel (Type B)  
When the MRCC switch is pressed once, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system turns  
on, and the MRCC with Stop & Go function main indication (white) turns on and the  
vehicle speed and the distance between the vehicles while in headway control can be set.  
In addition, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system display indication is displayed on  
the multi-information display and the active driving display at the same time.  
NOTE  
If the ignition is switched off while the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is  
operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function can switch to the cruise control function.  
Refer to Cruise Control Function on page 4-158.  
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How to set the speed  
1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal.  
2. Headway control begins when the SET or SET switch is pressed.  
The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines is displayed.  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function main indication (white) switches to the MRCC  
with Stop & Go function set indication (green) at the same time.  
Indication on multi-information display  
Type A Type B  
Indication on active driving  
display  
Travel status  
During travel  
at constant  
speed  
During travel  
under head‐  
way control  
NOTE  
If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling at a constant speed, the vehicle-ahead  
indication is displayed and headway control is performed. Additionally, when a vehicle  
ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead indication turns off and the system  
switches back to travel at constant speed.  
The lowest possible speed which can be set on the MRCC with Stop & Go function system  
is 30 km/h (19 mph).  
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Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your vehicle's  
set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.  
How to set the distance-between-vehicles during headway control  
Steering wheel (Type A)  
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the switch. The  
distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the switch. The  
distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely short  
distance.  
Steering wheel (Type B)  
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely  
short distance.  
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the switch. The  
distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the switch.  
Distance-between-vehi‐  
cles guideline  
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)  
vehicle speed)  
Indication on multi-information display  
Indication on active driv‐  
*1  
ing display  
Type A Type B  
Long (about 50 m (164  
ft))  
Medium (about 40 m  
(131 ft))  
Short (about 30 m (98  
ft))  
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Distance-between-vehi‐  
cles guideline  
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)  
vehicle speed)  
Indication on multi-information display  
Type A Type B  
Indication on active driv‐  
*1  
ing display  
Extremely short (about  
25 m (82 ft))  
*
1
Displays a pop-up image in the active driving display only when the driver operates the switch.  
NOTE  
The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the slower the  
vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.  
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again, the  
system automatically sets the distance-between-vehicles to the previous setting.  
How to change the set vehicle speed  
speed after you release your foot from the  
accelerator pedal.  
To accelerate/decelerate using the SET  
switch  
CAUTION  
When you press the SET switch, the  
vehicle accelerates and when you press the  
SET switch, it decelerates.  
The warnings and brake control do not  
operate while the accelerator pedal is  
depressed.  
Short press  
Long press  
1 km/h (1 mph)  
10 km/h (5 mph)  
NOTE  
The setting speed can be changed by  
operating the SET switch or SET  
switch during stop hold control.  
NOTE  
For example, the set vehicle speed is  
changed by pressing the SET switch four  
times as follows:  
When accelerating using the SET  
switch while in headway control, the set  
vehicle speed can be adjusted but  
acceleration is not possible. If there is  
no longer a vehicle ahead, acceleration  
continues until reaching the set vehicle  
speed. For the set vehicle speed, check  
the set vehicle speed indication in the  
display.  
The vehicle speed accelerates or  
decelerates by 4 km/h (4 mph).  
To increase speed using accelerator  
pedal  
Depress the accelerator pedal and press  
and release the SET switch or SET  
switch at the desired speed. If the switch is  
not operated, the system returns to the set  
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When depressing the accelerator pedal,  
The radar sensor (front) cannot detect  
target objects (during rain, fog, snow or  
other inclement weather conditions, or  
when the radiator grille is dirty).  
the inter-vehicle distance indication in  
the display changes to the white-line  
indication.  
Resuming control  
Canceling the system  
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function  
system is canceled, you can resume  
control at the previously set speed by  
pressing the RES switch and after all of  
the operation conditions have been met.  
When the following operations are  
performed, the MRCC with Stop & Go  
function system is canceled, and the  
MRCC with Stop & Go function set  
indication (green) switches to the MRCC  
with Stop & Go function main indication  
(white) at the same time.  
NOTE  
If the set speed is not indicated in the  
display, the control does not resume even  
if the RES switch is pressed.  
The CANCEL switch is pressed.  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
The parking brake is applied.  
Turning off the system  
The selector lever is in the P (Park), N  
Press the CANCEL switch 2 times while  
the MRCC with Stop & Go function  
system is operating to switch off the  
system.  
(Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.  
Under the following conditions, the  
MRCC with Stop & Go function cancel  
indication is displayed in the  
multi-information display and a single  
beep sound is heard.  
The DSC has operated.  
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has  
operated.  
The Smart City Brake Support  
[Forward] (SCBS F) or Advanced Smart  
City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)  
has operated.  
When traveling on a downslope for a  
long period of time.  
There is a problem with the system.  
The engine has stalled.  
Any of the doors is opened.  
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.  
The parking brake is automatically  
applied during stop hold control.  
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Stop Hold Control  
▼
While in headway control using the MRCC with Stop & Go function system, your vehicle  
will stop when a vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle is stopped and the stop hold control  
operates, the MRCC with Stop & Go function indicator light turns on.  
NOTE  
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled during stop hold control, the  
vehicle is held in its stopped position. The stop hold control can be canceled by  
performing one the following actions.  
Press the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.  
While forcefully depressing the brake, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go function  
system off.  
The parking brake is automatically applied and the vehicle is held in its stopped position  
when 10 minutes have elapsed since the stop hold control operated. At this time, the  
MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled.  
The brake lights turn on during stop hold control.  
To resume driving  
After the vehicle ahead starts moving while your vehicle is stopped under stop hold control,  
press the RES switch or depress the accelerator pedal to cancel the stop hold control and  
resume driving.  
NOTE  
When you resume driving by pressing the RES switch, your vehicle does not start moving  
until the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead lengthens to the specified  
distance or farther.  
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function is temporarily canceled during stop hold control,  
you cannot resume driving by pressing the RES switch when there are no vehicles in front  
of your vehicle. Depress the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.  
If the vehicle ahead starts moving within 3 seconds after your vehicle is stopped by the  
stop hold control, headway control will resume even if you do not resume driving your  
vehicle, such as by depressing the accelerator pedal.  
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Resume driving information  
If you do not resume driving within a few seconds after the vehicle ahead starts moving, the  
multi-information display vehicle-ahead indication flashes to urge the driver to resume  
driving.  
The warnings and brake control will not  
operate after the headway control function  
is canceled and the system is switched to  
only the cruise control function. Depress  
the brake pedal to decelerate according to  
the surrounding conditions while keeping a  
safer distance from the vehicle ahead and  
always driving carefully.  
Cruise Control Function  
▼
While this function is operating, the  
headway control operation is canceled and  
only the cruise control function operates.  
The vehicle speed can be set more than  
about 25 km/h (16 mph).  
Use the cruise control function on  
expressways and other highways which do  
not require a lot of repeated acceleration  
and deceleration.  
Switching to cruise control function  
Steering wheel (Type A)  
When the MODE switch is pressed until  
the system switches to the cruise main  
indication (white) while the MRCC with  
Stop & Go function system is turned on,  
the system switches to the cruise control  
function.  
WARNING  
Do not use the cruise control function in  
the following locations:  
Otherwise, it could lead to an accident.  
Steering wheel (Type B)  
Use Mazda Connect to switch to the cruise  
control function.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda  
Connect Owner's Manual.  
Roads with sharp curves and where  
vehicle traffic is heavy and there is  
insufficient space between vehicles.  
(Driving under these conditions using the  
cruise control function is not possible)  
Steep down slopes (Set speed may be  
exceeded because sufficient engine  
braking cannot be applied)  
When the system switches to the cruise  
control function, the indicator and  
multi-information display notify the driver  
as follows:  
Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound  
roads (Tires could spin causing you to  
lose vehicle control)  
The MRCC with Stop & Go function set  
indication (green) or the MRCC with  
Stop & Go function main indication  
(white) is turned off, and the cruise main  
indication (white) is turned on.  
Always drive carefully:  
A message is displayed in the  
multi-information display.  
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To increase speed using accelerator  
pedal  
WARNING  
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the  
SET or SET switch at the desired  
speed.  
If the switch is not operated, the system  
returns to the set speed after you release  
your foot from the accelerator pedal.  
Always turn off the cruise control function  
when it is not in use:  
Leaving the cruise control function turned  
on when it is not in use is dangerous as it  
could operate unexpectedly, resulting in an  
accident.  
How to Decrease the Set Speed  
How to set the speed  
Press the SET switch continuously and  
release the switch at the desired speed.  
The set speed can be adjusted  
incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph)  
increments) by pressing the switch and  
releasing it immediately. For example, if  
the switch is pressed 4 times, the set  
vehicle speed decreases by about 4 km/h  
(4 mph).  
Adjust the system to the desired vehicle  
speed using the accelerator pedal.  
When the SET or SET switch is  
pressed, the cruise set indication (green) is  
turned on and headway control begins.  
NOTE  
The system may not be able to maintain  
the set speed constantly depending on  
driving conditions such as steep up or  
down slopes.  
Canceling the function  
When the cruise control function is  
canceled and the RES switch is pressed  
while the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16  
mph) or faster, the speed returns to the  
original set speed.  
The speed will continue increasing while  
the SET switch is pressed and held.  
The speed will continue decreasing  
while the SET switch is pressed and  
held.  
Canceling using CANCEL switch  
How to increase the set speed  
When the CANCEL switch is pressed  
once, the cruise control function is  
cancelled.  
The set speed can be increased using the  
following operations:  
To increase speed using the SET  
switch  
Automatically cancel  
The cruise control function is canceled  
automatically in the following cases.  
Press and hold the SET switch and  
release the switch at the desired speed.  
The set speed can be adjusted  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph)  
The parking brake is applied.  
increments) by pressing the switch and  
releasing it immediately. For example, if  
the switch is pressed 4 times, the set speed  
increases by about 4 km/h (4 mph).  
The selector lever is shifted to P or N  
position.  
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NOTE  
If the vehicle speed decreases by about  
15 km/h (9.4 mph) or more than the set  
speed, the cruise control function may  
be canceled.  
When the vehicle speed is less than 21  
km/h (13 mph), the cruise control  
function is canceled. In this case, the  
vehicle speed will not return to the  
original set speed even if the vehicle is  
accelerated to 25 km/h (16 mph) or  
higher and the RES switch is pressed.  
Reset the cruise control function.  
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Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)*  
The TJA is a system which consists of a headway control function and a steering assist  
function for reducing driver fatigue during traffic jams when driving on expressways or  
highways.  
This system performs headway control to maintain a constant distance between your vehicle  
and a vehicle ahead at a preset vehicle speed without you having to use the accelerator or  
brake pedal. Even further, with the steering assist function, when vehicle lane lines are  
detected, the function assists the driver in keeping the vehicle within the lane lines. If lane  
lines are not detected, the function provides the driver driving assistance in keeping the  
vehicle along the motion path with the vehicle ahead.  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on TJA:  
The TJA is not an automated driving system. In addition, the functions have limitations. Do  
not rely completely on the system and always stay on course using the steering wheel.  
Set a vehicle speed within the speed limit according to the road conditions and the weather  
conditions.  
The TJA may not be able to detect a vehicle ahead depending on the type of vehicle ahead  
and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road conditions. Additionally, the  
system might be unable to decelerate sufficiently if a vehicle ahead applies the brakes  
suddenly, another vehicle cuts into the driving lane, or the difference in vehicle speed  
between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is larger, which could result in an accident.  
Check the surrounding conditions and always drive carefully while keeping a safe distance  
from vehicles ahead and on-coming vehicles.  
For the purposes of safety, switch the TJA off when it is not being used.  
Leaving the TJA turned on when it is not in use is dangerous as it could operate unexpectedly,  
resulting in an accident.  
Do not use the TJA under the following conditions. Otherwise, it may result in an accident.  
General roads other than expressways or highways (Driving under these conditions using  
the TJA is not possible.)  
Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffic is heavy with insufficient space between  
vehicles, or roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur  
(Driving under these conditions using the TJA is not possible).  
*Some models.  
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When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of expressways (If  
you exit an expressway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer be  
tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).  
Slippery roads such as icy or snow-covered roads and unpaved roads (Tires could spin  
causing you to lose vehicle control, or the stop hold control may not operate.)  
Long, descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system automatically  
and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of brake power.)  
Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.  
Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle ahead may not be detected correctly, your vehicle  
may slip while stopped by the stop hold control, or it may accelerate suddenly after it starts  
moving.)  
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).  
Tires of a different specified size are used, such as a temporary spare tire.  
Tires with insufficient tread are used.  
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.  
The vehicle is being used to tow a camper or boat trailer.  
Tire chains are used.  
The vehicle is driven on roads with lane lines other than white (yellow) lines, such as an  
expressway.  
Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating.  
Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the vehicle  
may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before getting out of the vehicle, switch the  
TJA off, apply the parking brake, and then shift the selector lever to the P position.  
CAUTION  
Heed the following cautions so that the TJA can operate normally.  
Turn the system off when the vehicle is running on a chassis roller.  
Do not modify the vehicle's suspensions.  
Always use wheels of the specified size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.  
NOTE  
The headway control does not detect the following as physical objects.  
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction  
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Pedestrians  
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)  
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it  
correctly.  
If there is a structure on the road or an object (such as a monorail) at a low height off the  
ground in front of the vehicle, the system may operate. Therefore, do not use the TJA.  
Do not use the TJA under conditions in which close proximity warnings are frequently  
activated.  
If it is necessary to accelerate for a lane change or the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly  
causing you to close in on the vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the accelerator pedal or  
decelerate using the brake pedal depending on the conditions.  
While the TJA is in use, any intended engine braking does not occur even if you shift the  
selector lever. If deceleration is required, lower the vehicle speed setting or depress the  
brake pedal.  
While braking by the TJA control is operating, you might hear an operation sound,  
however, this does not indicate a problem.  
The brake lights turn on while braking by the TJA control is operating, however, they may  
not turn on while the vehicle is on a down slope at the set vehicle speed or traveling at a  
constant speed and following a vehicle ahead.  
Under the following conditions, the TJA may not be able to detect white (yellow) lines or  
vehicles ahead correctly and the TJA may not operate normally.  
The forward sensing camera (FSC) cannot recognize the area in front of the vehicle due  
to soiling or fog.  
The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.  
White (yellow) lane lines or vehicles ahead are less visible because of bad weather  
(rain, fog, or snow).  
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from  
construction where there might be multiple white (yellow) lane lines, or they are  
interrupted.  
The camera picks up an obscure line, such as a temporary line being used for  
construction, or because of shade, unmelted snow, or grooves filled with water.  
The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.  
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat causing the  
vehicle to tilt.  
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making it  
less visible.  
The windshield is dirty or foggy.  
The vehicle is driven through an intersection, a junction, or a fork in the road.  
While white (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected due to road or weather conditions.  
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 at night.  
Back-light is reflected off the road surface or the road surface is wet and shiny after  
rain.  
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) lane line is cast 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 various road markings or division lines (lane markings) of various shapes  
near an intersection.  
The area in front of the forward sensing camera (FSC) is soiled or an object that  
obstructs the field of view is installed.  
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from  
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.  
The surroundings are dark such as during the early evening or early morning.  
A vehicle ahead with a certain taillight shape.  
A vehicle ahead veers off course from your vehicle's line of travel.  
A vehicle ahead is driving erratically.  
The vehicle is driven on roads with tight curves.  
Headway control function  
If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling at a constant speed, the vehicle-ahead  
indication is displayed and headway control is performed.  
Steering assist function  
When lane lines are detected, the function assists the driver in keeping the vehicle within the  
lane lines. If lane lines are not detected, the function provides the driver driving assistance  
in keeping the vehicle along the motion path with the vehicle ahead.  
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NOTE  
Steering assist limit warning  
If the steering assist function cannot keep the vehicle within the lane lines while the steering  
assist function is operating, a warning sound is activated and a warning is displayed on the  
multi-information display to urge the driver to operate the steering wheel.  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
*1  
*1  
*1: Displayed on the basic display.  
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Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Display Indication  
▼
The TJA setting status and operation conditions are indicated on the multi-information  
display and the active driving display.  
Active driving display  
Vehicle ahead display  
TJA distance  
between vehicle  
display  
TJA set  
vehicle  
speed  
Multi-information display  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
Vehicle ahead display  
Vehicle ahead display  
TJA distance  
between vehicle  
display  
TJA  
TJA set  
vehicle  
speed  
distance  
between  
vehicle  
display  
Vehicle  
ahead  
*1  
*1  
display  
TJA set vehicle speed  
*1: Displayed on the basic display.  
Steering assist function display  
When the steering assist function operates, the steering assist operation display on the  
display changes from white to green.  
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Multi-information display  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
*1  
*1  
Steering assist operation display  
Steering assist operation display  
*1: Displayed on the basic display.  
Active driving display  
Steering assist operation display  
NOTE  
You can view the multi-information display to check whether the steering assist is  
performing controls in conjunction with the traffic lane lines or a vehicle ahead.  
Inactive  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
*1  
*1  
Steering assist operation  
display (white)  
Steering assist operation  
display (white)  
*1: Displayed on the basic display.  
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Active (vehicle ahead)  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
*1  
*1  
Steering assist operation  
display (green)  
Steering assist operation  
display (green)  
*1: Displayed on the basic display.  
Active (lane line)  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
*1  
*1  
Steering assist operation  
display (green)  
Steering assist operation  
display (green)  
*1: Displayed on the basic display.  
If there is a problem with the TJA, a message is displayed on the display. Check the details  
of the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Close Proximity Warning  
▼
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehicle ahead applies the  
brakes suddenly while you are traveling in headway control, the warning sound activates  
and the brake warning is indicated in the display. Always verify the safety of the  
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surrounding area and depress the brake pedal while keeping a safer distance from the  
vehicle ahead. Additionally, keep a safe distance from the vehicles behind you.  
NOTE  
In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle starts  
closing in on the vehicle ahead.  
You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.  
Directly after the TJA has been set.  
Directly after the accelerator pedal is released.  
Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.  
Setting the System  
▼
Operation conditions  
Headway control function  
The TJA operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
Vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)  
The headway control function of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go  
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) is set to operable (if it was set to inoperable,  
set it to operable using the personalization function).  
The selector lever is in the D or M position (manual mode).  
The TJA is operating.  
The brake pedal is not depressed.  
The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned off).  
There is no problem with the DSC.  
All the doors are closed.  
The driver's seat belt is fastened.  
NOTE  
Under the following conditions, the TJA cannot be used when the vehicle speed is 30 km/h  
(19 mph) or slower.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (There is problem  
with the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or windshield is dirty).  
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.  
There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).  
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The TJA may not launch directly after the engine starts.  
Steering assist function  
The steering assist function operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
Your vehicle is moving and less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).  
White (yellow) lane lines on both sides are detected and you are driving near the center of  
the lane, or your vehicle detects a vehicle ahead.  
The steering wheel is not turned sharply.  
The turn signal lever is not operated.  
The headway control function is operating.  
The Off-Road Traction Assist is not operating.  
When Off-road mode is not selected using Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive).  
NOTE  
The steering assist function operates so that the vehicle remains near the center of the  
driving lane, however, depending on conditions such as the road curvature, road slope  
and undulations, and vehicle speed, the function might not be able to keep the vehicle  
near the center of the driving lane.  
Setting method  
switch  
SET+ switch  
RES switch  
SET- switch  
CANCEL switch  
switch  
TJA switch  
MRCC switch  
1. Press the TJA switch.  
The TJA standby indication (white) turns on. In addition, the TJA display indication is  
displayed on the multi-information display at the same time.  
(White)  
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2. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal and press the  
SET+ switch or SET- switch to start headway control.  
The set speed is indicated on the display. At the same time, the TJA standby indication  
(white) changes to the TJA set indication (green).  
(Green)  
3. The headway control is operable when all of the conditions for it to operate are met, or  
the steering assist function is operable when all of the conditions for it to operate are  
met.  
NOTE  
If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling at a constant speed, the vehicle-ahead  
indication is displayed and headway control is performed. Additionally, when a vehicle  
ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead indication turns off and the system  
switches back to travel at constant speed.  
The lowest possible speed which can be set on the TJA is 30 km/h (19 mph).  
Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your vehicle's  
set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.  
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 TJA operable, the TJA  
remains operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.  
When the TJA switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go  
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system is operating, the TJA operates. In  
addition, when the MRCC switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the Mazda Radar  
Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system  
operates.  
Changing the set vehicle speed  
To accelerate/decelerate using the SET switch  
When you press the SET+ switch, the vehicle accelerates and when you press the SET-  
switch, it decelerates.  
Short press  
Long press  
1 km/h (1 mph)  
10 km/h (5 mph)  
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NOTE  
For example, the set vehicle speed is changed by pressing the SET switch four times as  
follows:  
The vehicle speed accelerates or decelerates by 4 km/h (4 mph).  
To increase speed using accelerator pedal  
Depress the accelerator pedal and press and release the SET+ switch or SET- switch at the  
desired speed. If the switch is not operated, the system returns to the set speed after you  
release your foot from the accelerator pedal.  
CAUTION  
The warnings and brake control do not operate while the accelerator pedal is depressed.  
NOTE  
When accelerating using the SET+ switch while in headway control, the set vehicle speed  
can be adjusted but acceleration is not possible. If there is no longer a vehicle ahead,  
acceleration continues until reaching the set vehicle speed. For the set vehicle speed,  
check the set vehicle speed indication in the display.  
When depressing the accelerator pedal, the inter-vehicle distance indication in the display  
changes to the white-line indication.  
The setting speed can be changed by operating the SET+ switch or SET- switch during  
stop hold control.  
Changing the distance between vehicles during headway control  
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely  
short distance.  
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the switch. The  
distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the switch.  
Distance-between-vehi‐  
cles guideline  
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)  
vehicle speed)  
Indication on multi-information display  
Indication on active driv‐  
*1  
ing display  
Type A Type B  
Long (about 50 m (164  
ft))  
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Distance-between-vehi‐  
cles guideline  
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)  
vehicle speed)  
Indication on multi-information display  
Type A Type B  
Indication on active driv‐  
*1  
ing display  
Medium (about 40 m  
(131 ft))  
Short (about 30 m (98  
ft))  
Extremely short (about  
25 m (82 ft))  
*
1
Displays a pop-up image in the active driving display only when the driver operates the switch.  
NOTE  
The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the slower the  
vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.  
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again, the  
system automatically sets the distance-between-vehicles to the previous setting.  
The function is temporarily canceled  
Headway control function  
When the following operations are performed, the headway control function is temporarily  
canceled and the TJA set indication (green) changes to the TJA standby indication (white) at  
the same time.  
The CANCEL switch is pressed.  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
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The parking brake is applied.  
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R position.  
Under the following conditions, the TJA cancel indication is displayed in the  
multi-information display and a single beep sound is heard.  
The DSC has operated.  
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.  
The Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) or Advanced Smart City Brake  
Support (Advanced SCBS) has operated.  
When traveling on a downslope for a long period of time.  
There is a problem with the system.  
The engine has stalled.  
Any of the doors is opened.  
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.  
The radar sensor (front) cannot detect target objects (during rain, fog, snow or other  
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).  
The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold control.  
Steering assist function  
If any of the following conditions occurs, the steering assist function is temporarily  
canceled.  
The headway control function is canceled.  
White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be recognized.  
Your vehicle speed is more than about 64 km/h (40 mph).  
The accelerator pedal is operated.  
The turn signal lever is operated.  
The Off-Road Traction Assist has operated.  
When Off-road mode is selected using Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive).  
The vehicle is being driven on a sharp curve.  
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.  
The vehicle crosses a lane line.  
The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.  
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.  
There is a problem with the system.  
The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is too high or too low.  
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.  
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an obstruction,  
causing poor forward visibility.  
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NOTE  
If you take your hands off the steering wheel, a warning is indicated on the  
multi-information display and the active driving display. Then, if you continue to leave  
your hands off the steering wheel, a warning is indicated on the multi-information display  
and the active driving display and a warning sound is activated.  
Multi-information Display  
Active Driving Display  
If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the system  
determines that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel)  
even if you are holding it, and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display and  
the active driving display.  
To resume operation  
If the TJA is temporarily canceled, it will resume operation at the previously set speed by  
pressing the RES switch after all of the operation conditions have been met.  
NOTE  
If the set speed is not indicated on the display, the system does not operate even if the RES  
switch is pressed.  
After the operation, the steering assist operation may not operate for a period of 5  
seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected or a vehicle ahead is recognized.  
Turning off  
When the TJA switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the TJA turns off.  
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Stop Hold Control  
▼
When you resume driving by pressing  
While in headway control using the TJA,  
your vehicle will stop when a vehicle  
ahead stops. When the vehicle is stopped  
and the stop hold control operates, the TJA  
indicator light turns on.  
the RES switch, your vehicle does not  
start moving until the distance between  
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead  
lengthens to the specified distance or  
farther.  
If the TJA is temporarily canceled  
during stop hold control, you cannot  
resume driving by pressing the RES  
switch when there are no vehicles in  
front of your vehicle. Depress the  
accelerator pedal and resume driving  
the vehicle.  
NOTE  
If the TJA system is canceled during  
stop hold control, the vehicle is held in  
its stopped position. The stop hold  
control can be canceled by performing  
one the following actions.  
If the vehicle ahead starts moving within  
3 seconds after your vehicle is stopped  
by the stop hold control, headway  
control will resume even if you do not  
resume driving your vehicle, such as by  
depressing the accelerator pedal.  
Press the accelerator pedal and  
resume driving the vehicle.  
While forcefully depressing the brake,  
switch the TJA system off.  
The parking brake is automatically  
Resume driving information  
applied and the vehicle is held in its  
stopped position when 10 minutes have  
elapsed since the stop hold control  
operated. At this time, the TJA system is  
canceled.  
If you do not resume driving within a few  
seconds after the vehicle ahead starts  
moving, the multi-information display  
vehicle-ahead indication flashes to urge  
the driver to resume driving.  
The brake lights turn on during stop  
hold control.  
To resume driving  
After the vehicle ahead starts moving  
while your vehicle is stopped under stop  
hold control, press the RES switch or  
depress the accelerator pedal to cancel the  
stop hold control and start driving.  
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Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure  
Warning System (LDWS)*  
The LAS & LDWS alerts the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane and it  
provides steering assistance to help the driver stay within the vehicle lanes.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects the white lines (yellow lines) of the vehicle  
lane in which the vehicle is traveling and if the system determines that the vehicle may  
deviate from its lane, it operates the electric power steering to assist the driver's steering  
operation. The system also alerts the driver by activating a lane departure warning sound,  
vibrating the steering wheel, and indicating an alert in the display. Use the system when you  
drive the vehicle on roads with white (yellow) lines such as expressways and highways.  
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-259.  
Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC)  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the LAS & LDWS:  
The LAS & LDWS is not an automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not designed  
to compensate for a driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to  
an accident.  
The detection ability of the LAS & LDWS is limited. Always stay on course using the steering  
wheel and drive with care.  
Do not use the LAS & LDWS in the following cases:  
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions, resulting  
in an accident.  
*Some models.  
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Driving on roads with tight curves.  
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).  
Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads.  
Roads with heavy traffic and insufficient distance between vehicles.  
Roads with no white (yellow) lane lines.  
Narrow roads resulting from road construction or lane closures.  
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from road  
construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are interrupted.  
Vehicle is driven on roads other than expressways and highways.  
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.  
The vehicle is being used to tow a camper or boat trailer.  
Tires of a different specified size are used, such as an emergency spare tire.  
CAUTION  
Heed the following cautions so that the LAS & LDWS can operate normally.  
Do not modify the suspensions.  
Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.  
NOTE  
When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LAS & LDWS is  
automatically disabled. The LAS & LDWS becomes operational again when the turn  
signal lever is returned and the system detects white (yellow) lane lines while the vehicle  
is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.  
If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the  
vehicle moves close to a white (yellow) line, the system determines that the driver is  
making a lane change and the LAS & LDWS operation is temporarily canceled. The LAS  
& LDWS becomes operational again when the system detects white (yellow) lane lines  
while the vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.  
If the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time, the LAS &  
LDWS may not operate.  
When white (yellow) lane lines are not detected, the LAS & LDWS does not operate.  
Under the following conditions, the LAS & LDWS may not be able to detect white (yellow)  
lane lines correctly and it may not operate normally.  
If an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the  
camera.  
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the  
vehicle is tilted.  
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The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.  
Tires other than conventional tires are equipped.  
Vehicle is driven on an intersection or junction, or on a forked road.  
The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.  
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making it  
less visible.  
A white (yellow) lane 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 resulting from  
construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are  
interrupted.  
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 windshield is dirty or foggy.  
The windshield, camera is fogged (water droplets).  
Back-light is reflected off 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 (yellow) lane line is cast on the road.  
The width of the driving lane is narrow or wide.  
Driving on roads with tight curves.  
The road is excessively uneven.  
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.  
There are 2 or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines.  
There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an  
intersection.  
System Operation  
▼
System operation  
When the ignition is switched ON, the system goes on standby.  
Drive the vehicle in the center of the vehicle lane while the system is on standby. When all  
of the following conditions are met, and the system becomes operational.  
The engine is running.  
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40 mph) or faster.  
The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both the right and left sides.  
The driver is operating the steering wheel.  
The driving lane is neither narrow nor wide.  
The steering assist function of the Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is not operating.  
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When the system becomes operational, the LAS & LDWS indication (white) is displayed on  
the multi-information display and active driving display.  
Multi-information display (Basic display)  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)  
*
Active driving display  
The LAS & LDWS goes on stand-by status in the following cases:  
The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.  
The vehicle speed is less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).  
The ABS/TCS is operating.  
The TCS is turned off.  
The Off-Road Traction Assist is turned on.  
*Some models.  
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When Off-road mode is selected using Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive).  
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.  
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.  
The steering assist function of the TJA operated.  
NOTE  
The LAS & LDWS does not operate until the system detects white (yellow) lane lines on  
either the left or right.  
When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system will not  
operate the steering wheel operation assist and the warning for the lane line on the side  
that is not being detected. The steering wheel operation assist and the warning is only for  
a lane deviation on the side that is being detected.  
When the system determines that the driver is driving the vehicle with his or her hands off  
the steering wheel while the steering wheel operation assist is operating, and if the  
condition continues several times within a certain period of time, the warning sound is  
activated. The higher the number of times the steering wheel operation assist operates,  
the longer the period of time the warning sound is activated.  
The timing at which the lane departure warning is activated and the steering wheel  
operation assist is performed varies.  
The following settings for the LAS & LDWS can be changed. Refer to the Settings section  
in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Steering operation assist operational/non-operational  
(Mazda Connect (Type A) only)  
Cancel sensitivity (likelihood of steering assist)  
Vehicle lane line display  
When the LAS & LDWS goes on standby, the vehicle lane lines are indicated on the  
multi-information display and the active driving display. When white (yellow) lines on both  
the left and right sides are detected and the system becomes operational, the vehicle lane  
lines indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display change to  
white.  
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(Stand-by status)  
Multi-information display (Basic display)  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)  
*
Active driving display  
*Some models.  
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(Operational status)  
Multi-information display (Basic display)  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)  
*
Active driving display  
NOTE  
When only one side of the white (yellow) lines is detected, only the detected vehicle lane line  
indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display changes to white.  
Auto cancel  
In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS is automatically canceled, the LAS & LDWS  
warning indication (amber) turns on, and an alert is displayed. When the LAS & LDWS  
become operational, the system turns back on automatically.  
*Some models.  
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The temperature inside the camera is high or low.  
The windshield around the camera is foggy.  
The windshield around the camera is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward  
visibility.  
Auto cancel of warning/steering assist  
When the following operations are performed, the LAS & LDWS operation is canceled  
automatically. The LAS & LDWS resumes automatically after the operation.  
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.  
The brake pedal is operated.  
The accelerator pedal is operated.  
(Mazda Connect (Type A) only)  
(To cancel the automatic sensitivity cancel function, deselect “Cancel sensitivity” in the  
personalization features setting.)  
The turn signal lever is operated.  
The vehicle crosses a lane line.  
NOTE  
After the operation, the LAS & LDWS operation may not operate for a period of 5  
seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected.  
Under the following conditions, the LAS & LDWS cancels the warning/steering assist  
automatically.  
The TCS OFF switch is pressed to cancel the TCS.  
The Off-Road Traction Assist switch is pressed to turn on the Off-Road Traction Assist.  
When Off-road mode is selected using Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive).  
Steering wheel operation assist OFF (non-operational)  
The steering wheel operation assist for the LAS & LDWS can be turned off. However, when  
driving the vehicle while the TJA function is in use, the steering wheel operation assist turns  
on automatically.  
When the steering wheel operation assist has been turned off, only the lane departure  
warning is operational.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
System operation  
Drive the vehicle in the center of the driving lane while the LAS & LDWS OFF indicator  
light in the instrument cluster is turned off.  
The system becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.  
The engine is running.  
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The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40 mph) or faster.  
The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both the right and left sides or on either  
side.  
The vehicle is driven on a straight road or road with gentle curves.  
The steering assist function of the TJA is not operating.  
The LAS & LDWS goes on stand-by status in the following cases:  
The vehicle speed is less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).  
The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.  
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.  
The vehicle is making a curve at an inappropriate speed.  
The steering assist function of the TJA operated.  
NOTE  
The LAS & LDWS remains on stand-by until it detects white (yellow) lines on both the left  
and right sides, or on either side.  
When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system will not  
activate warnings for the lane line on the side that is not being detected.  
(Mazda Connect (Type A) only)  
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 the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Vehicle lane line display  
When the LAS & LDWS becomes operational while on standby, the vehicle lane lines are  
displayed in the multi-information display. The system changes to operational status display  
when the system detects a white (yellow) line on either the left or right.  
(Stand-by status)  
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(Operational status)  
NOTE  
When only one side of the white (yellow) lines is detected, only the detected vehicle lane line  
indicated on the multi-information display changes to white.  
Auto cancel  
In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS is automatically canceled, the LAS & LDWS  
warning indication (amber) turns on, and an alert is displayed. When the LAS & LDWS  
become operational, the system turns back on automatically.  
The temperature inside the camera is high or low.  
The windshield around the camera is foggy.  
The windshield around the camera is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward  
visibility.  
Auto cancel of warnings  
When the following operations are performed, the LAS & LDWS determines that the driver  
intends to make a lane change and the system operation is canceled automatically. The LAS  
& LDWS resumes automatically after the operation.  
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.  
The brake pedal is depressed.  
The accelerator pedal is depressed.  
(Mazda Connect (Type A) only)  
(To cancel the automatic sensitivity cancel function, deselect “Warning sensitivity” in the  
personalization features setting.)  
The turn signal lever is operated.  
The vehicle crosses a lane line.  
The system notifies the driver that it  
provided steering wheel operation  
assistance on the multi-information  
display and the active driving display.  
Steering Wheel Operation Assist  
▼
When the system determines that the  
vehicle might be deviating from its lane,  
the steering wheel operation assist  
operates.  
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Multi-information display (Basic  
display)  
Instrument Cluster (Type A)  
Instrument Cluster (Type B)  
Multi-information display  
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)  
*
Active driving display  
NOTE  
When the driver operates the steering  
wheel while the steering wheel  
operation assist is operating, the  
steering wheel operation assistance is  
canceled.  
*Some models.  
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Lane Departure Warning  
▼
If the system determines that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, the lane departure  
warning is activated and the direction in which the system determines that the vehicle may  
deviate is indicated in the multi-information display and the active driving display.  
For vehicles equipped with the multi-information display, the direction which the system  
determined that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane is indicated in the  
multi-information display.  
For vehicles equipped with the active driving display, the color 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.  
Multi-information Display  
Active Driving Display  
NOTE  
If you have set the lane departure warning sound to the beep sound/rumble sound (Mazda  
Connect (Type A) only) setting, the warning sound may not be heard depending on the  
*1  
surrounding noise conditions.  
If you have set the lane departure warning system to the steering wheel vibrations setting,  
the vibration may not be felt depending on the road surface conditions.  
When the setting for the steering operation assist is changed to operational, the warnings  
can be set to activate/not activate. (If the setting for the steering operation assist is  
changed to non-operational, the warnings cannot be set to non-operational.)  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
The LAS & LDWS can be changed to the following settings regardless of whether the  
steering operation assist has been set to operational/non-operational. Always check the  
setting status when driving the vehicle and make setting changes if necessary.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Steering wheel vibration: Strong/weak  
Warning sound volume  
Types of warnings (steering wheel vibration/beep sound/rumble sound (Mazda Connect  
*1  
(Type A) only) )  
*
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.  
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The rumble sound is a reproduction of the sound which occurs when a vehicle passes  
over a rumble strip.  
Rumble  
Groove  
NOTE  
System Canceling  
▼
When driving the vehicle while the TJA  
function is in use, the LAS & LDWS  
turns on automatically.  
In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS  
is canceled automatically and the LAS  
& LDWS OFF indicator light turns on.  
Have your vehicle inspected at an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
When the LAS & LDWS is turned off,  
press the LAS & LDWS OFF switch.  
There is a malfunction in the power  
steering.  
There is a malfunction in the TCS.  
There is a malfunction in the Forward  
The LAS & LDWS OFF indicator light  
turns on.  
Sensing Camera (FSC).  
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.  
When the LAS & LDWS is turned off, the  
vehicle lane line indication in the  
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multi-information display and the active  
driving display turn off.  
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Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)*  
The Advanced SCBS alerts the driver of a possible collision using the display and a warning  
sound when the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects a vehicle ahead or pedestrian and  
determines that a collision with the object is unavoidable while the vehicle is driven at a  
vehicle speed of about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph) if the object is a vehicle ahead and about  
10 to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph) if the object is a pedestrian. In addition, the system reduces  
damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (Advanced SCBS brake)  
when the system determines that a collision is unavoidable. In addition, when the driver  
depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist. (Brake Assist  
(Advanced SCBS brake assist))  
Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC)  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the Advanced SCBS system:  
The Advanced SCBS system is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision.  
Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being  
mistakenly operated could result in an accident.  
The Advanced SCBS system operates in response to a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian. The  
system does not operate in response to obstructions such as a wall, 2-wheeled vehicles, or  
animals.  
*Some models.  
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CAUTION  
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:  
The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle.  
The vehicle is on a chassis roller.  
When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off-road.  
Refer to Stopping the Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) System Operation  
on page 4-193 on how to turn off the Advanced SCBS system.  
NOTE  
The Advanced SCBS system will operate under the following conditions.  
The engine is running.  
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication (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.  
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During the SBS brake control, the brake pedal may move rearward or become stiff. The  
brakes are operating, but continue to depress the brake pedal.  
Collision Warning  
Stopping the Advanced Smart City  
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)  
System Operation  
▼
▼
If there is the possibility of a collision with  
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds  
continuously and a warning is indicated in  
the multi-information display and the  
active driving display.  
The Advanced SCBS system can be  
temporarily deactivated.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda  
Connect Owner's Manual.  
When the Advanced SCBS system is  
turned off, the Smart City Brake Support  
(SCBS) OFF indicator light turns on.  
NOTE  
The operation distance and volume of the  
collision warning can be changed. Refer  
to the Settings section in the Mazda  
Connect Owner's Manual.  
Automatic Brake Operation Display  
▼
The automatic brake operation display is  
indicated on the multi-information display  
after the Advanced SCBS is operated.  
When the engine is restarted, the system  
becomes operational.  
NOTE  
When the Advanced SCBS system is set to  
inoperable, the Smart City Brake Support  
[Reverse] (SCBS R) system and the Smart  
Brake Support (SBS) are also set to  
inoperable.  
NOTE  
The collision warning beep sounds  
intermittently while the Advanced SCBS  
brake or brake assist (Advanced SCBS  
brake assist) is operating.  
If the vehicle is stopped by the Advanced  
SCBS operation and the brake pedal is  
not depressed, the warning beep sounds  
1 time after about 2 seconds and the  
Advanced SCBS brake is automatically  
released.  
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Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)*  
The SCBS F system alerts the driver of a possible collision using an indication in the  
display and a warning sound when the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects a vehicle  
ahead and determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is unavoidable while the vehicle  
is being driven at a vehicle speed of about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph). In addition, the  
system reduces damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (Smart City  
Brake Support (SCBS) brake) when the system determines that a collision is unavoidable  
while the vehicle is being driven at a vehicle speed of about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph). It  
may also be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between your vehicle and the  
vehicle in front of you is less than about 20 km/h (12 mph). In addition, when the driver  
depresses the brake pedal while the system is in the operation range at about 4 to 30 km/h (2  
to 18 mph), the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (Smart City  
Brake Support (SCBS) brake assist))  
Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC)  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the SCBS F system:  
The SCBS F system is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. Over  
reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly  
operated could result in an accident.  
The SCBS F is a system which operates in response to a vehicle ahead. The system may not  
be able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or pedestrians.  
*Some models.  
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CAUTION  
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:  
The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle.  
The vehicle is on a chassis roller.  
When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off-road.  
Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) system Operation on page  
4-196 on how to turn off the SCBS F system.  
NOTE  
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.  
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If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.  
2-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.  
Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear.  
During the SBS brake control, the brake pedal may move rearward or become stiff. The  
brakes are operating, but continue to depress the brake pedal.  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
Indicator Light (Red)*  
Automatic Brake Operation  
Display*  
▼
▼
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is  
operating, the indicator light (red) flashes.  
The automatic brake operation display is  
indicated on the multi-information display  
after the SCBS F is operated.  
NOTE  
Collision Warning*  
▼
The collision warning beep sounds  
intermittently while the SCBS F brake or  
brake assist (SCBS F brake assist) is  
operating.  
If there is the possibility of a collision with  
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds  
continuously and a warning is indicated in  
the multi-information display and the  
active driving display.  
If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS F  
operation and the brake pedal is not  
depressed, the warning beep sounds 1  
time after about 2 seconds and the SCBS  
F brake is automatically released.  
NOTE  
The operation distance and volume of the  
collision warning can be changed. Refer  
to the Settings section in the Mazda  
Connect Owner's Manual.  
Stopping the Smart City Brake  
Support (SCBS) System Operation  
▼
The SCBS F system can be temporarily  
deactivated.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda  
Connect Owner's Manual.  
*Some models.  
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When the SCBS F system is turned off, the  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF  
indicator light turns on.  
When the engine is restarted, the system  
becomes operational.  
NOTE  
When the SCBS F system is set to  
inoperable, the Smart Brake Support  
(SBS) are also set to inoperable.  
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Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)*  
The SCBS R is a system which is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by  
operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system’s ultrasonic sensors detect an  
obstruction at the rear of the vehicle while driving at a speed of about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4  
mph) and the system determines that a collision is unavoidable.  
Ultrasonic sensor (rear)  
Reverse  
WARNING  
Do not rely completely on the SCBS R system:  
The SCBS R system is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. Over  
reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly  
operated could result in an accident.  
To assure the correct operation of the SCBS R, heed the following cautions.  
Do not apply a sticker to an ultrasonic sensor (rear) (including transparent stickers).  
Otherwise, the ultrasonic sensor (rear) may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions  
which could result in an accident.  
Do not disassemble an ultrasonic sensor (rear).  
If cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris is visible around an ultrasonic  
sensor (rear), stop using the SCBS R system immediately and have your vehicle inspected  
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or  
scratch marks left around an ultrasonic sensor, the system may operate unnecessarily  
and cause an unexpected accident.  
Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) System Operation on  
page 4-201.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for rear bumper replacement.  
Do not modify the suspension:  
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the SCBS R system may not operate correctly  
because it cannot detect obstructions correctly.  
*Some models.  
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Do not apply a strong force to an ultrasonic sensor (rear):  
When washing the vehicle, do not spray highly pressurized water against an ultrasonic sensor  
(rear), or rub it strongly. In addition, do not hit the rear bumper forcefully when loading and  
unloading cargo Otherwise, the sensors may not detect obstructions correctly which could  
cause the SCBS R system to not operate normally, or it could operate unnecessarily.  
CAUTION  
When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or foliage, it is recommended that the  
SCBS R system be turned off.  
Always use tires of the specified size and the same manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern  
on all 4 wheels. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns on the  
same vehicle. Otherwise, the SCBS R system may not operate normally.  
If ice or snow is stuck on the ultrasonic sensors (rear) they may not be able to detect  
obstructions correctly depending on the conditions. In such cases, the system may not be  
able to perform controls correctly. Always drive carefully and pay attention to the rear of  
the vehicle.  
NOTE  
The vehicle posture changes depending on the accelerator pedal, brake pedal and  
steering wheel operations, which could make it difficult for the system to recognize 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 selector lever 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.  
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The obstruction is small.  
The obstruction is thin such as a signpost.  
The obstruction is positioned away from the center 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 antenna, fog light, or illuminated license 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 traveling 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.  
During the SBS brake control, the brake pedal may move rearward or become stiff. The  
brakes are operating, but continue to depress the brake pedal.  
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 Taking Action on page 7-31.  
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Automatic Brake Operation Display  
▼
When the SCBS R system is set to  
inoperable, Advanced Smart City Brake  
Support (Advanced SCBS) and the Smart  
Brake Support (SBS) are also set to  
inoperable.  
“SCBS Automatic Brake” is indicated in  
the multi-information display after the  
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brakes  
is operated.  
NOTE  
The collision warning beep sounds  
intermittently while the Smart City  
Brake Support (SCBS) brake is  
operating.  
If the vehicle is stopped by the Smart  
City Brake Support (SCBS) operation  
and the brake pedal is not depressed, the  
warning beep sounds one time after  
about 2 seconds and the Smart City  
Brake Support (SCBS) brake is  
automatically released.  
Stopping the Smart City Brake  
Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) System  
Operation  
▼
The SCBS R system can be temporarily  
deactivated.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda  
Connect Owner's Manual.  
When the SCBS R system is turned off,  
the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
OFF indicator light turns on.  
When the engine is restarted, the system  
becomes operational.  
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Smart Brake Support  
(SBS)*  
CAUTION  
In the following cases, turn the system off  
to prevent a mis-operation:  
The SBS system alerts the driver of a  
possible collision using a display and  
warning sound if the radar sensor (front)  
and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
determine that there is the possibility of a  
collision with a vehicle ahead while the  
vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or  
faster (10 mph or faster). Furthermore, if  
the radar sensor (front) and the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) determines that a  
collision is unavoidable, the automatic  
brake control is performed to reduce  
damage in the event of a collision.  
The vehicle is being towed or when  
towing another vehicle.  
The vehicle is on a chassis roller.  
When driving on rough roads such as in  
areas of dense grass or off-road.  
NOTE  
The SBS system operates when all of the  
following conditions are met:  
The ignition is switched ON.  
The SBS system is on.  
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or  
faster (10 mph or faster).  
The relative speed between your  
vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about  
15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).  
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)  
is not operating.  
In addition, when the driver depresses the  
brake pedal, the brakes are applied firmly  
and quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (SBS  
brake assist))  
WARNING  
The SBS system may not operate under  
the following conditions:  
Do not rely completely on the SBS system  
and always drive carefully:  
The SBS is designed to reduce damage in  
the event of a collision, not avoid an  
accident. The ability to detect an  
If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly  
and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.  
The vehicle is driven at the same  
obstruction is limited depending on the  
obstruction, weather conditions, or traffic  
conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator  
pedal or brake pedal is mistakenly  
operated it could result in an accident.  
Always verify the safety of the surrounding  
area and depress the brake pedal or  
accelerator pedal while keeping a safer  
distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming  
vehicles.  
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.  
The turn signal is being used.  
When the vehicle ahead is not  
equipped with taillights or the  
taillights are turned off.  
*Some models.  
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When warnings and messages, such  
as a dirty windshield, related to the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are  
being displayed in the  
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-31.  
Collision Warning  
▼
If there is the possibility of a collision with  
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds  
continuously and a warning is indicated in  
the multi-information display and the  
active driving display.  
multi-information display.  
Although the objects which activate the  
system are four-wheeled vehicles, the  
radar sensor (front) could detect the  
following objects, determine them to be  
an obstruction, and operate the SBS  
system.  
Stopping The Smart Brake Support  
▼
(SBS) System Operation  
Objects on the road at the entrance to  
a curve (including guardrails and  
snow banks).  
A vehicle appears in the opposite lane  
while cornering or rounding a curve.  
When crossing a narrow bridge.  
The SBS system can be temporarily  
deactivated.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda  
Connect Owner's Manual.  
When the SBS system is turned off, the  
SBS OFF indicator light turns on.  
When passing under a low gate or  
through a tunnel or narrow gate.  
When entering an underground  
parking area.  
Metal objects, bumps, or protruding  
objects on the road.  
If you suddenly come close to a  
vehicle ahead.  
When driving in areas where there is  
high grass or forage.  
Two-wheeled vehicles such as  
When the engine is restarted, the system  
becomes operational.  
NOTE  
If the SBS system operation is turned off,  
the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)  
system operation is turned off  
simultaneously.  
motorbikes or bicycles.  
Pedestrians or non-metallic objects  
such as standing trees.  
During the SBS brake control, the brake  
pedal may move rearward or become  
stiff. The brakes are operating, but  
continue to depress the brake pedal.  
When the system operates, the user is  
notified by the multi-information  
display.  
The SBS warning indication (amber)  
turns on when the system has a  
malfunction.  
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360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect (Type A))*  
The 360° View Monitor consists of the following functions which assist the driver in  
checking the area surrounding the vehicle using various indications in the center display and  
a warning sound while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds or while parking.  
Top view  
The top view displays an image of the vehicle from directly above on the center display  
by combining the images taken from the 4 cameras set on all sides of the vehicle. The top  
view displays on the right side of the screen when the front view or rear view screen is  
being displayed. The top view assists the driver in checking the area surrounding the  
vehicle when the vehicle is moving forward or in reverse.  
Front view/front wide view  
The image from the front of the vehicle is displayed on the center display.  
The view from the front assists the driver in checking the front of the vehicle by  
displaying guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front of the vehicle.  
Side view  
The images taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle are displayed on the  
center display.  
The side view assists the driver in checking the front sides of the vehicle by displaying  
guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle.  
Rear view/rear wide view  
The image from the rear of the vehicle is displayed on the center display.  
The image from the rear assists the driver in checking the rear of the vehicle by displaying  
guide lines on the displayed image taken from the rear of the vehicle.  
Parking sensor  
If there are any obstructions near the vehicle while the top view/side view is displayed, an  
obstruction detection indication on the center display turns on.  
The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle when  
the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and notifies  
the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction  
using sound and an obstruction detection indication.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-296.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)  
If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle while the rear view/  
rear wide view is displayed, a warning is displayed on the center display.  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) uses radar sensors (rear) to detect vehicles  
approaching from the rear left and right sides of the vehicle, and it assists the driver in  
checking the rear of the vehicle while reversing by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) warning lights and activating the warning sound.  
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-142.  
*Some models.  
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: Cameras  
: Ultrasonic sensors  
: Radar sensors (rear)  
WARNING  
Always confirm the safety of the area around the vehicle with the mirrors and directly with  
your eyes when driving.  
The 360°View Monitor is an auxiliary device which assists the driver in checking the safety of  
the area around the vehicle.  
The shooting range of the cameras and detection range of the sensors are limited. For  
example, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where  
each of the camera images merge are blind spots where an obstruction may not be visible. In  
addition, the extended vehicle width lines and projected vehicle path lines are only to be used  
as references, and the images on the screen may differ from the actual conditions.  
CAUTION  
Do not use the 360°View Monitor under any of the following conditions.  
Icy or snow-covered roads.  
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.  
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The front doors or the liftgate is not fully closed.  
The vehicle is on a road incline.  
The door mirrors are retracted.  
Do not hit the front/rear camera, front bumper, and door mirrors forcefully. The camera  
position or installation angle may shift.  
The cameras are of a waterproof structure. Do not disassemble, modify, or remove a  
camera.  
The camera cover is made of hard plastic, therefore do not apply oil film remover, organic  
solvents, wax, or coating agents. If any such agent gets on the camera cover, wipe it off  
using a soft cloth immediately.  
Do not rub the camera lens forcefully, or clean it with an abrasive or hard brush. Otherwise,  
it could scratch the camera lens and negatively affect the images.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for repair, painting, or replacement of the front/rear  
camera, front bumper and door mirrors.  
Heed the following cautions to assure that the 360°View Monitor operates normally.  
Do not modify the vehicle suspensions or lower/raise the vehicle body, or both.  
Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.  
When the display is cold, images may leave trails or the screen might be darker than usual,  
making it difficult to check the vehicle surroundings. Always confirm the safety at the front  
and around the vehicle visually when driving.  
The method for parking/stopping the vehicle using the 360°View Monitor differs depending  
on the road circumstances/conditions and the vehicle conditions. When and how much you  
turn the steering wheel will differ depending on the situation, therefore always check the  
vehicle surroundings directly with your eyes while using the system.  
Also, before using the system, always make sure that the vehicle can be parked/stopped in  
the parking/stopping space.  
NOTE  
If there are water droplets, snow, or mud on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth.  
If the camera lens is especially dirty, wash it off with mild detergent.  
If the area where the camera is installed, such as the liftgate or door mirrors, has been  
damaged in a vehicle accident, the camera (position, installation angle) may have shifted.  
Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.  
If the camera is subjected to excessive changes in temperature such as by pouring hot  
water on the camera during cold weather, the 360°View Monitor may not operate  
normally.  
If the battery voltage is low, the screen might be temporarily difficult to view, however,  
this does not indicate a problem.  
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The 360°View Monitor has limitations. Objects under the bumper or near both ends of the  
bumper cannot be displayed.  
Obstructions above the upper image range of the camera are not displayed.  
Under the following conditions, the screen might be difficult to view, however this does  
not indicate a problem.  
The temperature near the lens is high/low.  
Rainy conditions, water droplets on the camera, or high humidity.  
Mud or foreign matter near the camera.  
Extremely bright light such as sunlight or headlights hitting the camera lens directly.  
Because the 360°View Monitor camera uses a special lens, the distance displayed on the  
screen differs from the actual distance.  
Obstructions displayed on the screen may appear differently than in actuality.  
(Obstructions may appear fallen, larger, or longer than they actually are.)  
Do not apply stickers to a camera or the area around it. In addition, do not install  
accessories or an illuminated number/character license plate to the area around a  
camera. Otherwise, the camera may not correctly display the surrounding conditions.  
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Types of Images Displayed on the Screen  
▼
Top view/Front view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.  
Top view screen  
Front view screen  
Front wide view  
Displays the image of the front of the vehicle (wide-area).  
Side view  
Displays the image of the left and right sides of the vehicle.  
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Top view/Rear view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.  
Top view screen  
Rear view screen  
Rear wide view  
Displays the image of the rear of the vehicle (wide-area).  
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How to Use the System  
▼
Top view/Front view, Front wide view, Side view  
Indication  
Images are displayed on the screen when the 360°View Monitor switch is pressed with all of  
the following conditions met.  
The ignition is switched ON.  
The selector lever is in a position other than R.  
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Display switching  
You can change the displayed screen by pressing the commander knob or by touching the  
switch camera icon on the screen while the top view/front view, front wide view, or the side  
view is displayed.  
Switch camera icon  
Top view/Front view  
Front wide view  
Side view  
NOTE  
When the selector lever is in R position, the displayed screen does not switch to the top  
view/front view, front wide view, or the side view.  
Display of the top view/front view, front wide view, or the side view stops even with the  
display conditions met if any of the following conditions occurs.  
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When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.  
The selector lever is shifted to P position (displayed when the selector lever is in a  
position other than P).  
(Displayed when vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph))  
4 minutes and 30 seconds have passed.  
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster.  
(Displayed when the vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster)  
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster after 8 seconds have passed  
since pressing the 360°View Monitor switch.  
4 minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed was less  
than 15 km/h (9.3 mph) after 8 seconds have passed since pressing the 360° View  
Monitor switch.  
The 360°View Monitor displays the previously displayed screen.  
The 360° View Monitor settings can be changed as follows.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ultrasonic sensor detects an  
obstruction.  
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ignition is switched ON.  
Top view/Rear view, Rear wide view  
The top view/rear view, rear wide view displays when all of the following conditions are  
met.  
The ignition is switched ON.  
Selector lever is in R position.  
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Display switching  
The displayed screen can be switched by pressing the commander knob or by touching the  
switch camera icon on the screen while the top view/rear view, rear wide view is displayed.  
Switch camera icon  
Top view/Rear view  
Rear wide view  
NOTE  
The top view/rear view and rear wide view automatically display whether or not the 360°  
View Monitor switch is turned on or off when shifting the selector lever to R position.  
The setting can be changed to display the top view/front view when shifting from reverse  
to a forward gear without operating the 360°View Monitor switch to check the front of the  
vehicle while parallel parking.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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Screen operation/icon  
WARNING  
Always stop the vehicle when adjusting the 360°View Monitor image quality.  
Do not adjust the 360°View Monitor image quality while driving. If you adjust the 360° View  
Monitor image quality (such as brightness, contrast, tone, and color density) while driving, it  
could lead to an unexpected accident.  
(Display example)  
Display/Icon  
View status icon  
Content  
Indicates which image is displayed among the front view/front  
wide view/side view/rear view/rear wide view.  
Parking sensor status icon  
Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is switch‐  
ed off.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) status Indicates that the radar sensor (rear) has a problem or it is  
icon  
turned off.  
Switch camera icon  
Each time the screen is touched, the display screen switches.  
Setting icon  
The image quality for the 360°View Monitor can be adjusted.  
Top View/Front View  
▼
Use the top view/front view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when  
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
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Display range  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the  
seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top  
view screen may display in the following ways.  
If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the  
cameras, the whole screen may be affected and it may display in that color.  
Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.  
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image  
may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images  
merge.  
The entire screen may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around  
any of the cameras.  
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Viewing the screen  
(When the projected vehicle  
path line display is on)  
(When the projected vehicle  
path line display is off)  
-a  
-b  
Display/Icon  
Content  
Parking sensor view  
Displays the parking sensor detection condition when the  
parking sensor is activated.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection  
indication and warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-296.  
Tire icon  
Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the  
steering wheel operation.  
Projected vehicle path lines (yellow)  
Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.  
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.  
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper is ex‐  
pected to travel.  
b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle is ex‐  
pected to travel.  
Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐ Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the dis‐  
tance guide lines (red/blue)  
tance (from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.  
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in)  
from the front end of the bumper.  
The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (19 in)  
and up to 2 m (78 in) from the front end of the bumper.  
Projected vehicle path distance guide Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of  
lines (red/yellow)  
the vehicle.  
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in) from the  
front end of the bumper.  
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1 m (39 in) and 2  
m (78 in) from the front end of the bumper.  
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CAUTION  
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from  
the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around  
the vehicle visually when driving.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-296.  
NOTE  
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
How to use the projected vehicle path line function  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.  
Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions come  
within the projected vehicle path lines.  
Front Wide View  
▼
Use the front wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when  
accelerating from a stop or entering a T-shaped intersection and intersection.  
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Display range  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Target object  
Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐ Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the distance  
tance guide lines (red/blue)  
(from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.  
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in)  
from the front end of the bumper.  
The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (19 in)  
and up to 2 m (78 in) from the front end of the bumper.  
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NOTE  
The parking sensor obstruction detection indication does not display. Switch the screen  
display to the top view/front view or side view display if the parking sensor warning sound  
is activated.  
The front wide view screen displays the image in front of the vehicle at a wide angle and  
corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it  
differs from the actual view.  
Side View  
▼
Use the side view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating  
from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
Display range  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Target object  
Viewing the screen  
(When the projected vehicle  
path line display is on)  
(When the projected vehicle  
path line display is off)  
Display/Icon  
Content  
Parking sensor view  
Displays the parking sensor detection condition when the  
parking sensor is activated.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection  
indication and warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-296.  
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Display/Icon  
Content  
Projected vehicle path lines (yellow)  
Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.  
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.  
The projected vehicle path lines (yellow) indicate the path the  
inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.  
Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue)  
Vehicle front end guide lines (blue)  
Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door  
mirrors.  
Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.8 in) from the front edge  
of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).  
NOTE  
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
How to use the projected vehicle path line function  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
B C  
A
A
B
C
Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.  
Turn the steering wheel so that the projected vehicle path lines travel inside of the  
obstruction (A), and drive the vehicle forward until it passes the obstruction.  
If the projected vehicle path lines are on an obstruction (B) or outside of the obstruction (C),  
the vehicle may contact the obstruction when turning the vehicle sharply.  
CAUTION  
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in  
from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety  
around the vehicle visually when driving.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-296.  
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Do not turn the steering wheel any more until the vehicle has passed the obstruction, even  
if the obstruction is not visible on the side view image. If the steering wheel is turned even  
more, the vehicle may contact the obstruction if it is turned sharply.  
NOTE  
Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen and the  
actual conditions, always check the safety of the surrounding area using the mirrors and  
directly with your eyes when driving.  
Even though the object displayed on the screen, such as a road curb or a division line of a  
parking space, and the vehicle parallel guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually  
be parallel.  
Top View/Rear View  
▼
Use the top view/rear view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when  
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
Range of displayed screen image  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the  
seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top  
view screen may display in the following ways.  
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If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the  
cameras, the whole screen may be affected and it may display in that color.  
Obstructions displayed in the rear view may not display on the top view screen.  
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image  
may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images  
merge.  
The entire screen may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around  
any of the cameras.  
Viewing the screen  
(When the projected vehicle  
path line display is on)  
(When the projected vehicle  
path line display is off)  
-b  
-a  
Display/Icon  
Content  
Parking sensor view  
Displays the parking sensor detection condition when the  
parking sensor is activated.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection  
indication and warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-296.  
Tire icon  
Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the  
steering wheel operation.  
Projected vehicle path lines (yellow)  
Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.  
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.  
a) Indicates the path where the rear wheels are expected to  
travel.  
b) Indicates the path where the outer side of the vehicle is ex‐  
pected to travel.  
Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐ These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehi‐  
tance guide lines (red/blue)  
cle and distance to a point measured from the rear of the vehi‐  
cle (from the end of the bumper).  
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in)  
from the rear end of the bumper.  
The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (19 in)  
and up to 2 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.  
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Display/Icon  
Content  
Projected vehicle path distance guide These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point  
lines (red/yellow)  
measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the end of the  
bumper).  
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in) from the  
rear end of the bumper.  
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1 m (39 in) and 2  
m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning Indicates when the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) has oper‐  
lights  
ated.  
For details, refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).  
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-142.  
NOTE  
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
How to use the projected vehicle path line function  
CAUTION  
The front of the vehicle swings out wide when turning the steering wheel while reversing.  
Maintain sufficient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.  
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in  
from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety  
around the vehicle visually when driving.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-296.  
NOTE  
Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen, such as  
indicated in the following, and the actual conditions when parking, always check the  
safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.  
Even though the back end of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen and  
distance guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.  
When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, even  
though the division line and the vehicle width guide line appear parallel, they may not  
actually be parallel.  
The following shows an example of vehicle parking with the steering wheel turned to the  
left while backing up the vehicle. When backing into a parking space from the opposite  
direction, the steering operation is reversed.  
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1. Back the vehicle into the parking space by turning the steering wheel so that the vehicle  
enters the center of the parking space.  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
2. After the vehicle starts entering the parking space, stop and adjust the steering wheel so  
that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on  
the left and right are roughly equal, and then continue backing up slowly.  
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3. Once the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are  
parallel, straighten the wheels and back the vehicle slowly into the parking space.  
Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in the best  
possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the vehicle  
width guide lines are parallel to them.)  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Rear Wide View  
▼
Use the rear wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when  
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
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Range of displayed screen image  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Target object  
Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐ These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehi‐  
tance guide lines (red/blue)  
cle and distance to a point measured from the rear of the vehi‐  
cle (from the end of the bumper).  
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in)  
from the rear end of the bumper.  
The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (19 in)  
and up to 2 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.  
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Display/Icon  
Content  
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning Indicates when the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) has oper‐  
lights  
ated.  
For details, refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).  
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-142.  
NOTE  
The parking sensor obstruction detection indication does not display. Switch the screen  
display to the top view/rear view display if the parking sensor warning sound is activated.  
The rear wide view screen displays the image at the rear of the vehicle at a wide angle  
and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it  
differs from the actual view.  
Margin of Error Between Road Surface on Screen and Actual Road Surface  
▼
There might be some margin of error between the road surface appearing on the screen and  
the actual road surface. A margin of error in the perceived distance could lead to an  
accident, therefore be aware of the following conditions which can more easily produce  
errors in the perceived distance.  
The vehicle tilts due to weight of passengers and cargo.  
If the vehicle is tilted, obstructions picked up by a camera can appear farther or closer than  
the actual distance from the vehicle.  
Front camera  
Obstruction  
Margin of error  
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Side camera  
Obstruction  
Margin of error  
Rear camera  
Margin of error  
Obstruction  
There is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle  
If there is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle,  
obstructions picked up by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance  
from the vehicle.  
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Front camera  
Appears further than  
actual distance  
Appears closer than  
actual distance  
A
B
A
B
Actual obstruction  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
Actual obstruction  
A: Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen  
B: Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle  
Side camera  
Appears further than  
actual distance  
Appears closer than  
actual distance  
A
B
B
A
Actual obstruction  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
Actual obstruction  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
A: Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen  
B: Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle  
Rear camera  
Appears further than  
actual distance  
Appears closer than  
actual distance  
A
B
A
B
Actual obstruction  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
Obstruction appearing on screen  
Actual obstruction  
A: Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen  
B: Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle  
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NOTE  
If the vehicle is on a slope, obstructions taken by the camera can appear farther or closer  
than the actual distance from the vehicle.  
Three-dimensional object at vehicle front or rear  
Because the vehicle front end guide lines (side camera) or the distance guide lines (rear  
camera) are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the three-dimensional object  
displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.  
Side camera  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Rear camera  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
A
B
C
A
C B  
Actual distance B > C = A  
Sensed distance on screen A > B > C  
System Problem Indication  
▼
Center display indication  
Cause  
Action to be taken  
“No image signal reception” is dis‐  
played  
Have your vehicle inspected  
by an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
The control unit might be damaged.  
The camera might be damaged.  
Screen is pitch-black and blank  
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360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect (Type B))*  
360° View Monitor  
▼
The 360°View Monitor consists of the following functions which assist the driver in  
checking the area surrounding the vehicle using various indications in the center display and  
a warning sound while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds or while parking.  
Top view  
The top view displays an image of the vehicle from directly above on the center display  
by combining the images taken from the 4 cameras set on all sides of the vehicle. The top  
view displays on the right side of the screen when the front view or rear view screen is  
being displayed. The top view assists the driver in checking the area surrounding the  
vehicle when the vehicle is moving forward or in reverse.  
Front view/front wide view  
The image from the front of the vehicle is displayed on the center display.  
The view from the front assists the driver in checking the front of the vehicle by  
displaying guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front of the vehicle.  
Side view  
The images taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle are displayed on the  
center display.  
The side view assists the driver in checking the front sides of the vehicle by displaying  
guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle.  
Rear view/rear wide view  
The image from the rear of the vehicle is displayed on the center display.  
The image from the rear assists the driver in checking the rear of the vehicle by displaying  
guide lines on the displayed image taken from the rear of the vehicle.  
Parking sensor  
If there are any obstructions near the vehicle while the top view/side view is displayed, an  
obstruction detection indication turns on around the bumper in the center display.  
The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle when  
the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and notifies  
the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction  
using sound and an obstruction detection indication.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-305.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)  
If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle while the rear view/  
rear wide view is displayed, a warning is displayed on the center display.  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) uses rear side radar sensor to detect vehicles  
approaching from the rear left and right sides of the vehicle, and it assists the driver in  
checking the rear of the vehicle while reversing by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring  
(BSM) warning lights and activating the warning sound.  
*Some models.  
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Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-142.  
360°View Monitor Range  
: Cameras  
: Ultrasonic sensors  
: Radar sensors (rear)  
WARNING  
Always confirm the safety of the area around the vehicle with the mirrors and directly with  
your eyes when driving:  
The 360°View Monitor is an auxiliary device which assists the driver in checking the safety of  
the area around the vehicle.  
The shooting range of the cameras and detection range of the sensors are limited. For  
example, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where  
each of the camera images merge are blind spots where an obstruction may not be visible. In  
addition, the extended vehicle width lines and projected vehicle path lines are only to be used  
as references, and the images on the screen may differ from the actual conditions.  
CAUTION  
Do not use the 360°View Monitor under any of the following conditions.  
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Icy or snow-covered roads.  
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.  
The front or rear doors are not fully closed.  
The vehicle is on a road incline.  
The door mirrors are retracted.  
Do not hit the front/rear camera, front bumper, liftgate, and door mirrors forcefully. The  
camera position or installation angle may shift.  
The cameras are waterproof. Do not disassemble, modify, or remove a camera.  
The camera cover is made of hard plastic, therefore do not apply oil film remover, organic  
solvents, wax, or coating agents. If any such agent gets on the camera cover, wipe it off  
using a soft cloth immediately.  
Do not rub the camera lens forcefully, or clean it with an abrasive or hard brush. Otherwise,  
it could scratch the camera lens and negatively affect the images.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for repair, painting, or replacement of the front/rear  
camera, front bumper, liftgate and door mirrors.  
Heed the following cautions to assure that the 360°View Monitor operates normally.  
Do not modify the vehicle suspensions or lower/raise the vehicle body, or both.  
Always use tires of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.  
When the display is cold, images may leave trails or the screen might be darker than usual,  
making it difficult to check the vehicle surroundings. Always confirm the safety at the front  
and around the vehicle visually when driving.  
The method for parking/stopping the vehicle using the 360°View Monitor differs depending  
on the road circumstances/conditions and the vehicle conditions. When and how much you  
turn the steering wheel will differ depending on the situation, therefore always check the  
vehicle surroundings directly with your eyes while using the system.  
Also, before using the system, always make sure that the vehicle can be parked/stopped in  
the parking/stopping space.  
NOTE  
If there are water droplets, snow, or mud on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth.  
If the camera lens is especially dirty, wash it off with mild detergent.  
If the camera lens is touched or there is any dirt on it, it could affect the screen image.  
Wipe the lens using a soft cloth.  
If the area where the camera is installed, such as the front bumper, liftgate or door  
mirrors, has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the camera (position, installation angle)  
may have shifted. Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle  
inspected.  
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If the camera is subjected to excessive changes in temperature such as by pouring hot  
water on the camera during cold weather, the 360°View Monitor may not operate  
normally.  
If the battery voltage is low, the screen might be temporarily difficult to view, however,  
this does not indicate a problem.  
The 360°View Monitor has limitations. Objects under the bumper or near both ends of the  
bumper cannot be displayed.  
Obstructions above the upper image range of the camera are not displayed.  
Under the following conditions, the screen might be difficult to view, however this does  
not indicate a problem.  
The temperature near the lens is high/low.  
Rainy conditions, water droplets on the camera, or high humidity.  
Mud or foreign matter near the camera.  
Extremely bright light such as sunlight or headlights hitting the camera lens directly.  
The surroundings are illuminated by vehicle lights, fluorescent lights, or LED lights  
(display may flicker).  
Extremely small dark or white dots appear on the screen (dots may flicker).  
Because the 360°View Monitor camera uses a special lens, the distance displayed on the  
screen differs from the actual distance.  
Obstructions displayed on the screen may appear differently than in actuality.  
(Obstructions may appear fallen, larger, or longer than they actually are.)  
Do not apply stickers to a camera or the area around it. In addition, do not install  
accessories or an illuminated number/character license plate to the area around a  
camera. Otherwise, the camera may not correctly display the surrounding conditions.  
Only rear and rear wide images displayed on the monitor from the 360° view monitor  
camera are reversed images (mirror images).  
Free/open source software information  
This product includes free/open sources. Information about the licensing and source code  
is available at the following URL.  
https://www.denso.com/global/en/opensource/svss/mazda/  
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Types of Images Displayed on the Screen  
▼
Top view/Front view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.  
Top view screen  
Front view screen  
Top view/Front wide view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the front of the vehicle (wide-area).  
Top view screen  
Front wide view screen  
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Side view  
Displays the image of the left and right sides of the vehicle.  
Top view/Rear view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.  
Top view screen  
Rear view screen  
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Top view/Rear wide view  
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle (wide-area).  
Top view screen  
Rear wide view screen  
How to Use the System  
▼
Top view/Front view, Top view/Front wide view, Side view  
Indication  
Images are displayed on the screen when the 360°View Monitor switch is pressed with all of  
the following conditions met.  
The ignition is switched ON.  
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The selector lever is in a position other than R.  
Display switching  
The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360°view monitor switch is pressed.  
Top view/Front view  
Top view/Front wide view  
Home screen  
Side view  
NOTE  
When the selector lever is in R position, the displayed screen does not switch to the top  
view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view.  
Display of the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view stops even  
with the display conditions met if any of the following conditions occurs.  
When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.  
The selector lever is shifted to P position (displayed when the selector lever is in a  
position other than P).  
(Displayed when vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph))  
4 minutes and 30 seconds have passed.  
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster.  
(Displayed when the vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster)  
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The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster after 8 seconds have passed  
since pressing the 360°View Monitor switch.  
4 minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed was less  
than 15 km/h (9.3 mph) after 8 seconds have passed since pressing the 360°View  
Monitor switch.  
The 360°View Monitor settings can be changed as follows.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ultrasonic sensor detects an  
obstruction.  
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ignition is switched ON.  
Screen priority level when the system launches.  
Top view/Rear view, Top view/Rear wide view  
The top view/rear view, top view/rear wide view displays when all of the following  
conditions are met.  
The ignition is switched ON.  
Selector lever is in R position.  
Display switching  
The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360°view monitor switch is pressed.  
Top view/Rear view  
Top view/Rear wide view  
NOTE  
The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view automatically display whether or not  
the 360°View Monitor switch is turned on or off when shifting the selector lever to R  
position.  
The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view displays the previously displayed  
screen.  
The setting can be changed to display the top view/front view when shifting from reverse  
to a forward gear without operating the 360°View Monitor switch to check the front of the  
vehicle while parallel parking.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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Screen operation/icon  
WARNING  
Always stop the vehicle when adjusting the 360°View Monitor image quality.  
Do not adjust the 360°View Monitor image quality while driving. If you adjust the 360°View  
Monitor image quality (such as brightness, contrast, tone, and color density) while driving, it  
could lead to an unexpected accident.  
Display/Icon  
(1) View status icon  
Content  
Indicates which image is displayed among the front view/front  
wide view/side view/rear view/rear wide view.  
(2) Parking sensor status icon  
Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is switch‐  
ed off.  
Top View/Front View  
▼
Use the top view/front view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when  
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
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Display range  
Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the  
seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top  
view screen may display in the following ways.  
If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the  
cameras, the screen area for each camera may be affected and it may display in that  
color.  
Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.  
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image  
may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images  
merge.  
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination  
level around any of the cameras.  
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Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Tire icon  
Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the  
steering wheel operation.  
(2) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow & Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.  
red)  
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.  
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper is ex‐  
pected to travel.  
b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle is ex‐  
pected to travel.  
(3) Extended vehicle width lines (blue)  
Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle.  
(4) Projected vehicle path distance guide Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of  
lines (yellow & red)  
the vehicle.  
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in) from the  
front end of the bumper.  
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39 in) and  
2.0 m (78 in) from the front end of the bumper.  
CAUTION  
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from  
the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around  
the vehicle visually when driving.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-305.  
NOTE  
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
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How to use the projected vehicle path line function  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.  
Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions come  
within the projected vehicle path lines.  
Top View/Front Wide View  
▼
Use the top view/front wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area  
when accelerating from a stop or entering a T-shaped intersection and intersection.  
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Display range  
Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the  
seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top  
view screen may display in the following ways.  
If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the  
cameras, the screen area for each camera may be affected and it may display in that  
color.  
Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.  
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image  
may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images  
merge.  
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination  
level around any of the cameras.  
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Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐ Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the distance  
tance guide lines (blue & red)  
(from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.  
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in)  
from the front end of the bumper.  
NOTE  
The front wide view screen displays the image in front of the vehicle at a wide angle and  
corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it  
differs from the actual view.  
Side View  
▼
Use the side view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating  
from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
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Display range  
Target object  
Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow)  
Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.  
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.  
The projected vehicle path lines (yellow) indicate the path the  
inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.  
(2) Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue)  
Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door  
mirrors.  
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Display/Icon  
Content  
(3) Vehicle front end guide lines (blue)  
Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.8 in) from the front edge  
of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).  
NOTE  
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
How to use the projected vehicle path line function  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.  
Turn the steering wheel so that the projected vehicle path lines travel inside of the  
obstruction (A), and drive the vehicle forward until it passes the obstruction.  
If the projected vehicle path lines are on an obstruction (B) or outside of the obstruction (C),  
the vehicle may contact the obstruction when turning the vehicle sharply.  
CAUTION  
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in  
from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety  
around the vehicle visually when driving.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.  
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Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-305.  
Do not turn the steering wheel any more until the vehicle has passed the obstruction, even  
if the obstruction is not visible on the side view image. If the steering wheel is turned even  
more, the vehicle may contact the obstruction if it is turned sharply.  
NOTE  
Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen and the  
actual conditions, always check the safety of the surrounding area using the mirrors and  
directly with your eyes when driving.  
Even though the object displayed on the screen, such as a road curb or a division line of a  
parking space, and the vehicle parallel guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually  
be parallel.  
Top View/Rear View  
▼
Use the top view/rear view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when  
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
Range of displayed screen image  
Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the  
seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top  
view screen may display in the following ways.  
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If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the  
cameras, the screen area for each camera may be affected and it may display in that  
color.  
Obstructions displayed in the rear view may not display on the top view screen.  
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image  
may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images  
merge.  
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination  
level around any of the cameras.  
Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Tire icon  
Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the  
steering wheel operation.  
(2) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow & Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.  
red)  
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.  
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the rear bumper is ex‐  
pected to travel.  
b) Indicates the path where the outer side of the vehicle is ex‐  
pected to travel.  
(3) Extended vehicle width lines (blue)  
These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehi‐  
cle.  
(4) Projected vehicle path distance guide These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point  
lines (yellow & red)  
measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the end of the  
bumper).  
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in) from the  
rear end of the bumper.  
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39 in) and  
2.0 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.  
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NOTE  
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.  
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.  
How to use the projected vehicle path line function  
CAUTION  
The front of the vehicle swings out wide when turning the steering wheel while reversing.  
Maintain sufficient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.  
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in  
from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety  
around the vehicle visually when driving.  
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.  
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-305.  
NOTE  
Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen, such as  
indicated in the following, and the actual conditions when parking, always check the  
safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.  
Even though the back end of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen and  
distance guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.  
When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, even  
though the division line and the vehicle width guide line appear parallel, they may not  
actually be parallel.  
The following shows an example of vehicle parking with the steering wheel turned to the  
left while backing up the vehicle. When backing into a parking space from the opposite  
direction, the steering operation is reversed.  
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1. Back the vehicle into the parking space by turning the steering wheel so that the vehicle  
enters the center of the parking space.  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
2. After the vehicle starts entering the parking space, stop and adjust the steering wheel so  
that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on  
the left and right are roughly equal, and then continue backing up slowly.  
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3. Once the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are  
parallel, straighten the wheels and back the vehicle slowly into the parking space.  
Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in the best  
possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the vehicle  
width guide lines are parallel to them.)  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
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Top View/Rear Wide View  
▼
Use the top view/rear wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area  
when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.  
Range of displayed screen image  
Target object  
NOTE  
In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the  
seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.  
Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top  
view screen may display in the following ways.  
If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the  
cameras, the screen area for each camera may be affected and it may display in that  
color.  
Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.  
If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image  
may appear distorted.  
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images  
merge.  
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination  
level around any of the cameras.  
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Viewing the screen  
Display/Icon  
Content  
(1) Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐ These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehi‐  
tance guide lines (blue & red)  
cle and distance to a point measured from the rear of the vehi‐  
cle (from the end of the bumper).  
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in)  
from the rear end of the bumper.  
NOTE  
The top view/rear wide view screen displays the image at the rear of the vehicle at a wide  
angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side.  
Therefore, it differs from the actual view.  
Margin of Error Between Road Surface on Screen and Actual Road Surface  
▼
There might be some margin of error between the road surface appearing on the screen and  
the actual road surface. A margin of error in the perceived distance could lead to an  
accident, therefore be aware of the following conditions which can more easily produce  
errors in the perceived distance.  
The vehicle tilts due to weight of passengers and cargo.  
If the vehicle is tilted, obstructions picked up by a camera can appear farther or closer than  
the actual distance from the vehicle.  
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Front camera  
Obstruction  
Margin of error  
Side camera  
Obstruction  
Margin of error  
Rear camera  
Margin of error  
Obstruction  
There is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle  
If there is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle,  
obstructions picked up by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance  
from the vehicle.  
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Front camera  
Appears further than  
actual distance  
Appears closer than  
actual distance  
A
B
A
B
Actual obstruction  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
Actual obstruction  
A: Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen  
B: Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle  
Side camera  
Appears further than  
actual distance  
Appears closer than  
actual distance  
A
B
B
A
Actual obstruction  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
Actual obstruction  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
A: Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen  
B: Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle  
Rear camera  
Appears further than  
actual distance  
Appears closer than  
actual distance  
A
B
A
B
Actual obstruction  
Obstruction appearing  
on screen  
Obstruction appearing on screen  
Actual obstruction  
A: Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen  
B: Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle  
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NOTE  
If the vehicle is on a slope, obstructions taken by the camera can appear farther or closer  
than the actual distance from the vehicle.  
Three-dimensional object at vehicle front or rear  
Because the vehicle front end guide lines (side camera) or the distance guide lines (rear  
camera) are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the three-dimensional object  
displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.  
Side camera  
(Screen display)  
(Actual condition)  
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Rear camera  
(Screen display)  
Sensed distance on screen A > B > C  
(Actual condition)  
Actual distance B > C = A  
System Problem Indication  
▼
Center display indication  
Cause  
Action to be taken  
“No camera signal.” is displayed  
Screen is pitch-black and blank  
The control unit might be damaged.  
Have your vehicle inspected  
by an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
The camera might be damaged.  
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Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)*  
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.  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)  
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)  
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)  
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)  
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS)  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while  
traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.  
WARNING  
Do not modify the suspension:  
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly detect  
vehicles ahead. This will result in the system not operating normally or mistakenly operating,  
which could cause a serious accident.  
CAUTION  
Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windshield near the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC).  
*Some models.  
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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.  
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.  
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera  
(FSC).  
Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.  
Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.  
Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light.  
Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.  
Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the  
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC).  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.  
When cleaning the windshield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning fluids to  
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.  
When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the camera lens.  
Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around  
it. If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is severely hit or if there are cracks or damage  
caused by flying gravel or debris in the area around it, stop using the following systems  
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
High Beam Control System (HBC)  
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)  
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)  
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)  
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)  
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS)  
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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.  
Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacturer,  
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear  
patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield  
and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic  
shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system cannot accurately  
determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully  
and pay attention to the road ahead.  
NOTE  
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 windshield 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  
windshield.  
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 taillights 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 taillights or the taillights are turned off at  
nighttime.  
Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC).  
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Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from  
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.  
When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.  
The vehicle is driven with tires 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.  
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire 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.  
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning  
indication  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go  
function) warning indication  
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) warning indication  
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/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.  
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning  
indication  
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go  
function) warning indication  
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) warning indication  
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning indication/  
warning light (amber)  
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windshield 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 windshield or press the defroster switch and defog the  
windshield.  
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)  
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning  
indication  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go  
function) warning indication  
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) warning indication  
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning indication/  
warning light (amber)  
If there are recognizable cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris on the  
windshield, always have the windshield replaced. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer  
for replacement.  
(With Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS))  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes 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 color.  
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Radar Sensor (Front)*  
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).  
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).  
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)  
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS)  
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)  
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead  
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.  
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the front emblem.  
Radar sensor (front)  
If “Front Radar Sensor Blocked” is displayed in the multi-information display of the  
instrument cluster, clean the area around the radar sensor (front).  
CAUTION  
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.  
Do not adhere stickers (including transparent stickers) to the surface of the radiator grille  
and front emblem in and around the radar sensor (front), and do not replace the radiator  
grille and front emblem with any product that is not a genuine product designed for use  
with the radar sensor (front).  
The radar sensor (front) includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar sensor's front  
surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may require  
time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the  
system may not operate correctly, therefore always keep the radar sensor (front) clean.  
Do not install a grille guard.  
If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the position of the  
radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always have the  
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
*Some models.  
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Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when pulling  
out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor (front) could be hit and its position  
deviated.  
Do not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor (front).  
For repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor (front), consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Do not modify the suspension. If the suspension are modified, the vehicle's posture could  
change and the radar sensor (front) may not be able to correctly detect a vehicle ahead or  
an obstruction.  
NOTE  
Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect vehicles  
ahead or obstructions correctly and each system may not operate normally.  
The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not reflect radio waves effectively, such as an  
unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform covered by a soft top,  
vehicles with a hard plastic tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.  
Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height and thus less area for reflecting radio waves.  
Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand from its tires  
and onto your windshield.  
The luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are  
occupied.  
Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front surface of the front emblem.  
During inclement weather such as rain, snow, or sand storms.  
When driving near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves.  
Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect vehicles  
ahead or obstructions.  
The beginning and end of a curve.  
Roads with continuous curves.  
Narrow lane roads due to road construction or lane closures.  
The vehicle ahead enters the radar sensor's blind spot.  
The vehicle ahead is running abnormally due to accident or vehicle damage.  
Roads with repeated up and down slopes  
Driving on poor roads or unpaved roads.  
The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely short.  
A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into the lane.  
To prevent incorrect operation of the system, use tires of the same specified size,  
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern on all four wheels. In addition, do not use tires  
with significantly different wear patterns or tire pressures on the same vehicle (Including  
the temporary spare tire).  
If the battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.  
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When driving on roads with little traffic and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for the  
radar sensor (front) to detect, “Front Radar Sensor Blocked” may be temporarily  
displayed, however, this does not indicate a problem.  
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.  
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Radar Sensors (Rear)*  
Your vehicle is equipped with radar sensors (rear). The following systems also use the radar  
sensors (rear).  
Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM)  
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.  
Radar sensors (rear)  
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 on page 6-49.  
CAUTION  
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
NOTE  
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.  
*Some models.  
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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.  
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork, and  
replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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.  
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i-ACTIVSENSE  
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)*  
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by emitting ultrasonic waves which are reflected off  
obstructions at the rear and the returning ultrasonic waves are picked up by the ultrasonic  
sensors (rear).  
Ultrasonic sensor (rear)  
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera*  
Your vehicle is equipped with a front camera, side cameras, and a rear camera. The 360°  
View Monitor uses each camera.  
The front camera, side cameras, and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the  
vehicle.  
Each camera is installed to the following positions.  
Side camera  
Side camera  
Front camera  
Rear camera  
*Some models.  
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