2016 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

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qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Switch
When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch is pressed, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indication/indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
If the switch is pressed again, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems become
operable and the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indication/indicator light
turns off.NOTE
lWhen the ignition is switched off, the
condition before the system was turned off
is maintained. For example, if the ignition
is switched OFF while the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems are operational, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems remain
operational the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
lThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are
turned off when the battery is disconnected
such as when the battery terminals or fuses
have been removed and re-installed. To turn
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems back on,
press the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch.
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Distance Recognition
Support System (DRSS)
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The Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) measures the distance
between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead
using a radar sensor (front) while the
vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19
mph or faster), and indicates a
recommended distance to maintain
between the vehicles. Furthermore, if your
vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more
closely than the appropriate distance to
maintain between the vehicles, the
vehicle-ahead indication in the multi-
information display is flashed to advise
the driver to keep a safer distance from
the vehicle ahead.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS) and
always drive carefully:
The Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) provides advice for
safer driving and notifies the driver of
a recommended, safer distance to
maintain with a vehicle ahead. 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
lThe Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) operates when all of the following
conditions are met:
lThe ignition is switched ON.lThe Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) is on.
lThe selector lever is in a position other
than reverse (R).
lThe vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster
(19 mph or faster).
lThe objects which activate the system are 4-
wheeled vehicles.
lThe Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) may also operate in the presence of
motorcycles and bicycles.
lThe Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) may not operate normally under the
following conditions:
lThe Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
has a malfunction.
lThe vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely slow speed.
lThe system does not operate with the
following objects:
lVehicles approaching in the opposite
direction.
lStationary objects (stopped vehicles,
obstructions)
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qIndication on Display
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operation status is displayed in the
multi-information display in the instrument cluster.
Problems are indicated in the center display (Type B audio). If there is a problem, take
appropriate action according to the displayed message.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20.
NOTE
lWhen 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 Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) operable, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next
time.
lThe Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) can be turned on/off and the system's sensitivity
can be changed using the INFO button on the steering switch.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.
Vehicle ahead
display
Distance between
vehicle display
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Distance-between-vehicles guidelines*1
Indication on displayDistance between vehicles
guidelines
(During travel at about 40km/h
(25 mph))Distance between vehicles
guidelines
(During travel at about 80km/h
(50 mph))
About 25 m (82 ft) About 50 m (164 ft)
About 20 m (66 ft) About 40 m (131 ft)
About 15 m (49 ft) About 30 m (98 ft)
About 10 m (32 ft) About 20 m (65 ft)
About 10 m (32 ft) or less About 20 m (65 ft) or less
*1 The distance between vehicles differs depending on vehicle speed.
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)í
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (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 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and
notifies the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights and the warning buzzer.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation
1. The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operates when the selector lever is shifted
to the reverse (R) position.
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2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light flashes and the warning beep is activated
simultaneously.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning indication in the rearview monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light on the door mirrors.
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 light may not flash or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
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NOTElIn the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indication/indicator light turns on
and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indication/
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
lSome problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights has
occurred.
lA large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
lThere is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear).lDriving on snow-covered roads for long periods.lThe temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long periods
on slopes during the summer.
lThe battery voltage has decreased.
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lUnder the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be
difficult to detect them.
lThe vehicle speed when reversing is about 12 km/h (7 mph) or faster.lThe 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
lA vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
Your vehicle
lThe vehicle is parked on a slant.
Your vehicle
lDirectly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system becomes
operable.
lIn the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
lSnow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.lThe front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.lTurn off the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (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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