2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 Owners Manual (in English)

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Laser Sensor *
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor is installed at the top of the windscreen
near the rearview mirror.



Always keep the surface of the windscreen around the laser sensor clean to assure proper
operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.
WARNING
As there is the possibility of eye damage occurring from the laser, always heed the
following precautions:
 
 Never remove the sensor. 
 A removed sensor will not meet the conditions for a class 1M laser under the IEC
60825-1 speci¿ cation and therefore eye safety cannot be assured.

 Do not peer into the sensor using optical instruments with a magni¿ cation function
such as magnifying glasses, and microscopic and objective lenses within a distance
of 100 mm (3.94 in) from the sensor.

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i-ACTIVSENSE

Laser sensor radiation data
Maximum average power: 45 mW
Pulse duration: 33 ns
Wavelength: 905 nm
Divergence angle (horizontal×vertical): 28 degrees×12 degrees

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
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 Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reÀ ected off a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

Saloon Hatchback
Radar sensors (rear) 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 6-66 .
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 Authorised Mazda
Dealer.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
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 dif¿ cult to detect them.




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


 Vehicle shapes which do not reÀ ect 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 Authorised Mazda Dealer.
  For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork,
and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorised 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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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) *
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by emitting ultrasonic waves which are reÀ ected off
obstructions at the rear and the returning ultrasonic waves are picked up by the ultrasonic
sensors (rear).

Saloon Hatchback
Ultrasonic sensor (rear)
Ultrasonic sensor (rear)
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.

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Cruise Control
*Some models.
Cruise Control *
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result
in loss of vehicle control.
 
 Hilly terrain 
 Steep inclines 
 Heavy or unsteady traf¿ c 
 Slippery or winding roads 
 Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed

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When Driving
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Switch

ON switch
RES/+ switch Without Adjustable Speed
Limiter
SET- switch
OFF/CAN
switch MODE switch
RES/+ switch With Adjustable Speed
LimiterSET- switch
OFF/CAN
switch

NOTE
If your Mazda has the following steering switch, your Mazda is equipped with the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-135 .
CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch switch switchMODE switch
SET- switch SET+ switch

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Cruise Control
Cruise Main Indication (White),
Cruise Set Indication (White)/
Indicator Light (Green)
Cruise main indication (white)
The cruise main indication (white) is
displayed in the instrument cluster when
the cruise control system is activated.


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


Activation/Deactivation
With adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the MODE
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
is displayed.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CAN switch.
The cruise main indication (white) turns
off.
NOTE
When the MODE switch is pressed
while the cruise control system is
operating, the cruise control system
switches to the adjustable speed limiter.
Without adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
is displayed.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CAN switch.
The cruise main indication (white) turns
off.
WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in an
activation-ready state while the cruise
control is not in use is dangerous as
the cruise control could unexpectedly
activate if the activation button is
accidentally pressed, and result in loss
of vehicle control and an accident.