2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 headlight

Rear Window Wiper andWa s h e r
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wiper.
▼Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Ty p e
A Ty p e
B
Stop
Intermittent
Normal
▼ Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to either of the
position.
After the switch is released, the washer
will stop.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (pa ge 6-32). If the fluid level
is normal and the washer still does not
work, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Headlight Washer*
The engine must be started and the
headlights must be turned on.

If you want to operate headlight washers,
double flick the wiper lever.

Washer
OFF
NOTE
•When the windscreen washer is
operated for the first time after turning
on the headlights, the headlight washers
operate automatically.
•If air enters the headlight washer fluid
pipe under conditions such as when the
vehicle is brand-new or after an empty
washer tank is replenished with washer
fluid, washer fluid will not spray even
when the wiper lever is operated. If this
occurs, perform the following
procedure:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the headlights.
3. Double flick the wiper lever several
times until the washer fluid sprays.
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Switches and Controls
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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 drivin g 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 sol ely on the systems.
▼Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the
driver to recognise potential
hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting Sy stem (AFS)...................................................................page 4-108
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH).............................................................................page 4-112
High Beam Control System (HBC)................................. ........................................ page 4-109
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)........................... ................................... page 4-163
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)..................................................................................page 4-115
Road sign recognition
Traffic Sign Recognition Sys tem (TSR).................................................................. page 4-120
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)....................................................... page 4-127
Driver fatigue detection
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)................................... .............................................. page 4-131
Rear obstruction detection wh en leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)................................ .............................................page 4-133
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC).............................. ...................................... page 4-137
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top & Go function)
.............................................................................................................................. ....page 4-149
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Lane departure
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS).............................................................................. page 4-163
Speed control
Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL)............................................................................. page 4-174
▼Pre-Crash Safety Technology
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in
averting collisions or reduce
their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.
Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range
Forward driving
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F).................... ..................................page 4-185
Advanced Smart City Brake S upport (Advanced SCBS).............. .......................... page 4-181
Reverse driving
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R).................... .................................. page 4-189
Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range
Smart Brake Support (SBS)..................................................................................... page 4-193
▼Camera and Sensors
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects lane indications and r
ecognises headlights, tail
lights and city lights during nighttime driving. In addition, i t also detects the vehicle ahead,
pedestrians, or obstructions. The following systems also use th e Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
•High Beam Control System (HBC)
•Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
•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)
•Smart Brake Support (SBS)
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with S top & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the
rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-196.
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Adaptive Front LightingSystem (AFS)
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The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight beams
to the left or right i n conjunction with the
operation of the steering wheel after the
headlights have been turned on.
NOTE
•Headlights do not blind drivers
approaching in the opposite direction no
matter what side of the road you must
drive your vehicle (left-hand or
right-hand traffic). Therefore, it is not
necessary to adjust the optical axis of
the headlights when switching
temporarily to driving on the opposite
side of the road (left-hand or right-hand
traffic).
•The Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) function can be switched to
operable/inoperable using the
personalisation function.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-12.
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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 Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-42.
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 appr oaching 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 lin ed with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and
towns.
•The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)
The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-42.
CAUTION

Do not adjust the vehicle he ight, 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 th e high beams and low beams manually if
necessary.
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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 street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traffic signals.
•When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and
signs.
•When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
•When driving on roads with sharp 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 insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
•When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats
are occupied.
•When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres
onto your windscreen.
▼ To Operate the System
The HBC operates to sw
itch 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 t hat it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
At the same time, th e HBC indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.

The HBC determines t hat it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
NOTE
•When the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(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 Personalisation
Features on page 9-12.
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▼Manual Switching
Switching to
low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The HBC indicator light (green) turns off.
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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Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)*
The ALH are a system which uses the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to determine the
situation of a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the op posite direction while driving
at night to automatically switc h the illumination range of the headlights, the illuminated
area, or the illumination brightness.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-196.
The ALH are controlled between high and low beams as follows to assure the driver’s
visibility without dazzling a ve hicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite
direction.
Glare-Free High Beam
This feature dims only the high-beam light shone on the vehicle ahead.
The high beams will dim while driving at a speed of about 40 km /h (25 mph) or faster.
When the vehicle speed is less than about 30 km/h (18 mph), the beams switch to the low
beams.
NOTE
The headlight high-beam indicator light turns on while the high beams are on.
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