2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 warning lights

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 ahea d 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 system off when it is not being used.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is towed or you are towing some thing, switch the MRCC system off to prevent a
miss-operation.
NOTE
•The MRCC 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 travelling at an extre mely 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 system under conditions in which close proximity warnings are
frequently activated.
•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 system is in use, it does not cancel even if the selector lever (automatic
transaxle)/shift lever (manual transaxle) is operated and any intended engine braking will
not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the vehicle speed setting 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 automatic braking is operating, however, they
may not turn on while the vehicle is on a downslope at the set vehicle speed or travelling
at a constant speed and following a vehicle ahead.
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•Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go function system under conditions in which close
proximity warnings are frequently activated.
•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, however, they may not turn on while the vehicle is on a downslope at the set
vehicle speed or travelling at a constant speed and following a vehicle ahead.
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•The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication (amber) turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-42.
▼Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red)
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is
operating, the indicator light (red) flashes.
▼Automatic Brake Operation Display
“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 Personalisation Features on page
9-12.
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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•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.
•The direction indicator is being used.
•When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned off.
•When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windscreen, related to the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the 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.
•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.
•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 motorbikes or bicycles.
•Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.
•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.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-42.
▼Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Indicator Light (Red)
If the SBS is operating,
the indicator light
(red) flashes.

▼ Collision Warning
If there is the possib
ility of a collision with
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a war ning is indicated in
the display.

Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display
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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 t he rearview mirror and used by the following systems.
•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)
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with S top & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
•Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahea d of the vehicle while
travelling at night and detects traffic lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) can detect objects v aries depending on the surrounding conditions.
WA R N I N G
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 windscreen near the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
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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 th e Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) will cause a malfunction
or mistaken operation. Consequently, each sy stem may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident.
 Heed the following cautions to assure the co rrect 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 inst rument panel which reflect light.
 Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.
 Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding
cleaning the interior side of the windscre en around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before
performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Ma zda Repairer for windscreen repair and
replacement.
 When cleaning the windscreen, do not a llow glass cleaners or similar cleaning
fluids to
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) le ns. In addition, do not touch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
 When performing repairs around the rearvi ew mirror, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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 expert repairer, we rec ommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 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)
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
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•Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
•Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapour rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
•When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
•The vehicle is driven with tyres having significantly different wear.
•The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.
•There are water puddles on the road.
•The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or
in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
•The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is
weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
•The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
•A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.
•You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.
•When driving extremely close to the target object.
•Tyre chains or a temporary spare tyre is installed.
•The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or
a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) warning light (amber)
•Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
light
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning indication
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) 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)
•Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) warning light (amber)
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•Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
light
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning indication
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windscreen is dirty or foggy, the
system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped
and the following warning lights turn on. Ho wever, this does not indicate a problem.
Remove the dirt from the windscreen or press the defroster switch and defog the
windscreen.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) warning light (amber)
•Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
light
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning indication
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
•If there are recognizable cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris on the
windscreen, always have the windscreen replaced. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer
for replacement.
•(With Advanced Smar t City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS))
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises pedestrians when all of the following
conditions are met:
•The height of a pedestrian is about 1 to 2 meters.
•An outline such as the head, both shoulders, or the legs can be determined.
•In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly:
•Multiple pedestrians are walking, or there are groups of people.
•A pedestrian is close to a separate object.
•A pedestrian is crouching, lying, or slouching.
•A pedestrian suddenly jumps into the road right in front of the vehicle.
•A pedestrian opens an umbrella, or is carrying large baggage or articles.
•A pedestrian is in a dark location such as during the night, or blends into the
background by wearing clothes matching the background colour.
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