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*Some models.
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
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) .............................................................................. 4-87
High Beam Control System (HBC) .................................................................................... 4-88
Rear side detection
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............................................................................................ 4-91
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) .................................................................. 4-97
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ...................................................................................... 4-101
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) ............................................................................. 4-105
Lane departure
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ............... 4-116
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High Beam Control System (HBC) *
The High Beam Control System (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 4-31 .
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).
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-32 .
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 High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the vehicle while
paying suffi cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and
low beams manually if necessary.
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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) *
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 according to the vehicle speed,
the area between the vehicle-ahead indication and the vehicle indication in the multi-
information display fl ashes in white 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
notifi es 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 traffi c 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 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operates when all of the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is switched ON.
The Distance Recognition Support System (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 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) may also operate in the presence of
motorcycles and bicycles.
The Distance Recognition Support System (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)
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*Some models.
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 (MRCC)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves refl ected 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).
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System...................... 5-2
Operating Tips ................................ 5-2
Vent Operation (Front) ................... 5-3
Front Air Conditioner ..................... 5-5
Vent Operation (Rear) .................... 5-9
Rear Air Conditioner .................... 5-11
Before Using the Audio System ........ 5-14
Audio Control Switch .................. 5-14
AUX/USB .................................... 5-15
Antenna ........................................ 5-18
Audio Set ............................................ 5-19
Basic Operation Method .............. 5-19
Home screen ................................. 5-23
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls ........................................ 5-24
Operating the Radio ..................... 5-26
Operating the Satellite Radio
* ...... 5-30
How to use AUX mode ................ 5-34
How to use USB mode ................. 5-35
Bluetooth
® .................................... 5-40
Bluetooth® Preparation ................. 5-43
Available Language ...................... 5-45
Bluetooth
® Audio ......................... 5-46
How to Use Pandora® ................... 5-49
How to Use Aha™ ....................... 5-51
How to Use Stitcher™ Radio ....... 5-55
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free ................ 5-57
Voice Recognition ........................ 5-67
Settings ......................................... 5-70
Applications ................................. 5-72
Troubleshooting ........................... 5-73
Appendix ............................................ 5-76
Things You Need to Know ........... 5-76
Interior Equipment ........................... 5-81
Sunvisors ...................................... 5-81
Interior Lights .............................. 5-82
Accessory Sockets ....................... 5-85
USB Power Outlet
* ...................... 5-86
Cup Holder ................................... 5-87
Bottle Holder ................................ 5-89
Storage Compartments ................. 5-89
Sunshade
(Rear Door Window)
* .................. 5-93
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How to use USB mode
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG fi le
This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be
supported depending on the model or OS version.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats
such as NTFS are not supported).
Playback
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select
or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Category list is displayed.
Current track list is displayed.
Select a desired track to play it.
Plays the current track repeatedly.
Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly.
When selected again, the function is canceled.
Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.
Select it again to cancel.
Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote's More Like This™.
Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This™.
If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has started to play, the
previous song is selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being played is replayed from
the beginning.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
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Bluetooth ® Preparation
Device pairing
To use Bluetooth ® audio and Hands-Free,
the device equipped with Bluetooth ® has
to be paired to the unit using the following
procedure. A maximum of seven devices
including Bluetooth
® audio devices and
hands-free mobile phones can be paired.
NOTE
The Bluetooth ® system may not operate
for 1 or 2 minutes after the ignition
is switched to ACC or ON. However,
this does not indicate a problem. If the
Bluetooth
® system does not connect
automatically after 1 or 2 minutes have
elapsed, make sure that the Bluetooth
®
setting on the device is normal and
attempt to reconnect the Bluetooth
®
device from the vehicle side.
If Bluetooth ® -enabled devices are used
in the following locations or conditions,
connection via Bluetooth
® may not be
possible.
The device is in a location hidden
from the center display such as
behind or under a seat, or inside the
glove compartment.
The device contacts or is covered by
a metal object or body.
The device is set to power-saving
mode.
Pairing Procedure
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Turn the Bluetooth ® setting on.
5. Select
to display the
message and switch to the device
operation.
6. Using your device, perform a search
for the Bluetooth
® device (Peripheral
device).
7. Select “Mazda” from the device list
searched by the device.
8. (Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.0)
Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code
into the device.
(Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.1
or higher)
Make sure the displayed 6-digit code
on the audio is also displayed on the
device, and touch the
.
Connection permission and phonebook
access permission for your mobile
device may be required depending on
the mobile device.
9. If pairing is successful, the functions of
the device connected to Bluetooth
® are
displayed.
10. (Devices compatible with Mazda
E-mail / SMS function)
SMS (Short Message Service)
messages, and E-mail for the device are
downloaded automatically. A download
permission operation for your device
may be required depending on the
device.
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Switching to Bluetooth ® audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth ® audio device, switch to the
Bluetooth ® audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel.
Any Bluetooth ® audio device must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth ® unit before it can be
used.
Refer to Bluetooth ® Preparation on page 5-43 .
1. Turn on the Bluetooth ® audio device's power.
2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
3. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
4. When
is selected, switches to the Bluetooth ® audio mode to begin playback.
NOTE
If Bluetooth ® audio is used after using Pandora ® , Aha™ or Stitcher™ radio, the
application on the mobile device has to be closed fi rst.
If the Bluetooth ® audio device does not begin playback, select the icon.
If the mode is switched from Bluetooth ® audio mode to another mode (radio mode), audio
playback from the Bluetooth ® audio device stops.
Playback
To listen to a Bluetooth ® audio device over the vehicle's speaker system, switch the mode to
Bluetooth ® audio mode. (Refer to “Switching to Bluetooth ® audio mode”)
After switching to the Bluetooth ® audio mode, the following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the display. Icons which can be used differ depending on the version of the
Bluetooth
® audio device which you are currently using.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.4 only)
Displays the top level folder/fi le list.
Select the folder which you want to select.
The fi les in the selected folder are displayed.
Select the fi le you want to play.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change when the song is repeated or the folder is repeated.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Plays songs in the folder in random order.
When selected again, the songs on the device are played in random order.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change during folder shuffl e or device shuffl e.
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