2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning In
dicator Light/Display Indicator/Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system notifies the driver of the presence of
vehicles in adjacent lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using the BSM warning indicator
light, the warning sound and the display indicator (vehicles with instrument cluster (Type
A/B) and active driving display) (BSM) while the systems are operational.
BSM warning indicator lights
The BSM warning indicator lights are equipped on the left and right door mirrors. The
warning indicator lights turn on when a vehicl e approaching from the rear in an adjacent
lane is detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the warn ing indicator light turns on momentarily and
then turns off after a few seconds.
Forward driving (BSM operation)
The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear and turns on the BSM warning
indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors according to the conditions. Additionally,
while a BSM warning indicator li ght is illuminated, if the turn signal lever is operated to
signal a turn in the direction in which the BS M warning indicator light is illuminated, the
BSM warning indicator light flashes.
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects a vehicle approaching from the rear of
the vehicle and flashes the BSM warning indicator lights.
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn on wh en the parking lights are turned on, the
brightness of the BSM warning indicator lights is dimmed.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-131
CX-5_8HX6-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-19 9:26:07

If the BSM warning indicator lights are difficult to see due to glare from surrounding
brightness when traveling on snow-covered ro ads or under foggy conditions, press the
dimmer cancellation button to cancel the di mmer and increase the brightness of BSM
warning indicator lights when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-19, 4-35, 4-50.
Display indicator (Vehicles with multi-info rmation display and active driving display)
The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the multi-information
display and active driving display when the ve hicle is moving forward (BSM operational).
Multi-information Display Active Driving Display
Detection and warning indicator Detection and warning indicator
Instrument Cluster (Type A/B)
The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white) when an approaching
vehicle is detected. In addition
, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane change
while the vehicle is detected, the display chan ges the color (amber) of the warning indicator.
BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated simultaneously with the flas hing of a BSM warning
indicator light.
▼ Canceling Operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
The BSM system can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-11.
When the BSM is set
to inoperable, the
BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) systems are turned off and the
BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition is
switched OFF while the BSM and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are
operational, the BSM and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems remain
operational the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-132
CX-5_8HX6-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-19 9:26:07

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)*
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for
safer driving by displaying traffic signs on th e active driving display which are recognized
by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or reco rded in the navigation system while the
vehicle is driven.
The TSR displays the speed limit, do not enter, and traffic stop signs.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display while
the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the d river using the indication in the active driving
display and a warning sound.
NOTE
The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the
supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The TSR operates only if the navigation syst em SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in
the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
Speed limit signs and do not enter signs
4040
Sign recognized
Sign displayed
Active driving display indication Active driving display indication
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.4-133
CX-5_8HX6-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-19 9:26:07

Stop sign
40
Sign recognized and
displayed at same time
Active driving display indication
WA R N I N G
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlookin g traffic signs and provides support for safer
driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign
may not be recognized or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it
could result in an accident.
NOTE
The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
Tires other than standard tires are equipped.
The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.
When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-134
CX-5_8HX6-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-19 9:26:07

The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.
The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).
Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
Strong light reflects off the road.
A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
A traffic sign is partially shaded.
A traffic sign is bent or warped.
A traffic sign is too low or too high.
A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).
A traffic sign is too big or too small.
There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or
other signs resembling it).
The TSR does not operate if the active driving display is set to non-display.
The TSR can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11.
▼Traffic Sign Display Indication
The following traffic signs are displayed
on the active driving display.
Speed limit signs
Do not enter signs
Stop signs
NOTE
Speed limit signs
When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h
(0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign
is displayed when any one of the
following conditions are met.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle and the
vehicle passes it.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-135
CX-5_8HX6-EA-19I_Edition2_old
2019-9-19 9:26:07

The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is read (if the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does
not recognize a speed limit sign).
In the following cases, display of the
speed limit sign stops.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes the speed limit sign and the
vehicle is driven for a certain distance
after passing the sign.
Each sensor determines that the
vehicle has changed direction of
travel.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a new speed limit sign
which differs from the previous one
(displays the new speed limit sign).
The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is not read within a
certain period of time (if the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) does not
recognize a speed limit sign, the speed
limit sign stored in the navigation
system is displayed).
The vehicle speed exceeds the
displayed speed limit sign by 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more after a certain
period of time has elapsed since the
speed limit sign was displayed.
(Except when there is information for
the speed limit sign in the navigation
system)
Do not enter signs
A do not enter sign is displayed when all
of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h
(37 mph) or slower.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a do not enter sign as a
sign targeted for your vehicle and the
vehicle passes it.
When the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) recognizes the do not enter sign
and a certain period of time has elapsed
since the vehicle passed the sign, display
of the do not enter sign stops.
Stop sign
A stop sign is displayed when all of the
following conditions are met:
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(19 mph) or slower.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a stop sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle.
When a certain period of time has
elapsed since the stop sign was
displayed, display of the stop sign stops.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-136
CX-5_8HX6-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-19 9:26:07

▼Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving display, the
area around the speed limit sign flashes 3 time
s in amber and the warning sound is activated
3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit
sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding conditions and
adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as
depressing the brake pedal.
While 60 mph is displayed
50 mph is displayed
Active driving display indication
Active driving display indication
The excessive speed warn ing is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalization features. In addition, the
warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on the setting contents.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11.
Warning pattern
Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.
Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in
amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains on.
Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3
times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and
remains on.
Warning activation timing
 0: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the
excessive speed warning is activated.
 5: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h
(3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-137
CX-5_8HX6-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-19 9:26:07

 10: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 10
km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
NOTE
In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.
The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the
activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalization
features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less
than the changed vehicle speed.
A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower than the
updated indication.
Display of the speed limit sign stops.
The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning sound
is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-43.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) incorrectly recognizes the actual speed limit sign
at a lower speed, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the
legal speed.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-138
CX-5_8HX6-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-19 9:26:07