2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-30 brake

Forward Sensing Camera(FSC)
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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 the rearview mirror
and used by the following systems.
High Beam Control System (HBC)Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Tra ffi c
Sign Recognition System (TSR)Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Driver Attention Alert (DAA)Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)Tra ffi c Jam Assist (TJA)Smart Brake Support (SBS)
1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
determines the conditions ahead of
the vehicle while traveling at night and
detects traffic lanes. The distance in
which the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) can detect objects varies
depending on the surrounding
conditions.
WARNING
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 windshield near the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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 the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will
cause a malfunction or mistaken
operation. Consequently, each
system may not operate normally
which could lead to an unexpected
accident.
 Heed the following cautions to
assure the correct 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
dashboard which reflect light.
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Always keep the windshield glass
around the camera clean by
removing dirt or fogging. Use the
windshield defroster to remove
fogging on the windshield.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer regarding cleaning the
interior side of the windshield
around the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer before pe rforming repairs
around the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
is installed to the windshield.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for windshield repair and
replacement.
 When cleaning the windshield, do
not allow glass cleaners or similar
cleaning fluids to get on the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
lens. In addition, do not touch the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
lens.
 When performing repairs around
the rearview mirror, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer 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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
 Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
 Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
 Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function)
 Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
 Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
 Smart Brake Support (SBS)
 The direction in which the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed
has been finely adjusted. Do not
change the installation position of
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or remove it. Otherwise, it could
result in damage or malfunction.
 Always use tires for all wheels that
are of the specified size, and the
same manufacturer, brand, and tread
pattern. In addition, do not use tires
with
significantly
different wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the
system may not operate normally.
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
includes a function for detecting a
soiled windshield and informing the
driver, however, depending on the
conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the
windshield. In such cases, the system
cannot accurately determine a
vehicle ahead and may not be able
to operate normally. Always drive
carefully and pay attention to the
road ahead.
NOTE
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect
target objects correctly, and each
system may be unable to operate
normally.
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Front Radar Sensor*
▼Front Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a front
radar sensor.
The following systems also use the
front radar sensor.
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
Tra ffi c Ja m A s s i s t ( TJ A )Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The front radar sensor functions by
detecting the radio waves reflected off
a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent
from the radar sensor.
The front radar sensor is mounted
behind the front emblem.
1. Front radar sensor

If “Safety and Driver Support Systems
Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar
Obscured. Drive Safely” is displayed on
the multi-information display of the
instrument cluster, clean the area
around the front radar sensor.
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to
assure correct operation of each
system.
 Do not adhere stickers (including
transparent stickers) to the surface of
the radiator grille and front emblem
in and around the front radar sensor,
and do not replace the radiator grille
and front emblem with any product
that is not a genuine product
designed for use with the front radar
sensor.
 The front radar sensor includes a
function for detecting soiling of the
radar sensor's front surface and
informing the driver, however,
depending on the conditions, it may
require time to detect or it may not
detect plastic shopping bags, ice or
snow. If this occurs, the system may
not operate correctly, therefore
always keep the front radar sensor
clean.
 Do not install a grille guard.
 If the front part of the vehicle has
been damaged in a vehicle accident,
the position of the front radar sensor
may have moved. Stop the system
immediately and always have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
 Do not use the front bumper to push
other vehicles or obstructions such
as when pulling out of a parking
space. Otherwise, the front radar
sensor could be hit and its position
deviated.
 Do not remove, disassemble, or
modify the front radar sensor.
 For repairs, replacement or paint
work around the front radar sensor,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 Do not modify the suspensions. If
the suspensions are modified, the
vehicle's posture could change and
the front radar sensor may not be
able to correctly detect a vehicle
ahead or an obstruction.
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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.Rear Side Radar Sensor*
▼Rear Side Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with rear side
radar sensor. The following systems
also use the rear side radar sensor.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC)
The rear side radar sensors emit radio
waves and detect the radio waves
reflected off a vehicle approaching
from the rear or an obstruction.
1. Rear side radar sensor

The rear side radar sensors are installed
inside the rear bumper, one on each
side.
Always keep the surface of the rear
bumper near the rear side radar
sensors clean so that they operate
normally. Also, do not apply items such
as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-43.
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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.
▼Activation/Deactivation
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.
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 with the cruise
control system operable, the system
will be operable when the ignition is
switched ON the next time.
Activation
To activate the system, press the cruise
switch. The cruise standby indication
(white) turns on.
Deactivation
To deactivate the system, press the
cruise switch again.
The cruise standby indication (white)
turns off.
▼ To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system
by pressing the cruise switch. The
cruise standby indication (white)
turns on.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 25 km/h
(16 mph).
3. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator
pedal. Press the RES switch up (SET
+) or down (SET-) to start cruise
control. The cruise control
indication (green) in the instrument
cluster turns on at the same time.
Quickly release the switch when the
cruise control indication (green)
turns on.
NOTE
If the RES switch is operated up (SET
+) or down (SET-) while the vehicle
speed is between 25 and 30 km/h
(16 to 19 mph), the set speed is set
to 30 km/h (19 mph).
The cruise control speed setting
cannot be performed under the
following conditions:
Any of the doors is opened.The driver's seat belt is unfastened.The brake pedal is depressed.The parking brake is applied.(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the P, N, or
R position.
(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending or speed up while
descending.
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The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below 20
km/h (12 mph) when the cruise
control is activated, such as when
climbing a steep grade.
The vehicle speed preset using the
cruise control is displayed in the
instrument cluster and the active
driving display (vehicles with active
driving display).
Instrument cluster (Basic display)
Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE
display)
Active driving display
▼ Changing the Set Vehicle Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase/decrease speed using
cruise control switch
When the RES switch is pressed up
(SET+), the vehicle accelerates and
when the RES switch is pressed down
(SET-),
it decelerates.
Press and release immediately: 1
km/h (1 mph)
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
NOTE
Even after releasing the RES switch, the
cruise control accelerates/decelerates
continuously until the set speed
displayed in the instrument cluster and
on the active driving display is reached.
If you want to stop accelerating/
decelerating , change the set speed or
cancel the system (such as by
depressing the brake pedal).
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and
press the RES switch up (SET+) or
down (SET-) at the desired speed. If
the switch is not operated, the system
returns to the set speed after you
release your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is
on. Greater speed will not interfere
with or change the set speed. Take
your foot off the accelerator to return
to the set speed.
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▼To Resume Cruisi
ng Speed at More
Than 30 km/h (19 mph)
If the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled (such as by
applying the brake pedal) and the
system is still activated, the most
recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RES switch is
pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (19
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to
30 km/h (19 mph) or more and press
the RES switch.
▼ To Te m p o ra r i l y C a n c e l
To temporarily cancel the system, use
one of these methods:
Slightly depress the brake pedal.Press the CANCEL switch.(Manual transmission)
Depress the clutch pedal.
If the RES switch is pressed when the
vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the
previously set speed.
NOTE
If any of the following conditions
occur, the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled.
Even when the brake pedal is
slightly depressed.
The DSC is operating.There is a problem in the system.Any of the doors is opened.The driver's seat belt is unfastened.The parking brake is applied.(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the P, N, or
R position.
(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of
the applicable cancel conditions, the
speed cannot be re-set.
(Automatic transmission)
The cruise control cannot be
canceled while driving in manual
mode (selector lever shifted from D
to M position). Therefore, engine
braking will not be applied even if
the transmission is shifted down to a
lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set speed or
depress the brake pedal.
▼ To D e a c t i v a t e
Press the cruise switch again.
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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 parking sensor
is activated, the system will be activate d when the ignition is switched ON the
next time.
The system may not operate normally under the following conditions:
Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation
when removed).
The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).The sensor is covered by a hand.The sensor is excessively shocked.The vehicle is excessively tilted.Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, grating, or grass covered roads.Anything which generates ultrasonic wave s such as another vehicle's horn, the
engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or
another vehicle's sensors approaches the vehicle.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is
installed to the vehicle.
The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone, or a steep grade.An obstruction is too close to the sensor.The vehicle is moving towards an uneven wall or stairs.There are multiple obstructions.The vehicle is driven in a place with low ceilings.Obstructions under the bumper cannot be detected. Obstructions which are
lower than the sensor or thin may not be detected even though they were
detected once.
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire, rope or polesThings which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snowAngular shaped objectsVery tall objects, and those which are wide at the topSmall, short objectsAlways have the system inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is
applied to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they
cannot detect obstructions.
The system may have a malfunction if a sound is not activated or the detection
indication is not displayed even when th e parking sensor OFF switch is pressed
and the parking sensor is operable. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The system may have a malfunction if the indicator light does not turn on even
when the parking sensor OFF switch is turned on. Have your vehicle inspected by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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