A vehicle or pedestrian moves in
the parking lot or on the sidewalk
in the area surrounding your
vehicle.
After making a left or right turn, an
on-coming vehicle is present.
When passing an on-coming
vehicle.
A vehicle overtakes your vehicle
while it is stopped.
Your vehicle is in an area where
strong radio waves or electrical
noise may occur such as near a
television tower or power plant.
Under the following conditions, the
front side radar sensor cannot detect
approaching vehicles or it might bedi fficult to detect them, and the
system may not operate normally.
The front side radar sensor
detection area is obstructed by a
nearby wall or vehicle.
Directly after the system becomes
operable.
Radio wave interference from a
radar sensor equipped on a nearby
vehicle.
The approaching vehicle has any of
the following shapes.
a) The size of the vehicle body is extremely small.
b) The vehicle height is extremely low or high.
c) A special type of vehicle with a complex shape
A vehicle suddenly enters the
detection area from the front or
side of your vehicle.
A vehicle that has stopped
suddenly starts to move.
Multiple objects move at the same
time.
The vehicle is driven in bad
weather conditions such as heavy
rain, fog, snow, or sand storms.
The vehicle is driven on a sharp
curve or on bumpy roads.
An object that re flects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.
A vehicle approaches while turning
(Such as roundabout)
The vehicle is driven at an
extremely slow speed.
In the following cases, the system
turns on the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light and
operation of the system is stopped. If
the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light remains on,
have the vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Some problem with the system has
occurred.
The front side radar sensor
installation position is greatly
deviated.
There is a large accumulation of
snow or ice on the front bumper
near a front side radar sensor.
The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot
due to driving for a long time on
slopes during the summer.
The lead-acid battery voltage has
decreased.
The front side radar sensor of the
FCTA may be regulated under the
radio wave related laws of the
country where the vehicle is driven.
If this system is used abroad, it may
be necessary to turn o ff the system.
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor
on page 4-77.
▼ Canceling Operation of Front
Cross
Traffic Alert (FCTA)
The FCTA can be set to inoperable.
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The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines on both sides.
There is a vehicle on the rear sides.
NOTE
The Blind Spot Assist function may
not operate normally when any of
the following conditions is met.
A condition under which the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect a target object is
met.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-71.
The visibility of vehicles in adjacent
lanes is poor.
A vehicle in an adjacent lane
rapidly approaches at a high
speed.
Vehicles in adjacent lanes have any
of the following shapes.
The vehicle size is very small.The vehicle height is extremely
low or high.
A special type of vehicle with a
complex shape.
The visibility of white lines (yellow
lines) is poor (due to paint flaking
or dirt, or being hidden by vehicles
ahead).
There are multiple white lines
(yellow lines) or they are
interrupted.
A misleading line on the road is
picked up (such as temporary line
for construction, shadow, lingering
snow, or grooves filled with water).
The width of the vehicle lane is
narrow or wide.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
The vehicle is driven on a section
with a closed lane or temporary
lane due to construction.
The vehicle is driven on a forked
road or junction.
When the ELK OFF indicator light is
on, the system is canceled according
to a Mazda Connect setting.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Temporary cancellation of the
function
The Blind Spot Assist function goes on
stand-by when any of the following
conditions is met. The Blind Spot Assist
function is automatically restored
when its operation conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is less than about
56 km/h (35 mph).
The system cannot detect white
(yellow) lane lines.
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.The steering wheel is operated
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.The TCS/DSC is turned o ff.Multiple vehicles are traveling in the
detecting area near your vehicle.
Cancellation of the function
The Blind Spot Assist function is
canceled when any of the following
conditions is met.
The temperature in the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by
an obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
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The vehicle is driven on rough
roads such as in areas where there
is grass and foliage or o ff-road.
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System Operation
on page 4-143.
Always use tires for all wheels that
are of the speci fied size, and the
same manufacture, brand, and tread
pattern. In addition, do not use tires
with signi ficantly di fferent wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such
improper tires are used, the SBS may
not operate normally.
Rearward detection function
The rearward detection function is
designed to reduce damage in the
event of a collision with a target object
when reversing.
The rearward detection function
detects obstructions using the rear
ultrasonic sensors. In addition, if there
is the possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a target object at the rear
while you are driving in reverse, you
are notified of possible danger by a
warning sound and a warning
indication on the display.
Furthermore, if the possibility of a
collision increases, brake control is
performed to reduce damage in the
event of a collision.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding area
visually when reversing the vehicle:
The operation of the rearward
detection function has certain
limitations. Therefore, the function
might not operate or it might be
delayed even if there is a target object
at the rear of your vehicle. Always
make it your responsibility as a driver
to check the rear.
Operation conditions
The rearward detection function
operates when all of the following
conditions are met.
The EV system is operating.The SBS is on.The selector lever is in the R position.The vehicle speed is about 2 km/h
(2 mph) to 8 km/h (4 mph).
There is no problem with the DSC.The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is
not operating.
NOTE
When any of the following
conditions is met, the rearward
detection function may not operate.
Directly after the EV system starts.The height of the obstruction is
low such as low walls or trucks
with low loading platforms.
The height of the obstruction is
high such as trucks with high
loading platforms.
The obstruction is not as large as a
vehicle or wall.
The obstruction is thin such as a
signpost.
The surface of the obstruction is
not pointed vertically relative to
your vehicle.
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Viewing the screen
Display/IconContent
(1) Tire icon Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with
the steering wheel operation.
(2) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow & red) Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper
is expected to travel.
b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle
is expected to travel.
(3) Extended vehicle width lines (blue) Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle.
(4) Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (yellow & red) Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in
front of the vehicle.
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in)
from the front end of the bumper.
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39
in) and 2.0 m (78 in) from the front end of the bump-
er.
CAUTION
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions
closing in from the side and objects shor
t in height may not be detected. Always
con firm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning
sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-198.
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CAUTION
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions
closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always
con firm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sens or obstruction detection indication and
warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-198.
Do not turn the steering wheel any mo re until the vehicle has passed the
obstruction, even if the obstruction is no t visible on the side view image. If the
steering wheel is turned even more, the ve hicle may contact the obstruction if it is
turned sharply.
NOTE
Because there might be a diff erence between the image displayed on the screen
and the actual conditions, always check th e safety of the surrounding area using
the mirrors and directly with your eyes when driving.
Even though the object displayed on the screen, such as a road curb or a division
line of a parking space, and the vehicle parallel guide lines appear parallel, they
may not actually be parallel.
▼ Top View/Rear View
Use the top view/rear view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area
when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.
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CAUTION
The front of the vehicle swings out wide when turning the steering wheel while
reversing. Maintain su fficient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions
closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always
con firm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and
warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-198.
NOTE
Because there might be a di fference between the image displayed on the screen,
such as indicated in the following , and the actual conditions when parking, always
check the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with
your eyes.
Even though the back end of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the
screen and distance guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be
parallel.
When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking
space, even though the division line and the vehicle width guide line appear
parallel, they may not actually be parallel.
The following shows an example of vehicle parking with the steering wheel turned
to the left while backing up the vehicle. When backing into a parking space from
the opposite direction, the steering operation is reversed.
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3. Grasp the support rod in thepadded area and secure it in the
support rod hole indicated by the
arrow to hold the hood open.
1. Pad
2. Support rod
▼Closing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to
make certain all filler caps are in
place and all loose items (e.g.
tools, oil containers, etc.) have
been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure
the support rod in the clip. Verify
that the support rod is secured in
the clip before closing the hood.
1. Clip
3. Lower the hood slowly to a heightof about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its
closed position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push it
excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the hood could be
deformed.
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Replace the tire when this happens.
1. New tread
2. Worn tread
3. Tread wear indicator
You should replace the tire before the
band crosses the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or
older. Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. The
period in which the tire was
manufactured (both week and year) is
indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-21.
▼Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling could
be
aff ected, leading to loss of control
and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
a ff ect:
Tire fit
Wheel and bearing life
Ground clearance
Snow-chain clearance
Speedometer calibration
Headlight aim
Bumper height
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
NOTE
When replacing a wheel, make sure
the new one is the same as the
original factory wheel in diameter,
rim width, and
offset (inset/outset).
For details, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
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