Under bad weather conditions (rain,
fog , and snow).
Tires other than the speci fied size are
used, such as when tire chains or
temporary spare tires are used.
Switch the TJA off when it is not being
used.
Leaving the TJA on when it is not in use
is dangerous as it could operate
unexpectedly, resulting in an accident.
Do not get out of the vehicle while
the stop hold control is operating.
Getting out of the vehicle while the
stop hold control is operating is
dangerous as the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, switch the
TJ A off, shift the selector lever to the P
position, and apply the parking brake.
NOTE
The TJA does not operate with the
following objects.
On-coming vehiclesPe d e s t r i a n sStationary objects (such as
stopped vehicles, obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may
not detect it correctly.
A brake operation sound may be
heard by the TJA control, however, it
does not indicate a problem.
The brake lights turn on while the
brakes and stop hold control are
operating by the TJA control.
When any of the following
conditions is met, the TJA may not be
able to detect white (yellow) lane
lines or vehicles ahead correctly and
the TJA may not operate normally.
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 Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot recognize the area in front
of the vehicle.
The visibility of white (yellow) lane
lines is poor.
There are multiple white (yellow)
lane lines.
There is a misleading line which
looks like a white (yellow) lane
line.
The distance to the vehicle ahead
is close.
The width of the vehicle lane is
narrow or wide.
A vehicle ahead is driving
erratically.
A vehicle ahead veers o ff course
from your vehicle's line of travel.
The vehicle is driven through an
intersection, a junc tion, or a fork in
the road.
▼ Tra
ffic Jam Assist (TJA) Display
Indication
The TJA setting status and operation
conditions are indicated on the
multi-information display and the
active driving display.
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▼Setting the System
Operation switch
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. TJA switch
Operation conditions
Headway control function
The headway control operates when all
of the following conditions are met.
The TJA is on.The selector lever is in the D position.The parking brake is released.All the doors are closed.The driver's seat belt is fastened.Vehicle speed is 0 to 140 km/h (0 to 87 mph)
Steering assist function
The steering assist function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
The headway control function is operating.The vehicle is being driven at a speed of less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).When driving near the center of the lane and the white (yellow) lane lines on both
sides are detected clearly, or a vehicle ahead is detected clearly in front of your
vehicle.
The steering wheel is not turned sharply.The turn signal lever is not operated.
NOTE
The steering operation assist is performed so that the vehicle remains near the
center of the driving lane, however, depending on conditions such as the road
curvature, road slope and undulations, and vehicle speed, the function might not
be able to keep the vehicle near the center of the driving lane.
Under the following conditions, the TJA cannot be used when the vehicle speed is
30 km/h (20 mph) or slower.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects.There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
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Resuming the control
If the TJA is temporarily canceled, it will resume operation at the previously set speed
by pressing the RES switch after all of the operation conditions have been met again.
Tu r n i n g off the system
When the TJA switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the TJA turns o ff.
▼ Stop Hold Control
While in headway control using the
Tra
ffic Jam Assist (TJA), your vehicle will
stop when a vehicle ahead stops.
When the vehicle is stopped and the
stop hold control operates, the TJA
indicator light turns on.
NOTE
The parking brake is automatically
applied and the vehicle is held in its
stopped position when 10 minutes or
longer have passed since the stop hold
control operated. When this occurs,
the TJA is temporarily canceled.
Resuming driving
While in stop hold control, if the
vehicle ahead starts moving and the
distance from the vehicle increases, the
stop hold control will be canceled and
your vehicle will resume driving by
performing any of the following
operations.
Press the RES switch.Depress the accelerator pedal.
NOTE
If the vehicle ahead starts moving
within three seconds after your vehicle
is stopped, the headway control will
continue even if you do not resume
driving your vehicle.
Resume driving information
If you do not resume driving within a
few seconds after the vehicle ahead
starts moving during stop hold control,
the vehicle-ahead indication on the
multi-information display flashes to
urge you to resume driving. If you still
do not resume driving after the
indicator light flashes, a sound is
activated to urge you to resume
driving.
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The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h
(3 mph) or higher.
(Object is a pedestrian or bicycle)
The vehicle speed is between about
10 and 80 km/h (6.3 to 49 mph).
The DSC does not operate.
NOTE
When any of the following
conditions is met, the forward
detection function may not operate.
If there is the possibility of hitting
only a part of a vehicle or
obstruction ahead.
You are driving your vehicle at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
When the driver deliberately
performs driving operations
(accelerator operation, steering
wheel operation).
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.The steering wheel is being
operated.
The selector lever is being shifted.The turn signal lever is being
operated.
Warnings and messages, such as a
dirty windshield, related to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
front radar sensor are being
displayed on the multi-information
display.
When any of the following
conditions is met, the forward
detection function may operate.
There is an object in the road at
the entrance to a curve (including
guardrails and snow banks).
Passing an approaching vehicle
while rounding a curve.
When crossing a narrow bridge,
going under a low overhang, or
passing through a narrow gate, a
car washing machine, or tunnel.
When passing through a toll gate.When entering an underground
parking area.
There is a metal object, bump, or a
protruding object on the road.
If you suddenly come close to a
vehicle ahead.
An animal, wall, or standing tree is
detected.
While the system is operating, the
driver is notified by the
multi-information display and the
active driving display.
If a malfunction is detected or the
system temporarily stops the
function due to dirt on the sensors or
cameras, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
light turns on and a message is
displayed on the multi-information
display.
If the system performs brake control
and the vehicle is stopped, the
system will continue to hold the
brakes for a brief time unless there is
an operation performed by the
driver.
Collision warning
If there is the possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a target object at the
front, the warning sound is activated
continuously and a warning is
displayed on the multi-information
display and the active driving display.
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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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The obstruction is soft such as a
hanging curtain or snow stuck to a
vehicle.
The obstruction is shaped
irregularly.
The obstruction is extremely close.When any of the following
conditions is met, the rearward
detection function may not operate
normally.
Snow, ice, or mud adheres to the
area around a rear ultrasonic
sensor.
The vehicle posture is unstable due
to sudden operation of the steering
wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake
pedal.
There is another obstruction near
one obstruction.
During inclement weather such as
rain, fog , and snow.
High or low humidity.High or low temperatures.Strong winds.The path of travel is not flat.Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the
rear seat and the vehicle is tilted.
Objects such as a wireless antenna,
fog light, or illuminated license
plate is installed near a rear
ultrasonic sensor.
The orientation of a rear ultrasonic
sensor has deviated for reasons
such as a collision.
The vehicle is a ffected by other
sound waves such as the horn,
engine noise, or rear ultrasonic
sensor of another vehicle.
When any of the following
conditions is met, the rearward
detection function may operate.
Reversing towards a steep
ascending slope.
There are grating, wheel blocks, a
road curb, or a bump.
There is a hanging curtain or
railroad crossing gate.
Reversing near objects such as
foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, or
fences.
The vehicle is driven on rough
roads such as in areas where there
is grass and foliage or o ff-road.
When reversing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing
machines, tunnels, or into a
mechanical parking garage.
A towing bar is installed or a trailer
is connected.
If the system performs brake control
and the vehicle is stopped, the
system will continue to hold the
brakes for a brief time unless there is
an operation performed by the
driver.
Collision warning
If there is the possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a vehicle approaching
from the rear on the left or right, or
from the rear while you are driving in
reverse, a warning sound is activated
continuously and a warning is
displayed on the multi-information
display and the active driving display.
Multi-information display
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed
Active driving display
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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 o
ff 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.
If the headway control function is
disabled using a Mazda Connect
setting , the system switches to cruise
control.
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.The selector lever is in the P, N, or
R position.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending or speed up while
descending.
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).
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Slightly depress the brake pedal.Press the CANCEL switch.
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 fo llowing 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.The selector lever is in the P, N, or
R position.
When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of
the applicable cancel conditions, the
speed cannot be re-set.
▼ To D e a c t i v a t e
Press the cruise switch again.
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