2023 MAZDA CX3 warning

If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using
the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the
system is automatically enabled the
next time the ignition is switched
ON. However, if the system is
canceled using the personalization
features, the system is not
automatically enabled.
▼Vehicle Ahead Close Proximity
War n in g
When the system determines that the
distance between your vehicle and a
vehicle ahead is close, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system)
changes from green to amber and the
warning indication is displayed on the
multi-information display. While
checking the safety of the surrounding
area, depress the brake pedal while
keeping a safe distance from the
vehicle ahead.
Driver Attention Alert
(DAA)
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▼Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
The DAA is a system which detects
driver fatigue and decreased
attentiveness, and encourages the
driver to take a rest.
When the vehicle is driven inside traffic
lane lines at about 65 to 140 km/h
(41 to 86 mph), the DAA estimates the
amount of accumulated fatigue and
decreased attentiveness of the driver
based on the information from the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and
other vehicle information, and
encourages the driver to take a rest
using an indication on the
multi-information display and a
warning sound.
Use the DAA on expressways or
highways.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-197.
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WARNING
Do not rely completely on DAA and
always drive carefully:
The DAA detects driver fatigue and
decreased attentiveness and
encourages the driver to take a rest,
however, it is not designed to prevent
the vehicle from straying. If you rely too
much on the DAA it could lead to an
accident. Drive carefully and operate
the steering wheel appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be
able to detect driver fatigue and
decreased attentiveness correctly
depending on the traffic and driving
conditions. The driver must take
sufficient rest in order to drive safely.
NOTE
The DAA operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is about 65 to
140 km/h (41 to 86 mph).
The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines.
The system has completed learning
of the driver’s driving data after 60
minutes have passed since the
driver began driving vehicle.
The DAA does not operate under the
following conditions.
The vehicle speed is less than
about 65 km/h (41 mph).
The vehicle speed exceeds about
140 km/h (86 mph).
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.The vehicle is changing lanes.The system cannot detect white
(yellow) lane lines.
The DAA may not operate normally
under the following conditions.
White (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of dirt or fading/
patchiness.
The vehicle is jolted or swayed
continuously by strong winds or
rough roads.
The vehicle is driven aggressively.When making frequent lane
changes.
The vehicle is making a curve.The DAA detects driver fatigue and
decreased attentiveness based on
the driving data when the vehicle is
driven at about 65 to 140 km/h (41
to 86 mph) for about 20 minutes.
The driving data will be reset under
the following conditions.
The vehicle is stopped for 15
minutes or longer.
The vehicle is driven at less than
about 65 km/h (41 mph) for
about 30 minutes.
The ignition is switched off.After the DAA has displayed the first
message encouraging rest, it does
not display the next one until 60
minutes have passed.
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▼Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Display
When the system detects driver fatigue
or decreased attentiveness, it activates
the warning sound and displays an
alert in the multi-information display.
1. “Time for a Break” message is
displayed
▼Canceling Driver Attention Alert
(DAA)
The DAA can be set to not activate.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Driver Monitoring (DM)*
▼Driver Monitoring (DM)
The DM is a system which detects
driver fatigue and sleepiness, and
encourages the driver to take a rest.
While driving the vehicle at about 5
km/h (3 mph) or faster, the DM
detects changes in the driver's facial
features using the driver monitoring
camera. The system then estimates the
amount of accumulated fatigue and
sleepiness of the driver and encourages
the driver to take a rest using a warning
indication in the instrument cluster and
a warning sound.
Two types of warning indication
patterns are set for notifying the driver
based on the estimated amount of
accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of
the driver.
Fatigue and sleepiness are detected:
Warning pattern (caution)
Much more fatigue and sleepiness
are detected: Warning pattern
(warning)
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WARNING
Do not rely completely on the DM
and always drive carefully:
The DM is a system which detects
driver fatigue and sleepiness, and
encourages the driver to take a rest.
This is not designed to prevent driver
fatigue and sleepiness, and
over-reliance on the system could lead
to an accident. Drive carefully and turn
the steering wheel appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be
able to detect driver fatigue and
sleepiness correctly depending on the
traffic and driving conditions. The
driver must take sufficient rest in order
to drive safely.
Operation conditions
The DM begins monitoring after 20
minutes have passed since the driver
began driving the vehicle and when
the vehicle speed is about 5 km/h (3
mph) or faster.
NOTE
If the vehicle speed decreases to less
than about 5 km/h (3 mph) while
the DM is monitoring, the DM stops
monitoring for 6 minutes even if the
vehicle speed returns to about 5
km/h (3 mph) or faster.
If the driver monitoring camera does
not recognize the driver correctly, the
DM may not monitor correctly.
Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera
on page 4-207.
After the DM has displayed the first
message encouraging the driver to
take a rest, it does not display it
again during the following periods.
After displaying the warning
pattern (caution), the next warning
pattern (caution) is not displayed
until 45 minutes have passed.
After displaying the warning
pattern (warning), the next
warning pattern (warning) is not
displayed until 15 minutes have
passed.
After displaying the warning
pattern (warning), the next
warning pattern (caution) is not
displayed until 45 minutes have
passed.
▼ Driver Monitoring (DM) Display
When the Driver Monitoring (DM)
detects driver fatigue or sleepiness, it
activates the warning sound and
displays an alert in the instrument
cluster.
Warning pattern (caution) (white)
1. “Time for a Break” message is
displayed

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Warning pattern (warning) (amber)
1. “Time for a Break” message isdisplayed
▼Canceling Driver Monitoring (DM)
The Driver Monitoring (DM) can be set
to inoperable.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA)
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▼Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
The FCTA is designed to assist the
driver in checking both sides of the
vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive
at an intersection.
The FCTA detects vehicles approaching
from the blind spots on the front left
and right sides of the vehicle when the
vehicle starts to drive at an
intersection, and notifies the driver of
possible danger using the warning
indication on the display and the
warning sound.
1. Your vehicle
WARNING
Always check the surrounding area
visually when the vehicle starts to
drive at an intersection:
Due to certain limitations with the
operation of this system, the warning
indication on the display or the
warning sound might be delayed even
though there is a vehicle approaching
from a blind spot. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the
left and right sides.
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Operation conditions
The system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
When your vehicle is driven at less
than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
The selector lever is in the D
position.
When a vehicle approaches from the
front side of your vehicle at a vehicle
speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or
faster.
FCTA operation
When your vehicle is stopped
When a vehicle is approaching , the
system notifies the driver that a vehicle
is approaching on the following display
(white arrow).
Multi-information display
Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
When your vehicle is being driven
If there is a possibility of a collision
with an approaching vehicle, a warning
indication is displayed on the following
display (amber arrow) and the warning
sound is activated at the same time.
Multi-information display
Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
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NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.
An object that reflects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.
Vehicles are stopped in the area
around your vehicle such as during
heavy traffic.
A vehicle approaching from the
front or side of your vehicle slows
down.
A vehicle approaching from the
front or left side of your vehicle
makes a right or left turn directly in
front of your vehicle.
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 be
difficult 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 reflects 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.
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The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot
due to driving for a long time on
slopes during the summer.
The 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 off the system.
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor
on page 4-203.
▼Canceling Operation of Front
Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
The FCTA can be set to inoperable.
(If only the FCTA is turned
off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the FCTA is turned off by
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF
switch)
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
on page 4-98.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system
is automatically enabled the next time
the ignition is switched ON. However,
if the system is canceled using the
personalization features, the system is
not automatically enabled.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)
*
▼Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The RCTA system is designed to assist
the driver in checking the area to the
rear left and right sides of your vehicle
while your vehicle is reversing by
alerting the driver to the presence of
vehicles approaching the rear of your
vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear left and
right sides of your vehicle and the rear
of your vehicle while your vehicle is
being reversed out of a parking space,
and notifies the driver of possible
danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights and the
warning buzzer.
1. Your vehicle
2. Detection areas
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