2023 MAZDA MAZDA automatic transmission

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 engine is running.The SBS is on.(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the R position.(Manual transmission)
The shift 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.
NOTE
When any of the following
conditions is met, the rearward
detection function may not operate.
Directly after the engine 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.
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.
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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 affected 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 off-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.
(Manual transmission)
On a manual transmission vehicle,
the engine stops if the clutch pedal is
not depressed when the vehicle is
stopped by the SBS brake operation.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS
brake operation and the brake pedal
is not depressed, the SBS brake is
automatically released after about 2
seconds.
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
*
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed
NOTE
During brake control, the collision
warning sound is activated
intermittently.
Rear crossing
The Rear Crossing detection function is
designed to reduce the damage in the
event of a collision with a vehicle
approaching from the rear sides while
driving in reverse.
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The Rear Crossing detection function
detects approaching vehicles using the
rear side radar sensors. If there is the
possibility of your vehicle colliding with
a vehicle approaching from the rear
sides 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 Rear Crossing
detection function has certain
limitations. Therefore, the function
might not operate or it might be
delayed even if there is a vehicle
passing through the rear of your
vehicle. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the
rear.
Do not rely completely on the Rear
Crossing detection function:
The Rear Crossing detection function
operates on vehicles while you are
driving in reverse. It will not operate on
walls, pedestrians, or animals.
Operation conditions
The Rear Crossing detection function
operates when all of the following
conditions are met.
The engine is running.The SBS is on.(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the R position.
(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in the R position.
The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h
(6.2 mph) or slower.
The vehicle speed of an approaching
vehicle is about 3 km/h (2 mph) or
faster.
There is no problem with the DSC.
NOTE
When any of the following
conditions is met, the i-ACTIVSENSE
warning indication/warning light is
turned on and the system operation
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.
There is a problem with the
system.
A large deviation in the installation
position of a rear side radar sensor
on the vehicle has occurred.
Snow, ice, or mud is adhering
around a rear side radar sensor.
The temperature around a rear side
radar sensor is high.
Driving on snow-covered roads for
long periods.
The battery voltage has decreased.When any of the following
conditions is met, the Rear Crossing
detection function will not detect
approaching vehicles or they may bedifficult to detect.
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The rear side radar sensor
detection area is obstructed by a
nearby wall or parked vehicle.
(Reverse the vehicle to a position
where the radar sensor detection
area is no longer obstructed.)
1. Your vehicle
A vehicle is approaching directly
from the rear of your vehicle.
1. Your vehicle
The vehicle is parked on a slant.
1. Your vehicle
A vehicle is approaching from the
opposite direction on a steep
gradient.
1. Your vehicle
Directly after the engine starts.Just after the SBS operation has
been enabled using [Settings] in
Mazda Connect.
Radio wave interference from a
radar sensor equipped on a vehicle
parked nearby.
When any of the following
conditions is met, the Rear Crossing
may operate.
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 off-road.
When reversing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing
machines, or tunnels.
A towing bar is installed or a trailer
is connected.
(Manual transmission)
On a manual transmission vehicle,
the engine stops if the clutch pedal is
not depressed when the vehicle is
stopped by the SBS brake operation.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS
brake operation and the brake pedal
is not depressed, the SBS brake is
automatically released after about 2
seconds.
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Display switching
The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360° View Monitor switch is
pressed.
1. Top view/Front view
2. Top view/Front wide view
3. Side view
4. Home screen
NOTE
When the shift lever/selector lever is in R position, the displayed screen does not
switch to the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view.
Display of the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view
stops even with the display conditions met if any of the following conditions
occurs.
When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.(Manual transmission)
The parking brake is applied.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is shifted to P position (displayed when the selector lever is in
a position other than P).
(Displayed when vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph))
4 minutes and 30 seconds have passed.The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster.(Displayed when the vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster)
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster after 8 seconds have
passed since pressing the 360° View Monitor switch.
4 minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed
was less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph) after 8 seconds have passed since pressing
the 360° View Monitor switch.
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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.
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.(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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▼To Resume Cruising 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 va t e
Press the cruise switch again.
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▼Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display
Shift the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) to reverse (R)
position with the ignition switched ON to switch the
display to the rear view monitor display.
NOTE
When the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) is shifted from reverse (R ) position to another shift lever (manual
transmission) or the select or lever (automatic transm ission) position, the screen
returns to the previous display.
▼ Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual view)
3. Bumper
4. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed
5. Object
NOTE
The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.If the camera lens is touched or there is any dirt on it, it could affect the screen
image. Wipe the lens using a soft cloth.
The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper
ends cannot be displayed.
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