2023 MAZDA MODEL CX-50 Mazda connect

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.
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.
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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.
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
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed
NOTE
During brake control, the collision
warning sound is activated
intermittently.
▼ Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) System Operation
The SBS can be changed to inoperable.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When the SBS is canceled, the SBS OFF
indicator light turns on.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF
while the SBS forward drive detection
is canceled, the SBS forward drive
detection is automatically enabled the
next time the ignition is switched ON.
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NOTE
When the 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.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) afte r 8 seconds have passed since pressing
the 360°View Monitor switch.
The 360°View Monitor settings can be changed as follows.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ultrasonic sensor detects
an obstruction.
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ignition is switched ON.Screen priority level when the system launches.
Top view/Rear view, Top view/Rear wide view
The top view/rear view, top view/rear wide view displays when all of the following
conditions are met.
The ignition is switched ON.Selector lever is in R position.
Display switching
The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360°view monitor switch is
pressed.
1. Top view/Rear view
2. Top view/Rear wide view
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NOTE
The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view automatically display
whether or not the 360°View Monitor switch is turned on or off when shifting the
selector lever to R position.
The top view/rear view and top view/rear wide view displays the previously
displayed screen.
The setting can be changed to display the top view/front view when shifting from
reverse to a forward gear without operating the 360°View Monitor switch to check
the front of the vehicle while parallel parking.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Screen operation/icon
WARNING
Always stop the vehicle when adjusting the 360°View Monitor image quality.
Do not adjust the 360°View Monitor image quality while driving. If you adjust the
360°View Monitor image quality (such as brightness, contrast, tone, and color
density) while driving, it could lead to an unexpected accident.
Display/Icon Content
(1) View status icon Indicates which image is displayed among the front
view/front wide view/side view/rear view/rear wide
view.
(2) Parking sensor status icon Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is
switched off.
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NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not
displayed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
How to use the projected vehicle path line function
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual condition)

Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.
Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions
come within the projected vehicle path lines.
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Viewing the screen

Display/IconContent
(1) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow) Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle. Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
The projected vehicle path lines (yellow) indicate the
path the inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.
(2) Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue) Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door mirrors.
(3) Vehicle front end guide lines (blue) Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.84 in) from the front edge of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).
NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not
displayed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the
image may appear distorted.
Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera
images merge.
The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the
illumination level around any of the cameras.
Viewing the screen

Display/Icon Content
(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 rear bumper
is expected to travel.
b) Indicates the path where the outer side of the vehicle
is expected to travel.
(3) Extended vehicle width lines (blue) These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehicle.
(4) Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (yellow & red) These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a
point measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the
end of the bumper).
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in)
from the rear end of the bumper.
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39
in) and 2.0 m (78 in) from the rear end of the bumper.
NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not
displayed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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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.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).
When Driving
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