
How to Use the Rear
Window Defogger Switch
Using the Rear Window Defogger
Switch
1. Start the hybrid system.
2.
The rear window defogger operates
and the switch indicator light turns on.
The rear window defogger stops
automatically after it operates about
15 minutes.
NOTE
The rear window defogger operation
time can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Stopping the Rear Window Defogger
Press the rear window defogger switch
while the rear window defogger is
operating.
The rear window defogger stops and
the switch indicator light turns off.
Mirror Defogger*
The mirrors are heated using heat
filaments to remove fog.
Driving
Rear Window Defogger Switch
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The cameras include a function for
detecting abnormalities in the
camera, soiling of the camera’s front
surface, and informing the driver. If a
message appears on the screen that
can be addressed, follow the
directions of the message.
If there are water droplets, snow, or
mud on the camera lens, wipe it off
using a soft cloth. If the camera lens
is especially dirty, wash it off with
mild detergent.
Front camera
The following system use the front
camera.
360° View Monitor
Side cameras
The following system use the side
cameras.
360° View Monitor
Rear camera
The following systems use rear camera.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) reverse
drive detection
360° View MonitorRear View Monitor
Detection of pedestrians
The rear camera detects pedestrians
when all of the following conditions
are met.
The height of a pedestrian is about 1
to 2 meters.
The outline of a pedestrian is
recognized such as the head, both
shoulders, or the feet.
If any of the following conditions is
met, the rear camera may not be able
to accurately detect pedestrians and
the Smart Brake Support (SBS) reverse
drive detection may not operate
correctly.
There are multiple pedestrians.A pedestrian is close to a separate
object.
A pedestrian is crouching , lying, or
slouching.
A pedestrian suddenly jumps into
the road.
A pedestrian is holding something
(such as an open umbrella or large
baggage).
A pedestrian blends into the
background (such as in a dark
location at night or by wearing
clothes matching the background
color).
The surrounding area is dark (such as
during the night, early evening, or
early morning , or in a tunnel or
indoor parking lot).
Foreign matter is adhering to the rear
camera (water droplets, snow, mud).
The rear camera is exposed to strong
light (sunlight, vehicle headlights).
Driving
Cameras
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Active driving display
NOTE
The BSM may not operate normally if
any of the following conditions is
met.
The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect an object.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
The road is on a steep slope.The road is extremely wide.You make a lane change 2 lanes or
more.
The BSM may operate when turning
at intersections in urban areas or
with stationary objects on the road
or the roadside (such as guardrails,
sidewalls, and parked vehicles).
If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is
used, the BSM is automatically
turned off when the trailer's
electrical connector is connected.
When pulling a trailer other than
with a Mazda genuine trailer hitch,
or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear
of the vehicle, turn off the BSM.
Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves
will be blocked causing the BSM to
not operate normally.
The brightness of the BSM warning
lights is linked to the panel light
control.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 5-35.
When the Vehicle Exit Warning
operates*
The Vehicle Exit Warning operates
when all of the following conditions
are met.
The vehicle is stopped.Within 3 minutes after the vehicle
power is switched OFF or the vehicle
power is switched ON.
The system detects an approaching
vehicle.
When the Vehicle Exit Warning
operates, the driver is notified of the
presence of an approaching vehicle
using the warning lights and the
instrument cluster screen display
(white)
*1.
BSM warning light
Instrument cluster
*1 The instrument cluster screen display (white)
is displayed only when the instrument
cluster is set to the i-ACTIVSENSE display.
However, when the vehicle power is OFF,
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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the instrument cluster screen display (white)
is not displayed.
In addition, when the door in the
direction in which an approaching
vehicle is detected is opened, the
driver is notified of the danger by
flashing of the warning lights, the
warning sound, and the instrument
cluster warning indication (amber).
BSM warning light
Instrument cluster
NOTE
The Vehicle Exit Warning may not
operate normally if any of the
following conditions is met.
The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect an object.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
There is a parked vehicle near your
vehicle.
Moving objects are slow.The Vehicle Exit Warning is not
automatically turned off even if a
Mazda genuine trailer hitch is used.
If a trailer is towed or a bicycle
carrier is attached to the rear of the
vehicle, the radar signal may be
blocked and the Vehicle Exit Warning
may not operate correctly.
The Vehicle Exit Warning may
operate with stationary objects on
the road or the roadside (such as
guardrails, sidewalls, and parked
vehicles).
The brightness of the BSM warning
lights is linked to the panel light
control.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 5-35.
Tu r n i n g off the BSM and the Vehicle
Exit Warning
There are 2 ways to turn off the BSM
and the Vehicle Exit Warning.
Tu r n
off the BSM and the Vehicle Exit
Warning using Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Tu r n off the BSM and the Vehicle Exit
Warning using the i-ACTIVSENSE
OFF switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch on page
5-126.
Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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How to Use the Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Operating the RCTA
The RCTA operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
The vehicle is about to be driven in
reverse.
The system detects an approaching
vehicle.
When the RCTA operates, the driver is
notified of the danger by flashing of
the BSM warning lights, a warning
indication, and a warning sound.
NOTE
The system may operate even if a
vehicle is not approaching
depending on the conditions around
your vehicle.
The RCTA may not operate normally
if any of the following conditions is
met.
The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect an object.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
The vehicle speed when reversing
is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or
faster.
A vehicle is approaching directly
from the rear of your vehicle.
A vehicle is approaching at an
angle from the rear of your vehicle.
If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is
used, the RCTA is automatically
turned off when the trailer's
electrical connector is connected.
When pulling a trailer other than
with a Mazda genuine trailer hitch,
or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear
of the vehicle, turn off the RCTA.
Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves
will be blocked causing the RCTA to
not operate normally.
The brightness of the BSM warning
lights is linked to the panel light
control.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 5-35.
Turning off the RCTA
There are 2 ways to turn off the RCTA.
Turn off the RCTA using Mazda
Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Turn off the RCTA using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch on page
5-126.
Driving
Rear Cross Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)
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Independent mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature can be controlled
independently for the driver's side and
front passenger's side.
Press the driver’s side temperature
setting switch or the front passenger’s
side temperature setting switch to
control the temperature.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned on)
The set temperature for the driver's
side and front passenger's side is
controlled simultaneously.
Press the driver's side temperature
setting switch to control the
temperature.
NOTE
The set temperature for the front
passenger's side and the rear (while
the rear climate control system is
ON) changes to that of the driver
when independent mode is switched
to interconnection mode.
When the front passenger’s side
temperature setting switch or the
rear temperature setting switch is
pressed while in interconnection
mode (SYNC switch indicator light
turned on), the mode switches to
independent mode (SYNC switch
indicator light turned off).
A/C switch
The cooling/dehumidifying function
switches between on and off each time
the switch is pressed. The indicator
light turns on while the function is
operating.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not operate
when the ambient temperature falls to
nearly 0 ℃ to protect the system.
Rear window defogger switch
Use to defog the rear window.
Refer to How to Use the Rear Window
Defogger Switch on page 5-79.
Air intake selector switch
The mode is switched between
recirculate mode and fresh air mode
each time the switch is pressed.
Equipment to Make Cabin More Comfortable
Fully Automatic Climate Control (Front)
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How to Use the FullyAutomatic Climate Control System
(Operation from front seats)
1. Start the hybrid system.
2. Turn the front climate control system on.
3.
The indicator light turns on.
NOTE
When the rear climate control
system is turned on using the Rear
climate control system power
switch, each setting is the setting
before the rear climate control
system was turned off.
4.
The indicator light turns on and the
screen changes to the rear climate
control system operation screen.
5. Press the temperature setting switch to set the desired temperature.
Each function is automatically
controlled according to the set
temperature.
NOTE
The following switches cannot be
operated while the rear climate
control system operation screen is
displayed.
Air intake selector switchFront passenger’s side
temperature setting switch
A/C switchIf none of the following switches
are operated, the screen returns
to the front climate control
system operation screen after 10
seconds.
AUTO switchDriver’s side temperature
setting switch
SYNC (synchronized
temperature) switch
Mode selector switchFan control switch
6. To stop the operation, press the climate control system power
switch.
Equipment to Make Cabin More Comfortable
Fully Automatic Climate Control (Rear)
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(Operation from rear seats)
1. Start the hybrid system.
2.
3.
4. Press the temperature setting switchto set the desired temperature.
Each function is automatically
controlled according to the set
temperature.
NOTE
The recommended set
temperature is 22 ℃(72 °F).
If mode selector switch or fan
control switch is operated during
auto operation, the AUTO switch
indicator light turns off.
If the AUTO switch is pressed
while the front A/C switch is off,
the rear air conditioner operates
only to circulate air.
5. To stop the operation, press the climate control system power
switch.
Operating Each Switch
AUTO switch
Automatically controlled according to
the set temperature.
Temperature setting switch
How to increase the set temperature
How to decrease the set temperature
NOTE
The set temperature changes in
increments of 0.5 ℃ within a range
of 15 ℃ (60 °F) and 29 ℃ (84 °F).
Equipment to Make Cabin More Comfortable
Fully Automatic Climate Control (Rear)
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