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.
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The front side radar sensors may not
detect objects and the front crosstraffic alert (FCTA) may not operate
normally.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
Tu r n i n g off the FCTA
There are 2 ways to turn off the FCTA.
Tu r n
off the FCTA using Mazda
Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Tu r n off the FCTA using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch on page
5-126.
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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.
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NOTE
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels: Long, medium, short, and
extremely short distance.
The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.
Close proximity warning
If your vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead while in headway control, a warning
sound and a display cautions you.
1. “Depress Brake Pedal”
NOTE
The close proximity warning may not be activated in the following cases.
The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.Directly after the MRCC is set.Immediately after the accelerator pedal is released.Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.Do not use the MRCC under conditions in which the close proximity warnings are
frequently activated.
The MRCC is canceled temporarily
If any of the following conditions is met, the MRCC is canceled temporarily.
The brake pedal is depressed.The CANCEL switch is pressed one time.The DSC has operated.The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.The front radar sensors cannot detect target objects.The parking brake is applied.Any door is opened.The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.The frequency of the braking operation by the MRCC is high.
If the MRCC is temporarily canceled, it will resume operation at the previously set
speed by pressing the RES switch.
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Active driving display
The CTS is temporarily canceled
Constant speed/Headway control function
If any of the following conditions is met, the constant speed/headway control
function is temporarily canceled.
The brake pedal is depressed.The CANCEL switch is pressed one time.The DSC has operated.The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.The front radar sensors cannot detect target objects.The parking brake is applied.Any door is opened.The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.The frequency of the braking operation by the CTS is high.
If the constant speed/headway control function is temporarily canceled, it will
resume operation at the previously se t speed by pressing the RES switch.
Steering assist function
If any of the following conditions is met, the steering assist function is temporarily
canceled. The steering assist function is automatically restored when its operation
conditions are met.
The constant speed/headway control function is canceled.White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be
recognized.
The turn signal lever is operated.The steering wheel is operated abruptly.Hands are off the steering wheel.The vehicle is making a sharp curve.The vehicle crosses a lane line.The width of the vehicle lane is narrow or wide.
NOTE
The notification method when the steering assist function is canceled can be
changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Driving
Cruising &
Tra ffi c Support (CTS)
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Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the ELK.
The ELK has limitations. Do not rely
completely on the system and always
stay on course using the steering
wheel.
The ELK is not an automated driving
system. Over reliance on the system
could lead to an accident.
The detection range of the camera
and sensors is limited. If the steering
wheel operation assist is operated
without detecting a two-wheeled
vehicle near the detecting vehicle, it
could result in an accident.
Do not use the ELK under the
following conditions. Otherwise, it
may result in an accident.
The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy roads,
snow-covered roads, and unpaved
roads.
Tires other than the specified size are
used, such as when tire chains or
temporary spare tires are used.
(Blind Spot Assist)
The vehicle is driven on roads other
than expressways and highways.
(Blind Spot Assist and Head-on
traffic avoidance assist)
The rear bumper around a rear side
radar sensor is deformed.
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Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-127.
The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect target objects correctly.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
The width of the vehicle lane is
narrow or wide.
The vehicle is driven on a section
with a closed lane or temporary
lane due to construction.
The vehicle is driven on a forked
road or junction.
If the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating , the
steering wheel operation assist is
canceled.
When the Blind Spot Assist is
temporarily canceled
The Blind Spot Assist goes on stand-by
when any of the following conditions is
met. The Blind Spot Assist is
automatically restored when its
operation conditions are met.
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.The steering wheel is operated
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.The TCS/DSC is turned off.Multiple vehicles are traveling in the
detecting area near your vehicle.
Head-on traffic avoidance assist
*
The Head-on traffic avoidance assist
operates
When all the following conditions are
met, the Head-on traffic avoidance
assist operates to assist the steering
wheel operation.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straight
road or gentle curve.
The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines on both sides.
The CTS steering assist function is
not operating.
The system determines that your
vehicle may collide with a vehicle
approaching in the oncoming lane.
While the steering wheel operation
assist is operating , the screen display
notifies the driver.
Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE
display)
Instrument cluster (Other than
i-ACTIVSENSE display)
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Active driving display
Furthermore, if the possibility of a road
departure increases, a screen display
and a warning sound notify the driver
of the danger. Operate the steering
wheel according to the screen display.
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
NOTE
The Head-on traffic avoidance assist
may not operate normally when any
of the following conditions is met.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect target objects.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-127.
The front radar sensors cannot
detect target objects.
The width of the vehicle lane is
narrow or wide.
The vehicle is driven on a section
with a closed lane or temporary
lane due to construction.
The vehicle is driven on a forked
road or junction.
If the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating, the
steering wheel operation assist is
canceled.
When the Head-on traffic avoidance
assist is temporarily canceled
The Head-on traffic avoidance assist
goes on stand-by when any of the
following conditions is met. The
Head-on traffic avoidance assist is
automatically restored when its
operation conditions are met.
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.The steering wheel is operated
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.The TCS/DSC is turned off.Multiple vehicles are traveling in the
detecting area near your vehicle.
Turning off the ELK
There are 2 ways to turn off the ELK.
Turn off the ELK using Mazda
Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Turn off the ELK using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch on page
5-126.
When the ELK is turned off, the ELK
OFF indicator
turns on.
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