Mazda 3 Hatchback (2021 year). Manual in english - page 10
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Multi-information display
Inactive
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
Active (vehicle ahead)
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. TJA set vehicle speed
Active (lane line)
Active driving display
1. Vehicle ahead display
If there is a problem with the TJA, a
2. TJA set vehicle speed
message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Check the
details of the problem on the center
Steering assist function display
display and then have your vehicle
When the steering assist function
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
operates, the steering assist operation
Dealer.
display on the display changes from
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
white to green.
Flashes on page 7-27.
NOTE
You can view the multi-information
display to check whether the steering
assist is performing controls in
conjunction with the traffic lane lines
or a vehicle ahead.
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▼ Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the
vehicle ahead while you are traveling
under headway control, the warning
sound is activated and the brake
warning is indicated on the display.
Keep a safe distance between your
vehicle and a vehicle ahead.
1.
“Depress Brake Pedal” message is
displayed
NOTE
In the following cases, the warnings
and brakes may not operate even if
your vehicle starts closing in on the
vehicle ahead.
You are driving your vehicle at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
Directly after the TJA operates.
Directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
Another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane in front of you.
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▼ Setting the System
Operation conditions
Headway control function
The TJA operates when all of the following conditions are met.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).
The selector lever is in the D or M position (manual mode).
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).
The shift lever is in a position other than the R or N position.
The clutch pedal is not depressed.
The TJA is operating.
The headway control function of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) is set to operable (if it was set to inoperable, set it to operable using the
personalization function).
The brake pedal is not depressed.
The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned
off).
There is no problem with the DSC.
All the doors are closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
NOTE
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
Under the following conditions, the TJA cannot be used when the vehicle speed is
30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.
There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
The TJA may not launch directly after the engine starts.
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Steering assist function
The steering assist function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
Your vehicle is moving and less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).
White (yellow) lane lines on both sides are detected and you are driving near the
center of the lane, or your vehicle detects a vehicle ahead.
The steering wheel is not turned sharply.
The turn signal lever is not operated.
The headway control function is operating.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.
NOTE
The steering assist function operates so that the vehicle remains near the center of
the driving lane, however, depending on conditions such as the road curvature, road
slope and undulations, and vehicle speed, the function might not be able to keep
the vehicle near the center of the driving lane.
Setting method
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. TJA switch
1. Press the TJA switch.
The TJA standby indication (white) turns on. In addition, the TJA display
indication is displayed on the multi-information display at the same time.
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2. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal and
press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) to start headway control.
The set speed is indicated on the display. At the same time, the TJA standby
indication (white) changes to the TJA set indication (green).
3. The headway control is operable when all of the conditions for it to operate are
met, or the steering assist function is operable when all of the conditions for it to
operate are met.
NOTE
If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling at a constant speed, the
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed.
Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead
indication turns off and the system switches back to travel at constant speed.
Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your
vehicle's set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the
accelerator pedal.
When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF with the TJA operable, the
TJA remains operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.
When the TJA switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system is operating, the TJA operates. In addition, when the MRCC
switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) or the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system operates.
Changing the set vehicle speed
(To accelerate/decelerate using the RES switch)
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET+), the vehicle accelerates and when the RES
switch is pressed down (SET-), it decelerates.
Press and release immediately: 1 km/h (1 mph)
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
(To increase speed using accelerator pedal)
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) at
the desired speed. If the switch is not operated, the system returns to the set speed
after you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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NOTE
The warnings and brake control do not operate while depressing the accelerator
pedal.
The lowest possible speed which can be set on the TJA is 30 km/h (19 mph).
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed setting can be changed by operating the RES switch during stop
hold control.
Changing the distance between vehicles during headway control
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and
extremely short distance.
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the CANCEL
switch down. The distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing
the CANCEL switch up.
Distance-between-vehicles
Indication on display
guideline
Indication on multi-information
Indication on active driving dis-
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle
display
play*1
speed)
Long (about 50 m (164 ft))
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))
Short (about 30 m (98 ft))
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Distance-between-vehicles
Indication on display
guideline
Indication on multi-information
Indication on active driving dis-
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle
display
play*1
speed)
Extremely short (about 25 m (82
ft))
*1
Displays a pop-up image when the CANCEL switch is operated.
NOTE
The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF, the set distance-between-vehicles is
taken over automatically even when the engine is started again.
The function is temporarily canceled.
Headway control function
When the following operations are performed, the headway control function is
temporarily canceled and the TJA set indication (green) changes to the TJA standby
indication (white) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed one time.
The brake pedal is depressed.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R position.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The shift lever is in the R position.
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In the following cases, the TJA cancel indication is displayed and a sound is activated
one time.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.
The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.
There is a problem with the system.
The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects (during rain, fog, snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
The operation frequency of the braking by the TJA control is high.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold control.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).
The shift lever is in the neutral position for a certain period of time.
The clutch pedal is depressed for a certain period of time.
The engine has stalled.
Steering assist function
If any of the following conditions occurs, the steering assist function is temporarily
canceled.
The headway control function is canceled.
White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be
recognized.
Your vehicle speed is more than about 64 km/h (40 mph).
The accelerator pedal is operated.
The turn signal lever is operated.
The vehicle is being driven on a sharp curve.
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
The vehicle crosses a lane line.
The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
There is a problem with the system.
The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is too high or too low.
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an
obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.
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NOTE
If you take your hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the
warning sound is activated and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display
and the active driving display.
Multi-information display
Active driving display
If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the system
determines that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the steering
wheel) even if you are holding it, and an alert is indicated on the multi-information
display and the active driving display.
To resume operation
If the TJA is temporarily canceled, it will resume operation at the previously set speed
by pressing the RES switch after all of the operation conditions have been met.
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NOTE
If the set speed is not indicated on the display, the system does not operate even if
the RES switch is pressed.
After the operation, the steering assist operation may not operate for a period of 5
seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected or a vehicle ahead is
recognized.
Turning off
When the TJA switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the TJA turns off.
▼ Shift-up/Shift-down Request
▼ Stop Hold Control (Automatic
Display (Manual Transmission)
Transmission)
The shift-up or shift-down request
While in headway control using the
display might be displayed while the
TJA, your vehicle will stop when a
TJA is operating. When this occurs, shift
vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle
gears because the gear position is not
is stopped and the stop hold control
appropriate.
operates, the TJA indicator light turns
on.
Request
Indication on display
Shift up
Shift Up to a Higher Gear
Shift down
Shift Down to a Lower Gear
NOTE
NOTE
If the gears are not shifted up even
Even if the TJA is temporarily
though the shift-up request
canceled during stop hold control,
indication is displayed, load will be
the vehicle is held in its stopped
applied to the engine and the TJA
position.
might be automatically canceled or
The parking brake is automatically
engine damage could occur.
applied and the vehicle is held in its
If the gears are not shifted down
stopped position when 10 minutes
even though the shift-down request
or longer have passed since the stop
indication is displayed, the TJA might
hold control operated. When this
be automatically canceled or engine
occurs, the TJA is temporarily
stalling could occur.
canceled.
The brake lights turn on during stop
hold control.
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To resume driving
Lane-keep Assist System
After the vehicle ahead starts moving
(LAS)*
while your vehicle is stopped under
stop hold control, press the RES switch
▼ Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
or depress the accelerator pedal to
cancel the stop hold control and start
The LAS provides steering assistance to
driving.
help the driver stay within the vehicle
lane if the vehicle might be deviating.
NOTE
The forward sensing camera (FSC)
When you resume driving by pressing
detects the white lines (yellow lines) of
the RES switch, your vehicle does not
the vehicle lane in which the vehicle is
start moving until the distance
traveling and if the system determines
between your vehicle and the vehicle
that the vehicle may deviate from its
ahead lengthens to the specified
lane, it operates the electric power
distance or farther.
steering to assist the driver’s steering
If the TJA is temporarily canceled,
operation. The system also alerts the
depress the accelerator pedal and
driver by displaying an alert on the
start driving the vehicle. If the TJA is
multi-information display. Use the
temporarily canceled, you cannot
system when you drive the vehicle on
resume driving by pressing the RES
roads with white (yellow) lines such as
switch when there are no vehicles in
expressways and highways.
front of your vehicle.
If the vehicle ahead starts moving
within 3 seconds after your vehicle is
stopped by the stop hold control,
headway control will continue even if
you do not resume driving your
vehicle, such as by depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Vehicle departure information
1. Forward sensing camera (FSC)
If you do not resume driving within a
few seconds after the vehicle ahead
WARNING
starts moving during stop hold control,
the multi-information display
Do not rely completely on the LAS:
vehicle-ahead indication flashes to
¾ The LAS is not an automated driving
urge the driver to resume driving. If you
system. In addition, the system is not
do not resume driving after the
designed to compensate for a
indicator light flashes, a sound is
driver’s lack of caution, and
activated to urge you to resume
over-reliance on the system could
driving.
lead to an accident.
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¾ The functions of the LAS have
The vehicle is driven on a temporary
limitations. Always stay on course
lane or section with a closed lane
using the steering wheel and drive
resulting from construction where
with care.
there might be multiple white
¾ Do not use the LAS under the
(yellow) lane lines, or they are
following circumstances, otherwise it
interrupted.
may result in an accident.
The camera picks up an obscure line,
such as a temporary line being used
¾ The vehicle is driven on slippery
for construction, or because of
roads such as icy or snow-covered
shade, unmelted snow, or grooves
roads, and unpaved roads.
filled with water.
¾ Tires of a different specified size
The surrounding brightness suddenly
are used, such as a temporary
changes such as when entering or
spare tire.
exiting a tunnel.
¾ Tires with insufficient tread are
Back-light is reflected off the road
used.
surface.
¾ The tire pressures are not adjusted
The road surface is wet and shiny
to the specified pressure.
after rain, or there are puddles on
¾ The vehicle is being used to tow a
the road.
camper or boat trailer.
The width of a lane is excessively
¾ Tire chains are used.
narrow.
¾ The vehicle is driven on roads with
The vehicle is driven on roads with
lane lines other than white (yellow)
tight curves.
lines, such as an expressway.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
trunk/luggage compartment or on
the rear seat causing the vehicle to
CAUTION
tilt.
Heed the following cautions so that
The vehicle is driven through a fork in
the LAS can operate normally.
the road or a junction.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a
¾ Do not modify the vehicle's
white (yellow) lane line is cast on the
suspensions.
road.
¾ Always use tires of the specified type
The illumination of the headlights is
and size for the front and rear
weakened because of dirt or the
wheels. Consult an Authorized
optical axis is deviated at night.
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
The road is excessively uneven.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
NOTE
road bump.
The system may not operate normally
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is
under the following conditions.
running near a white (yellow) lane
The white (yellow) lane lines are less
line making it less visible.
visible because of dirt or paint
The windshield is dirty or foggy.
flaking.
Strong light is directed from the front
White (yellow) lane lines are less
of the vehicle (such as sunlight, or
visible because of bad weather (rain,
headlights (high-beam) of
fog, or snow).
on-coming vehicles).
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▼ System Operation
When temporarily canceling the
system
When the ignition is switched ON, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
The LAS goes on standby in the
risk avoidance support system) (white)
following cases: The LAS operation is
turns on and the system goes on
automatically restored when the
standby.
system's operation conditions are met.
The system cannot detect white
(yellow) lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about
56 km/h (35 mph).
The turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE
The accelerator pedal is depressed
If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
abruptly.
(warning/risk avoidance support
The TCS/DSC is operating.
system) (white) does not turn on, the
The DSC is turned off.
system is canceled using the
The steering wheel is operated.
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch or the
The brake pedal is operated.
personalization feature.
The function is temporarily stopped.
Operation conditions
The LAS stops functioning in the
When all of the following conditions
following cases:
are met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status
The temperature in the forward
symbol (warning/risk avoidance
sensing camera (FSC) is too high or
support system) on the
too low.
multi-information display changes
The windshield around the forward
from white to green and the system
sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.
becomes operational.
The windshield around the forward
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by
(40 mph) or faster.
an obstruction, causing poor forward
The system detects white (yellow)
visibility.
lane lines.
Strong light (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of
on-coming vehicles) is directed at
the forward sensing camera (FSC).
NOTE
When the system does not detect a
white (yellow) lane line on one side
only, the system does not operate on
the side that is not being detected.
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System malfunction
▼ System Canceling
If there is a problem with the system,
The LAS can be set to inoperable.
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(If only the LAS is turned off)
(warning/risk avoidance support
Refer to the Settings section in the
system) (white) and the i-ACTIVSENSE
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
warning indication/warning light on
(If the LAS is turned off by operating
the multi-information display turns on
the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch)
and a message is indicated.
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol
on page 4-89.
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support
System) on page 4-87.
NOTE
▼ Steering Wheel Operation Assist
If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using the
When the system determines that the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system
vehicle might be deviating from its
is automatically enabled the next time
lane, the steering wheel operation
the ignition is switched ON. However,
assist operates.
if the system is canceled using the
The system notifies the driver of the
personalization features, the system is
direction in which the system provided
not automatically enabled.
steering wheel operation assistance on
the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
NOTE
When the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating, the
steering wheel operation assistance is
canceled.
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Smart Brake Support
CAUTION
(SBS)*
In the following cases, turn the system
off to prevent an unexpected
▼ Smart Brake Support (SBS)
operation.
The SBS alerts the driver of a possible
¾ The vehicle is being towed or when
collision using the warning indications
towing another vehicle.
in the display and a warning sound if
¾ The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
the front radar sensor and Forward
¾ When driving on rough roads such as
Sensing Camera (FSC) determine that
in areas of dense grass or off-road.
there is the possibility of a collision
See the next page on how to turn off
with a vehicle ahead, pedestrian, or a
the system.
bicycle. Furthermore, if a collision is
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake
unavoidable, the automatic brake
Support (SBS) System Operation on
control is performed to reduce damage
page 4-160.
in the event of a collision. In addition,
Operation conditions
when the driver depresses the brake
pedal, the brakes are applied firmly
The SBS operates when all of the
and quickly to assist.
following conditions are met.
(Vehicles with Driver Monitoring
The ignition is switched ON.
(DM))
When the SBS determines that the
The SBS is on.
The i-ACTIVSENSE warning
driver is not paying attention to the
road using the driver monitoring
indication/warning light is not
turned on.
camera and it determines that there is
(Object is vehicle ahead)
the possibility of a collision with an
The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h
obstruction, the SBS activates the
collision warning earlier than normal.
(2 mph) or higher.
(Object is a pedestrian or bicycle)
WARNING
The vehicle speed is between about
10 to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph).
The DSC does not operate.
Do not rely completely on the SBS:
The SBS is only designed to reduce
NOTE
damage in the event of a collision.
The ability to detect obstructions is
Under the following conditions, the
limited depending on the obstructions,
SBS may not operate.
weather conditions, or traffic
If there is the possibility of hitting
conditions. Over reliance on the
only a part of a vehicle or
system leading to the accelerator pedal
obstruction ahead.
or brake pedal being mistakenly
You are driving your vehicle at the
operated could result in an accident.
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
When the driver deliberately
performs driving operations
(accelerator operation, steering
wheel operation).
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The accelerator pedal is depressed
If a malfunction is detected or the
abruptly.
system temporarily stops the
The brake pedal is being
function due to dirty sensors (such as
depressed.
radar sensor or Forward Sensing
The steering wheel is being
Camera (FSC)), the i-ACTIVSENSE
operated.
warning indication/warning light
The selector lever is being shifted.
turns on and a message is displayed
The turn signal lever is being
on the multi-information display.
operated.
On a manual transmission vehicle,
When warnings and messages,
the engine stops if the clutch pedal is
such as a dirty windshield, related
not depressed when the vehicle is
to the Forward Sensing Camera
stopped by the SBS brake operation.
(FSC) or front radar sensor are
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS
being displayed on the
brake operation and the brake pedal
multi-information display.
is not depressed, the SBS brake is
The SBS may operate under the
automatically released after about 2
following conditions.
seconds.
There is an object in the road at
▼ Collision Warning
the entrance to a curve (including
When there is a possibility of a
guardrails and snow banks).
collision with a vehicle ahead, the
Passing an approaching vehicle
collision warning sound is activated
while rounding a curve.
continuously and a warning is
When crossing a narrow bridge,
displayed on the multi-information
and passing through low gates,
display and the active driving display.
narrow gates, car washing
Multi-information display
machines, or tunnels.
When passing through a toll gate.
When entering an underground
parking area.
There is a metal object, bump, or a
protruding object on the road.
If you suddenly come close to a
vehicle ahead.
There is an animal, wall, or tree.
Notifies the driver with a warning
indication on the multi-information
display and the active driving display
(vehicles with active driving display)
while the system is operating.
1.
“BRAKE!” message is displayed
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Active driving display
Smart Brake Support
[Rear] (SBS-R)*
▼ Smart Brake Support [Rear]
(SBS-R)
1.
“BRAKE!” message is displayed
The SBS-R is a system which is
NOTE
designed to reduce damage in the
The collision warning sound is
event of a collision by operating the
activated intermittently while the SBS
brake control (SBS brake) when the
brake or brake assist (SBS brake
system’s sensors detect an obstruction
assist) is operating.
at the rear of the vehicle while driving
The operation distance and volume
at a speed of about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to
of the collision warning can be
4 mph) and the system determines that
changed.
a collision is unavoidable.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ 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.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the SBS-R
NOTE
system:
When the ignition is switched OFF
¾ The SBS-R system is only designed to
while the SBS is canceled, the SBS is
reduce damage in the event of a
automatically enabled the next time
collision. Over reliance on the system
the ignition is switched ON.
leading to the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal being mistakenly
operated could result in an accident.
¾ To assure the correct operation of
the SBS-R, heed the following
cautions.
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¾ Do not apply a sticker to a rear
Do not apply a strong force to a rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera.
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera:
Otherwise, the rear ultrasonic
When washing the vehicle, do not
sensor and rear camera may not be
spray highly pressurized water against a
able to detect vehicles or
rear ultrasonic sensor and rear camera,
obstructions which could result in
or rub it strongly. In addition, do not
an accident.
hit the rear bumper forcefully when
¾ Do not disassemble a rear
loading and unloading cargo.
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera.
Otherwise, the sensors may not detect
¾ If cracks or damage caused by
obstructions correctly which could
flying gravel or debris is visible
cause the SBS-R system to not operate
around a rear ultrasonic sensor and
normally, or it could operate
rear camera, stop using the SBS-R
unnecessarily.
system immediately and have your
vehicle inspected by an Authorized
CAUTION
Mazda Dealer. If the vehicle
continues to be driven with cracks
¾ When driving off-road in areas where
or scratch marks left around an
there is grass or foliage, it is
ultrasonic sensor, the system may
recommended that the SBS-R system
operate unnecessarily and cause
be turned off.
an unexpected accident.
¾ Always use tires of the specified size
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake
and the same manufacturer, brand,
Support [Rear] (SBS-R) System
and tread pattern on all 4 wheels. In
Operation on page 4-163.
addition, do not use tires with
¾ Consult an Authorized Mazda
significantly different wear patterns
Dealer for rear bumper removal.
on the same vehicle. Otherwise, the
SBS-R system may not operate
Do not modify the suspension:
normally.
If the vehicle height or inclination is
¾ If ice or snow is stuck on the rear
changed, the SBS-R system may not
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
operate correctly because it cannot
they may not be able to detect
detect obstructions correctly.
obstructions correctly depending on
the conditions. In such cases, the
system may not be able to perform
controls correctly. Always drive
carefully and pay attention to the
rear of the vehicle.
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NOTE
The obstruction is shaped
irregularly.
The vehicle posture changes
The obstruction is extremely close.
depending on the accelerator pedal,
In the following cases, the rear
brake pedal and steering wheel
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
operations, which could make it
cannot detect obstructions correctly
difficult for the system to recognize
and the SBS-R may not operate.
an obstruction, or it could facilitate
unnecessary detection. In such cases,
Something is stuck on the bumper
the SBS-R may or may not operate.
near a rear ultrasonic sensor.
The SBS-R system will operate under
The brake or accelerator pedal is
the following conditions.
operated.
There is another obstruction near
The engine is running for 3 seconds
one obstruction.
or more.
During inclement weather such as
The shift lever (manual
rain, fog and snow.
transmission vehicle) or the
High or low humidity.
selector lever (automatic
High or low temperatures
transmission vehicle) is in the R
Strong winds.
(reverse) position.
The path of travel is not flat.
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
warning light is not displayed in the
luggage compartment or on the
multi-information display.
rear seat.
The vehicle speed is between
Objects such as a wireless antenna,
about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph).
fog light, or illuminated license
The SBS-R is not turned off.
plate is installed near a rear
The DSC is not malfunctioning.
ultrasonic sensor.
In the following cases, the rear
The orientation of a rear ultrasonic
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
sensor has deviated for reasons
cannot detect obstructions and the
such as a collision.
SBS-R may not operate.
The vehicle is affected by other
The height of the obstruction is
sound waves such as the horn,
low such as low walls or trucks
engine noise, ultrasonic sensor of
with low loading platforms.
another vehicle.
The height of the obstruction is
In the following cases, a rear
high such as trucks with high
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
loading platforms.
may detect something as a target
The obstruction is small.
obstruction which could cause the
The obstruction is thin such as a
SBS-R system to operate.
signpost.
There is a steep slope or bump.
The surface of the obstruction is
There are wheel blocks or a
not pointed vertically relative to
curbstone.
the vehicle.
There are hanging curtains, gate
The obstruction is soft such as a
poles such as at toll gates and
hanging curtain or snow stuck to a
railroad crossing.
vehicle.
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When traveling near objects such
▼ Collision Warning
as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls,
If there is a possibility of a collision, the
and fences along a road.
collision warning sound is activated
When driving off-road in areas
continuously and a warning is
where there is grass and forage.
displayed on the active driving display
When passing through low gates,
and the multi-information display.
narrow gates, car washing
Multi-information display
machines, and tunnels.
A trailer is connected.
An exterior accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed around a
rear ultrasonic sensor.
(Manual transmission)
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-R
operation and the clutch pedal is not
depressed, the engine stops.
When the system operates, the user
is notified by the multi-information
display.
The collision warning beep sounds
1.
“BRAKE!” message is displayed
intermittently while the SBS-R brake
is operating.
Active driving display
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-R
operation and the brake pedal is not
depressed, displaying in meter
“Emergency Braking Activated.
Depress Brake Pedal to Hold Stop”,
after about 2 seconds and the SBS-R
1.
“BRAKE!” message is displayed
brake is automatically released.
Turn off the SBS-R system while
▼ Stopping the Smart Brake Support
pulling a trailer or while an accessory
[Rear] (SBS-R) System Operation
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to
The SBS-R can be changed to
the rear of the vehicle.
inoperable.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the SBS-R is canceled, the SBS
OFF indicator light turns on.
NOTE
When the SBS-R is canceled, the Smart
Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC) is also canceled.
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SBS-RC operation
Smart Brake Support
1. The SBS-RC system operates when
[Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)*
the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
▼ Smart Brake Support [Rear
(automatic transmission) is shifted
Crossing] (SBS-RC)
to the reverse (R) position.
The SBS-RC is a system designed to
2. If there is the possibility of a
assist the driver in avoiding collisions
collision with an approaching
and to reduce damage in the event of
vehicle, the SBS-RC system applies
a collision by applying the brakes if
brake and displays “BRAKE!” on the
there is the possibility of collision with
active driving display and the
a vehicle approaching from the rear
multi-information display.
while you are reversing out of parking
space.
WARNING
The SBS-RC system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear left and
Always check the surrounding area
right sides of the vehicle, and the rear
visually before actually putting the
of the vehicle while the vehicle is being
vehicle in reverse:
reversed out of a parking space, the
The system is only designed to assist
system reduces damage in the event of
you in backing out of the lot when
a collision by operating the brake
putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to
control when the system determines
certain limitations with the operation
that a collision is unavoidable.
of this system, the SBS-RC system may
not operate brake or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is
behind your vehicle. Always make it
your responsibility as a driver to check
the rear.
Do not rely completely on the SBS-RC
system:
¾ The SBS-RC system is only designed
to reduce damage in the event of a
collision. Over reliance on the system
leading to the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal being mistakenly
operated could result in an accident.
¾ The SBS-RC system operates in
response to a vehicle. The system
does not operate in response to
obstructions such as a wall,
pedestrians, or animals.
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To assure the correct operation of the
Do not apply a strong force to a rear
SBS-RC, heed the following cautions.
radar and rear camera:
When washing the vehicle, do not
¾ Do not apply a sticker to a rear radar
spray highly pressurized water against a
and rear camera. Otherwise, the rear
rear radar and rear camera, or rub it
radar and rear camera may not be
strongly. In addition, do not hit the rear
able to detect vehicles or
bumper forcefully when loading and
obstructions which could result in an
unloading cargo. Otherwise, the
accident.
sensors may not detect obstructions
¾ Do not disassemble a rear radar and
correctly which could cause the
rear camera.
SBS-RC system to not operate
¾ If cracks or damage caused by flying
normally, or it could operate
gravel or debris is visible around a
unnecessarily.
rear radar and rear camera, stop
using the SBS-RC system
NOTE
immediately and have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
The SBS-RC system will operate
Dealer. If the vehicle continues to be
under the following conditions.
driven with cracks or scratch marks
The engine is running for 3 seconds
left around an ultrasonic sensor, the
or more.
system may operate unnecessarily
The shift lever (manual
and cause an unexpected accident.
transmission vehicle) or the
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake
selector lever (automatic
Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)
transmission vehicle) is in the R
System Operation on page 4-168.
(reverse) position.
¾ Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
for rear bumper removal.
warning light is not displayed in the
multi-information display.
Do not modify the suspension:
The vehicle speed is under about
If the vehicle height or inclination is
10 km/h (6 mph).
changed, the SBS-RC system may not
The vehicle speed of an
operate correctly because it cannot
approaching vehicle is about 3
detect obstructions correctly.
km/h (2 mph) or faster.
The SBS-R is not turned off.
The DSC is not malfunctioning.
In the following cases, the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and operation
of the system is stopped. If the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light remains illuminated,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Some problem with the system
including the SBS-RC system.
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A large deviation in the installation
A vehicle is approaching directly
position of a rear side radar sensor
from the rear of your vehicle.
on the vehicle has occurred.
There is a large accumulation of
snow or ice on the rear bumper
near a rear side radar sensor.
Driving on snow-covered roads for
long periods.
The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot
due to driving for long periods on
slopes during the summer.
1. Your vehicle
The battery voltage has decreased.
Under the following conditions, the
The vehicle is parked on a slant.
rear side radar sensor cannot detect
target objects or it may be difficult to
detect them.
The rear side radar sensor
detection area is obstructed by a
nearby wall or parked vehicle.
1. Your vehicle
(Reverse the vehicle to a position
where the radar sensor detection
A vehicle is approaching from the
area is no longer obstructed.)
opposite direction on a steep
gradient.
1. Your vehicle
1. Your vehicle
Directly after the SBS-RC system
becomes operable using the
personalization feature.
Radio wave interference from a
radar sensor equipped on a nearby
parked vehicle.
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Turn off the SBS-RC system while
▼ Collision Warning
pulling a trailer or while an accessory
If there is a possibility of a collision, the
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to
collision warning sound is activated
the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
continuously and a warning is
the radio waves emitted by the radar
displayed on the active driving display
will be blocked causing the system to
and the multi-information display.
not operate normally.
Multi-information display
In the following cases, a rear radar
and rear camera may detect
something as a target obstruction
which could cause the SBS-RC
system to operate.
There are hanging curtains, gate
poles such as at toll gates and
railroad crossing.
When traveling near objects such
as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls,
and fences along a road.
When driving off-road in areas
where there is grass and forage.
1.
“BRAKE!” message is displayed
When passing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing
Active driving display
machines, and tunnels.
A trailer is connected.
When a rear-mounted bike rack
(towbar bike carrier) is installed.
(Manual transmission)
If the vehicle is stopped by the
1.
“BRAKE!” message is displayed
SBS-RC operation and the clutch
pedal is not depressed, the engine
stops.
When the system operates, the user
is notified by the multi-information
display.
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the SBS-RC
brake is operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the
SBS-RC operation and the brake
pedal is not depressed, displaying in
meter “Emergency Braking Activated.
Depress Brake Pedal to Hold Stop”,
after about 2 seconds and the
SBS-RC brake is automatically
released.
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▼ Stopping the Smart Brake Support
360° View Monitor
[Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC) System
Operation
▼ 360° View Monitor
The SBS-RC can be changed to
The 360°View Monitor consists of the
inoperable.
following functions which assist the
Refer to the Settings section in the
driver in checking the area surrounding
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
the vehicle using various indications in
When the SBS-RC is canceled, the SBS
the center display and a warning sound
OFF indicator light turns on.
while the vehicle is being driven at low
speeds or while parking.
Top view
The top view displays an image of
the vehicle from directly above on
the center display by combining the
NOTE
images taken from the 4 cameras set
When the SBS-RC is canceled, the
on all sides of the vehicle. The top
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R) is
view displays on the right side of the
also canceled.
screen when the front view or rear
view screen is being displayed. The
top view assists the driver in
checking the area surrounding the
vehicle when the vehicle is moving
forward or in reverse.
Front view/front wide view
The image from the front of the
vehicle is displayed on the center
display.
The view from the front assists the
driver in checking the front of the
vehicle by displaying guide lines on
the displayed image taken from the
front of the vehicle.
Side view
The images taken from the front left
and right sides of the vehicle are
displayed on the center display.
The side view assists the driver in
checking the front sides of the
vehicle by displaying guide lines on
the displayed image taken from the
front left and right sides of the
vehicle.
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Rear view/rear wide view
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The image from the rear of the
If there is the possibility of a collision
vehicle is displayed on the center
with an approaching vehicle while
display.
the rear view/rear wide view is
The image from the rear assists the
displayed, a warning is displayed on
driver in checking the rear of the
the center display.
vehicle by displaying guide lines on
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
the displayed image taken from the
uses rear side radar sensor to detect
rear of the vehicle.
vehicles approaching from the rear
Parking sensor
left and right sides of the vehicle,
If there are any obstructions near the
and it assists the driver in checking
vehicle while the top view/side view
the rear of the vehicle while reversing
is displayed, an obstruction
by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring
detection indication turns on around
(BSM) warning lights and activating
the bumper in the center display.
the warning sound.
The parking sensors use ultrasonic
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert
sensors to detect obstructions
(RCTA) on page 4-116.
around the vehicle when the vehicle
360°View Monitor Range
is driven at low speeds, such as
during garage or parallel parking,
and notifies the driver of the
approximate distance from the
vehicle to the surrounding
obstruction using sound and an
obstruction detection indication.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on
page 4-238.
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
If there is the possibility of a collision
with an approaching vehicle while
the front view/front wide view/side
view is displayed, a warning is
displayed on the center display.
1. Cameras
The Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) is
2. Ultrasonic sensors
designed to assist the driver in
3. Front/Rear side radar sensors
checking both sides of the vehicle
when the vehicle starts to drive at an
intersection.
Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA) on page 4-113.
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¾ The camera cover is made of hard
WARNING
plastic, therefore do not apply oil
film remover, organic solvents, wax,
Always confirm the safety of the area
or coating agents. If any such agent
around the vehicle with the mirrors
gets on the camera cover, wipe it off
and directly with your eyes when
using a soft cloth immediately.
driving:
¾ Do not rub the camera lens
The 360°View Monitor is an auxiliary
forcefully, or clean it with an abrasive
device which assists the driver in
or hard brush. Otherwise, it could
checking the safety of the area around
scratch the camera lens and
the vehicle.
negatively affect the images.
The shooting range of the cameras and
¾ Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
detection range of the sensors are
for repair, painting, or replacement
limited. For example, the areas in black
of the front/rear camera, front/rear
at the front and rear of the vehicle
bumper and door mirrors.
image and the seams where each of
¾ Heed the following cautions to
the camera images merge are blind
assure that the 360°View Monitor
spots where an obstruction may not be
operates normally.
visible. In addition, the extended
vehicle width lines and projected
¾ Do not modify the vehicle
vehicle path lines are only to be used
suspensions or lower/raise the
as references, and the images on the
vehicle body, or both.
screen may differ from the actual
¾ Always use tires of the specified
conditions.
type and size for the front and rear
wheels. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
CAUTION
¾ When the display is cold, images
¾ Do not use the 360°View Monitor
may leave trails or the screen might
under any of the following
be darker than usual, making it
conditions.
difficult to check the vehicle
surroundings. Always confirm the
¾ Icy or snow-covered roads.
safety at the front and around the
¾ Tire chains or a temporary spare
vehicle visually when driving.
tire is installed.
¾ The front or rear doors are not fully
closed.
¾ The vehicle is on a road incline.
¾ The door mirrors are retracted.
¾ Do not hit the front/rear camera,
front/rear bumper, and door mirrors
forcefully. The camera position or
installation angle may shift.
¾ The cameras are waterproof. Do not
disassemble, modify, or remove a
camera.
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¾ The method for parking/stopping
If the vehicle is driven during cold
the vehicle using the 360°View
temperatures and the camera
Monitor differs depending on the
temperature decreases, the top view
road circumstances/conditions and
and the side view may become
the vehicle conditions. When and
unclear. However, this does not
how much you turn the steering
indicate a problem. If the vehicle is
wheel will differ depending on the
stopped for a while and the camera
situation, , therefore always check
temperature increases, the top view
the vehicle surroundings directly with
and the side view will return to the
your eyes while using the system.
normal condition.
Also, before using the system, always
If the battery voltage is low, the
make sure that the vehicle can be
screen might be temporarily difficult
parked/stopped in the parking/
to view, however, this does not
stopping space.
indicate a problem.
The 360°View Monitor has
NOTE
limitations. Objects under the
bumper or near both ends of the
If there are water droplets, snow, or
bumper cannot be displayed.
mud on the camera lens, wipe it off
Obstructions above the upper image
using a soft cloth. If the camera lens
range of the camera are not
is especially dirty, wash it off with
displayed.
mild detergent.
Under the following conditions, the
If the camera lens is touched or there
screen might be difficult to view,
is any dirt on it, it could affect the
however this does not indicate a
screen image. Wipe the lens using a
problem.
soft cloth.
If the area where the camera is
The temperature near the lens is
installed, such as the front/rear
high/low.
bumper or door mirrors, has been
Rainy conditions, water droplets
damaged in a vehicle accident, the
on the camera, or high humidity.
camera (position, installation angle)
Mud or foreign matter near the
may have shifted. Always consult an
camera.
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
Extremely bright light such as
the vehicle inspected.
sunlight or headlights hitting the
If the camera is subjected to
camera lens directly.
excessive changes in temperature
The surroundings are illuminated
such as by pouring hot water on the
by vehicle lights, fluorescent lights,
camera during cold weather, the
or LED lights (display may flicker).
360°View Monitor may not operate
Extremely small dark or white dots
normally.
appear on the screen (dots may
flicker).
Because the 360°View Monitor
camera uses a special lens, the
distance displayed on the screen
differs from the actual distance.
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Obstructions displayed on the screen
may appear differently than in
actuality. (Obstructions may appear
fallen, larger, or longer than they
actually are.)
Do not apply stickers to a camera or
the area around it. In addition, do
not install accessories or an
illuminated number/character
license plate to the area around a
camera. Otherwise, the camera may
not correctly display the surrounding
conditions.
Images displayed on the monitor
from the 360° view monitor camera
are reversed images (mirror images).
Free/open source software
information
This product includes free/open
sources. Information about the
licensing and source code is available
at the following URL.
global/en/opensource/svss/
mazda/
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▼ Types of Images Displayed on the Screen
Top view/Front view
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.
1. Top view screen
2. Front view screen
3.
“Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed
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Top view/Front wide view
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the front of the vehicle
(wide-area).
1. Top view screen
2. Front wide view screen
3.
“Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed
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