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Function for cancelling illumination dimmer

If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights turn on when the position
lights are turned on, the brightness of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator
lights is dimmed.
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights are dif

¿ cult to see due to

glare from surrounding brightness when travelling on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase the
brightness of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights when they turn on.
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-30 .

Display indicator (Vehicles with active driving display)

The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the active driving display
when the vehicle is moving forward (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operational).

The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white) when an approaching
vehicle is detected. In addition, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a lane
change while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the colour (amber) of the warning
indicator.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneously with the
À ashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light.

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Cancelling Operation of Blind Spot

Monitoring (BSM)

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
and Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA)

systems are turned off and the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in
the instrument cluster turns on.

Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF switch

When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF switch is pressed, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traf

¿ c

Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on.

If the switch is pressed again, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) systems become

operable and the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indicator light turns off.

NOTE

When the ignition is switched OFF,
the system status before it was turned
off is maintained. For example, if the
ignition is switched OFF while the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) systems are

operable, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert

(RCTA) systems remain operable the
next time the ignition is switched ON.

Vehicles without Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF switch

    The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
can be set to inoperable.
  Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-13 .
  When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
is set to inoperable, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traf

¿ c

Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on.

NOTE

When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition
is switched OFF while the BSM and
RCTA systems are operational, the BSM
and RCTA systems remain operational
the next time the ignition is switched
ON.

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*Some models.

Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)

The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance between your
vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is about
30 km/h (19 mph) or faster, and if your vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more closely
than what is appropriate for maintaining distance between the vehicles according to the
vehicle speed, a noti

¿ cation in the active driving display is indicated to advise you to keep a

safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) and always
drive carefully:
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) provides advice for safer driving and
noti

¿ es the driver of a recommended, safer distance to maintain with a vehicle ahead.

The ability to detect a vehicle ahead is limited depending on the type of vehicle ahead,
the weather conditions, and the traf

¿ c conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator and

brake pedals are not operated correctly it could lead to an accident. Always verify the
safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while
keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

NOTE

The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operates when all of the following

conditions are met:

The ignition is switched ON.

The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) is on.

The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R).

The vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster).

The objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles.

The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) may also operate in the presence of

motorcycles and bicycles.

The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) system may not operate normally

under the following conditions:

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has a malfunction.

The vehicle ahead is travelling at an extremely slow speed.

The system does not operate with the following objects:

Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

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Indication on Display

The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operation status is indicated in the active
driving display. Regarding malfunctions, check the vehicle conditions or have it inspected
by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer according to the
content of the displayed message.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-38 .

NOTE

When the ignition is switched off, the operation status before the system was turned

off is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched off with the Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS) operable, the system will be operable when the
ignition is switched ON the next time.

The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) can be turned on/off and the

system's sensitivity can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-13 .

Vehicle ahead
display

Distance-between-vehicles guidelines

Display

Distance between vehicles

guidelines

(During travel at about 40 km/h

(25 mph)

Distance between vehicles

guidelines

(During travel at about 80 km/h

(50 mph)

Illuminated in
amber

About 10 m (32 ft) or less

About 20 m (65 ft) or less

*1 The distance between vehicles differs depending on vehicle speed.

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*Some models.

Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) is a system which detects driver fatigue and decreased
attentiveness, and encourages the driver to take a rest.
When the vehicle is driven inside traf

¿ c lane lines at about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph),

the Driver Attention Alert (DAA) estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and
decreased attentiveness of the driver based on the information from the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) and other vehicle information, and encourages the driver to take a rest using
an indication on the active driving display and a warning sound.
Use the Driver Attention Alert (DAA) on expressways or highways.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-170 .

WARNING

Do not rely completely on Driver Attention Alert (DAA) and always drive carefully:
The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness and
encourages the driver to take a rest, however, it is not designed to prevent the vehicle
from straying. If you rely too much on the Driver Attention Alert (DAA) it could lead to
an accident. Drive carefully and operate the steering wheel appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be able to detect driver fatigue and decreased
attentiveness correctly depending on the traf

¿ c and driving conditions. The driver must

take suf

¿ cient rest in consideration of safer driving.

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NOTE

The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) operates when all of the following conditions are

met.

The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph).

The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

The system has completed learning of the driver’s driving data.

The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) does not operate under the following conditions.

The vehicle speed is less than about 65 km/h (41 mph).

The vehicle speed exceeds about 140 km/h (86 mph)

The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

The vehicle is changing lanes.

The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) may not operate normally under the following

conditions.

White (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.

The vehicle is jolted or swayed continuously by strong winds or rough roads.

The vehicle is driven aggressively.

When making frequent lane changes.

The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness

based on the driving data when the vehicle is driven at about 65 to 140 km/h
(41 to 86 mph) for about 20 minutes. The driving data will be reset under the following
conditions.

The vehicle is stopped for 15 minutes or longer.

The vehicle is driven at less than about 65 km/h (41 mph) for about 30 minutes.

The ignition is switched off.

After the Driver Attention Alert (DAA) has displayed the

¿ rst message encouraging

rest, it does not display the next one until 45 minutes have passed.

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*Some models.

Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA)

The Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the

area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left

and right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space,
and noti

¿ es the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning

indicator lights and the warning buzzer.

Detection areas

Your vehicle

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Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) operation

1. The Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the shift lever (manual

transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.

2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind Spot

Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights

À ashes and the warning beep is activated

simultaneously.

(With rear view monitor)

The Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) warning indication in the rearview monitor also

synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light on the door
mirrors.

WARNING

Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in
reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when
putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this
system, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights may not

À ash 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.

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NOTE

In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indication/warning

light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indication/warning light remains illuminated, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorised Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning

indicator lights has occurred.

A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle

has occurred.

There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor

(rear).

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.

The battery voltage has decreased.

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NOTE

Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or

it may be dif

¿ cult to detect them.

The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster.

The radar sensor (rear) 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.)

Your vehicle

A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.

Your vehicle

The vehicle is parked on a slant.

Your vehicle

(With Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch)

Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch and the system

becomes operable.

(Without Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch)

Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable.

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NOTE

In the following cases, it may be dif

¿ cult to view the illumination/À ashing of the Blind

Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.

Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.

The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.

Turn off the Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while

an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate
normally.

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*Some models.

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to maintain headway control

according to the vehicle speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect the distance to a vehicle
ahead, which frees the driver from having to constantly use the accelerator or brake pedals.

*1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead

detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.

Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead because, for example, the
vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning indication in the display are
activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a suf

¿ cient distance between the vehicles.

The possible vehicle speed setting ranges are as follows:

(European models)

About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 200 km/h (124 mph)

(Except European models)

About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)

Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system on expressways and other highways
which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration.

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WARNING

Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system and always
drive carefully:
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to reduce load on the
driver, and although it maintains a constant vehicle speed, or speci

¿ cally, it maintains

a constant distance between your vehicle and the detected vehicle ahead according to
the vehicle speed, the system has detection limitations depending on the type of vehicle
ahead and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road conditions. Additionally,
the system may be unable to decelerate suf

¿ ciently to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead if

the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane, which could result in an accident. Always verify the safety of the surrounding area
and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safer distance from
vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system in the following locations.
Otherwise, it could lead to an accident:

Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traf

¿ c is heavy and there is insuf¿ cient

space between vehicles. Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system is not possible).

When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of

highways (If you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead
will no longer be tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).

Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (The tyres could spin causing you to

lose vehicle control).

Long descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system

automatically and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of
brake power).

For the purposes of safety, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system off
when it is not being used.

CAUTION

If the vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system off to prevent an incorrect operation.

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NOTE

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following

conditions are met.

The vehicle speed is as follows:

(European models)

About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 200 km/h (124 mph)

(Except European models)

About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on.

The parking brake is not applied.

The Smart Brake Support (SBS) is not malfunctioning.

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normally.

All doors are closed.

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

(Manual transaxle)

The shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).

The clutch pedal is not depressed.

(Automatic transaxle)

The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual

mode).

In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehicle starts

closing in on the vehicle ahead.

You are driving at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been set.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed or directly after the accelerator pedal is

released.

Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.

The following are not detected as physical objects.

Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction

Pedestrians

Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

If a vehicle ahead is travelling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it

correctly.

During headway control travel, do not set the system on two-wheeled vehicles such as

motorcycles and bicycles.

Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system under conditions in

which the close proximity warnings are frequently activated.

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