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Mazda MX-30 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 7

When Driving

Brake

▼ Brake Pad Wear Indicator

NOTE

When the disc brake pads become

^ When the brake pedal is depressed

worn, the built-in wear indicators

hard or depressed more quickly, the

contact the disc plates. This causes a

pedal will feel softer but the brakes

screeching noise to warn that the pads

will apply more firmly. This is a

should be replaced.

normal effect of the brake assist

operation and does not indicate a

malfunction.

^ When the brake pedal is depressed

hard or depressed more quickly, a

motor/pump operation noise may

be heard. This is a normal effect of

the brake assist and does not

indicate a malfunction.

^ The brake assist equipment does not

supersede the functionality of the

When you hear this noise, consult an

vehicle's main braking system.

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

▼ Brake Override System

The brake override system applies the

WARNING

brake first for safety if the brake pedal

and accelerator pedal are depressed at

Do not drive with worn disc pads:

the same time.

Driving with worn disc pads is

dangerous. The brakes could fail and

NOTE

cause a serious accident. As soon as

Operation of the brake override system

you hear a screeching noise consult an

can be turned on or off.

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

NOTE

In high humidity weather conditions,

brake noises, such as brake squeak or

brake squeal can be heard. It does not

indicate a malfunction.

▼ Brake Assist

During emergency braking situations

when it is necessary to depress the

brake pedal with greater force, the

brake assist system provides braking

assistance, thus enhancing braking

performance.

When the brake pedal is depressed

hard or depressed more quickly, the

brakes apply more firmly.

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Brake

AUTOHOLD

▼ AUTOHOLD

The AUTOHOLD function automatically holds the vehicle stopped, even if you take

your foot off the brake pedal. This function can be best used while stopped in traffic

or at a traffic light. The brakes are released when you start driving the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the AUTOHOLD function:

The AUTOHOLD function is only designed to assist the brake operation while the

vehicle is stopped. Neglecting to operate the brakes and relying only on the

AUTOHOLD system is dangerous and could result in an unexpected accident if the

vehicle were to suddenly move. Operate the brakes appropriately in accordance

with the road and surrounding conditions.

Do not release your foot from the brake pedal while the vehicle is stopped on a

steep grade:

Because there is a possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by

the AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an

accident.

Do not use the AUTOHOLD function on slippery roads such as icy or

snow-covered roads, or unpaved roads:

Even if the vehicle is held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function, the

vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Operate the accelerator

pedal, brakes, or steering wheel appropriately as necessary.

Immediately depress the brake pedal in the following cases:

Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move

unexpectedly and result in an accident.

¾ “Depress Brake Pedal. Brake Hold Disabled” is displayed in the multi-information

display and the warning sound is activated at the same time.

Always apply the parking brake when parking the vehicle:

Not applying the parking brake when parking the vehicle is dangerous as the vehicle

may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. When parking the vehicle, shift

the selector lever to the P position and apply the parking brake.

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Brake

CAUTION

If you stop operating the accelerator pedal before the vehicle starts moving, the

force holding the vehicle in the stopped position may weaken. Firmly depress the

brake pedal or depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

NOTE

^ Under the following conditions, a problem with the AUTOHOLD is occurring.

Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

^ A message is indicated on the multi-information display and a warning sound is

activated for about 5 seconds while the AUTOHOLD is operating or when you

press the AUTOHOLD switch.

^ If you switch the power switch OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the

parking brake is applied automatically to assist you with parking the vehicle.

^ The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the selector lever is shifted to R position while

the vehicle is on level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).

Vehicle posture and road surface gradient

AUTOHOLD operation status

Vehicle tilts forward

Operates

Level ground

Does not operate, canceled

Vehicle tilts rearward

Does not operate, canceled

: Reverse driving (selector lever in the reverse (R) position)

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Brake



The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the

brake pedal could vibrate from the operation of the AUTOHOLD function.

However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

▼ To Turn On AUTOHOLD System

2. The AUTOHOLD active indicator

light in the instrument cluster turns

Press the AUTOHOLD switch and

on and the brakes are held.

when the AUTOHOLD standby

indicator light turns on, the

AUTOHOLD function turns on.

3. The vehicle is held in its stopped

position even with the brake pedal

released.

NOTE

When all of the following conditions

are met, the AUTOHOLD operates and

the brakes are held.

^ The power switch is switched ON

(EV system on).

1. AUTOHOLD standby indicator light

 The vehicle is stopped.

NOTE

^ The brake pedal is being depressed.

When all of the following conditions

^ The AUTOHOLD active indicator

are met, the AUTOHOLD standby

light turns on.

indicator light turns on when the

^ The accelerator pedal is not

AUTOHOLD switch is pressed and the

depressed.

AUTOHOLD function turns on.

^ The driver's seat belt is fastened.

^ The driver's door is closed.

^ The power switch is switched ON

^ There is no problem with the

(EV system on).

AUTOHOLD function.

^ The driver's seat belt is fastened.

^ The parking brake is released.

^ The driver's door is closed.

^ There is no problem with the Electric

^ There is no problem with the

Parking Brake (EPB) function.

AUTOHOLD function.



The selector lever is in a position

To operate AUTOHOLD and hold the

other than R position or the vehicle

brakes

tilts forward with the selector lever in

the R position.

1. Depress the brake pedal and bring

the vehicle to a complete stop.

To release AUTOHOLD and start

driving the vehicle

If you try to resume driving the vehicle,

the brakes will be released

automatically and the AUTOHOLD

active indicator light turns off.

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Brake

NOTE

is turned off and the AUTOHOLD

standby indicator light turns off.

^ If the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

switch is pulled while the

AUTOHOLD is operating, the

parking brake is applied and the

AUTOHOLD is released. In addition,

if the parking brake is released under

this condition, the AUTOHOLD

operates to hold the brakes.

^ Under the following conditions, the

parking brake is automatically

applied and the AUTOHOLD is

released. The AUTOHOLD is

re-enabled when the conditions

1. AUTOHOLD standby indicator light

before the AUTOHOLD is released

NOTE

are restored.

^ When the brakes are not held such

^ The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

as while driving the vehicle, the

^ The driver’s door is opened.

AUTOHOLD can be turned off only

^ When about 10 minutes or longer

by pressing the AUTOHOLD switch.

have passed since the AUTOHOLD

^ If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed

operation started, the parking brake

without depressing the brake pedal

is automatically applied. Because the

while AUTOHOLD is operating

AUTOHOLD is restored when

(AUTOHOLD active indicator light in

releasing the parking brake, the hold

instrument cluster is turned on), the

on the brakes by AUTOHOLD

message “Depress Brake Pedal and

function resumes.

Operate Switch to Release” is

^ The AUTOHOLD can be canceled

indicated on the multi-information

forcibly by fully depressing the

display to notify the driver to depress

accelerator pedal for 1 second or

the brake pedal.

longer while the AUTOHOLD is

^ If any of the following conditions

operating. Forcibly cancel the

occurs while the AUTOHOLD

AUTOHOLD only when the

function is operating (AUTOHOLD

AUTOHOLD cannot be canceled due

active indicator light is turned on),

to a system malfunction or it is

the parking brake is applied

necessary to cancel the AUTOHOLD

automatically and the AUTOHOLD

in an emergency.

function turns off. For the Electric

Parking Brake (EPB) operation, refer

▼ To Turn Off AUTOHOLD System

to the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on

Depress the brake pedal and press the

page 4-52.

AUTOHOLD switch. The AUTOHOLD

^ The power switch is switched OFF.

^ There is a problem with the

AUTOHOLD function.

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When Driving

Brake

Emergency Stop Signal

Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

System

▼ Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

▼ Emergency Stop Signal System

The HLA functions to assist in

accelerating the vehicle from a stop on

If you apply the brakes suddenly while

slopes. When releasing the brake pedal

driving at a speed of about 55 km/h

and depressing the accelerator pedal

(34 mph) or faster, the emergency stop

to accelerate the vehicle from a stop

signal system automatically and rapidly

while on a slope, the function prevents

flashes all the turn signal lights to

the vehicle from rolling. The HLA also

caution drivers behind your vehicle of

operates when reversing on a slope.

the sudden braking situation.

The braking force is maintained

NOTE

automatically after releasing the brake

pedal on a steep slope.

^ Flashing

The HLA operates when the vehicle is

When you bring your vehicle to a

tilted rearward with the selector lever

complete stop while all the turn

in a forward gear, and operates when

signal lights are flashing rapidly, the

the vehicle is tilted forward with the

rapid flashing of all the turn signal

selector lever in the R position.

lights changes back to the normal

flashing pattern. The turn signal lights

WARNING

turn off when you release your foot

from the brake pedal.

Do not rely completely on HLA:

^ Operation

HLA is an auxiliary device for

^ When the ABS operates, the

accelerating from a stop on a slope.

emergency stop signal system is

The system only operates for about 2

more likely to operate. Therefore, if

seconds and therefore, relying only on

the brake pedal is depressed on a

the system, when accelerating from a

slippery road, all of the turn signal

stop is dangerous because the vehicle

lights may flash.

may move (roll) unexpectedly and

^ The emergency stop signal system

cause an accident.

does not operate when the hazard

The vehicle could roll depending on

warning light switch is pressed.

the vehicle's load.

Always confirm the safety around the

vehicle before starting to drive the

vehicle.

NOTE

^ HLA does not operate on a gentle

slope. In addition, the gradient of

the slope on which the system will

operate changes depending on the

vehicle's load.

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

NOTE

Antilock Brake System

^ Braking distances may be longer on

(ABS)

loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for

example) which usually have a hard

▼ Antilock Brake System (ABS)

foundation. A vehicle with a normal

The ABS control unit continuously

braking system may require less

monitors the speed of each wheel. If

distance to stop under these

one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS

conditions because the tires will

responds by automatically releasing

build up a wedge of surface layer

and reapplying that wheel's brake.

when the wheels skid.

^ You might hear the sound of a motor

The driver will feel a slight vibration in

when starting the EV system or

the brake pedal and may hear a

immediately after starting to drive

chattering noise from the brake system.

the vehicle. However, it does not

This is normal ABS system operation.

indicate a problem.

Continue to depress the brake pedal

without pumping the brakes.

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

Refer to ABS Warning Indication/

Warning Light on page 7-26.

WARNING

Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for

safe driving:

The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe

and reckless driving, excessive speed,

tailgating (following another vehicle

too closely), driving on ice and snow,

and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction

and road contact because of water on

the road surface). You can still have an

accident.

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ABS/TCS/DSC

NOTE

Traction Control System

To turn off the TCS, press the TCS OFF

(TCS)

switch (page 4-65).

▼ Traction Control System (TCS)

▼ TCS/DSC Indicator Light

The Traction Control System (TCS)

prevents drive-wheel spinning which

occurs during acceleration from a stop

or acceleration during cornering on

slippery roads, such as wet or

When the power switch is switched

snow-covered roads, and assures

ON, the TCS/DSC indicator light turns

optimum drive force and steerability.

on and then turns off after a few

seconds.

If the TCS or DSC is operating, the

The warning light turns on when the

indicator light flashes.

system has a malfunction.

Refer to TCS/DSC Indication/

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or

Indicator Light (Turns on) on page

the brake assist system may have a

7-27.

malfunction and they may not operate

correctly. Take your vehicle to an

WARNING

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Do not rely on the Traction Control

NOTE

System (TCS) as a substitute for safe

^ When the TCS/DSC operation

driving:

indicator light flashes, a sound from

The Traction Control System (TCS)

the motor compartment may be

cannot compensate for unsafe and

heard, however, this does not

reckless driving, excessive speed,

indicate a problem. This indicates

tailgating (following another vehicle

that the TCS/DSC is operating

too closely), and hydroplaning

normally.

(reduced tire friction and road contact

^ On slippery road surfaces, such as

because of water on the road surface).

freshly fallen snow, the motor

You can still have an accident.

rotation speed cannot be increased

when the TCS is on.

Use snow tires or tire chains and drive

at reduced speeds when roads are

▼ TCS OFF Indicator Light

covered with ice and/or snow:

Driving without proper traction devices

on snow and/or ice-covered roads is

dangerous. The Traction Control

System (TCS) alone cannot provide

adequate traction and you could still

This indicator light stays on for a few

have an accident.

seconds when the power switch is

switched ON.

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ABS/TCS/DSC

It also illuminates when the TCS OFF

^ Leaving the TCS on will provide the

switch is pressed and TCS is switched

best traction.

off.

^ If the TCS OFF switch is pressed and

Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page

held for 10 seconds or more, the

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TCS OFF switch malfunction

detection function operates and the

If the light remains illuminated and the

TCS system activates automatically.

TCS is not switched off, take your

The TCS OFF indicator light turns off

vehicle to an Authorized Mazda

while the TCS system is operative.

Dealer. The DSC may have a

malfunction.

▼ TCS OFF Switch

Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the

TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light in the

instrument cluster will illuminate.

Press the switch again to turn the TCS

back on. The TCS OFF indicator light*

will turn off.

NOTE

^ When the TCS is on and you attempt

to free the vehicle from being stuck,

or drive it out of freshly fallen snow,

the TCS will activate. Depressing the

accelerator pedal will not increase

motor power and freeing the vehicle

might be difficult. When this

happens, turn off the TCS.

^ If the EV system is turned off with the

TCS turned off, the TCS becomes

operational when the EV system is

started the next time.

*Some models.

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ABS/TCS/DSC

¾ Use tires of the correct size

Dynamic Stability Control

specified for your Mazda on all 4

(DSC)

wheels.

¾ Use tires of the same

▼ Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

manufacturer, brand and tread

pattern on all 4 wheels.

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

automatically controls braking and

¾ Do not mix worn tires.

motor torque in conjunction with

¾ The DSC may not operate correctly

systems such as the ABS and TCS to

when tire chains are used or a

help control side slip when driving on

temporary spare tire is installed

because the tire diameter changes.

slippery surfaces, or during sudden or

evasive steering, which enhances

vehicle stability.

NOTE

If there is a problem with the DSC, the

Refer to ABS (page 4-63) and TCS

Hill Launch Assist (HLA) may not

(page 4-64).

operate.

Refer to Hill Launch Assist (HLA) on

DSC operation is possible at speeds

page 4-61.

greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).

▼ TCS/DSC Indicator Light

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

Refer to TCS/DSC Indication/

Indicator Light (Turns on) on page

7-27.

When the power switch is switched

ON, the TCS/DSC indicator light turns

WARNING

on and then turns off after a few

seconds. If the TCS or DSC is

Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability

operating, the indicator light flashes.

Control as a substitute for safe

driving:

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

the brake assist system may have a

cannot compensate for unsafe and

malfunction and they may not operate

reckless driving, excessive speed,

correctly. Take your vehicle to an

tailgating (following another vehicle

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

too closely), and hydroplaning

(reduced tire friction and road contact

because of water on the road surface).

You can still have an accident.

CAUTION

¾ The DSC may not operate correctly

unless the following are observed:

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i-ACTIVSENSE

▼ Camera and Sensors

Refer to Front Camera/Side

Cameras/Rear Camera on page

i-ACTIVSENSE uses the following

4-81.

detection systems.

2. Rear ultrasonic sensor

Vehicle front

Refer to Rear Ultrasonic Sensor on

page 4-80.

3. Rear side radar sensor

Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on

page 4-79.

Inside of vehicle

1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera

(FSC) on page 4-71.

2. Front camera

Refer to Front Camera/Side

Cameras/Rear Camera on page

1. Driver monitoring camera

Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera

4-81.

3. Side cameras

on page 4-81.

Refer to Front Camera/Side

▼ i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol

Cameras/Rear Camera on page

(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support

4-81.

System)*

4. Front side radar sensor

Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor on

The system notifies the driver of any of

page 4-77.

the following system status using the

5. Front radar sensor

color or OFF indication of the

Refer to Front Radar Sensor on

i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

page 4-75.

(Warning/risk avoidance support

system).

Vehicle rear

^ Lane Departure Warning System

(LDWS)

^ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

^ Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

^ Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

^ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

^ Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

1. Rear camera

*Some models.

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i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

(warning/risk avoidance support

(warning/risk avoidance support

system) (white)

system) (amber)

System stand-by status

System warning status

If none of the systems are activated or

If any system warning is activated, the

if there is a problem with the system,

i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/

the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

risk avoidance support system)

(warning/risk avoidance support

(amber) is displayed.

system) (white) is displayed.

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (warning/

NOTE

risk avoidance support system)

For example, even when the Blind Spot

Monitoring (BSM) is operating

normally, if the Lane Departure

Warning System (LDWS) has a

problem, the i-ACTIVSENSE status

symbol (warning/risk avoidance

System OFF status

support system) (white) is displayed.

If all the systems are canceled using

i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

[Settings] in Mazda Connect or the

(warning/risk avoidance support

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the

system) (green)

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/

risk avoidance support system) is

displayed.

▼ i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch*

When the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is

System activated status

pressed, the following systems are

canceled and the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF

If any one of the systems is activated,

symbol (Warning/risk avoidance

the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

support system) in the instrument

(warning/risk avoidance support

cluster is displayed.

system) (green) is displayed.

^ Lane Departure Warning System

NOTE

(LDWS)

Even if the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

^ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

(warning/risk avoidance support

^ Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

system) (green) is displayed, systems

^ Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

which do not meet the operation

^ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

conditions will not operate.

^ Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

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*Some models.

When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

If the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is

Forward Sensing Camera

pressed again, the systems return to

their original operation status and the

(FSC)*

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/

risk avoidance support system) turns

▼ Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

off.

Your vehicle is equipped with a

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/

risk avoidance support system)

The following systems also use the

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

^ High Beam Control System (HBC)

^ Lane Departure Warning System

(LDWS)

^ Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

If the power switch is switched OFF

^ Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

while you have canceled the systems

^ Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch,

^ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with

the systems are automatically enabled

Stop & Go function (MRCC with

the next time the power switch is

Stop & Go function)

switched ON. However, if the systems

^ Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

are canceled using [Settings] in Mazda

^ Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

Connect, the systems are not

^ Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)

automatically enabled.

^ Smart brake support (SBS) forward

NOTE

drive detection

You can select systems which you want

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

to cancel using [Settings] in Mazda

determines the conditions ahead of

Connect.

the vehicle while traveling at night and

Refer to the Settings section in the

detects traffic lanes. The distance in

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

which the Forward Sensing Camera

(FSC) can detect objects varies

depending on the surrounding

conditions.

*Some models.

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i-ACTIVSENSE



Your vehicle is tilted (such as when

Front Radar Sensor*

heavy luggage is in the luggage

compartment or on the rear seat).

▼ Front Radar Sensor

^ Your vehicle is towing another

vehicle.

Your vehicle is equipped with a front

^ The vehicle is making a sharp curve,

radar sensor.

or ascending or descending a steep

slope.

^ The vehicle is driven on roads with

sharp curves or undulations.

^ The vehicle is driven on uneven

roads.

^ The vehicle is driven next to walls

with no patterning (including fences

and longitudinally striped walls).

^ There are water puddles on the road.

1. Front radar sensor

^ The road surface is shiny.

The following systems also use the

front radar sensor.

^ Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

^ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function (MRCC with

Stop & Go function)

^ Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

^ Smart brake support (SBS) forward

drive detection

The front radar sensor functions by

detecting the radio waves reflected off

a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent

from the radar sensor.

CAUTION

Heed the following precautions to

assure correct operation of each

system.

¾ Do not apply a sticker (including a

transparent one) to the front radar

sensor cover or replace the front

radar sensor cover with a product

other than a genuine product.

*Some models.

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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE



Your vehicle is tilted (such as when

Front Side Radar Sensor*

heavy luggage is in the luggage

compartment or on the rear seat).

▼ Front Side Radar Sensor

^ The vehicle is driven near facilities or

objects emitting strong radio waves.

Your vehicle is equipped with front

side radar sensor.

When any of the following conditions

is met, the front radar sensor may

detect vehicles in the opposite lane or

surrounding obstructions, or it may not

be able to detect vehicles ahead or

obstructions, and each system may not

operate normally.

^ The vehicle ahead enters the front

radar sensor’s blind spot.

1. Front side radar sensor

^ The distance to the vehicle ahead is

extremely close.

The following systems also use the

^ The vehicle ahead is being driven in

front side radar sensor.

an unstable condition.

^ A vehicle suddenly comes close such

^ Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

as by cutting into your lane.

The front side radar sensor function by

^ The vehicle is entering or exiting a

detecting the radio waves reflected off

curve.

a vehicle approaching from the front or

^ The vehicle is driven on a

an obstruction sent from the radar

continuously curving road.

sensor.

^ The vehicle is driven on roads with

repeated up and downslopes.

CAUTION

^ The vehicle is driven on roads with

narrow lanes.

Heed the following precautions to

^ The vehicle is driven on poor roads

assure correct operation of each

or unpaved roads.

system.

¾ Always keep the surface of the front

bumper near the front side radar

sensors clean so that they operate

normally. Also, do not apply items

such as stickers.

Refer to Exterior Care on page

6-34.

¾ If the front bumper receives a severe

impact, the system may no longer

operate normally. Stop the system

immediately and have the vehicle

inspected at an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

*Some models.

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i-ACTIVSENSE

¾ If the rear bumper receives a severe

Rear Side Radar Sensor*

impact, the system may no longer

operate normally. Stop the system

▼ Rear Side Radar Sensor

immediately and have the vehicle

Your vehicle is equipped with rear side

inspected at an Authorized Mazda

radar sensor.

Dealer.

¾ Vehicles are shipped with the

direction of the rear side radar

sensor adjusted for each vehicle to a

loaded vehicle condition so that the

rear side radar sensor detect

approaching vehicles correctly. If the

direction of the rear side radar

sensor has deviated for some reason,

have the vehicle inspected at an

1. Rear side radar sensor

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

¾ For repairs or replacement of the rear

The following systems also use the rear

side radar sensor, or bumper repairs,

side radar sensor.

paintwork, and replacement near the

radar sensors, consult an Authorized

^ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

Mazda Dealer.

^ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

^ Smart brake support (SBS) reverse

drive detection

NOTE

^ Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)

The radar sensors are regulated by the

relevant radio wave laws of the country

The rear side radar sensors emit radio

in which the vehicle is driven. If the

waves and detect the radio waves

vehicle is driven abroad, authorization

reflected off a vehicle approaching

from the country in which the vehicle is

from the rear or an obstruction.

driven may be required.

CAUTION

When any of the following conditions

is met, the detection ability of the rear

Heed the following precautions to

side radar sensors may decrease and

assure correct operation of each

each system may not operate normally.

system.



Under bad weather conditions (rain,

¾ Always keep the surface of the rear

fog, and snow).

bumper near the rear side radar

^ The rear bumper around a rear side

sensors clean so that they operate

radar sensor is deformed.

normally. Also, do not apply items

^ Foreign matter (such as ice, snow,

such as stickers.

and mud) is adhering to the rear

Refer to Exterior Care on page

bumper around a rear side radar

6-34.

sensor.

The rear side radar sensors may not

detect the following target objects.

^ Small motorcycles

*Some models.

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i-ACTIVSENSE

 Bicycles

Rear Ultrasonic Sensor*

^ Pedestrians

^ Animals

▼ Rear Ultrasonic Sensor

^ Shopping carts

^ Stationary objects on the road or

Your vehicle is equipped with rear

roadside

ultrasonic sensor.

^ Vehicles with shapes that may not

reflect radar waves (such as

unloaded trailers with low vehicle

heights and sports cars).

1. Rear ultrasonic sensor

The following systems also use the rear

ultrasonic sensor.

^ Smart brake support (SBS) reverse

drive detection

The rear ultrasonic sensors function by

emitting ultrasonic waves which are

reflected off obstructions at the rear

and the returning ultrasonic waves are

picked up by the rear ultrasonic

sensors.

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*Some models.

When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

Front Camera/Side

Driver Monitoring

Cameras/Rear Camera*

Camera*

▼ Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear

▼ Driver Monitoring Camera

Camera

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver

Your vehicle is equipped with a front

monitoring camera.

camera, side cameras, and a rear

camera.

1. Driver monitoring camera

The driver monitoring camera is used

by the following system.

^ Driver Monitoring (DM)

The driver monitoring camera detects

changes in the driver's facial features

and estimates the amount of

accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of

the driver.

NOTE

1. Side cameras

^ DM and the earlier collision warning

2. Front camera

may not operate normally under the

3. Rear camera

following conditions.

Each camera is used by the following

^ The driver monitoring camera is

system.

covered with something.



360°View Monitor

^ You are driving the vehicle while

leaning on the steering wheel.

The front camera, side cameras, and

^ You are wearing glasses or

rear camera shoot images of the area

sunglasses.

surrounding the vehicle.

^ A cap or hat you are wearing

partially blocks the driver

monitoring camera's view of your

eyes, you have long bangs partially

covering your eyes, or a part of

your face is invisible due to a face

mask.

*Some models.

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i-ACTIVSENSE

^ The vehicle is driven at less than

High Beam Control

about 20 km/h (12 mph).

System (HBC)*

^ The system detects a vehicle or the

headlights/lights of a vehicle

▼ High Beam Control System (HBC)

approaching in the opposite

direction.

The HBC determines the conditions in

^ The vehicle is driven on roads lined

front of the vehicle using the Forward

with streetlamps or on roads in

Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in

well-lit cities and towns.

darkness to automatically switch the

^ The headlight high-beam indicator

headlights between high and low

light turns on while the high beams

beams.

are on.

While driving the vehicle at a speed of

about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the

headlights are switched to high beams

when there are no vehicles ahead or

approaching in the opposite direction.

▼ To Operate the System

The HBC operates to switch the

headlights automatically between high

and low beams after the power switch

is switched ON and the headlight

switch is in the AUTO and low beam

CAUTION

position.

The HBC determines that it is dark

Do not rely excessively on the HBC and

based on the brightness of the

drive the vehicle while paying sufficient

surrounding area. At the same time,

attention to safety. Switch the

the HBC indicator light (green) in the

headlights between the high beams

instrument cluster illuminates.

and low beams manually if necessary.

NOTE

^ The distance in which the HBC can

detect objects varies depending on

the surrounding conditions.

^ The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

NOTE

may not be able to detect target

Operation of the HBC function can be

objects correctly, and the system may

disabled.

not operate normally.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

(FSC) on page 4-71.

The system switches the headlights to

low beams when one of the following

occurs:

*Some models.

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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

▼ Manual Switching

Lane Departure Warning

Switching to low beams

System (LDWS)*

Switch the headlight switch to the

▼ Lane Departure Warning System

position, or press the high beam

(LDWS)

control switch.

The HBC indicator light (green) turns

The LDWS notifies the driver that the

off.

vehicle might be deviating from its

lane.

The LDWS detects white (yellow) lines

using the Forward Sensing Camera

(FSC). If your vehicle may be deviating

from its lane, the lane departure

warning notifies the driver.

Use the LDWS when you drive the

vehicle on roads with white (yellow)

lines.

1. High beam control switch

If the HBC is turned off using the high

beam control switch, press the high

beam control switch again to turn the

HBC back on.

Switching to high beams

Shift the lever to the high beam

position.

The HBC indicator light (green) turns

off and the headlight high-beam

indicator light is illuminated.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the LDWS

and always drive carefully:

¾ The LDWS is not designed to

compensate for a driver’s lack of

caution and relying too much on the

system could lead to an accident.

¾ The functions of the LDWS have

limitations. Always stay on course

using the steering wheel.

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*Some models.

When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

NOTE

NOTE

When any of the following conditions

If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

is met, the LDWS may not operate

(Warning/risk avoidance support

normally.

system) (white) does not turn on, the

system is canceled using the

^ A condition under which the

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch or [Settings]

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

in the Mazda Connect.

cannot detect a target object is met.

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera

Operation conditions

(FSC) on page 4-71.

When all of the following conditions

^ The visibility of white (yellow) lines is

are met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status

poor (due to paint flaking or dirt, or

symbol (warning/risk avoidance

being hidden by vehicles ahead).

support system) on the

^ There are multiple white (yellow)

multi-information display changes

lines or they are interrupted.

from white to green and the system

^ A misleading line on the road is

becomes operational.

picked up (such as temporary line for

construction, shadow, lingering

^ The power switch is switched ON.

snow, or grooves filled with water).

^ The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h

^ The shade of a guardrail parallel to a

(40 mph) or faster.

white (yellow) line is on the road.

^ The system detects white (yellow)

^ The width of a lane is excessively

lane lines.

narrow.

^ The vehicle is shaken after hitting a

road bump.

^ The vehicle is driven on a section

with a closed lane or temporary lane

due to construction.

NOTE

^ The vehicle is driven on a forked

When the system does not detect a

road or junction.

white (yellow) lane line on one side

^ The vehicle is driven through an

only, the system does not operate on

intersection or a roundabout.

the side that is not being detected.

▼ When the System Operates

When temporarily canceling the

When the power switch is switched

system

ON, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

The LDWS goes on standby in the

(warning/risk avoidance support

following cases: The LDWS operation

system) (white) turns on and the

is automatically restored when the

system goes on 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.

^ The accelerator pedal is depressed.

^ The steering wheel is operated.

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

The brake pedal is operated.

Multi-information display

The function is temporarily stopped.

The LDWS stops functioning in the

following cases:

^ 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

Active driving display

an obstruction, causing poor forward

visibility.

^ Strong light (such as sunlight, or

headlights (high-beam) of

on-coming vehicles) is directed at

the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

NOTE

System malfunction

^ The LDWS settings can be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the

If there is a problem with the system,

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol

^ You may not be able to hear the

(warning/risk avoidance support

LDWS warning sound depending on

system) (white) and the i-ACTIVSENSE

the surrounding conditions such as

warning indication/warning light on

outside noise.

the multi-information display turns on

^ If you set the LDWS to vibrate the

and a message is indicated.

steering wheel, you may not feel the

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol

vibrations depending on the road

(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support

surface conditions.

System) on page 4-69.

▼ Canceling the System

▼ Lane Departure Warning

The LDWS can be set to inoperable.

If the system determines that the

vehicle may deviate from its lane, a



(If only the LDWS is turned off)

warning (beep sound, steering wheel

Refer to the Settings section in the

vibration) is activated and the direction

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

in which the system determines that



(If the LDWS is turned off by

the vehicle may deviate is indicated on

operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF

the multi-information display and the

switch)

active driving display.

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch

on page 4-70.

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