Mazda 3 (2024 year). Manual in english



Strong light is directed at the front of
your vehicle (such as backlight and
high-beam headlights).



The surrounding area is dark (such as
during the night, early evening, or
early morning, or in a tunnel or
indoor parking lot).



There are light sources in the
surrounding area (such as street
lamps, illuminated signboards, and
traﬃc signals).



There are objects which reﬂect light
(such as reﬂective plates and signs)
in the surrounding area.



The surrounding brightness suddenly
changes (such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel).



The brightness of the headlights of
your vehicle is insuﬃcient (such as
the illumination is weakened due to
a dirty lens or the optical axis is
deviated).



Tires other than the speciﬁed size are
used on your vehicle (such as when
tire chains or temporary spare tires
are used).



The tires on your vehicle have
signiﬁcantly diﬀerent wear.



Foreign matter is stuck to the
windshield (such as ice, fog, snow,
frost, raindrops, dirt, or a piece of
plastic).



The windshield is dirty or fogged.



The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is
blocked by an obstruction, causing
poor forward visibility (such as when
roof rails are installed to the vehicle
and a long object is loaded).



The windshield washer is being used.



The windshield wipers are not used
when it is raining.



Your vehicle is tilted (such as when
heavy luggage is in the luggage
compartment or on the rear seat).



The vehicle is making a sharp curve,
or ascending or descending a steep
slope.



The vehicle is driven on a road with
sharp curves or up and down (wavy)
slopes.



The vehicle is driven on uneven
roads.



The vehicle is driven next to walls
with no patterning (including fences
and longitudinally striped walls).



There is a strong reﬂection of light
from the road surface.

Driving

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

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Radar Sensors

The radar sensor detects objects by
sending radio waves in a speciﬁc
direction and receiving the reﬂected
waves back.

(4–Door)
Vehicle front

1. Front radar sensor
2. Front side radar sensors

Vehicle rear

1. Rear side radar sensors

(5–Door)
Vehicle front

1. Front radar sensor

2. Front side radar sensors

Vehicle rear

1. Rear side radar sensors

CAUTION



Heed the following cautions so that
the radar sensors can function
normally.



Do not modify the suspensions.



Always use tires of the speciﬁed
size and the same manufacturer,
brand, and tread pattern on all 4
wheels. In addition, do not use
tires with signiﬁcantly diﬀerent
wear patterns or tire pressures on
the same vehicle (including
temporary spare tire).



Do not spray highly pressurized
water against the radar sensors or
rub them strongly.



Do not apply stickers on parts near
the radar sensors.



If foreign matter adheres to parts
near the radar sensors, remove it
and switch the vehicle power OFF.
The foreign matter detection status
is reset by switching the vehicle
power OFF.



Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer if you need to repair,
replace, or paint parts near the
radar sensors.



Do not install any parts that cover
the front of the radar sensors.

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

Do not replace the radiator grille
and emblem with anything other
than genuine products.



If strong force is applied to parts near
the radar sensors, the direction of
the radar sensor may become
deviated and each system may not
operate normally. Stop each system
immediately and have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

NOTE



The radar sensors include a function
for detecting abnormalities in the
sensor, soiling of the sensor’s front
surface, and informing the driver. If a
message appears on the screen that
can be addressed, follow the
directions of the message.

Front radar sensor

The following systems utilize the front
radar sensor.



Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)



Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)



Cruising & Traﬃc Support (CTS)



Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward
drive detection

NOTE



When driving on roads with few
vehicles ahead, a message may
temporarily be displayed on the
screen indicating that the front radar
sensor is dirty.



When the vehicle is driven on roads
in which there is an elevated road on
one side, the front radar sensor
function may be restricted
temporarily.



If the lead-acid battery power is
weak, the front radar sensor
detection function may decrease and
each system may not operate
normally.



When any of the following
conditions is met, the front radar
sensor may not be able to detect
vehicles ahead or obstructions
correctly.



During inclement weather.



Front visibility is reduced.



The vehicle is driven near facilities
or objects emitting strong radio
waves.



The rear surface of a vehicle ahead
does not reﬂect radio waves
eﬀectively.



A vehicle ahead has limited areas
that can reﬂect radio waves.



Your vehicle is tilted.



Foreign matter is adhering to parts
near the front radar sensor.



When any of the following
conditions is met, the front radar
sensor may detect vehicles in the
adjacent lane or surrounding
obstructions, or it may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead or
obstructions.



The vehicle is entering or exiting a
curve.



The vehicle is driven on a
continuously curving road.



The vehicle is driven on roads with
repeated up and downslopes.



The vehicle is driven on roads with
narrow lanes.



The vehicle is driven on poor roads
or unpaved roads.



The vehicle ahead enters the front
radar sensor’s blind spot.



The distance to the vehicle ahead
is extremely close.



The vehicle ahead is being driven
in an unstable condition.

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Radar Sensors

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

A vehicle suddenly comes close
such as by cutting into your lane.

Front side radar sensors

The following system utilizes front side
radar sensors.



Front Cross Traﬃc Alert (FCTA)

NOTE



When any of the following
conditions is met, the front side
radar sensors may not be able to
detect target objects.



During inclement weather.



The vehicle is driven on a sharp
curve or on bumpy roads.



Radar sensor from an adjacent
vehicle causes radio wave
interference.



The detection range of a front side
radar sensor is obstructed by an
adjacent wall or vehicle, or the
radar is reﬂected.



A vehicle suddenly enters the
detection range from the front or
side of your vehicle.



The target object is extremely
small.



The target object is extremely low/
high.



A vehicle approaches while
turning.



A vehicle that has stopped
suddenly starts to move.



Multiple objects move at the same
time.



The bumper around a front side
radar sensor is deformed.



Foreign matter is adhering to the
bumper around a front side radar
sensor.



The temperature near a front side
radar sensor is extremely hot.



The front side radar sensors may not
detect the following target objects.



Animals.



Pedestrians.



Bicycles and small motorcycles
moving at a low speed.



Shopping carts.



Stationary objects on the road or
roadside.



Vehicles with shapes that may not
reﬂect radar waves.

Rear side radar sensors

The following systems utilize rear side
radar sensors.



Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)



Rear Cross Traﬃc Alert (RCTA)



Smart Brake Support (SBS) Rear
Crossing

NOTE



When any of the following
conditions is met, the rear side radar
sensors may not be able to detect
target objects.



During inclement weather.



The vehicle is driven on a sharp
curve or on bumpy roads.



Radar sensor from an adjacent
vehicle causes radio wave
interference.



The detection range of a front side
radar sensor is obstructed by an
adjacent wall or vehicle, or the
radar is reﬂected.



A vehicle suddenly enters the
detection range from the front or
side of your vehicle.



The target object is extremely
small.



The target object is extremely low/
high.



A vehicle approaches while
turning.



A vehicle that has stopped
suddenly starts to move.

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Radar Sensors

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

Multiple objects move at the same
time.



The bumper around a rear side
radar sensor is deformed.



Foreign matter is adhering to the
bumper around a rear side radar
sensor.



The temperature near a rear side
radar sensor is extremely hot.



When towing a trailer.



The rear side radar sensors may not
detect the following target objects.



Animals.



Pedestrians.



Bicycles and small motorcycles
moving at a low speed.



Shopping carts.



Stationary objects on the road or
roadside.



Vehicles with shapes that may not
reﬂect radar waves.



A vehicle is traveling alongside
your vehicle at nearly the same
speed for an extended period of
time.

Driving

Radar Sensors

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Ultrasonic Sensors

The ultrasonic sensors detect objects
by sending ultrasonic waves in a
speciﬁc direction and receiving the
reﬂected waves back.

Front ultrasonic sensors

Rear ultrasonic sensors

Detection ranges of ultrasonic sensors

1. About 50 cm (20 in)
2. About 1 m 50 cm (59 in)
3. About 1 m (39.3 in)

CAUTION



Heed the following cautions so that
the ultrasonic sensors can function
normally.



Do not modify the suspensions.



Do not spray highly pressurized
water against the ultrasonic sensors
or rub them strongly.



Do not apply stickers on the
ultrasonic sensors.



Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer if you need to repair,
replace, or paint the bumper.



Depending on the type of target
object and surrounding conditions,
the distance at which the ultrasonic
sensors can detect target objects may
be shortened or the target objects
may not be detected. Always conﬁrm
the safety around the vehicle visually
when driving.



If strong force is applied to parts near
the ultrasonic sensors, the direction
of the ultrasonic sensor may become
deviated and each system may not
operate normally. Stop each system
immediately and have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

NOTE



The ultrasonic sensors include a
function for detecting abnormalities
in the sensor, soiling of the sensor’s
front surface, and informing the
driver. If a message appears on the
screen that can be addressed, follow
the directions of the message.



When any of the following
conditions is met, the ultrasonic
sensors may not be able to detect
target objects, and each system may
not operate normally.



Target object is thin such as wire,
rope, or poles.



Target object absorbs waves easily
such as cotton or snow.



Target object has an angular shape.



Target object is tall and wide at the
upper part.

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

Target object height is low.



There are multiple target objects.



Target objects are too close to the
sensors.



Ice, snow, or mud is adhering to
the sensor area.



Heavy rainfall or pressurized water
is applied to the sensor area.



The sensor areas are frozen.



You cover the sensor with your
hand.



The area around the sensor has
received a strong impact.



The vehicle is excessively tilted.



Under extremely hot or cold
weather.



Approached by an object that
generates ultrasonic waves, such as
the horn of another vehicle, the
engine noise of a motorcycle, the
air brake noise of a large vehicle,
or the sensor of another vehicle.



A commercially-available fender
pole or an antenna for a radio
transmitter is installed to the
vehicle.



The vehicle is moving towards a tall
or square curbstone, or a steep
grade.



The vehicle is moving towards an
uneven wall or stairs.



The vehicle is driven in a place with
low ceilings.



The vehicle is driven on bumpy
roads, inclines, gravel roads, dense
grass, or grating.



The ultrasonic sensor does not detect
target objects directly beneath the
bumper. Even if target objects which
are located at a position lower than
an ultrasonic sensor have been
detected, the ultrasonic sensor may
suddenly stop detecting as the
vehicle approaches the target object.

Front ultrasonic sensors

The following systems utilize front
ultrasonic sensors.



Parking Sensor

Rear ultrasonic sensors

The following systems utilize rear
ultrasonic sensors.



Smart Brake Support (SBS) reverse
drive detection



Parking Sensor

Driving

Ultrasonic Sensors

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Cameras

The cameras shoot images of the area
surrounding the vehicle.

1. Side cameras
2. Front camera
3. Rear camera

CAUTION



Do not disassemble, modify, or
remove a camera.



Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
if you need to repair, replace, or
paint parts near the cameras.



If strong force is applied to a camera,
the camera position and the
installation angle may shift. Have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.



Heed the following cautions so that
the cameras can function normally.



Do not modify the suspensions.



Always use wheels of the speciﬁed
size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for tire replacement.



Do not apply oil ﬁlm remover,
organic solvents, wax or coating
agents, because the camera cover is
made of hard plastic. If any such
agent is applied, wipe it oﬀ using a
soft cloth immediately.



Do not rub a camera cover forcefully
with an abrasive or hard brush. The
camera cover or lens might be
scratched which might aﬀect the
images.



If the lens of the camera is badly
damaged by ﬂying gravel, replace the
camera. For the camera
replacement, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.



Depending on the type of target
object and surrounding conditions,
the distance at which the camera can
detect target objects may be
shortened or the target objects may
not be detected. Always conﬁrm the
safety around the vehicle visually
when driving.

NOTE



Do not apply stickers and do not
install accessories or illuminated
number/character license plates to
the area around a camera.
Otherwise, the camera may not
correctly display the surrounding
conditions.



If a camera is aﬀected by excessive
changes in temperature such as
pouring hot water on the camera
during cold weather, the camera may
not operate normally.

Driving

Cameras

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

The cameras include a function for
detecting abnormalities in the
camera, soiling of the camera’s front
surface, and informing the driver. If a
message appears on the screen that
can be addressed, follow the
directions of the message.



If there are water droplets, snow, or
mud on the camera lens, wipe it oﬀ
using a soft cloth. If the camera lens
is especially dirty, wash it oﬀ with
mild detergent.

Front camera

The following system use the front
camera.



360° View Monitor

Side cameras

The following system use the side
cameras.



360° View Monitor

Rear camera

The following systems use rear camera.



360° View Monitor



Rear View Monitor

Driving

Cameras

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Driver Monitoring

Camera

The driver monitoring camera detects
changes in the driver’s facial features
and estimates the driver's condition.

1. Driver monitoring camera

The following systems use the driver
monitoring camera.



Driver Monitoring (DM)



Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward
detection function

NOTE



Each system may not operate
normally if any of the following
conditions is met.



You are wearing glasses or
sunglasses



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 scarf,
face mask, beard, or hand.



The lighting conditions change
signiﬁcantly (such as backlight,
light from the side, direct light
from the setting sun, or the
headlights of on-coming vehicles)



Device that emits near-infrared
light is used in the cabin.



The temperature in the cabin is
high.



The driver monitoring camera is
blocked by hands or arms.



There is more than one face in the
detection range of the driver
monitoring camera, such as when
the front passenger or a rear seat
passenger leans forward.



The driver’s face is far out of the
detection range of the driver
monitoring camera, such as when
the driver’s face is put outside of
the window.

Driving

Driver Monitoring Camera

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Adaptive Front Lighting

System (AFS)

The adaptive front lighting system
(AFS) automatically adjusts the
headlight beams to the left or right in
conjunction with the operation of the
steering wheel after the headlights
have been turned on.

How to Use the High

Adaptive Front Lighting

System (AFS)

Operating the AFS

The AFS operates when all of the
following conditions are met.



The vehicle speed is about 2 km/h
(2 mph) or higher.

Turning oﬀ the AFS

The AFS can be turned oﬀ using Mazda
Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Driving

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)

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Warnings and Cautions

for Using the High Beam

Control System (HBC)

CAUTION



Heed the following cautions so that
the HBC can operate normally.



Do not modify the suspensions.



Do not modify the headlight units.



Do not remove the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).



Do not rely completely on the system
and switch the headlights between
the high and low beams manually if
necessary.

Driving

High Beam Control System (HBC)

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How to Use the High

Beam Control System

(HBC)

NOTE



The distance in which the HBC can
detect objects varies depending on
the surrounding conditions.



The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
may not be able to detect target
objects correctly, and the HBC may
not operate normally.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-108.

Using the HBC

Make sure that the light switch is in the
AUTO position.

The HBC determines the surrounding
conditions and operates automatically.
When the HBC operates, the HBC

indicator light (green)

in the

instrument cluster turns on.

Switching the headlights to high
beams

The HBC switches the headlights to
high beams when all of the following
conditions are met.



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



The system does not detect a vehicle
ahead.

Switching the headlights to low
beams

The HBC switches the headlights to
low beams when any of the following
conditions is met.



The vehicle speed is less than about
20 km/h (12 mph).



When driving in areas with a
continuous line of street lamps or on
roads in well-lit cities and towns.



The system detects the headlights of
a vehicle ahead.

Canceling the HBC during operation

When the HBC is canceled, the HBC

indicator light (green)

in the

instrument cluster turns oﬀ.
Press the HBC switch again to make
the HBC operable.

NOTE

If the vehicle power is switched OFF
with the HBC turned oﬀ, the HBC
automatically turns on the next time
the vehicle power is switched ON.

Turning oﬀ the HBC

The HBC can be turned oﬀ using
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Driving

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Lane Departure Warning

System (LDWS)

The LDWS notiﬁes the driver that the
vehicle might be deviating from its
lane. If there is a possibility of your
vehicle deviating from the vehicle lane,
a screen display and a warning sound
notify the driver of the danger.

Warnings and Cautions

for Using the Lane

Departure Warning

System (LDWS)

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the LDWS.



The LDWS has limitations. Do not
rely completely on the system and
always stay on course using the
steering wheel.



The LDWS is not designed to
compensate for a driver’s lack of
caution and relying on the system
could lead to an accident.

CAUTION

Heed the following cautions so that
the LDWS can operate normally.



Do not modify the suspensions.



Always use wheels of the speciﬁed
size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for tire replacement.

Driving

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How to Use the Lane

Departure Warning

System (LDWS)

LDWS operates

The LDWS operates when all of the
following conditions are met.



The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.



The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines.



The CTS steering assist function is
not operating.



The system determines that the
vehicle may depart from the lane.

When the LDWS is operating, a screen
display and a warning sound (steering
wheel vibration and warning sound)
notify the driver of the danger.

Instrument cluster

Active driving display

NOTE



The LDWS operates only on the side
that detects white lines (yellow
lines).



The forward sensing camera (FSC)
may not be able to detect target
objects correctly, and the LDWS may
not operate normally.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-108.



The LDWS warning type can be
changed using Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

LDWS is temporarily canceled

If any of the following conditions is
met, the LDWS is canceled. In
addition, the LDWS is automatically
enabled when the condition changes
and the system is operable.



The turn signal lever is operated.



The accelerator pedal is operated.



The steering wheel is operated.



The brake pedal is depressed.

Turning oﬀ the warning sound

There are 2 ways to turn oﬀ the
warning sound while the LDWS is
operating.



Turn oﬀ the warning sound using
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.



Turn oﬀ the warning sound using the
i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch on page
5-107.

Turning oﬀ the LDWS

The LDWS can be turned oﬀ using the
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When the LDWS is turned oﬀ, the LAS

& LDWS OFF indicator turns on.

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Blind Spot Monitoring

(BSM)

The BSM is a system that assists the
driver in checking for vehicles at your
rear when making a lane change.
When a vehicle approaching from the
rear is detected, various screen displays
and warning sounds notify the driver of
the danger.

Warnings and Cautions

for Using the Blind Spot

Monitoring (BSM)

WARNING

Always check the surrounding area
visually before making a lane change.

The BSM is a system to assist the driver
in checking the area to the rear of the
vehicle when making a lane change.
Due to certain limitations with the
operation of system, the BSM warning
lights may not ﬂash or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is in an
adjacent lane. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the
rear.

Driving

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How to Use the Blind

Spot Monitoring (BSM)

When the BSM operates

The BSM operates when all of the
following conditions are met.



The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h
(6.2 mph) or faster.



The system detects an approaching
vehicle.

When the BSM operates, the driver is
notiﬁed of the presence of an
approaching vehicle using the BSM
warning lights and a screen display
(white)

BSM warning light

Instrument cluster

Active driving display

The instrument cluster screen display (white)
is displayed only when the instrument
cluster is set to the i-ACTIVSENSE display.

When the turn signal lever is operated
in the direction in which an
approaching vehicle is detected, the
driver is notiﬁed of the danger by
ﬂashing of the BSM warning lights, the
warning sound, and the warning
indication (amber).

BSM warning light

Instrument cluster

Active driving display

NOTE



The BSM may not operate normally if
any of the following conditions is
met.



The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect an object.

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Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-112.



The road is on a steep slope.



The road is extremely wide.



You make a lane change 2 lanes or
more.



The BSM may operate when turning
at intersections in urban areas or
with stationary objects on the road
or the roadside (such as guardrails,
sidewalls, and parked vehicles).



If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is
used, the BSM is automatically
turned oﬀ when the trailer's
electrical connector is connected.



When pulling a trailer other than
with a Mazda genuine trailer hitch,
or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear
of the vehicle, turn oﬀ the BSM.
Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves
will be blocked causing the BSM to
not operate normally.



The brightness of the BSM warning
lights is linked to the panel light
control.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 5-30.

Turning oﬀ the warning sound

There are 2 ways to turn oﬀ the
warning sound while the BSM is
operating.



Turn oﬀ the warning sound using
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.



Turn oﬀ the warning sound using the
i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch on page
5-107.

Turning oﬀ the BSM

The BSM can be turned oﬀ using the
Mazda Connect.

Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Traﬃc Sign Recognition

System (TSR)

The TSR is a system to notify the driver
of traﬃc signs by displaying traﬃc signs
on the screen which are recognized by
the vehicle while driving.

Warnings and Cautions

for Using the Traﬃc Sign

Recognition System (TSR)

WARNING

Always check the traﬃc signs visually
while driving.

Depending on weather and traﬃc sign
conditions, the TSR may not recognize
traﬃc signs or it may display them
diﬀerently. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the
actual traﬃc signs. Otherwise, it could
result in an accident.

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How to Use the Traﬃc

Sign Recognition System

(TSR)

NOTE



The TSR operates even if the SD card
of the navigation system is not
inserted, but a traﬃc sign diﬀerent
from the actual traﬃc sign may be
displayed.



The TSR may not operate normally if
any of the following conditions is
met.



The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
does not detect traﬃc signs
correctly.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-108.



(Vehicles with navigation system)



The map has not been updated
to the latest version.



The speed limit sign included in
the map is inaccurate.



The map does not contain a
speed limit sign.



The vehicle position in the
navigation system is deviated.



The TSR may display signs at the
same time in any of the following
patterns.



Displays only a single traﬃc sign at
the same time.



Displays a speed limit sign and
conditional speed sign at the same
time (when the system cannot
accurately determine the
conditional speed sign).



Displays a speed limit sign and a
speed sign ahead at the same
time.



Displays a speed limit sign and
either a stop/do not enter sign at
the same time.



Display of the TSR on the Active
Driving Display can be disabled.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Update related devices

Update the map data regularly to
maintain the performance of the TSR.
For updating the map data, refer to the
Navigation System Owner's Manual.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
needs updating, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

Speed limit signs (Including auxiliary
signs) are displayed

When any of the following conditions

is met, the speed limit sign
recognized by the system is displayed
on the screen.



The vehicle passes a recognized sign.



The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is read by the
system while driving.

NOTE



If the system cannot recognize a
speed limit sign, display of the speed
limit sign stops.



If the system does not correctly
recognize any conditional sign,
is displayed.



If the system recognizes a
conditional speed sign such as
school zone, that sign is displayed.

A do not enter sign is displayed

If the system recognizes a do not enter

sign, the do not enter sign

displayed on the screen.

NOTE

The screen display ends after a certain
amount of time has passed since the
vehicle passed the sign.

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A stop sign is displayed

When your vehicle is traveling at a
certain speed or slower, the stop sign

recognized by the system is

displayed on the screen.

NOTE

The screen display ends after a certain
period of time has passed since the
sign was displayed on the screen.

Turning oﬀ the TSR

The TSR can be turned oﬀ using the
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Convenient Ways to Use

the Traﬃc Sign

Recognition System (TSR)

You can set an excessive speed
warning to be issued when your
vehicle's speed exceeds the speed
indicated on the speed limit sign.

Turn on the excessive speed warning
using Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

If your vehicle’s speed exceeds the
speed on the speed limit sign, the area
around the display of the speed limit

sign ﬂashes in amber

and a warning

sound is activated. In addition, if the
vehicle speed continues to be
excessive, it stops ﬂashing and remains
on.
The warning sound can be turned oﬀ
using Mazda Connect or the
i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Refer to How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE
mute switch on page 5-107.

NOTE

The warning pattern and the warning
activation timing can be changed using
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Distance & Speed Alert

(DSA)

The DSA is a system in which the
screen display notiﬁes the driver that
the distance between your vehicle and
a vehicle ahead is close.

Warnings and Cautions

for Using the Distance &

Speed Alert (DSA)

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the DSA.

The DSA may not be able to detect a
vehicle ahead depending on the type
of vehicle ahead and its conditions, the
weather conditions, and the road
conditions. In addition, the system is
not for maintaining the distance
between your vehicle and a vehicle
ahead. If you neglect to operate the
accelerator and brake pedals correctly,
it could lead to an accident.
Always check the surrounding
conditions and depress the brake
pedal or accelerator pedal while
keeping a safe distance from a vehicle
ahead or a vehicle following behind
you.

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How to Use the Distance

& Speed Alert (DSA)

Operating the DSA

The DSA operates when all of the
following conditions are met.



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



The system determines that the
distance to the vehicle ahead is
close.

When the DSA operates, the screen
display notiﬁes the driver that the
distance between your vehicle and a
vehicle ahead is close.

Instrument cluster

Active driving display

NOTE



The objects which operate the DSA
are four-wheeled vehicles. However,
the DSA may also operate in the
presence of motorcycles and
bicycles.



The DSA does not operate on
stopped vehicles.



When the speed of the vehicle ahead
is extremely slow, the DSA may not
operate normally.

Turning oﬀ the DSA

The DSA can be turned oﬀ using the
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Driver Attention Alert

(DAA)

The DAA is a system that detects the
driver fatigue and decreased
attentiveness based on various types of
vehicle information, and encourages
the driver to take a rest using a screen
display and warning sound.

Warnings and Cautions

for Using the Driver

Attention Alert (DAA)

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the DAA.

The DAA does not prevent driver
fatigue or decreased attentiveness and
over reliance on the system could lead
to an accident. Drive carefully and turn
the steering wheel appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be
able to correctly detect driver fatigue
or decreased attentiveness depending
on the road and driving conditions.
The driver must take suﬃcient rest in
consideration of safe driving.

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How to Use the Driver

Attention Alert (DAA)

Operating the DAA

If all of the following conditions are
met, the screen display and warning
sound notify the driver that his/her
attention level has decreased.



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



The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines.



One hour has passed since the driver
began driving.



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



The system detects driver fatigue or
decreased attentiveness

1. “Time for a Break”

NOTE



The DAA does not operate if any of
the following conditions is met.



The vehicle is making a sharp turn.



The vehicle is changing lanes.



The DAA may not operate normally if
any of the following conditions is
met.



The visibility of white (yellow) lane
lines is poor.



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



The DAA detects driver fatigue and
decreased attentiveness based on
the driving data when driving the
vehicle at a vehicle speed between
about 65 km/h and about 140
km/h (41 to 86 mph) for about 20
minutes. The learned driving data is
reset when any of the following
conditions is met.



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 vehicle power is switched OFF.



After the DAA has displayed the ﬁrst
message encouraging rest, it does
not display the next one until 60
minutes have passed.

Turning oﬀ the DAA

Turn oﬀ the DAA using Mazda
Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

NOTE

For vehicles equipped with the driver
monitoring camera, the DAA setting
item is not displayed in Mazda
Connect because the Driver
Monitoring (DM) operation takes
priority.

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Driver Monitoring (DM)

The DM is a system that detects
dangerous conditions and behavior of
the driver and notiﬁes the driver of
possible danger.
The DM has two detection functions.

Drowsiness detection function

The drowsiness detection function
detects the level of driver drowsiness.
When the driver drowsiness is
detected, the screen display and
warning sound encourage the driver to
take a rest.
There are 2 levels of screen display and
warning sound.

Warning pattern (caution)

When driver drowsiness is detected,
taking a rest is encouraged.

Warning pattern (warning)

If a higher level of driver drowsiness is
detected, taking a rest is encouraged.

Inattentive driving detection function

The inattentive driving detection
function detects that the driver is not
paying attention to the road. When the

system detects that the driver is not
paying attention to the road, it alerts
the driver with a screen display and a
warning sound.

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Warnings and Cautions

for Using the Driver

Monitoring (DM)

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the DM.

The DM does not prevent driver
drowsiness or inattentive driving and
over reliance on the system could lead
to an accident. Drive carefully and turn
the steering wheel appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be
able to correctly detect driver
drowsiness or inattentive driving
depending on the road and driving
conditions. The driver must take
suﬃcient rest in consideration of safe
driving.

How to Use the Driver

Monitoring (DM)

Operating the drowsiness detection
function

The drowsiness detection function
operates when all of the following
conditions are met.



The vehicle has been driven for
about 20 minutes or longer.



The vehicle speed is about 5 km/h
(3 mph) or faster.



The system detects driver
drowsiness.

When the drowsiness detection
function operates, the screen display
and warning sound encourage the
driver to take a rest.

Warning pattern (caution) (white)

1. “Time for a Break”

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Warning pattern (warning) (amber)

1. “Time for a Break”

NOTE



After the drowsiness detection
function has displayed the ﬁrst
message encouraging the driver to
take a rest, it does not display it
again during the following periods.



After displaying the warning
pattern (caution), the next warning
pattern (caution) is not displayed
until 45 minutes have passed.



After displaying the warning
pattern (warning), the next
warning pattern (warning) is not
displayed until 15 minutes have
passed.



After displaying the warning
pattern (warning), the next
warning pattern (caution) is not
displayed until 45 minutes have
passed.



If the driver monitoring camera does
not recognize the driver correctly, the
drowsiness detection function may
not operate normally.
Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera
on page 5-120.



The drowsiness detection function
may not operate normally if any of
the following conditions is met.



You are looking down.



You are squinting or closing your
eyes.



One eye is closed.



You are laughing.

Operating the inattentive driving
detection function

The inattentive driving detection
function operates when all of the
following conditions are met.



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



The system detects inattentive
driving.

When the inattentive driving detection
function operates, the screen display
and warning sound alerts the driver.

1. “Distracted Driver Detected”

NOTE



If the driver monitoring camera does
not recognize the driver correctly, the
inattentive driving detection function
may not operate normally.
Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera
on page 5-120.



The inattentive driving detection
function may not operate normally if
any of the following conditions is
met.



Your line of sight moves or directly
after it stops moving

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Front Cross Traﬃc Alert

(FCTA)

The FCTA assists the driver in checking
both sides of the vehicle when the
vehicle starts to drive at an
intersection. When a vehicle
approaching from the blind spots on
the front left or right side is detected, a
screen display and warning sound
notify the driver of the danger.

Warnings and Cautions

for Using the Front Cross

Traﬃc Alert (FCTA)

WARNING

Always check the surrounding area
visually when the vehicle starts to
drive at an intersection.

Due to certain limitations with the
operation of the FCTA, the screen
display and warning sound might be
delayed even though there is a vehicle
approaching from a blind spot. Always
make it your responsibility as a driver
to check the left and right sides.

Driving

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How to Use the Front

Cross Traﬃc Alert (FCTA)

Operating the FCTA

The FCTA operates when all of the
following conditions are met.



The vehicle speed is less than about
10 km/h (6 mph).



The selector lever is in the D
position.



The system detects a vehicle
approaching at a speed of about 5
km/h (3 mph) or faster from the
front side of your vehicle.

When the FCTA is operating, the driver
is notiﬁed of the danger by the screen
display and the warning sound
according to the situation.

When your vehicle is stopped

The screen display (white)

notiﬁes

you that a vehicle is approaching.

Instrument cluster

Active driving display

360° view monitor

The instrument cluster screen display (white)
is displayed only when the instrument
cluster is set to the i-ACTIVSENSE display.

When your vehicle is moving

The screen display (amber) and
warning sound notify the driver of the
possibility that a collision may occur
with an approaching vehicle.

Instrument cluster

Active driving display

360° view monitor

NOTE



The system may operate even if a
vehicle is not approaching
depending on the conditions around
your vehicle.

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