steering wheel MAZDA CX5 2023 Service Manual

The detection area of the camera
and sensors is limited. If the steering
wheel operation assist is operated
without detecting a two-wheeled
vehicle near the detecting vehicle, it
could result in an accident.
Do not use the system under the
following conditions. Otherwise, it
may result in an accident:
The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy roads,
snow-covered roads, and unpaved
roads.
 Tires other than the specified size are
used, such as when tire chains or
temporary spare tires are used.
 The vehicle is towing a camping
trailer or boat trailer.
 The vehicle is driven on roads other
than expressways and highways.
 The rear bumper around a rear side
radar sensor is deformed.
Operation conditions
The Blind Spot Assist function becomes
operational when all of the following
conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straight
road or gentle curve.
The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines on both sides.
There is a vehicle on the rear sides.A Mazda genuine trailer hitch is not
being used.
NOTE
If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is
used, the Blind Spot Assist is
automatically turned off.
The Blind Spot Assist function may
not operate normally when any of
the following conditions is met.
A condition under which the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect a target object is
met.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-189.
The visibility of vehicles in adjacent
lanes is poor.
A vehicle in an adjacent lane
rapidly approaches at a high
speed.
Vehicles in adjacent lanes have any
of the following shapes.
The vehicle size is very small.The vehicle height is extremely
low or high.
A special type of vehicle with a
complex shape.
The visibility of white lines (yellow
lines) is poor (due to paint flaking
or dirt, or being hidden by vehicles
ahead).
There are multiple white lines
(yellow lines) or they are
interrupted.
A misleading line on the road is
picked up (such as temporary line
for construction, shadow, lingering
snow, or grooves filled with water).
The width of the vehicle lane is
narrow or wide.
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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.
The vehicle is driven on a forked
road or junction.
When the ELK OFF indicator light is
on, the system is canceled according
to a Mazda Connect setting.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Temporary cancellation of the
function
The Blind Spot Assist function goes on
stand-by when any of the following
conditions is met. The Blind Spot Assist
function is automatically restored
when its operation conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is less than about
56 km/h (35 mph).
The system cannot detect white
(yellow) lane lines.
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.The steering wheel is operated
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.The TCS/DSC is turned off.Multiple vehicles are traveling in the
detecting area near your vehicle.
Cancellation of the function
The Blind Spot Assist function is
canceled when any of the following
conditions is met.
The temperature in the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by
an obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
Snow, ice, or mud is adhering
around a rear side radar sensor.
The temperature around a rear side
radar sensor is high.
There is a problem with the system.
System problem
If there is a problem with the system,
the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and a message is
indicated.
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Warning
Indication/Warning Light on page
7-27.
Steering wheel operation assist
If there is a possibility of collision with
a vehicle in an adjacent lane when you
try to change lanes or if you may
deviate from the lane, the steering
wheel operation assist operates.
While the steering wheel operation
assist is operating , the system notifies
the driver using a warning sound,
multi-information display, and the
active driving display that it is assisting
the steering wheel operation.
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Multi-information display (Basic
display)
Multi-information display
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
Active driving display
NOTE
If the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating, the
steering wheel operation assist is
canceled.
Collision warning
If the possibility of a collision with a
vehicle in an adjacent lane increases,
the direction to which the steering
wheel needs to be turned to avoid a
collision is displayed on the
multi-information display and the
active driving displa y, together with a
warning sound activated.
Multi-information display
Active driving display
▼ Road Keep Assist
The Road Keep Assist function assists
the driver in avoiding a departure from
the road while driving.
The Road Keep Assist function
recognizes the outside of the road
using the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC). If your vehicle may be deviating
from the road, it provides steering
assistance to avoid departure from the
road.
When the steering wheel operation
assist operates, display indications
alert the driver of the possibility of a
road departure. Furthermore, if the
possibility of a road departure
increases, a warning sound and display
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indications alert the driver of the
danger.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Road
Keep Assist function and always drive
carefully:
The Road Keep Assist function has
limitations. Do not rely completely
on the system and always stay on
course using the steering wheel.
 The Road Keep Assist function is not
an autonomous driving system. In
addition, the system is not designed
to compensate for a driver’s lack of
caution, and over-reliance on the
system could lead to an accident.
Do not use the system under the
following conditions. Otherwise, it
may result in an accident:
 The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy roads,
snow-covered roads, and unpaved
roads.
 Tires other than the specified size are
used, such as when tire chains or
temporary spare tires are used.
 The vehicle is towing a camping
trailer or boat trailer.
Operation conditions
The Road Keep Assist function
becomes operational when any of the
following conditions is met.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straight
road or gentle curve.
The function recognizes the outside
of the road by detecting target
objects (such as gravel, grass, street
gutters, road curbs, guardrails, or
walls).
NOTE
The Road Keep Assist function may
not operate normally when any of
the following conditions is met.
A condition under which the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect a target is met.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-189.
The target objects are
difficult to
detect (due to low road curb, no
contrast between the inside and
outside of the road, or being
hidden by vehicles ahead).
A misleading line (such as
temporary line for construction,
shadow, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water) is recognized as a
target object.
The road width is narrow.The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
When the ELK OFF indicator light is
on, the system is canceled according
to a Mazda Connect setting.
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Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the system detects target
objects on one side only, the system
does not operate to avoid a road
departure in the direction of the side
that is not being detected.
Temporary cancellation of the
function
The Road Keep Assist function goes on
stand-by when any of the following
conditions is met. The Road Keep
Assist function is automatically
restored when its operation conditions
are met.
The vehicle speed is less than about
56 km/h (35 mph).
Target objects cannot be detected.The turn signal lever is operated.The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.The steering wheel is operated
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.The TCS/DSC is turned off.
Cancellation of the function
The Road Keep Assist function is
canceled when any of the following
conditions is met.
The temperature in the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by
an obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
There is a problem with the system.
System problem
If there is a problem with the system,
the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and a message is
indicated.
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Warning
Indication/Warning Light on page
7-27.
Steering wheel operation assist
If your vehicle may be deviating from
the road, the steering wheel operation
assist operates.
While the steering wheel operation
assist is operating, the system notifies
the driver on the multi-information
display and the active driving display
that it is assisting the steering wheel
operation.
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Multi-information display (Basic
display)
Multi-information display
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
Active driving display
NOTE
If the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating , the
steering wheel operation assist is
canceled.
Road departure warning
If the possibility of a road departure
increases, the direction to which the
steering wheel needs to be turned to
avoid a road departure is displayed on
the multi-information display and the
active driving display, together with a
warning sound.
Multi-information display
Active driving display
▼ Stopping the Emergency Lane
Keeping (ELK) System Operation
The ELK can be set to inoperable.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When the ELK is canceled, the ELK OFF
indicator light turns on.
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NOTE
When any of the following
conditions is met, the forward
detection function may not operate.
If there is the possibility of hitting
only a part of a vehicle or
obstruction ahead.
You are driving your vehicle at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
When the driver deliberately
performs driving operations
(accelerator operation, steering
wheel operation).
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.The steering wheel is being
operated.
The selector lever is being shifted.The turn signal lever is being
operated.
Warnings and messages, such as a
dirty windshield, related to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
front radar sensor are being
displayed on the multi-information
display.
When any of the following
conditions is met, the forward
detection function may operate.
There is an object in the road at
the entrance to a curve (including
guardrails and snow banks).
Passing an approaching vehicle
while rounding a curve.
When crossing a narrow bridge,
going under a low overhang, or
passing through a narrow gate, a
car washing machine, or tunnel.
When passing through a toll gate.When entering an underground
parking area.
There is a metal object, bump, or a
protruding object on the road.
If you suddenly come close to a
vehicle ahead.
An animal, wall, or standing tree is
detected.
While the system is operating, the
driver is notified by the
multi-information display and the
active driving display.
If a malfunction is detected or the
system temporarily stops the
function due to dirt on the sensors or
cameras, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
light turns on and a message is
displayed on the multi-information
display.
If the system performs brake control
and the vehicle is stopped, the
system will continue to hold the
brakes for a brief time unless there is
an operation performed by the
driver.
Collision warning
If there is the possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a target object at the
front, the warning sound is activated
continuously and a warning is
displayed on the multi-information
display and the active driving display.
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The vehicle speed is about 2 km/h
(2 mph) to 8 km/h (4 mph).
There is no problem with the DSC.The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is
not operating.
NOTE
When any of the following
conditions is met, the rearward
detection function may not operate.
Directly after the engine starts.The height of the obstruction is
low such as low walls or trucks
with low loading platforms.
The height of the obstruction is
high such as trucks with high
loading platforms.
The obstruction is not as large as a
vehicle or wall.
The obstruction is thin such as a
signpost.
The surface of the obstruction is
not pointed vertically relative to
your vehicle.
The obstruction is soft such as a
hanging curtain or snow stuck to a
vehicle.
The obstruction is shaped
irregularly.
The obstruction is extremely close.When any of the following
conditions is met, the rearward
detection function may not operate
normally.
Snow, ice, or mud adheres to the
area around a rear ultrasonic
sensor.
The vehicle posture is unstable due
to sudden operation of the steering
wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake
pedal.
There is another obstruction near
one obstruction.
During inclement weather such as
rain, fog , and snow.
High or low humidity.High or low temperatures.Strong winds.The path of travel is not flat.Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the
rear seat and the vehicle is tilted.
Objects such as a wireless antenna,
fog light, or illuminated license
plate is installed near a rear
ultrasonic sensor.
The orientation of a rear ultrasonic
sensor has deviated for reasons
such as a collision.
The vehicle is affected by other
sound waves such as the horn,
engine noise, or rear ultrasonic
sensor of another vehicle.
When any of the following
conditions is met, the rearward
detection function may operate.
Reversing towards a steep
ascending slope.
There are grating, wheel blocks, a
road curb, or a bump.
There is a hanging curtain or
railroad crossing gate.
Reversing near objects such as
foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, or
fences.
The vehicle is driven on rough
roads such as in areas where there
is grass and foliage or off-road.
When reversing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing
machines, tunnels, or into a
mechanical parking garage.
A towing bar is installed or a trailer
is connected.
If the system performs brake control
and the vehicle is stopped, the
system will continue to hold the
brakes for a brief time unless there is
an operation performed by the
driver.
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Do not modify the vehicle
suspensions or lower/raise the
vehicle body, or both.
 Always use tires of the specified
type and size for the front and rear
wheels. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
 When the display is cold, images
may leave trails or the screen might
be darker than usual, making it
difficult to check the vehicle
surroundings. Always confirm the
safety at the front and around the
vehicle visually when driving.
 The method for parking/stopping
the vehicle using the 360°View
Monitor differs depending on the
road circumstances/conditions and
the vehicle conditions. When and
how much you turn the steering
wheel will differ depending on the
situation, therefore always check the
vehicle surroundings directly with
your eyes while using the system.
Also, before using the system, always
make sure that the vehicle can be
parked/stopped in the parking/
stopping space.
NOTE
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.
If the camera lens is touched or there
is any dirt on it, it could affect the
screen image. Wipe the lens using a
soft cloth.
If the area where the camera is
installed, such as the front bumper,
liftgate or door mirrors, has been
damaged in a vehicle accident, the
camera (position, installation angle)
may have shifted. Always consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the vehicle inspected.
If the camera is subjected to
excessive changes in temperature
such as by pouring hot water on the
camera during cold weather, the
360°View Monitor may not operate
normally.
If the vehicle is driven during cold
temperatures and the camera
temperature decreases, the top view
and the side view may become
u n c l ea r. H o we ve r, t h i s d o e s n o t
indicate a problem. If the vehicle is
stopped for a while and the camera
temperature increases, the top view
and the side view will return to the
normal condition.
If the battery voltage is low, the
screen might be temporarily difficult
to view, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
The 360°View Monitor has
limitations. Objects under the
bumper or near both ends of the
bumper cannot be displayed.
Obstructions above the upper image
range of the camera are not
displayed.
Under the following conditions, the
screen might be difficult to view,
however this does not indicate a
problem.
The temperature near the lens is
high/low.
Rainy conditions, water droplets
on the camera, or high humidity.
Mud or foreign matter near the
camera.
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Viewing the screen

Display/IconContent
(1) Tire icon Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with
the steering wheel operation.
(2) Projected vehicle path lines (yellow & red) Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper
is expected to travel.
b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle
is expected to travel.
(3) Extended vehicle width lines (blue) Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle.
(4) Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (yellow & red) Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in
front of the vehicle.
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in)
from the front end of the bumper.
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39
in) and 2.0 m (78 in) from the front end of the bump-
er.
CAUTION
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions
closing in from the side and objects shor
t in height may not be detected. Always
confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor ob struction detection indication and warning
sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-215.
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