lights MAZDA CX90 2024 Owner's Guide

High Beam ControlSystem (HBC)
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The HBC determines the conditions in
front of the vehicle while driving at
night to automatically switch the
headlights between high and low
beams.
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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.
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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 5-127.
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.
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Blind Spot Monitoring(BSM)
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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 no tify the driver of
the danger.
With Vehicle Exit Warning*
The vehicle exit warning is a system
that assists the driver in checking the
rear of the vehicle when exiting the
vehicle. When a vehicle or bicycle
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.
Always check the surrounding area
visually when getting out of the
vehicle.
The vehicle exit warning is a system
that assists the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle when
exiting the vehicle. 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 the area around
your vehicle. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the
rear.
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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)
*1.
BSM warning light
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
*1 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
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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.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
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 5-35.
When the Vehicle Exit Warning
operates*
The Vehicle Exit Warning operates
when all of the following conditions
are met.
The vehicle is stopped.Within 3 minutes after the vehicle
power is switched OFF or the vehicle
power is switched ON.
The system detects an approaching
vehicle.
When the Vehicle Exit Warning
operates, the driver is notified of the
presence of an approaching vehicle
using the warning lights and the
instrument cluster screen display
(white)
*1.
BSM warning light
Instrument cluster
*1 The instrument cluster screen display (white)
is displayed only when the instrument
cluster is set to the i-ACTIVSENSE display.
However, when the vehicle power is OFF,
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the instrument cluster screen display (white)
is not displayed.

In addition, when the door in the
direction in which an approaching
vehicle is detected is opened, the
driver is notified of the danger by
flashing of the warning lights, the
warning sound, and the instrument
cluster warning indication (amber).
BSM warning light
Instrument cluster
NOTE
The Vehicle Exit Warning may not
operate normally if any of the
following conditions is met.
The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect an object.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
There is a parked vehicle near your
vehicle.
Moving objects are slow.The Vehicle Exit Warning is not
automatically turned off even if a
Mazda genuine trailer hitch is used.
If a trailer is towed or a bicycle
carrier is attached to the rear of the
vehicle, the radar signal may be
blocked and the Vehicle Exit Warning
may not operate correctly.
The Vehicle Exit Warning may
operate with stationary objects on
the road or the roadside (such as
guardrails, sidewalls, and parked
vehicles).
The brightness of the BSM warning
lights is linked to the panel light
control.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 5-35.
Tu r n i n g off the BSM and the Vehicle
Exit Warning
There are 2 ways to turn off the BSM
and the Vehicle Exit Warning.
Tu r n
off the BSM and the Vehicle Exit
Warning using Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Tu r n off the BSM and the Vehicle Exit
Warning using the i-ACTIVSENSE
OFF switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch on page
5-126.
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How to Use the Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Operating the RCTA
The RCTA operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
The vehicle is about to be driven in
reverse.
The system detects an approaching
vehicle.
When the RCTA operates, the driver is
notified of the danger by flashing of
the BSM warning lights, a warning
indication, and a warning sound.
NOTE
The system may operate even if a
vehicle is not approaching
depending on the conditions around
your vehicle.
The RCTA may not operate normally
if any of the following conditions is
met.
The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect an object.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
The vehicle speed when reversing
is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or
faster.
A vehicle is approaching directly
from the rear of your vehicle.
A vehicle is approaching at an
angle from the rear of your vehicle.
If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is
used, the RCTA 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 RCTA.
Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves
will be blocked causing the RCTA to
not operate normally.
The brightness of the BSM warning
lights is linked to the panel light
control.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 5-35.
Turning off the RCTA
There are 2 ways to turn off the RCTA.
Turn off the RCTA using Mazda
Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Turn off the RCTA using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch on page
5-126.
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Driving condition Instrument cluster display Active driving display indication
During travel at constant
speed
During travel under head-
way control
1. Set speed
2. Vehicle ahead indication
NOTE
While in EV mode, acceleration may be restricted and the vehicle may not be able
to be driven at the set speed.
Refer to Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) on page 5-95.
If there is a structure on the road or an obstruction at a low height off the ground
in front of the vehicle, the system may recognize it as a vehicle ahead.
Acceleration and deceleration by accelerator pedal operation takes priority while
traveling at a constant speed or in headway control. When the accelerator pedal is
released, the vehicle returns to driving at a constant speed or headway control at
the set speed.
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not
detect it correctly.
While driving using the MRCC, intended engine braking is not applied even if the
selector lever is operated.
The brake lights turn on while the brakes are operating by the MRCC control.The MRCC is also turned off automatically when the vehicle power is switched
OFF.
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Driving condition Instrument cluster display Active driving display indication
During travel at constant
speed
During travel under head-
way control
1. Set speed
2. Vehicle ahead indication
NOTE
While in EV mode, acceleration may be restricted and the vehicle may not be able
to be driven at the set speed.
Refer to Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) on page 5-95.
If there is a structure on the road or an obstruction at a low height off the ground
in front of the vehicle, the system may recognize it as a vehicle ahead.
Acceleration and deceleration by accelerator pedal operation takes priority while
traveling at a constant speed or in headway control. When the accelerator pedal is
released, the vehicle returns to driving at a constant speed or headway control at
the set speed.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects
correctly, and the CTS may not operate normally.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 5-127.
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not
detect it correctly.
While driving using the CTS, intended engine braking is not applied even if the
selector lever is operated.
The brake lights turn on while the brakes are operating by the CTS control.
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