manual transmission MAZDA MAZDA 2023 Owner's Guide

Operation conditions
The system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
When your vehicle is driven at less
than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the D
position.
(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in a position other
than N or R.
When a vehicle approaches from the
front side of your vehicle at a vehicle
speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or
faster.
FCTA operation
When your vehicle is stopped
When a vehicle is approaching , the
system notifies the driver that a vehicle
is approaching on the following display
(white arrow).
Multi-information display
Active driving display*
360° view monitor (vehicles with
360° view monitor)
When your vehicle is being driven
If there is a possibility of a collision
with an approaching vehicle, a warning
indication is displayed on the following
display (amber arrow) and the warning
sound is activated at the same time.
Multi-information display
Active driving display*
360° view monitor (vehicles with
360° view monitor)
NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.
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WARNING
Always check the surrounding area
visually before actually putting the
vehicle in reverse:
The system is only designed to assist
you in checking for vehicles at the rear
when putting the vehicle in reverse.
Due to certain limitations with the
operation of this system, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator
lights may not flash or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is
behind your vehicle. Always make it
your responsibility as a driver to check
the rear.
RCTA operation
1. The RCTA system operates whenthe shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmi ssion) is shifted
to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching
vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights
flashes and the warning beep is
activated simultaneously.
Rear view monitor (vehicles with
Rear view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
rearview monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator light on
the door mirrors.
360° view monitor (vehicles with
360° view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
360° view monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light on the door mirrors.
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned
on, the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are
difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling
on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer
cancellation button to cancel the
dimmer and increase the brightness of
BSM warning indicator lights when
they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 4-24.
NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.
An object that reflects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.
A vehicle approaching from the
rear left and right side of your
vehicle slows down.
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If it is necessary to accelerate for a
lane change or the vehicle ahead
brakes suddenly causing you to close
in on the vehicle rapidly, accelerate
using the accelerator pedal or
decelerate using the brake pedal
depending on the conditions.
While the TJA is in use, any intended
engine braking does not occur even
if you shift the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission). If
deceleration is required, lower the
vehicle speed setting or depress the
brake pedal.
While braking by the TJA control is
operating, you might hear an
operation sound, however, this does
not indicate a problem.
The brake lights turn on while
braking by the TJA control is
operating, however, they may not
turn on while the vehicle is on a
down slope at the set vehicle speed
or traveling at a constant speed and
following a vehicle ahead.
Under the following conditions, the
TJA may not be able to detect white
(yellow) lines or vehicles ahead
correctly and the TJA may not
operate normally.
The forward sensing camera (FSC)
cannot recognize the area in front
of the vehicle due to soiling or fog.
The white (yellow) lane lines are
less visible because of dirt or paintflaking.
White (yellow) lane lines or
vehicles ahead are less visible
because of bad weather (rain, fog,
or snow).
The vehicle is driven on a
temporary lane or section with a
closed lane resulting from
construction where there might be
multiple white (yellow) lane lines,
or they are interrupted.
The camera picks up an obscure
line, such as a temporary line being
used for construction, or because
of shade, unmelted snow, or
grooves filled with water.
The road surface is wet and shiny
after rain, or there are puddles on
the road.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
trunk/luggage compartment or on
the rear seat causing the vehicle to
tilt.
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is
running near a white (yellow) lane
line making it less visible.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.The vehicle is driven through an
intersection, a junction, or a fork in
the road.
While white (yellow) lane lines
cannot be detected due to road or
weather conditions.
The surrounding brightness
suddenly changes such as when
entering or exiting a tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights
is weakened because of dirt or the
optical axis is deviated at night.
Back-light is reflected off the road
surface or the road surface is wet
and shiny after rain.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to
a white (yellow) lane line is cast on
the road.
The width of a lane is excessively
narrow or wide.
The road is excessively uneven.The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
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▼Setting the System
Operation conditions
Headway control function
The TJA operates when all of the following conditions are met.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).The selector lever is in the D or M position (manual mode).(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).The shift lever is in a position other than the R or N position.The clutch pedal is not depressed.The TJA is operating.The headway control function of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) is set to operable (if it was set to inoperable, set it to operable using the
personalization function).
The brake pedal is not depressed.The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned off).
There is no problem with the DSC.All the doors are closed.The driver's seat belt is fastened.

NOTE
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
Under the following conditions, the TJA cannot be used when the vehicle speed is
30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).The TJA may not launch directly after the engine starts.

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Steering assist function
The steering assist function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
Your vehicle is moving and less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).White (yellow) lane lines on both sides are detected and you are driving near the
center of the lane, or your vehicle detects a vehicle ahead.
The steering wheel is not turned sharply.The turn signal lever is not operated.The headway control function is operating.(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.
NOTE
The steering assist function operates so that the vehicle remains near the center of
the driving lane, however, depending on conditions such as the road curvature,
road slope and undulations, and vehicle speed, the function might not be able to
keep the vehicle near the center of the driving lane.
Setting method
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. TJA switch

1. Press the TJA switch. The TJA standby indication (white) turns on. In addition, the TJA display
indication is displayed on the multi-information display at the same time.
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Distance-between-vehiclesguideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle
speed) Indication on display
Indication on multi-information display Indication on active driving dis-
play (vehicles with active driving
display)
*1
Extremely short (about 25 m (82
ft))
*1 Displays a pop-up image when the CANCEL switch is operated.
NOTE
The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF, the set distance-between-vehicles is
taken over automatically even when the engine is started again.

The function is temporarily canceled
Headway control function
When the following operations are performed, the headway control function is
temporarily canceled and the TJA set indication (green) changes to the TJA standby
indication (white) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed one time.The brake pedal is depressed.(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R position.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The shift lever is in the R position.

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In the following cases, the TJA cancel indication is displayed and a sound is activated
one time.
The DSC has operated.The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.There is a problem with the system.The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects (during rain, fog , snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).
The parking brake is applied.Any of the doors is opened.The driver's seat belt is unfastened.The operation frequency of the braking by the TJA control is high.(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold control.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).The shift lever is in the neutral posi tion for a certain period of time.The clutch pedal is depressed for a certain period of time.The engine has stalled.

Steering assist function
If any of the following conditions occurs, the steering assist function is temporarily
canceled.
The headway control function is canceled.White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be
recognized.
Your vehicle speed is more than about 64 km/h (40 mph).The accelerator pedal is operated.The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) has operated.The turn signal lever is operated.The vehicle is being driven on a sharp curve.The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.The vehicle crosses a lane line.The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.The steering wheel is operated abruptly.There is a problem with the system.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 an
obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

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NOTE
If the set speed is not indicated on the display, the system does not operate even if
the RES switch is pressed.
After the operation, the steering assist operation may not operate for a period of 5
seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected or a vehicle ahead is
recognized.

Turning off
When the TJA switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the TJA turns off.
▼ Shift-up/Shift-down Request
Display (Manual Transmission)
The shift-up or shift-down request
display might be displayed while the
TJA is operating. When this occurs, shift
gears because the gear position is not
appropriate.
Request Indication on display
Shift up Shift Up to a Higher Gear
Shift down Shift Down to a Lower Gear
NOTE
If the gears are not shifted up even
though the shift-up request
indication is displayed, load will be
applied to the engine and the TJA
might be automatically canceled or
engine damage could occur.
If the gears are not shifted down
even though the shift-down request
indication is displayed, the TJA might
be automatically canceled or engine
stalling could occur.
▼ Stop Hold Control (Automatic
Transmission)
While in headway control using the
TJA, your vehicle will stop when a
vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle
is stopped and the stop hold control
operates, the TJA indicator light turns
on.
NOTE
Even if the TJA is temporarily
canceled during stop hold control,
the vehicle is held in its stopped
position.
The parking brake is automatically
applied and the vehicle is held in its
stopped position when 10 minutes
or longer have passed since the stop
hold control operated. When this
occurs, the TJA is temporarily
canceled.
The brake lights turn on during stop
hold control.

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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.
(Manual transmission)
On a manual transmission vehicle,
the engine stops if the clutch pedal is
not depressed when the vehicle is
stopped by the SBS brake operation.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS
brake operation and the brake pedal
is not depressed, the SBS brake is
automatically released after about 2
seconds.
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.
Multi-information display
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

Active driving display
*
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed
NOTE
During brake control and brake assist
operation, the collision warning
sound is activated intermittently.
The operation distance and volume
of the collision warning can be
changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Reverse drive detection*
When you are driving in reverse, the
following functions of the Smart Brake
Support (SBS) operate.
Rearward detection functionRear crossing
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The rearward detection function
detects obstructions using the rear
ultrasonic sensors. In addition, if there
is the possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a target object at the rear
while you are driving in reverse, you
are notified of possible danger by a
warning sound and a warning
indication on the display.
Furthermore, if the possibility of a
collision increases, brake control is
performed to reduce damage in the
event of a collision.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding area
visually when reversing the vehicle:
The operation of the rearward
detection function has certain
limitations. Therefore, the function
might not operate or it might be
delayed even if there is a target object
at the rear of your vehicle. Always
make it your responsibility as a driver
to check the rear.
Operation conditions
The rearward detection function
operates when all of the following
conditions are met.
The engine is running.The SBS is on.(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the R position.(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in the R position.
The vehicle speed is about 2 km/h
(2 mph) to 8 km/h (4 mph).
There is no problem with the DSC.
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.
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