warning lights MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2017 (in English) Service Manual

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  If a vehicle with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is driven in \
a country other than
the U.S.A., Canada, or Mexico, the system has to be turned off by changi\
ng the setting on
the center display.
  The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffi c Alert function when the selector lever is
shifted to the reverse (R) position.
 Refer to Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) on page 4-117 .
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indicator Light/Display Indicator/
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)or Rear Cross Traf fi c Alert (RCTA) system noti fi es the
driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes or at the rear of t\
he vehicle using the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light, the warning sound\
and the display
indicator (vehicles with multi-information display and active driving d\
isplay) while the
systems are operational.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights are equipped \
on the left and
right door mirrors. The warning indicator lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from
the rear in an adjacent lane is detected.


When the ignition is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns on m\
omentarily and
then turns off after a few seconds.
Forward driving (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) detects vehicles approaching from the \
rear and turns on
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on t\
he door mirrors
according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light is illuminated, if the turn signal lever is operated to \
signal a turn in the
direction in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator l\
ight is illuminated,
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light fl ashes.
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Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traf fi c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right of your vehicle and fl ashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights.
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights turn on when the parking lights
are turned on, the brightness of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warni\
ng indicator lights is
dimmed.
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights are dif fi cult to see due to
glare from surrounding brightness when traveling on snow-covered roads o\
r under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer an\
d increase the
brightness of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights whe\
n they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-16 .
Display indicator (Vehicles with multi-information display and active driving display)
The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the multi-\
information
display and active driving display when the vehicle is moving forward (\
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) operational).

Multi-information Display Active Driving Display
Detection and warning indicator Detection and warning indicator

The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white)\
when an approaching
vehicle is detected. In addition, if the turn signal lever is operated t\
o signal a lane change
while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the color (amber) o\
f the warning indicator.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneous\
ly with the
fl ashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light.
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Indication on Display
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operation status is indicated in the active
driving display or multi-information display. Regarding malfunctions, check the vehicle
conditions or have it inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the content of
the displayed message.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-32 .
NOTE
  When the ignition is switched off, the operation status before the system was turned off
is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched off with the Dis\
tance Recognition
Support System (DRSS) operable, the system will be operable when the i\
gnition is
switched ON the next time.
  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) can be turned on/off an\
d the system's
sensitivity can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11 .

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*Some models.
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) *
The Rear Cross Traf fi c Alert (RCTA)system is designed to assist the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is rever\
sing by alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traf fi c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left
and right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out o\
f a parking space,
and notifi es the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)\
warning
indicator lights and the warning buzzer.

Detection areas
Your vehicle

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Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) operation
1. The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the selector lever 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 fl ashes and the warning beep is activated
simultaneously.
(With rear view monitor)
The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) warning indication in the rearview monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator li\
ght on the door
mirrors.


(With rear view monitor)

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 fl ash 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.

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  Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be dif fi cult to detect them.
   The vehicle speed when reversing is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.  The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked
vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no
longer obstructed.)

Your vehicle
  A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.

Your vehicle
  The vehicle is parked on a slant.

Your vehicle
  Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable.  Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby parked vehicle.   In the following cases, it may be dif fi cult to view the illumination/ fl ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mi\
rrors.
   Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.  The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.   Turn off the Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while an
accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system \
to not operate
normally.

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NOTE
  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system does not detect the following as physical objects.
  Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction  Pedestrians  Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)  If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it
correctly.
  During headway control travel, do not set the system for detection of two-wheeled
vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles.
  Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) system under conditions in which close proximity warnings are frequently
activated.
  During headway control travel, the system accelerates and decelerates your vehicle in
conjunction with the speed of the vehicle ahead. However, if it is necessary to accelerate
for a lane change or if 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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system is in use, it does not cancel even if the selector lev\
er is operated and any
intended engine braking does not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the set speed or
depress the brake pedal.
  The sound of the automatic brakes operating may be heard, however, it does not indicate
a problem.
  The brake lights turn on while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) automatic braking is operating, however\
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  Under the following conditions, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane l\
ines correctly and
it may not operate normally.
  If an object placed on the dashboard is re fl ected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
   Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
  The tire pressures are not adjusted to the speci fi ed pressure.   Tires other than conventional tires are equipped.  When the vehicle is driven on the guiding branch to or from the rest area or tollgate of
a highway.
  The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.  A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making \
it
less visible.
  A white (yellow) lane line is less visible because of bad weather (rai\
n, fog, or snow).  The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane \
resulting
from construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are
interrupted.
  A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves fi lled with water.
   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 op\
tical axis is
deviated.
  The windshield is dirty or foggy.  The windshield, camera is fogged (water droplets).  Back-light is re fl ected off the road surface.   The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.  The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) lane line is cast on the road.  The width of the driving lane is narrow or wide.  Driving on roads with tight curves.  The road is excessively uneven.  The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.  There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines.  There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
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NOTE
  The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operates when all of the followin\
g conditions are
met:
  The ignition is switched ON.  The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is on.  The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).  The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about 15 km/\
h or
faster (10 mph or faster).
  The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not operating.   The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system may not operate under the followi\
ng conditions:   If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ah\
ead.  The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.  The accelerator pedal is depressed.  The brake pedal is depressed.  The steering wheel is being operated.  The selector lever is being operated.  The turn signal is being used.  When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights\
are turned off.  When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windshield, related to the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the multi-information display.
  Although the objects which activate the system are four-wheeled vehicles, the radar
sensor (front) could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstru\
ction, and
operate the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system.
  Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).  A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.  When crossing a narrow bridge.  When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.  When entering an underground parking area.  Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.  If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.  When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.  Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.  Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.   When the system operates, the user is noti fi ed by the multi-information display.   The Smart Brake Support (SBS) warning indication (amber) turns on wh\
en the system has
a malfunction.
 Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-33 .
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  If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog\
,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
  High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)   Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
indication
  Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning indication
  Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning indica\
tion/
warning light (amber)
  If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
  High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)   Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
indication
  Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning indication
  Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning indica\
tion/
warning light (amber)

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