MAZDA MODEL CX-50 2023 Owners Manual

Always keep the windshield glass
around the camera clean by
removing dirt or fogging. Use the
windshield defroster to remove
fogging on the windshield.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer regarding cleaning the
interior side of the windshield
around the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer before performing repairs
around the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
is installed to the windshield.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for windshield repair and
replacement.
 When cleaning the windshield, do
not allow glass cleaners or similar
cleaning fluids to get on the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
lens. In addition, do not touch the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
lens.
 When performing repairs around
the rearview mirror, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer regarding cleaning of the
camera lens.
 Do not hit or apply strong force to
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or the area around it. If the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is
severely hit or if there are cracks or
damage caused by flying gravel or
debris in the area around it, stop
using the following systems and
consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
 Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
 Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
 Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function)
 Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
 Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
 Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
 Smart Brake Support (SBS)
forward drive detection
 The direction in which the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed
has been finely adjusted. Do not
change the installation position of
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or remove it. Otherwise, it could
result in damage or malfunction.
 Always use tires for all wheels that
are of the specified size, and the
same manufacturer, brand, and tread
pattern. In addition, do not use tires
with
significantly
different wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the
system may not operate normally.
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
includes a function for detecting a
soiled windshield and informing the
driver, however, depending on the
conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the
windshield. In such cases, the system
cannot accurately determine a
vehicle ahead and may not be able
to operate normally. Always drive
carefully and pay attention to the
road ahead.
NOTE
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect
target objects correctly, and each
system may be unable to operate
normally.
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The height of the vehicle ahead is
low.
You drive your vehicle at the same
speed as the vehicle ahead.
Headlights are not turned on
during the night or when going
through a tunnel.
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be
able to detect target objects
correctly.
Under bad weather condition,
such as rain, fog and snow.
The window washer is being used
or the windshield wipers are not
used when it's raining.
Ice, fog , snow, frost, rainfall, dirt,
or foreign matter such as a plastic
bag is stuck on the windshield.
Trucks with low loading platforms
and vehicles with an extremely low
or high profile.
When driving next to walls with no
patterning (including fences and
longitudinally striped walls).
The taillights of the vehicle ahead
are turned off.
A vehicle is outside the
illumination range of the
headlights.
The vehicle is making a sharp turn,
or ascending or descending a steep
slope.
Entering or exiting a tunnel.Heavy luggage is loaded causing
the vehicle to tilt.
Strong light is shone at the front of
the vehicle (back light or
high-beam light from on-coming
vehicles).
There are many light emitters on
the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead is not
equipped with taillights or the
taillights are turned off at
nighttime.
Elongated luggage or cargo is
loaded onto installed roof rails and
covers the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in
front, sand, snow, and water vapor
rising from manholes and grating,
and water splashed into the air.
When towing a malfunctioning
vehicle.
The vehicle is driven with tires
having significantly different wear.
The vehicle is driven on down
slopes or bumpy roads.
There are water puddles on the
road.
The surroundings are dark such as
during the night, early evening , or
early morning , or in a tunnel or
indoor parking lot.
The illumination brightness of the
headlights is reduced or the
headlight illumination is weakened
due to dirt or a deviated optical
axis.
The target object enters the blind
spot of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
A person or object bursts onto the
road from the shoulder or cuts
right in front of you.
You change lanes and approach a
vehicle ahead.
When driving extremely close to
the target object.
Tire chains or a temporary spare
tire is installed.
The vehicle ahead has a special
shape. For example, a vehicle
towing a trailer house or a boat, or
a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle
with its front pointed rearward.
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If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot operate normally due to rain,
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 indication/warning light
(amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light
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 indication/warning light
(amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
detects that the windshield is dirty or
foggy, 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
problem. Remove the dirt from the
windshield or press the defroster
switch and defog the windshield.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
warning indication/warning light
(amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light
If there are recognizable cracks or
damage caused by flying gravel or
debris on the windshield, always
have the windshield replaced.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for replacement.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes pedestrians when all of
the following conditions are met:
The height of a pedestrian is about
1 to 2 meters.
An outline such as the head, both
shoulders, or the legs can be
determined.
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be
able to detect target objects
correctly:
Multiple pedestrians are walking,
or there are groups of people.
A pedestrian is close to a separate
object.
A pedestrian is crouching , lying , or
slouching.
A pedestrian suddenly jumps into
the road right in front of the
vehicle.
A pedestrian opens an umbrella, or
is carrying large baggage or
articles.
A pedestrian is in a dark location
such as during the night, or blends
into the background by wearing
clothes matching the background
color.
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Front Radar Sensor*
▼Front Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a front
radar sensor.
1. Front radar sensor

The following systems also use the
front radar sensor.
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
Tra ffi c
Jam Assist (TJA)Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward
drive detection
The front radar sensor functions by
detecting the radio waves reflected off
a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent
from the radar sensor.
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to
assure correct operation of each
system.
 Do not apply a sticker (including a
transparent one) to the front radar
sensor cover or replace the front
radar sensor cover with a product
other than a genuine product.
The front radar sensor includes a
function for detecting soiling of the
radar sensor's front surface and
informing the driver, however,
depending on the conditions, it may
require time to detect or it may not
detect plastic shopping bags, ice or
snow. If this occurs, the system may
not operate correctly, therefore
always keep the front radar sensor
clean.
 If “Safety and Driver Support Systems
Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar
Obscured. Drive Safely” is displayed
on the multi-information display of
the instrument cluster, clean the area
around the front radar sensor.
 Do not install a grille guard.
 If the front part of the vehicle has
been damaged in a vehicle accident,
the position of the front radar sensor
may have moved. Stop the system
immediately and always have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
 Do not use the front bumper to push
other vehicles or obstructions such
as when pulling out of a parking
space. Otherwise, the front radar
sensor could be hit and its position
deviated.
 For repairs, replacement or paint
work around the front radar sensor,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 Always use tires for all wheels that
are of the specified size, and the
same manufacturer, brand, and tread
pattern. In addition, do not use tires
with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the
system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the battery power is weak, the
system may not operate correctly.
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When driving on roads with littletraffic and few vehicles ahead or
obstructions for the front radar
sensor to detect, “Safety and Driver
Support Systems Temporarily
Disabled. Front Radar Obscured.
Drive Safely” may be temporarily
displayed, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
The radar sensors are regulated by
the relevant radio wave laws of the
country in which the vehicle is
driven. If the vehicle is driven
abroad, authorization from the
country in which the vehicle is driven
may be required.
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.
When any of the fo llowing conditions
is met, the front radar sensor may not
be able to detect vehicles ahead or
obstructions correctly and each system
may not operate normally.
The rear surface of a vehicle ahead
does not reflect radio waves effectively (such as an unloaded
trailer, a vehicle with a loading
platform covered by a soft top, a
vehicle with a hard plastic liftgate,
and a round-shaped vehicle).
A vehicle ahead has limited areas
that can reflect radio waves (such as
a low profile vehicle).
Under bad weather conditions (rain,
fog , and snow).
Front visibility is reduced (due to a
vehicle ahead casting off water,
snow, or sand).
Foreign matter (ice, snow, or dirt) is
on the surface of the front radar
sensor cover.
Your vehicle is tilted (such as when
heavy luggage is in the luggage
compartment or on the rear seat).
The vehicle is driven near facilities or
objects emitting strong radio waves.
When any of the following conditions
is met, the front radar sensor may
detect vehicles in the opposite lane or
surrounding obstructions, or it may not
be able to detect vehicles ahead or
obstructions, and each system may not
operate normally.
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.
A vehicle suddenly comes close such
as by cutting into your lane.
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.
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Rear Side Radar Sensor*
▼Rear Side Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with rear side
radar sensor.
1. Rear side radar sensor

The following systems also use the rear
side radar sensor.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)Rear Cross
Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)Smart Brake Support (SBS) reverse
drive detection
Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
The rear side radar sensors emit radio
waves and detect the radio waves
reflected off a vehicle approaching
from the rear or an obstruction.
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to
assure correct operation of each
system.
 Always keep the surface of the rear
bumper near the rear side radar
sensors clean so that they operate
normally. Also, do not apply items
such as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care on page
6-43.
If the rear bumper receives a severe
impact, the system may no longer
operate normally. Stop the system
immediately and have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
 Vehicles are shipped with the
direction of the rear side radar
sensor adjusted for each vehicle to a
loaded vehicle condition so that the
rear side radar sensor detect
approaching vehicles correctly. If the
direction of the rear side radar
sensor has deviated for some reason,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 For repairs or replacement of the rear
side radar sensor, or bumper repairs,
paintwork, and replacement near the
radar sensors, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The radar sensors are regulated by the
relevant radio wave laws of the country
in which the vehicle is driven. If the
vehicle is driven abroad, authorization
from the country in which the vehicle is
driven may be required.
When any of the following conditions
is met, the detection ability of the rear
side radar sensors may decrease and
each system may not operate normally.
Under bad weather conditions (rain,
fog , and snow).
The rear bumper around a rear side
radar sensor is deformed.
Foreign matter (such as ice, snow,
and mud) is adhering to the rear
bumper around a rear side radar
sensor.
The rear side radar sensors may not
detect the following target objects.
Small motorcycles
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BicyclesPe de s tr ia n sAnimalsShopping cartsStationary objects on the road or
roadside
Vehicles with shapes that may notreflect radar waves (such as
unloaded trailers with low vehicle
heights and sports cars).
Rear/Rear Corner
Ultrasonic Sensor
*
▼ Rear/Rear Corner Ultrasonic
Sensor
The ultrasonic sensors function by
emitting ultrasonic waves which are
reflected

off obstructions at the rear
and the returning ultrasonic waves are
picked up by the ultrasonic sensors.

The ultrasonic sensors are mounted in
the rear bumper.
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Front Camera/Side
Cameras/Rear Camera
*
▼ Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
Your vehicle is equipped with a front
camera, side cameras, and a rear
camera. The 360°View Monitor uses
each camera.
Refer to 360°View
Monitor on page
4-156.
The front camera, side cameras, and
rear camera shoot images of the area
surrounding the vehicle.
Each camera is installed to the
following positions.
1. Side cameras
2. Front camera
3. Rear camera
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Cruise Control*
▼Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of
more than about 30 km/h (19 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under
the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the
following conditions is dangerous and
could result in loss of vehicle control.

Hilly terrain
 Steep inclines
 Heavy or unsteady traffic
 Slippery or winding roads
 Similar restrictions that require
inconsistent speed
 The vehicle speed may exceed the
set speed during sudden acceleration
or on steep down slopes.
In this case, depress the brake pedal
to adjust the vehicle speed.
▼ Cruise Control Switch
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. Cruise switch
NOTE
If your Mazda has the following
steering switch, your Mazda is
equipped with the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system.
Refer to Mazda Rada
r Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) on page 4-117.
If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) is set to inoperable
using the personalization feature, the
system switches to the cruise control
function. In this case, the MRCC
functions as the cruise switch. In
addition, this personalization feature
setting is initialized by switching the
ignition OFF, and it turns back on
when the ignition is switched ON the
next time.
▼ Cruise Standby Indication
(White)/Cruise Set Indication
(Green)
Cruise standby Indication (White)
The indication turns on (white) when
the cruise control system is activated.
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Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.
▼Activation/Deactivation
WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in an
activation-ready state while the cruise
control is not in use is dangerous as the
cruise control could unexpectedly
activate if the activation button is
accidentally pressed, and result in loss
of vehicle control and an accident.
If the headway control function is
disabled using a Mazda Connect
setting , the system switches to cruise
control.
Activation
To activate the system, press the cruise
switch. The cruise standby indication
(white) turns on.
Deactivation
To deactivate the system, press the
cruise switch again.
The cruise standby indication (white)
turns
off.
▼To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system
by pressing the cruise switch. The
cruise standby indication (white)
turns on.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 25 km/h
(16 mph).
3. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator
pedal. Press the RES switch up (SET
+) or down (SET-) to start cruise
control. The cruise control
indication (green) in the instrument
cluster turns on at the same time.
Quickly release the switch when the
cruise control indication (green)
turns on.
NOTE
If the RES switch is operated up (SET
+) or down (SET-) while the vehicle
speed is between 25 and 30 km/h
(16 to 19 mph), the set speed is set
to 30 km/h (19 mph).
The cruise control speed setting
cannot be performed under the
following conditions:
Any of the doors is opened.The driver's seat belt is unfastened.The brake pedal is depressed.The parking brake is applied.The selector lever is in the P, N, or
R position.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending or speed up while
descending.
The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below 20
km/h (12 mph) when the cruise
control is activated, such as when
climbing a steep grade.
The vehicle speed preset using the
cruise control is displayed in the
instrument cluster and the active
driving display (vehicles with active
driving display).
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