Mazda 2 (2017 year). Instruction — part 16

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NOTE

The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traf

¿ c

conditions.

When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated

signboards, and traf

¿ c signals.

When there are re

À ective objects in the surrounding area such as reÀ ective plates and

signs.

When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.

When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.

When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are

dim or not illuminated.

When there is suf

¿ cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.

When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger

seats are occupied.

When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres

onto your windscreen.

To Operate the System

The High Beam Control System (HBC)
operates to switch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
and high beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
determines that it is dark based on the
brightness of the surrounding area. At the
same time, the High Beam Control System
(HBC) indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster illuminates.

NOTE

When the vehicle speed is about

30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the
headlights automatically switch
to high beams when there are no
vehicles ahead or approaching in the
opposite direction.

When the vehicle speed is less

than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the
High Beam Control System (HBC)
switches the headlights to low
beams.

The low beams may not switch to

high beams when cornering.

Operation of the High Beam Control

System (HBC) function can be
disabled. Refer to Personalisation
Features on page 9-13 .

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Manual Switching

Switching to low beams

Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) turns off.

Switching to high beams

Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) turns off and the
is illuminated.

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*Some models.

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)

*

The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) are a system which uses the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) to determine the situation of a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite
direction while driving at night to automatically switch the illumination range of the
headlights, the illuminated area, or the illumination brightness.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-170 .
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) are controlled between high and low beams as follows
to assure the driver’s visibility without dazzling a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in
the opposite direction.

Glare-Free High Beam

This feature dims only the high-beam light shone on the vehicle ahead.
The high beams will dim while driving at a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or faster.
When the vehicle speed is less than about 30 km/h (18 mph), the beams switch to the low
beams.

NOTE

The headlight high-beam indicator light turns on while the high beams are on.

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Wide-Range Low Beam

This feature extends the illumination range of the light cast by the low beams while driving
at a speed less than about 40 km/h (25 mph).

Highway Mode

This feature shifts the illumination angle of the light cast by the headlights upward while
driving on highways.

The distance in which the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) can detect objects varies
depending on the surrounding conditions.

CAUTION

Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera. Otherwise,

the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate normally.

Do not rely excessively on the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) and drive the vehicle

while paying suf

¿ cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high

beams and low beams manually if necessary.

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NOTE

Under the following conditions, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate
normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to the visibility,
and the road and traf

¿ c conditions.

When there are other sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated

signboards, and traf

¿ c signals.

When there are re

À ective objects in the surrounding area such as reÀ ective plates and

signs.

When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.

When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.

When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are dim or not

illuminated.

When there is insuf

¿ cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.

When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger

seats are occupied.

When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its tyres onto

your windscreen.

To Operate the System

The system switches the headlights to the
high beams after the ignition is switched
ON and the headlight switch is in the

position. The Adaptive LED Headlights
(ALH) indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster turns on simultaneously.

The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
determine that it is nighttime based on the
brightness of the surrounding area.
The system cancels operation when the
headlight switch is turned to a position
other than

, the headlights are

manually switched to low beams, or the
high beams are

À ashed on and off.

NOTE

The system can be changed so that the
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) do not
operate.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .

Manual Switching

Switching to low beams

Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
indicator light (green) turns off.

Switching to high beams

Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
indicator light (green) turns off and the
is illuminated.

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*Some models.

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

*

The LDWS system noti

¿ es the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.

The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traf

¿ c lane using the Forward Sensing

Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it noti

¿ es

the driver using the active driving display (vehicles with active driving display), and by
À ashing the LDWS warning light and activating the LDWS warning beep.
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-170 .

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-38 .

WARNING

Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,
resulting in an accident.

Driving on roads with tight curves.

Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).

The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not
designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the
LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes
and other manoeuvres. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is
travelling and the vehicle’s surroundings.

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CAUTION

Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the
suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.

NOTE

If your vehicle deviates from its traf

¿ c lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and

indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the centre of the
lane.

When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning

is automatically cancelled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the direction
indicator lever is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.

If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the

vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is
making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled.

The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has

deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its
lane repeatedly within a short period of time.

The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traf

¿ c

lane.

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NOTE

Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow

lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.

If an object placed on the instrument panel is re

À ected in the windscreen and picked

up by the camera.

Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the

vehicle is inclined.

The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the speci

¿ ed pressure.

When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of

a highway.

The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint

À aking.

The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.

A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).

The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to

construction.

A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,

or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves

¿ 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 optical axis is

deviated.

The windscreen is dirty or foggy.

Back-light is re

À ecting from 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 or yellow line is 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.

There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.

There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an

intersection.

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When The System Operates

1. The system goes on operation standby

when the LDWS OFF switch is pressed
and the LDWS OFF indicator light in
the instrument cluster turns off.

2. Drive the vehicle in the centre of the

driving lane while the LDWS OFF
indicator light is turned off. The system
becomes operational when all of the
following conditions are met.

The vehicle is driven in the centre

of the driving lane with the white
or yellow lines on the left and right
sides, or on either side.

The vehicle speed is 70 km/h

(44 mph) or faster.

The vehicle is driven on a straight

road or road with gentle curves.

The LDWS does not operate in the
following cases:

The system cannot detect white or

yellow lines.

The vehicle speed is less than

65 km/h (40 mph).

The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

The vehicle is making a curve at an

inadequate speed.

NOTE

The LDWS does not operate until the

system detects a white or yellow line
on either the left or right.

When the system detects a white

or yellow line on one side only, the
system will activate the warning only
when the vehicle deviates on the side
where the white or yellow line is
being detected.

The distance and warning sensitivity

(likelihood of a warning) which
the system uses to determine the
possibility of a lane departure can be
changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13 .

Auto cancel

In the following cases, the LDWS cancels
automatically and the LDWS warning
light in the instrument cluster turns on.

The temperature inside the camera is

high or low.

The windscreen around the camera is

foggy.

The windscreen around the camera is

blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.

The LDWS is enabled automatically when
the operation conditions are met, and the
LDWS warning light turns off.

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Auto cancel warning

When the following operations are
performed, the LDWS determines that
the driver intends to make a lane change
and the LDWS warning is cancelled
automatically. The LDWS is enabled
automatically after the driver performs the
operation.

The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.

The accelerator pedal is depressed

abruptly.

The direction indicator lever is operated

(after the direction indicator lever is
returned, the LDWS may not operate for
about 3 seconds which is the period of
time required to make a lane correction).

NOTE

After about 60 seconds have elapsed
with the direction indicator lever left
operating, the LDWS warning may
operate if the vehicle is close to a white
or yellow line.

Cancelling The System

Press the LDWS OFF switch to cancel the
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light
turns on.

LDWS Warning

If the system determines that there is the
possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS
warning beep activates and the LDWS
warning light

À ashes. Operate the steering

wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle
to the centre of the lane.
For vehicles equipped with the active
driving display, if there is the possibility of
a lane departure, the system indicates the
direction it determines that the vehicle is
deviating in the active driving display.
Indication on display

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NOTE

If the LDWS warning sound is set

to rumble

*1

, the sound will be heard

from the vehicle speaker on the side
which the system determined the
vehicle may be deviating from its
lane.

It may be dif

¿ cult to hear the LDWS

warning beep depending on the
surrounding conditions such as
outside noise.

The volume of the LDWS warning

sound can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13 .

The type of warning sound (rumble

*1

/

beep) on the LDWS can be changed.

Refer to Personalisation Features on

page 9-13 .

*1 A rumble strip is a series of grooves

in the road pavement surface
positioned at speci

¿ c intervals,

and when the vehicle passes over
it a vibration and rumble sound is
produced which alerts the driver that
the vehicle is departing from the lane.

The rumble sound is a reproduction
of the sound which occurs when a
vehicle passes over a rumble strip.

Rumble

Groove

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*Some models.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

*

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the
rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by notifying the driver of the presence
of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) detects vehicles approaching from the rear while
travelling in the forward direction at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster and noti

¿ es

the driver by turning on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light and
displaying the vehicle detection screen (vehicles with active driving display).
If the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light is illuminated while the approaching
vehicle is detected, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) noti

¿ es the driver of possible danger

by turning on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light, and by activating
the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display (vehicles with active driving
display).
The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and
from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the vehicle.

Detection areas

Your vehicle

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WARNING

Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when
making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system,
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light, the warning sound and the
warning screen indicator display may not activate or they might be delayed even though
a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to
check the rear.

NOTE

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will operate when all of the following conditions

are met:

The ignition is switched ON.

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch is pressed and the BSM OFF switch

indicator light is turned off.

The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will not operate under the following circumstances.

The vehicle speed falls below about 25 km/h (15 mph) even though the Blind Spot

Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch indicator light is turned off.

The shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to

reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.

In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns

on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.

Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning

indicator lights is detected.

A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle

has occurred.

There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor

(rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.

Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.

The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving

for long periods on slopes during the summer.

The battery voltage has decreased.

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NOTE

Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or

it may be dif

¿ cult to detect them.

A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does

not approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) determines the condition based on
radar detection data.

A vehicle is travelling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an

extended period of time.

Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.

A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The

detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.

In the following case, the

À ashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning

indicator light, and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen
indicator display may not occur or they may be delayed.

A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent

lane.

Driving on steep slopes.

Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.

The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).

When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent

lane.

Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable by

changing the setting.

If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.

The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of
expressways.

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NOTE

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light may turn on and the vehicle

detection screen may be displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects
(guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.

Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls
running alongside the vehicle.

Places where the width between guardrails or
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.

The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels,
turnouts.

A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light may

À ash or the warning beep

may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.

Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) while pulling a trailer or while an accessory

such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s
radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.

In the following cases, it may be dif

¿ cult to view the illumination/À ashing of the Blind

Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.

Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.

The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.

The system switches to the Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert function when the shift lever

(manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse
(R) position.

Refer to Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) on page 4-130 .

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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indicator Lights/Blind Spot

Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) system noti¿ es the

driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light, the warning sound and the display
indicator (vehicles with active driving display) 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 momentarily 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 the door mirrors
according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light is illuminated, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the
direction in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light is illuminated,
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light

À ashes.

Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) system operation)

The Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and

right of your vehicle and

À ashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights.