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.

 

  • 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 (Search).

    • 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 (Search).

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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 (Search).

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