How to Use the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Operating the RCTA
RCTA operates when the system detects a vehicle approaching from the rear while your vehicle is reversing.
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.
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The RCTA may operate with stationary objects on the road or the roadside (such as guardrails, sidewalls, parked vehicles, and outdoor air conditioner units (equipment with rotating mechanism)).
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The RCTA may not operate normally if any of the following conditions is met.
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The rear side radar sensors cannot detect an object.
Refer to Radar Sensors (Search).
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The vehicle speed when reversing is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.
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A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
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A vehicle is approaching at an angle from the rear of your vehicle.
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If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is used, the RCTA is automatically turned off when the trailer's electrical connector is connected.
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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.
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The brightness of the BSM warning lights is linked to the panel light control.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination (Search).
Turning off the warning sound
There are 2 ways to turn off the warning sound while the RCTA is operating.
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Turn off the warning sound using Mazda Connect.
Set using “Settings” on the Mazda Connect home screen or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Turn off the warning sound using the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.
Refer to How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch (Search).
Turning off the RCTA
The RCTA can be turned off using the Mazda Connect.
Set using “Settings” on the Mazda Connect home screen or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
