Mazda 2: Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA)
The Rear Cross Traffi 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 reversing by
alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from
the left and
right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking
space, and
notifi es the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning lights
and the warning buzzer

Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) operation
- The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the shift
lever (manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the
reverse (R) position.
- If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle,
the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light fl ashes and the warning beep is
activated
simultaneously.

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 light 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.
NOTE
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
Dealer as soon as possible.
- Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning
lights has occurred.
- 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).
- Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.
- The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to
driving for
long periods on slopes during the summer.
- The battery voltage has decreased.
Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect
target objects or
it may be diffi cult to detect them.
- The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 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.)

- A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.

- The vehicle is parked on a slant.

- Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and
the system
becomes operable.
In the following cases, it may be diffi cult to view the illumination/fl
ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
- 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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FRONT OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so
that the distance from
the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front beltline molding
is approx. 110
mm {4.33 in}.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Rem
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