Mazda MX-5 2024 Owner's Manual page 226

Driving
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
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.
NOTE
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 on page
5-94.
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.
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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 on
page 5-21.
Turning off the warning sound
There are 2 ways to turn off the
warning sound while the RCTA is
operating.
Turn off the warning sound using

Mazda Connect.
Set in the Mazda Connect "Settings"
or consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Turn off the warning sound using the

i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch on page
5-89.
Turning off the RCTA
The RCTA can be turned off using the
Mazda Connect.
Set in the Mazda Connect "Settings" or
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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