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Adaptive Front LightingSystem (AFS)
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▼Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts
the headlight beams
to the left or right i n conjunction with the
operation of the steering wheel after the
headlights have been turned on and the
vehicle speed is about 2 km/h (2 mph) or
higher.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Exterior Light Warning
Indication/Warning Light on page 7-34.
NOTE
The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
can be switched to on/off using the
personalization function.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
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▼ High Beam Control System (HBC)
The HBC determines the conditions in
front of the vehicle using the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in
darkness to automatically switch the
headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
on page 4-200.
While driving the vehicle at a speed of
about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the
headlights are switc
hed to high beams
when there are no vehicles ahead or
approaching in the opposite direction.
The system switches the headlights to low
beams when one of the following occurs:
The system detects a vehicle or the
headlights/lights of a vehicle
approaching in the opposite direction.
The vehicle is driven on roads lined with
streetlamps or on road s in well-lit cities
and towns.
The vehicle is driven at less than about
20 km/h (12 mph).
The headlight high-beam indicator light
turns on while the high beams are on.
1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)*1
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*1 The recognition distance of the Forward SensingCamera (FSC) varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to High Beam Control System
(HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
(Amber) on page 7-34.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the ve hicle height, modify
the headlight units, or remove the
camera, otherwise the system will not
operate normally.
 Do not rely excessively on the HBC and
drive the vehicle while paying sufficient
attention to safety. Switch the headlights
between the high beams and low beams
manually if necessary.
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 traffic conditions.
When there are sources of light in the
area such as street lamps, illuminated
signboards, and traffic signals.
When there are reflective objects in the
surrounding area such as reflective
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 insufficient darkness such
as at dawn or dusk.
When the trunk/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 tires onto your windshield.
▼ To Operate the System
The 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 low beam position.
The HBC determines t
hat it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
At the same time, th e HBC indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.

NOTE
Operation of the HBC function can be
disabled.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
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▼Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Switch the headlight switch to the
position, or press the high beam control
switch.
The HBC indicator ligh
t (green) turns off.
1. High beam control switch

If the HBC is turned off using the high
beam control switch, press the high beam
control switch again to turn the HBC back
on.
Switching to high beams
Shift the lever to the high beam position.
The HBC indicator light (green) turns off
and the headlight high-beam indicator
light is illuminated.
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS)
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▼Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
The LDWS alerts th
e driver that the
vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white (yellow)
lines on the traffic lan e using the forward
sensing camera (FSC) and if it determines
that the vehicle might be deviating from
its lane, it notifies the driver by the
LDWS.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
on page 4-200.
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle
on roads with white (yellow) lines.
1. Forward sensing camera (FSC)
2. Multi-information display
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WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the LDWS:
The LDWS system is not designed to
compensate for a driver’s lack of caution
and relying too much on the system
could lead to an accident.
 The functions of the LDWS have
limitations. Always stay on course using
the steering wheel and drive with care.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that the
LDWS can operate normally.
Do not modify the vehicle's suspensions.
 Always use wheels of the
specified type
and size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
tire replacement.
NOTE
The system may not operate normally
under the following conditions.
The white (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of di rt or paint flaking.
White (yellow) lane lines are less visible
because of bad weather (rain, fog, or
snow).
The vehicle is driven on a temporary
lane or section with a closed lane
resulting from construction where there
might be multiple white (yellow) lane
lines, or they are interrupted.
The camera picks up an obscure line,
such as a temporary line being used for
construction, or because of shade,
unmelted snow, or grooves filled with
water.
The surrounding brightness suddenly
changes such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel.
Back-light is reflected off the road
surface.
The road surface is wet and shiny after
rain, or there are puddles on the road.
The width of a lane is excessively
narrow.
The vehicle is driven on roads with tight
curves.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the trunk/
luggage compartment or on the rear
seat causing the vehicle to tilt.
The vehicle is driven through a fork in
the road or a junction.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a
white (yellow) lane line is cast on the
road.
The illumination of the headlights is
weakened because of dirt or the optical
axis is deviated at night.
The road is excessively uneven.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is
running near a white (yellow) lane line
making it less visible.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.
Strong light is directed from the front of
the vehicle (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of on-coming
vehicles).
The vehicle is driven through an
intersection or a roundabout.
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Strong light (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of on-coming
vehicles) is directed at the forward
sensing camera (FSC).
System malfunction
If there is a problem with the system, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (white)
and the i-ACTIV SENSE warning
indication/warning light on the
multi-information display turns on and a
message is indicated.
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support
System) on page 4-85.
▼ LDWS Warning
If the system determines that the vehicle
may deviate from its lane, a warning (beep
sound, steering wheel vibration) is
activated and the direction in which the
system determines that the vehicle may
deviate is indicated on the
multi-information display.
NOTE
The LDWS settings can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
You may not be able to hear the LDWS
warning sound depending on the
surrounding conditions such as outside
noise.
If you set the LDWS to vibrate the
steering wheel, you may not feel the
vibrations depending on the road
surface conditions.
▼Canceling the System
The LDWS can be set to inoperable.
(If only the LDWS is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the LDWS is
turned off by
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIV SENSE Switch on
page 4-87.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while you
have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE switch, the system is
automatically enabled the next time the
ignition is switched ON. However, if the
system is canceled using the
personalization features, the system is not
automatically enabled.
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The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in
the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
The TSR does not operate if there is a malf unction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
Tires other than standard tires are equipped.
The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.
When 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 windshield is dirty or foggy.
The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).
Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
Strong light reflects off the road.
A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
A traffic sign is partially shaded.
A traffic sign is bent or warped.
A traffic sign is too low or too high.
A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).
A traffic sign is too big or too small.
There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or
other signs resembling it).
The TSR can be set to invisible on the active driving display.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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Strong light is directed from the front of
the vehicle (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of on-coming
vehicles).
▼ System Operation
When the ignition is switched ON, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (white)
turns on and the system goes on standby.
NOTE
If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
(white) does not turn on, the system is
canceled using the i-ACTIVSENSE switch
or the personalization feature.
Operation conditions
When all of the following conditions are
met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
on the multi-in
formation display changes
from white to green and the system
becomes operational.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40
mph) or faster.
The system detects white (yellow) lane
lines.
NOTE
When the system does not detect a white
(yellow) lane line on one side only, the
system does not operate on the side that is
not being detected.
When temporarily canceling the system
The LAS goes on standby in the following
cases: The LAS opera tion is automatically
restored when the system's operation
conditions are met.
The system cannot detect white (yellow)
lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 56
km/h (35 mph).
The turn signal lever is operated.
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.
The DSC is turned off.
The steering wheel is operated.
The brake pedal is operated.
The function is temporarily stopped.
The LAS stops functioning in the
following cases:
The temperature in the forward sensing
camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by an
obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
Strong light (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of on-coming
vehicles) is directed at the forward
sensing camera (FSC).
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Forward Sensing Camera(FSC)
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▼Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is positioned near
the rearview mirro
r and used by the
following systems.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Driver Monitoring (DM)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
determines the conditions ahead of the
vehicle while traveling at night and detects
traffic lanes. The distance in which the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) can detect
objects varies depending on the
surrounding conditions.
WA R N I N G
Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is
changed, the system will not be able to
correctly detect vehicles ahead. This will
result in the system not operating normally
or mistakenly operating, which could cause
a serious accident.
CAUTION
 Do not apply accessories, stickers or film
to the windshield near the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
If the area in front of the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed,
it will cause the system to not operate
correctly. Consequently, each system
may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident.
 Do not disassemble or modify the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause
a malfunction or mistaken operation.
Consequently, each system may not
operate normally which could lead to an
unexpected accident.
 Heed the following cautions to assure
the correct operation of the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
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