
▼Camera and Sensors
i-ACTIVSENSE uses the following
detection systems.
Ve h i c l e f ro n t
1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-71.
2. Front camera
Refer to Front Camera/Side
Cameras/Rear Camera on page
4-81.
3. Side cameras
Refer to Front Camera/Side
Cameras/Rear Camera on page
4-81.
4. Front side radar sensor Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-77.
5. Front radar sensor
Refer to Front Radar Sensor on
page 4-75.
Ve h i c l e rea r
1. Rear camera
Refer to Front Camera/Side
Cameras/Rear Camera on page
4-81.
2. Rear ultrasonic sensor Refer to Rear Ultrasonic Sensor on
page 4-80.
3. Rear side radar sensor Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-79.
Inside of vehicle
1. Driver monitoring camera Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera
on page 4-81.
▼i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support
System)
*
The system noti
fies the driver of any of
the following system status using the
color or OFF indication of the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(Warning/risk avoidance support
system).
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)Rear Cross Tra
ffic Alert (RCTA)Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
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i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (white)
System stand-by status
If none of the systems are activated or
if there is a problem with the system,
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (white) is displayed.
NOTE
For example, even when the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) is operating
normally, if the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) has a
problem, the i-ACTIVSENSE status
symbol (warning/risk avoidance
support system) (white) is displayed.
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (green)
System activated status
If any one of the systems is activated,
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (green) is displayed.
NOTE
Even if the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (green) is displayed, systems
which do not meet the operation
conditions will not operate.
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (amber)
System warning status
If any system warning is activated, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system)
(amber) is displayed.
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system)
System OFF status
If all the systems are canceled using
[Settings] in Mazda Connect or the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/
risk avoidance support system) is
displayed.
▼ i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch*
When the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is
pressed, the following systems are
canceled and the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF
symbol (Warning/risk avoidance
support system) in the instrument
cluster is displayed.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Front Cross
Traffic Alert (FCTA)Rear Cross Tra
ffic Alert (RCTA)Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
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If the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is
pressed again, the systems return to
their original operation status and the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/
risk avoidance support system) turns
off.
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/
risk avoidance support system)
If the power switch is switched OFF
while you have canceled the systems
using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch,
the systems are automatically enabled
the next time the power switch is
switched ON. However, if the systems
are canceled using [Settings] in Mazda
Connect, the systems are not
automatically enabled.
NOTE
You can select systems which you want
to cancel using [Settings] in Mazda
Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
*
▼Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The following systems also use the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
High Beam Control System (HBC)Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Tra
ffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Driver Attention Alert (DAA)Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
Tra ffic Jam Assist (TJA)Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)Smart brake support (SBS) forward
drive detection
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
determines the conditions ahead of
the vehicle while traveling at night and
detects tra ffic lanes. The distance in
which the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) can detect objects varies
depending on the surrounding
conditions.
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CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to
assure correct operation of each
system.
Do not hit or apply strong force to
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or the area around it. If the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is severely hit
or if there are cracks or damage
caused by flying gravel or debris in
the area around it, stop using the
following systems and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
HBC
LDWS
TSR
DSA
DAA
MRCC with Stop & Go function
TJ A
LAS
ELK
SBS forward drive detection
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is
installed to the windshield. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
windshield repair and replacement.
Do not remove the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) cover.
Be careful not to scratch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow
it to get dirty.
The direction in which the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has
been finely adjusted. Do not change
the installation position of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
remove it. Otherwise, it could result
in damage or malfunction.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
regarding cleaning of the camera
lens.
Do not place objects on the
dashboard which refl ect light.
Do not apply accessories, stickers or
fi lm 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.
Always keep the windshield glass
around the camera clean by
removing dirt or fogging. Use the
windshield defroster to remove
fogging on the windshield.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
includes a function for detecting a
soiled windshield and informing the
driver, however, depending on the
conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the
windshield. In such cases, the system
cannot accurately determine a
vehicle ahead and may not be able
to operate normally. Always drive
carefully and pay attention to the
road ahead.
When cleaning the windshield, do
not allow glass cleaners or similar
cleaning fluids to get on the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In
addition, do not touch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
regarding cleaning the interior side of
the windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
If there are recognizable cracks or
damage caused by flying gravel or
debris on the windshield, always
have the windshield replaced.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for replacement.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
before performing repairs around the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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When performing repairs around the
rearview mirror, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Always use tires for all wheels that
are of the speci fied size, and the
same manufacturer, brand, and tread
pattern. In addition, do not use tires
with signi ficantly di fferent wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the
system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot operate normally due to rain,
backlight, or fog, the system
functions related to the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) are
temporarily stopped and the
following warning lights turn on.
However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
HBC warning indication/warning
light (amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot operate normally due to high
temperatures, the system functions
related to the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning
lights turn on. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction. Cool
down the area around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
HBC warning indication/warning
light (amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
detects that the windshield is dirty or
foggy, the system functions related to
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
are temporarily stopped and the
following warning lights turn on.
However, this does not indicate a
problem. Remove the dirt from the
windshield or press the defroster
switch and defog the windshield.
HBC warning indication/warning
light (amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light
Detection of pedestrians
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
detects pedestrians when all of the
following conditions are met.
The height of a pedestrian is about 1
to 2 m (3 to 6.5 ft).
The outline of a pedestrian is
recognized such as the head, both
shoulders, or the feet.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
may not be able to detect pedestrians
when any of the following conditions is
met.
There are multiple pedestrians.A pedestrian is close to a separate
object.
A pedestrian is crouching, lying , or
slouching.
A pedestrian suddenly jumps into
the road.
A pedestrian is holding something
(such as an open umbrella or large
baggage).
A pedestrian blends into the
background (such as in a dark
location at night or by wearing
clothes matching the background
color).
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Detection of objects
When any of the following conditions
is met, the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) may not be able to detect target
objects correctly, and each system may
not operate normally.
The height of the vehicle ahead is
low.
You are driving your vehicle at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
The headlights of your vehicle are not
turned on during the night or in a
tunnel.
When any of the fo llowing conditions
is met, the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) may not be able to detect target
objects, and each system may not
operate normally.
The target object enters the blind
spot of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
A person or object bursts onto the
road from the shoulder or cuts right
in front of you.
The distance between your vehicle
and the target object is extremely
close.
You change the course and approach
a target object.
A vehicle ahead has a special shape
(such as a vehicle carrier).
A vehicle ahead is a truck with a low
loading platform.
A vehicle ahead has an extremely
low or high pro file.
A vehicle ahead is outside the
illumination range of the headlights.
A vehicle ahead is not equipped with
taillights.
The taillights of a vehicle ahead are
dim or turned
off.
The headlights of an on-coming
vehicle are dim or turned
off.
Under bad weather conditions (rain,
fog , and snow).
Front visibility is reduced (due to a
vehicle ahead casting o ff water,
snow, or sand).
Strong light is directed at the front of
your vehicle (such as backlight and
high-beam headlights).
There is an object which emits a lot
of light.
The surrounding area is dark (such as
during the night, early evening, or
early morning , or in a tunnel or
indoor parking lot).
There are light sources in the
surrounding area (such as street
lamps, illuminated signboards, and tra ffic signals).
There are objects which re flect light
(such as re flective plates and signs)
in the surrounding area.
The surrounding brightness suddenly
changes (such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel).
The brightness of the headlights of
your vehicle is insu fficient (such as
the illumination is weakened due to
a dirty lens or the optical axis is
deviated).
Tires other than the speci fied size are
used on your vehicle (such as when
tire chains or temporary spare tires
are used).
The tires on your vehicle have signi ficantly di fferent wear.
Foreign matter is stuck to the
windshield (such as ice, fog , snow,
frost, raindrops, dirt, or a piece of
plastic).
The windshield is dirty or fogged.The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is
blocked by an obstruction, causing
poor forward visibility (such as when
roof rails are installed to the vehicle
and a long object is loaded).
The windshield washer is being used.The windshield wipers are not being
used when it is raining.
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Your vehicle is tilted (such as when
heavy luggage is in the luggage
compartment or on the rear seat).
Your vehicle is towing another
vehicle.
The vehicle is making a sharp curve,
or ascending or descending a steep
slope.
The vehicle is driven on roads with
sharp curves or undulations.
The vehicle is driven on uneven
roads.
The vehicle is driven next to walls
with no patterning (including fences
and longitudinally striped walls).
There are water puddles on the road.The road surface is shiny.
Front Radar Sensor*
▼Front Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a front
radar sensor.
1. Front radar sensor
The following systems also use the
front radar sensor.
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
Tra
ffic Jam Assist (TJA)Smart brake support (SBS) forward
drive detection
The front radar sensor functions by
detecting the radio waves re flected o ff
a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent
from the radar sensor.
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to
assure correct operation of each
system.
Do not apply a sticker (including a
transparent one) to the front radar
sensor cover or replace the front
radar sensor cover with a product
other than a genuine product.
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The front radar sensor includes a
function for detecting soiling of the
radar sensor's front surface and
informing the driver, however,
depending on the conditions, it may
require time to detect or it may not
detect plastic shopping bags, ice or
snow. If this occurs, the system may
not operate correctly, therefore
always keep the front radar sensor
clean.
If “Safety and Driver Support Systems
Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar
Obscured. Drive Safely” is displayed
on the multi-information display of
the instrument cluster, clean the area
around the front radar sensor.
Do not install a grille guard.
If the front part of the vehicle has
been damaged in a vehicle accident,
the position of the front radar sensor
may have moved. Stop the system
immediately and always have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Do not use the front bumper to push
other vehicles or obstructions such
as when pulling out of a parking
space. Otherwise, the front radar
sensor could be hit and its position
deviated.
For repairs, replacement or paint
work around the front radar sensor,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Always use tires for all wheels that
are of the speci fied size, and the
same manufacturer, brand, and tread
pattern. In addition, do not use tires
with signi ficantly di fferent wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the
system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the lead-acid battery power is
weak, the system may not operate
correctly.
When driving on roads with little tra ffic and few vehicles ahead or
obstructions for the front radar
sensor to detect, “Safety and Driver
Support Systems Temporarily
Disabled. Front Radar Obscured.
Drive Safely” may be temporarily
displayed, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
The radar sensors are regulated by
the relevant radio wave laws of the
country in which the vehicle is
driven. If the vehicle is driven
abroad, authorization from the
country in which the vehicle is driven
may be required.
When the vehicle is driven on roads in
which there is an elevated road on one
side, the front radar sensor function
may be restricted temporarily.
When any of the following conditions
is met, the front radar sensor may not
be able to detect vehicles ahead or
obstructions correctly and each system
may not operate normally.
The rear surface of a vehicle ahead
does not re flect radio waves
e ff ectively (such as an unloaded
trailer, a vehicle with a loading
platform covered by a soft top, a
vehicle with a hard plastic liftgate,
and a round-shaped vehicle).
A vehicle ahead has limited areas
that can re flect radio waves (such as
a low pro file vehicle).
Under bad weather conditions (rain,
fog, and snow).
Front visibility is reduced (due to a
vehicle ahead casting o ff water,
snow, or sand).
Foreign matter (ice, snow, or dirt) is
on the surface of the front radar
sensor cover.
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