i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

Active Safety Technology

Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognise potential hazards and avert accidents.

Driver awareness support systems

Nighttime visibility

Left/right side and rear side detection

Road sign recognition

Inter-vehicle distance recognition

Front obstruction detection when approaching a crosswalk

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Full-surround recognition

Driver fatigue detection

Driver support systems

Inter-vehicle distance

Lane departure

Inter-vehicle distance and lane keeping

Speed control

Pre-Crash Safety Technology

Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or reducing their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.

Collision damage reduction

Forward driving

Reverse driving

Camera and Sensors

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects lane indications and recognises headlights, tail lights and city lights during nighttime driving. In addition, it also detects the vehicle ahead, pedestrians, or obstructions. The following systems use the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  • High Beam Control system (HBC)

  • Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

  • Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the rearview mirror.

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

Front radar sensor

The front radar sensor detects radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead sent from the radar sensor. The following systems use the front radar sensor.

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)

  • Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The front radar sensor is mounted behind the radiator grille.

Refer to Front Radar Sensor (Search).

Front side radar sensor

The front side radar sensors detects radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead sent from the radar sensor. The following systems use the front side radar sensor.

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

The front side radar sensors are installed inside the front bumper, one on the left side and one on the right side.

Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor (Search).

Rear side radar sensor

The rear side radar sensors emit radio waves and detect the radio waves reflected off a vehicle approaching from the rear or an obstruction. The following systems use the rear side radar sensor.

  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)

The rear side radar sensors are installed inside the rear bumper, one on the left side and one on the right side.

Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor (Search).

Rear/rear corner/rear side ultrasonic sensor

The ultrasonic sensor detects ultrasonic waves reflected off obstructions at the rear sent from the ultrasonic sensors. The following systems use the ultrasonic sensor.

  • Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R)

  • Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)

The ultrasonic sensors are mounted in the rear bumper.

Refer to Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side Ultrasonic Sensor (Search).

Front camera/side cameras/rear camera

The front camera, side cameras, and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the vehicle. The 360°View Monitor uses each camera.

Cameras are installed to the front bumper, door mirrors, and liftgate.

Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).

Driver monitoring camera

The driver monitoring camera detects changes in the driver's facial features and estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of the driver. The following systems use the driver monitoring camera.

  • Driver Monitoring (DM)

The driver monitoring camera is mounted in the centre display.

Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera (Search).

i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support System)

The system notifies the driver of any of the following system status using the colour 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 Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

 

The status of the system turned on using the personalisation feature is displayed.

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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.

 

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.

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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.

 

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.

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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 cancelled using the personalisation features or the i-ACTIVSENSE switch, the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) is displayed.

i-ACTIVSENSE Switch

When the i-ACTIVSENSE switch is pressed, the following systems are cancelled 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 Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system)

If the i-ACTIVSENSE 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.

If the ignition is switched OFF while you have cancelled the systems using the i-ACTIVSENSE switch, the systems are automatically enabled the next time the ignition is switched ON. However, if the systems are cancelled using the personalisation features, the systems are not automatically enabled.

 

  • For the systems which can be cancelled using the i-ACTIVSENSE switch, they cannot be cancelled when the following systems are operating, even if you press the i-ACTIVSENSE switch.

    • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

    • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)

    • Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)

  • You can select systems you want to cancel using the personalisation features.

    Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

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) (Search).

While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are switched 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 roads 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

  1. The recognition distance of the Forward Sensing Camera (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) (Search).

 

  • Do not adjust the vehicle 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.

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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 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 tyres onto your windscreen.

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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 that it is dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area. At the same time, the HBC indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates.

 

 

Operation of the HBC function can be disabled.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)

The ALH are a system which uses the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to determine the situation of a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction while driving at night to automatically switch the illumination range of the headlights, the illuminated area, or the illumination brightness.

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

The ALH are controlled between high and low beams as follows to assure the driver’s visibility without dazzling a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction.

Glare-Free High Beam

This feature dims only the high-beam light shone on the vehicle ahead.

The high beams will dim while driving at a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or faster. When the vehicle speed is less than about 30 km/h (19 mph), the beams switch to the low beams.

 

The headlight high-beam indicator light turns on while the high beams are on.

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Wide-Range Low Beam

This feature extends the illumination range of the light cast by the low beams while driving at a speed less than about 40 km/h (25 mph).

Highway Mode

This feature shifts the illumination angle of the light cast by the headlights upward while driving on highways.

The distance in which the ALH can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.

 

  • Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera. Otherwise, the ALH may not operate normally.

  • Do not rely excessively on the ALH and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.

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Under the following conditions, the ALH may not operate normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to the visibility, and the road and traffic conditions.

  • When there are other 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 curves or undulations.

  • When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are dim or not illuminated.

  • When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.

  • When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are occupied.

  • When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its tyres onto your windscreen.

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To Operate the System

The ALH operates to control Glare-Free High Beam, Wide-Range Low Beam and Highway Mode automatically after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the and low beam position.

The ALH determines that it is dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area. At the same time, the ALH indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates.

 

Operation of the ALH 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 ALH switch.

The ALH indicator light (green) turns off.

  1. ALH switch

 

If the ALH is turned off using the ALH switch, press the ALH switch again to turn the ALH back on.

Switching to high beams

Shift the lever to the high beam position.

The ALH indicator light (green) turns off and the headlight high-beam indicator light is illuminated.

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

The DAA is a system which detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness, and encourages the driver to take a rest.

When the vehicle is driven inside traffic lane lines at about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph), the DAA estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and decreased attentiveness of the driver based on the information from the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and other vehicle information, and encourages the driver to take a rest using an indication on the multi-information display and a warning sound.

Use the DAA on expressways or highways.

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

 

Do not rely completely on DAA and always drive carefully:

The DAA detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness and encourages the driver to take a rest, however, it is not designed to prevent the vehicle from straying. If you rely too much on the DAA it could lead to an accident. Drive carefully and operate the steering wheel appropriately.

In addition, the system may not be able to detect driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness correctly depending on the traffic and driving conditions. The driver must take sufficient rest in order to drive safely.

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  • The DAA operates when all of the following conditions are met.

    • The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph).

    • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

    • The system has completed learning of the driver’s driving data after 60 minutes have passed since the driver began driving vehicle.

  • The DAA does not operate under the following conditions.

    • The vehicle speed is less than about 65 km/h (41 mph).

    • The vehicle speed exceeds about 140 km/h (86 mph).

    • The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

    • The vehicle is changing lanes.

    • The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.

  • The DAA may not operate normally under the following conditions.

    • White (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.

    • The vehicle is jolted or swayed continuously by strong winds or rough roads.

    • The vehicle is driven aggressively.

    • When making frequent lane changes.

    • The vehicle is making a curve.

  • The DAA detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness based on the driving data when the vehicle is driven at about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph) for about 20 minutes. The driving data will be reset under the following conditions.

    • The vehicle is stopped for 15 minutes or longer.

    • The vehicle is driven at less than about 65 km/h (41 mph) for about 30 minutes.

    • The ignition is switched off.

  • After the DAA has displayed the first message encouraging rest, it does not display the next one until 60 minutes have passed.

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Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Display

When the system detects driver fatigue or decreased attentiveness, it activates the warning sound and displays an alert in the multi-information display.

  1. “Time for a Break” message is displayed

Cancelling Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

The DAA can be set to not activate.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) (Some Models)

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

The FCTA is designed to assist the driver in checking both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection.

The FCTA detects vehicles approaching from the blind spots on the front left and right sides of the vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection, and notifies the driver of possible danger using the warning indication on the display and the warning sound.

  1. Your vehicle

 

Always check the surrounding area visually when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection:

Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the warning indication on the display or the warning sound might be delayed even though there is a vehicle approaching from a blind spot. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the left and right sides.

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Operation conditions

The system operates when all of the following conditions are met:

  • When your vehicle is driven at less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).

  • (Automatic transmission)

    The selector lever is in the D position.

  • (Manual transmission)

    The shift lever is in a position other than N or R.

  • When a vehicle approaches from the front side of your vehicle at a vehicle speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster.

FCTA operation

When your vehicle is stopped

When a vehicle is approaching, the system notifies the driver that a vehicle is approaching on the following display (white arrow).

Multi-information display

Active driving display (vehicles with active driving display)

360°view monitor (vehicles with 360°view monitor)

When your vehicle is being driven

If there is a possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, a warning indication is displayed on the following display (amber arrow) and the warning sound is activated at the same time.

Multi-information display

Active driving display (vehicles with active driving display)

360°view monitor (vehicles with 360°view monitor)

 

  • The system may operate under the following conditions even if a vehicle is not approaching.

    • An object that reflects the radio waves of the radar such as a parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is directly next to your vehicle.

    • Vehicles are stopped in the area around your vehicle such as during heavy traffic.

    • A vehicle approaching from the front or side of your vehicle slows down.

    • A vehicle approaching from the front or left side of your vehicle makes a right or left turn directly in front of your vehicle.

    • A vehicle or pedestrian moves in the parking lot or on the sidewalk in the area surrounding your vehicle.

    • After making a left or right turn, an on-coming vehicle is present.

    • When passing an on-coming vehicle.

    • A vehicle overtakes your vehicle while it is stopped.

    • Your vehicle is in an area where strong radio waves or electrical noise may occur such as near a television tower or power plant.

  • Under the following conditions, the front side radar sensor cannot detect approaching vehicles or it might be difficult to detect them, and the system may not operate normally.

    • The front side radar sensor detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or vehicle.

    • Directly after the system becomes operable.

    • Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby vehicle.

    • The approaching vehicle has any of the following shapes.

      1. The size of the vehicle body is extremely small.

      2. The vehicle height is extremely low or high.

      3. A special type of vehicle with a complex shape

    • A vehicle suddenly enters the detection area from the front or side of your vehicle.

    • A vehicle that has stopped suddenly starts to move.

    • Multiple objects move at the same time.

    • The vehicle is driven in bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, snow, or sand storms.

    • The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve or on bumpy roads.

    • An object that reflects the radio waves of the radar such as a parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is directly next to your vehicle.

    • A vehicle approaches while turning (Such as roundabout)

    • The vehicle is driven at an extremely slow speed.

  • In the following cases, the system turns on the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light and operation of the system is stopped. If the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) as soon as possible.

    • Some problem with the system has occurred.

    • The front side radar sensor installation position is greatly deviated.

    • There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the front bumper near a front side radar sensor.

    • The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for a long time on slopes during the summer.

    • The battery voltage has decreased.

    • The front side radar sensor of the FCTA may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. If this system is used abroad, it may be necessary to turn off the system.

      Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor (Search).

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