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

Driver fatigue detection

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Full-surround recognition

Driver support systems

Inter-vehicle distance

Lane departure

Speed control

Pre-Crash Safety Technology

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

Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range

Forward driving

Reverse driving

Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range

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 also use the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  • High Beam Control System (HBC)

  • Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)

  • Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

  • Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)

  • Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS)

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

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

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

Radar sensor (front)

The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).

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

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

  • Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.

Refer to Radar Sensor (Front) (Search).

Radar sensors (rear)

The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors. The following systems also use the radar sensors (rear).

  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right sides.

Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) (Search).

Ultrasonic sensors (rear)

The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by detecting the ultrasonic waves reflected off obstructions at the rear sent from the ultrasonic sensors. The following systems also use the ultrasonic sensors (rear).

  • Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)

The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.

Refer to Ultrasonic Sensors (Rear) (Search).

Front camera/side cameras/rear view 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).

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)

Manual Switching

Switching to low beams

Shift the lever to the low beam position.

The ALH indicator light (green) turns off.

Switching to high beams

Turn the headlight switch to the position.

The ALH indicator light (green) turns off and the is illuminated.

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) (Automatic Transaxle) (Some Models)

Stop Hold Control

While in headway control using the MRCC with Stop & Go function system, your vehicle will stop when a vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle is stopped and the stop hold control operates, the MRCC with Stop & Go function indicator light turns on.

 

  • If the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is cancelled during stop hold control, the vehicle is held in its stopped position. The stop hold control can be cancelled by performing one the following actions.

    • Press the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.

    • While forcefully depressing the brake, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go function system off.

  • The parking brake is automatically applied and the vehicle is held in its stopped position when 10 minutes have elapsed since the stop hold control operated. At this time, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is cancelled.

  • If the i-stop operation conditions are met during stop hold control, the engine stops even though the brake pedal is not depressed.

    Refer to i-stop (Search).

  • The brake lights turn on during stop hold control.

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To resume driving

After the vehicle ahead starts moving while your vehicle is stopped under stop hold control, press the RES switch or depress the accelerator pedal to cancel the stop hold control and resume driving.

 

  • When you resume driving by pressing the RES switch, your vehicle does not start moving until the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead lengthens to the specified distance or farther.

  • The engine restarts automatically when any of the actions to resume driving are performed while i-stop is operating.

  • If the MRCC with Stop & Go function is temporarily cancelled during stop hold control, you cannot resume driving by pressing the RES switch when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle. Depress the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.

  • If the vehicle ahead starts moving within 3 seconds after your vehicle is stopped by the stop hold control, headway control will resume even if you do not resume driving your vehicle, such as by depressing the accelerator pedal.

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Resume driving information

If you do not resume driving within a few seconds after the vehicle ahead starts moving, the multi-information display vehicle-ahead indication flashes to urge the driver to resume driving.

Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some Models)

Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some Models)

The SBS system alerts the driver of a possible collision using a display and warning sound if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determine that there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead while the vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster). Furthermore, if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines that a collision is unavoidable, the automatic brake control is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision.

In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (SBS brake assist))

 

Do not rely completely on the SBS system and always drive carefully:

The SBS is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision, not avoid an accident. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited depending on the obstruction, weather conditions, or traffic conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an accident. Always verify the safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

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In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:

  • The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle.

  • The vehicle is on a chassis roller.

  • When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off-road.

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

    • The ignition is switched ON.

    • The SBS system is on.

    • The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).

    • The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).

    • The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not operating.

  • The SBS system may not operate under the following conditions:

    • If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.

    • The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

    • The accelerator pedal is depressed.

    • The brake pedal is depressed.

    • The steering wheel is being operated.

    • The selector lever is being operated.

    • The direction indicator is being used.

    • When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned off.

    • When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windscreen, related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the multi-information display.

  • Although the objects which activate the system are four-wheeled vehicles, the radar sensor (front) could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and operate the SBS system.

    • Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).

    • A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.

    • When crossing a narrow bridge.

    • When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.

    • When entering an underground parking area.

    • Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.

    • If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.

    • When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.

    • Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.

    • Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.

  • When the system operates, the user is notified by the multi-information display.

  • The SBS warning indication (amber) turns on when the system has a malfunction.

    Refer to Taking Action (Search).

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Smart Brake Support (SBS) Indicator Light (Red)

If the SBS is operating, the indicator light (red) flashes.

 

Collision Warning

If there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds continuously and a warning is indicated in the display.

 

Stopping The Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation

The SBS system can be temporarily deactivated.

Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

When the SBS system is turned off, the SBS OFF indicator light turns on.

When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.

 

If the SBS system operation is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system operation is turned off simultaneously.

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360° View Monitor (Some Models)

How to Use the System

Top view/Front view, Front wide view, Side view

Indication

Images are displayed on the screen when the 360°View Monitor switch is pressed with all of the following conditions met.

  • The ignition is switched ON.

  • The shift lever/selector lever is in a position other than R.

 

Display switching

You can change the displayed screen by pressing the commander knob or by touching the switch camera icon on the screen while the top view/front view, front wide view, or the side view is displayed.

 

  • When the shift lever/selector lever is in R position, the displayed screen does not switch to the top view/front view, front wide view, or the side view.

  • Display of the top view/front view, front wide view, or the side view stops even with the display conditions met if any of the following conditions occurs.

    • When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.

    • (Manual transaxle)

      The parking brake is applied.

    • (Automatic transaxle)

      The selector lever is shifted to P position (displayed when the selector lever is in a position other than P).

    • (Displayed when vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph))

      • 4 minutes and 30 seconds have passed.

      • The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster.

    • (Displayed when the vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster)

      • The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster after eight seconds have passed since pressing the 360°View Monitor switch.

      • Four minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed was less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph) after eight seconds have passed since pressing the 360° View Monitor switch.

  • The 360°View Monitor displays the previously displayed screen.

  • The 360° View Monitor settings can be changed as follows.

    Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

    • Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ultrasonic senor detects an obstruction.

    • Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ignition is switched ON.

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Top view/Rear view, Rear wide view

The top view/rear view, rear wide view displays when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The ignition is switched ON.

  • Shift lever/selector lever is in R position.

Display switching

The displayed screen can be switched by pressing the commander knob or by touching the switch camera icon on the screen while the top view/rear view, rear wide view is displayed.

 

  • The top view/rear view and rear wide view automatically display whether or not the 360° View Monitor switch is turned on or off when shifting the shift lever/selector lever to R position.

  • The setting can be changed to display the top view/front view when shifting from reverse to a forward gear without operating the 360°View Monitor switch to check the front of the vehicle while parallel parking.

    Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

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Screen operation/icon

 

Always stop the vehicle when adjusting the 360°View Monitor image quality.

Do not adjust the 360°View Monitor image quality while driving. If you adjust the 360° View Monitor image quality (such as brightness, contrast, tone, and colour density) while driving, it could lead to an unexpected accident.

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Display/Icon

Content

View status icon

Indicates which image is displayed among the front view/front wide view/side view/rear view/rear wide view.

Parking sensor status icon

Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is switched off.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) status icon

Indicates that the radar sensor (rear) has a problem or it is turned off.

Switch camera icon

Each time the screen is touched, the display screen switches.

Setting icon

The image quality for the 360°View Monitor can be adjusted.

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