i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (Some Models)
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 (40 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 consideration of safer driving.
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The DAA operates when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (40 to 86 mph).
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The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.
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The system has completed learning of the driver’s driving data.
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The DAA does not operate under the following conditions.
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The vehicle speed is less than about 65 km/h (40 mph).
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The vehicle speed exceeds about 140 km/h (86 mph)
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The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
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The vehicle is changing lanes.
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The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.
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The DAA may not operate normally under the following conditions.
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White (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.
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The vehicle is jolted or swayed continuously by strong winds or rough roads.
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The vehicle is driven aggressively.
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When making frequent lane changes.
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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 (40 to 86 mph) for about 20 minutes. The driving data will be reset under the following conditions.
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The vehicle is stopped for 15 minutes or longer.
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The vehicle is driven at less than about 65 km/h (40 mph) for about 30 minutes.
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The ignition is switched off.
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After the DAA has displayed the first message encouraging rest, it does not display the next one until 45 minutes have passed.
Activation/Deactivation
When the ignition is switched off, the system status before it was turned off is maintained.
For example, if the ignition is switched off while the ASL is operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
Activation
Press the MODE switch to operate the system. The ASL screen is displayed, and the ASL main indication displays in white.
When the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system becomes operable after pressing the MODE switch, press the mode switch again to switch to the ASL.
Deactivation
To deactivate the system, do the following operations:
When a cruising speed has been set (ASL set indication displays in green)
Long-press theOFF/CANCEL switch or press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times. The ASL screen is no longer displayed and the ASL set indication (green) does not display.
When a cruising speed has not been set (ASL main indication displays in white)
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch. The ASL screen is no longer displayed and the ASL main indication (white) does not display.
When the MODE switch is pressed while the ASL is operating, the system switches to the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system.
Types of Images Displayed on the Screen
Top view/Front view
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.
Front wide view
Displays the image of the front of the vehicle (wide-area).
Side view
Displays the image of the left and right sides of the vehicle.
Top view/Rear view
Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.
Rear wide view
Displays the image of the rear of the vehicle (wide-area).
Top View/Front View
Use the top view/front view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.
Display range
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In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.
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Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top view screen may display in the following ways.
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If an image containing an object with a conspicuous colour is picked up by any of the cameras, the whole screen may be affected and it may display in that colour.
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Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.
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If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image may appear distorted.
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Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images merge.
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The entire screen may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around any of the cameras.
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Viewing the screen
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Parking sensor view |
Displays the parking sensor detection condition when the parking sensor is activated. For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound. Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search). |
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Tyre icon |
Indicates the tyre direction. Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation. |
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Projected vehicle path lines (amber) |
Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle. Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation. a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper is expected to travel. b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel. |
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Extended vehicle width lines and distance guide lines (red/blue) |
Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.
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Projected vehicle path distance guide lines (red/amber) |
Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.
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The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
How to use the projected vehicle path line function
Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.
Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions come within the projected vehicle path lines.
Side View
Rear Wide View
Use the rear wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.
Range of displayed screen image
Viewing the screen
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Extended vehicle width lines and distance guide lines (red/blue) |
These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehicle and distance to a point measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the end of the bumper).
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights |
Indicates when the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) has operated. For details, refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Search). |
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The parking sensor obstruction detection indication does not display. Switch the screen display to the top view/rear view display if the parking sensor warning sound is activated.
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The rear wide view screen displays the image at the rear of the vehicle at a wide angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it differs from the actual view.
Margin of Error Between Road Surface on Screen and Actual Road Surface
There might be some margin of error between the road surface appearing on the screen and the actual road surface. A margin of error in the perceived distance could lead to an accident, therefore be aware of the following conditions which can more easily produce errors in the perceived distance.
The vehicle tilts due to weight of passengers and cargo.
If the vehicle is tilted, obstructions picked up by a camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.
Front camera
Side camera
Rear camera
There is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle
If there is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle, obstructions picked up by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.
Front camera
Side camera
Rear camera
If the vehicle is on a slope, obstructions taken by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.
Three-dimensional object at vehicle front or rear
Because the vehicle front end guide lines (side camera) or the distance guide lines (rear camera) are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.
Side camera
Rear camera
System Problem Indication
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“No image signal reception” is displayed |
The control unit might be damaged. |
Have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer). |
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Screen is pitch-black and blank |
The camera might be damaged. |
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