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).
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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)
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 (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).
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have been turned on.
Headlights do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction no matter what side of the road you must drive your vehicle (left-hand or right-hand traffic). Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when switching temporarily to driving on the opposite side of the road (left-hand or right-hand traffic).
The Adaptive LED Headlights (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 Adaptive LED Headlights (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 (18 mph), the beams switch to the low beams.
The headlight high-beam indicator light turns on while the high beams are on.
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 Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera. Otherwise, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate normally.
Do not rely excessively on the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
Under the following conditions, the Adaptive LED Headlights (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.
The system switches the headlights to the high beams after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the position. The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster turns on simultaneously.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) determine that it is nighttime based on the brightness of the surrounding area.
The system cancels operation when the headlight switch is turned to a position other than , the headlights are manually switched to low beams, or the high beams are flashed on and off.
The system can be changed so that the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) do not operate.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) indicator light (green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the position.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) indicator light (green) turns off and the is illuminated.
The LDWS alerts the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane. If the white (yellow) lines on the traffic lane are detected using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and the system determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies the driver by flashing the LDWS warning light and activating the LDWS warning beep, and by the multi-information display (vehicles with multi-information display) and the active driving display (vehicles with active driving display).
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (Search).
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white (yellow) lines.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS), refer to the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Search).
The warning light flashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights (Search).
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions, resulting in an accident.
Driving on roads with tight curves.
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes and other manoeuvres. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is travelling and the vehicle’s surroundings.
Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.
If your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the centre of the lane.
When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the direction indicator lever is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.
If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically cancelled.
The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time.
The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traffic lane.
Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
If an object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up by the camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is inclined.
The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a highway.
The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.
The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.
A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to construction.
A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
The 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 windscreen is dirty or foggy.
Back-light is reflecting from the road surface.
The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
The road is excessively uneven.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.
There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.
The adjustable speed limiter is a function to prevent the vehicle from being driven at a vehicle speed faster than a set speed. The vehicle speed is controlled to kept it below the set speed even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The adjustable speed limiter can be set between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph). The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when the vehicle is driven on a down slope, however, the system notifies the driver by flashing the display and operating a warning sound.
Always turn off the system when changing drivers:
If the driver is changed and the new driver is unaware of the adjustable speed limiter function, the vehicle may not accelerate when the driver depresses the accelerator pedal, leading to an accident.
The system consists of the adjustable speed limiter display and the speed limiter switch on the steering wheel.
The setting status of the adjustable speed limiter is displayed in the active driving display (Type A instrument cluster*1) or the display in the instrument cluster (Type B instrument cluster*1).
To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to Meters and Gauges (Search).
Stand-by display
Displays when the speed limiter switch is operated and the system is turned on.
Turns off when the system is turned off.
Setting display
With cruise control
Displays when the SET switch is operated and the speed is set.
With Mazda Rader Cruise Control (MRCC)
Displays when the SET or SET
switch is operated and the speed is set.
Cancel display
Displays when any of the following operations is done and the system is temporarily cancelled.
OFF/CAN switch is operated
Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed
The indicator light has two colours.
Adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber when the MODE switch is pressed and the adjustable speed limiter is activated.
Adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green)
The indicator light illuminates green when a speed has been set.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning sound operates continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display flashes at the same time. The warning sound operates and the display flashes until the vehicle speed decreases to the set speed or less.
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the brakes. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.
(With cruise control)
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RES/
switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set speed.
(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RES switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set speed.
When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the adjustable speed limiter display shows the cancel display. If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the cancel display is displayed, the set speed display flashes but the warning sound is not operated.
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 adjustable speed limiter 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 adjustable speed limiter screen is displayed, and the adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber) turns on.
When the cruise control or Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system becomes operable after pressing the MODE switch, press the mode switch again to switch to the adjustable speed limiter.
Deactivation
To deactivate the system, do the following operations:
When a cruising speed has been set (adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CAN switch or press the OFF/CAN switch 2 times. The adjustable speed limiter screen is no longer displayed and the adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green) turns off.
When a cruising speed has not been set (adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (amber) turns on)
Press the OFF/CAN switch. The adjustable speed limiter screen is no longer displayed and the adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (amber) turns off.
When the MODE switch is pressed while the adjustable speed limiter is operating, the system switches to the cruise control or Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Always verify the safety of the surrounding area when setting the adjustable speed limiter:
If the speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed, the vehicle speed is decreased to the set speed. Verify the safety of the surrounding area and keep a safer distance between vehicles ahead and behind you.
Press the MODE switch to turn the system on.
(With cruise control)
Press the SET to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20 mph) or more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).
(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
Press the SET or SET
to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20 mph) or more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).
(With cruise control)
To increase the set speed, press the RES switch continuously. The set speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the RES
switch momentary. For example, the set speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the RES
switch 4 times.
(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
To increase the set speed, press the SET switch continuously. The set speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET
switch momentary. For example, the set speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET
switch 4 times.
To decrease the set speed, press the SET switch continuously. The set speed can be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) decrements. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET
switch momentary. For example, the set speed decreases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET
switch 4 times.
With cruise control
When the vehicle set speed is displayed in the instrument cluster, press the RES/ switch to set the displayed vehicle speed.
With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
When the vehicle set speed is displayed in the instrument cluster, press the RES switch to set the displayed vehicle speed.
The system is temporarily cancelled when the vehicle is accelerated by depressing the accelerator pedal strongly, however, it resumes when the vehicle speed decreases to the set speed or less.
The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed on a down slope.
The system is temporarily cancelled (stand-by status) when any of the following operations is done while the adjustable speed limiter is displayed.
OFF/CAN switch is pressed
Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed
With cruise control
Press the RES/ switch to resume the operation at the previous set speed. The adjustable speed limiter display remains displayed.
With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Press the RES switch to resume the operation at the previous set speed. The adjustable speed limiter display remains displayed.
(With cruise control)
The set speed can be set by pressing the SET switch while the system is in stand-by status.
(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
The set speed can be set by pressing the SET or SET
switch while the system is in stand-by status.
The adjustable speed limiter is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
The Smart Brake Support (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 Smart Brake Support (SBS) system and always drive carefully:
The Smart Brake Support (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.
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.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operates when all of the following conditions are met:
The ignition is switched ON.
The Smart Brake Support (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 Smart Brake Support (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 Smart Brake Support (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 Smart Brake Support (SBS) warning indication (amber) turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights (Search).
If the Smart Brake Support (SBS) is operating, the indicator light (red) flashes.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system can be temporarily deactivated.
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).
When the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is turned off, the Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF indicator light turns on.
When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.
If the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operation is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system operation is turned off simultaneously.