i-ACTIVSENSE
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).
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High Beam Control system (HBC)
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Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
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Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
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Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
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Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
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Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
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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.
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Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
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Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
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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.
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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.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
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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.
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Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
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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 rear bumper.
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.
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Driver Monitoring (DM)
The driver monitoring camera is mounted in the centre display.
Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera (Search).
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.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
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Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
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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.
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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.
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
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Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
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You can select systems you want to cancel using the personalisation features.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the active driving display/instrument cluster which are recognised by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or recorded in the navigation system while the vehicle is driven.
The TSR displays the speed limit (including auxiliary signs) , do not enter, traffic stop, and passing prohibited (Some Models) signs.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display/instrument cluster while the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver using the indication in the active driving display/instrument cluster and a warning sound.
Speed limit (including auxiliary signs) , do not enter and passing prohibited (Some Models) signs

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Sign recognised
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Sign displayed
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Active driving display indication
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Instrument cluster
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Basic display
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i-ACTIVSENSE display
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Recognized speed limit indication colour changes.
Stop sign

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Sign recognised and displayed at same time
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Active driving display indication
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Instrument cluster
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign may not be recognised or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it could result in an accident.
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The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the supported countries or regions, consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).
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The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) for details. (Some Models)
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The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
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An object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up by the camera.
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is tilted.
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The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
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Tyres other than standard tyres are equipped.
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The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a tollgate on a highway.
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When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.
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The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.
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The windscreen is dirty or foggy.
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The windscreen and camera are fogged (water droplets).
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Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam headlights of on-coming vehicles).
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The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
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Strong light reflects off the road.
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A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
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The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
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The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
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A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
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A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
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A traffic sign is partially shaded.
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A traffic sign is bent or warped.
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A traffic sign is too low or too high.
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A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).
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A traffic sign is too big or too small.
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There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or other signs resembling it).
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The TSR can be set to invisible on the active driving display.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) (Some Models)
Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) Standby Indication (White)/Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) Set Indication (Green)
ISA standby indication (white)
The indication is displayed in white when the LIM switch is pressed and the ISA is activated.

ISA set indication (green)
The indication is displayed in green when a speed has been set.
