When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) (Some Models)

i-ACTIVSENSE

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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.

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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

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)

High Beam Control System (HBC)

Left/right side and rear side detection

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

Road sign recognition

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

Inter-vehicle distance recognition

Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)

Driver fatigue detection

Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Driver support systems

Inter-vehicle distance

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

Lane departure

Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

Speed control

Adjustable Speed Limiter

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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

Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)

Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)

Reverse driving

Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)

Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range

Smart Brake Support (SBS)

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

The High Beam Control System (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 Warning/Indicator Lights (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 warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.

Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights (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 High Beam Control System (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 sufficient 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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When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

To Operate the System

The High Beam Control System (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 high beam position.

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

When the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights automatically switch to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.

When the vehicle speed is less than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the High Beam Control System (HBC) switches the headlights to low beams.
The low beams may not switch to high beams when cornering.
Operation of the High Beam Control System (HBC) function can be disabled. Refer to Personalisation Features (Search).

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When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

Manual Switching

Switching to low beams

Shift the lever to the low beam position.

The High Beam Control System (HBC) indicator light (green) turns off.

Switching to high beams

Turn the headlight switch to the position.

The High Beam Control System (HBC) indicator light (green) turns off and the is illuminated.

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)

When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) (Some Models)

To Operate the System

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).

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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) (Some Models)

Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (Some Models)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) (Some Models)

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

Adjustable Speed Limiter (Some Models)

Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) (Except Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan) (Some Models)

Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) (Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan) (Some Models)

Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) (Some Models)

Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some Models)

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)

Radar Sensor (Front) (Some Models)

Radar Sensors (Rear) (Some Models)

Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) (Some Models)

When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) (Some Models)

Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) (Some Models)

The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by emitting ultrasonic waves which are reflected off obstructions at the rear and the returning ultrasonic waves are picked up by the ultrasonic sensors (rear).

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