i-ACTIVSENSE
Active Safety Technology
Camera and Sensors
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects lane indications and recognizes headlights, taillights 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).
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High Beam Control system (HBC)
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Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
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Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
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Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windshield 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).
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
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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).
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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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).
Stopping The Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation
The SBS system can be temporarily deactivated.
Refer to Personalization 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.