i-ACTIVSENSE

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).

High Beam Control system (HBC)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
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).

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
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).

Front camera/side cameras/rear view 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 liftgate.

Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

Traffic Sign Display Indication

The following traffic signs are displayed on the active driving display.

Speed limit signs

Do not enter signs

Stop signs

Speed limit signs

When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign is displayed when any one of the following conditions are met.
- The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
- The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is read (if the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not recognize a speed limit sign).
In the following cases, display of the speed limit sign stops.
- The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes the speed limit sign and the vehicle is driven for a certain distance after passing the sign.
- Each sensor determines that the vehicle has changed direction of travel.
- The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a new speed limit sign which differs from the previous one (displays the new speed limit sign).
- The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is not read within a certain period of time (if the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not recognize a speed limit sign, the speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is displayed).
- The vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit sign by 30 km/h (19 mph) or more after a certain period of time has elapsed since the speed limit sign was displayed. (Except when there is information for the speed limit sign in the navigation system)

Do not enter signs

A do not enter sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met.
- The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or slower.
- The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a do not enter sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
When the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes the do not enter sign and a certain period of time has elapsed since the vehicle passed the sign, display of the do not enter sign stops.

Stop sign

A stop sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met:
- The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.
- The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a stop sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle.
When a certain period of time has elapsed since the stop sign was displayed, display of the stop sign stops.

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Excessive Speed Warning

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving display, the area around the speed limit sign flashes 3 times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding conditions and adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as depressing the brake pedal.

The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalization features. In addition, the warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on the setting contents.

Refer to Personalization Features (Search).

Warning pattern

Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.
Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.
Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.

Warning activation timing

0: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the excessive speed warning is activated.
5: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h (3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
10: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 10 km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.

In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.
- The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalization features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less than the changed vehicle speed.
- A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower than the updated indication.
- Display of the speed limit sign stops.
The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning sound is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.

Refer to Warning Sound is Activated (Search).
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) incorrectly recognizes the actual speed limit sign at a lower speed, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the legal speed.

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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) (Some Models)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) (Some Models)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) Display Indication

The MRCC with Stop & Go function setting status and operation conditions are indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Instrument cluster (Type A)

Instrument cluster (Type B)

If there is a problem with the MRCC with Stop & Go function system, a message is displayed on the multi-information display. Check the center display to verify the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Refer to Message Indicated on Display (Search).

Stop Hold Control

While in headway control using the MRCC with Stop & Go function system, your vehicle will stop when a vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle is stopped and the stop hold control operates, the MRCC with Stop & Go function indicator light turns on.

If the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled during stop hold control, the vehicle is held in its stopped position. The stop hold control can be canceled by performing one the following actions.
- Press the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.
- While forcefully depressing the brake, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go function system off.
The parking brake is automatically applied and the vehicle is held in its stopped position when 10 minutes have elapsed since the stop hold control operated. At this time, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled.
The brake lights turn on during stop hold control.

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To resume driving

After the vehicle ahead starts moving while your vehicle is stopped under stop hold control, press the RES switch or depress the accelerator pedal to cancel the stop hold control and resume driving.

When you resume driving by pressing the RES switch, your vehicle does not start moving until the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead lengthens to the specified distance or farther.
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function is temporarily canceled during stop hold control, you cannot resume driving by pressing the RES switch when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle. Depress the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.

If the vehicle ahead starts moving within 3 seconds after your vehicle is stopped by the stop hold control, headway control will resume even if you do not resume driving your vehicle, such as by depressing the accelerator pedal.

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Resume driving information

If you do not resume driving within a few seconds after the vehicle ahead starts moving, the multi-information display vehicle-ahead indication flashes to urge the driver to resume driving.

Cruise Control Function

While this function is operating, the headway control operation is canceled and only the cruise control function operates.

The vehicle speed can be set more than about 25 km/h (16 mph).

Use the cruise control function on expressways and other highways which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration.

Do not use the cruise control function in the following locations:

Otherwise, it could lead to an accident.

Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffic is heavy and there is insufficient space between vehicles. (Driving under these conditions using the cruise control function is not possible)
Steep down slopes (Set speed may be exceeded because sufficient engine braking cannot be applied)
Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (Tires could spin causing you to lose vehicle control)

Always drive carefully:

The warnings and brake control will not operate after the headway control function is canceled and the system is switched to only the cruise control function. Depress the brake pedal to decelerate according to the surrounding conditions while keeping a safer distance from the vehicle ahead and always driving carefully.

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Switching to cruise control function

When the MODE switch is pressed until the system switches to the cruise main indication (white) while the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is turned on, the system switches to the cruise control function.

When the system switches to the cruise control function, the indicator and multi-information display notify the driver as follows:

The MRCC with Stop & Go function set indication (green) or the MRCC with Stop & Go function main indication (white) is turned off, and the cruise main indication (white) is turned on.
A message is displayed in the multi-information display.

Always turn off the cruise control function when it is not in use:

Leaving the cruise control function turned on when it is not in use is dangerous as it could operate unexpectedly, resulting in an accident.

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How to set the speed

Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.

When the SET or SET switch is pressed, the cruise set indication (green) is turned on and headway control begins.

The system may not be able to maintain the set speed constantly depending on driving conditions such as steep up or down slopes.
The speed will continue increasing while the SET switch is pressed and held. The speed will continue decreasing while the SET switch is pressed and held.

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How to increase the set speed

The set speed can be increased using the following operations:

To increase speed using the SET switch

Press and hold the SET switch and release the switch at the desired speed.

The set speed can be adjusted incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph) increments) by pressing the switch and releasing it immediately. For example, if the switch is pressed 4 times, the set speed increases by about 4 km/h (4 mph).

To increase speed using accelerator pedal

Depress the accelerator pedal and press the SET or SET switch at the desired speed.

If the switch is not operated, the system returns to the set speed after you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.

How to Decrease the Set Speed

Press the SET switch continuously and release the switch at the desired speed.

The set speed can be adjusted incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph) increments) by pressing the switch and releasing it immediately. For example, if the switch is pressed 4 times, the set vehicle speed decreases by about 4 km/h (4 mph).

Canceling the function

When the cruise control function is canceled and the RES switch is pressed while the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or faster, the speed returns to the original set speed.

Canceling using OFF/CANCEL switch

When the OFF/CANCEL switch is pressed once, the cruise control function is cancelled.

Automatically cancel

The cruise control function is canceled automatically in the following cases.

The brake pedal is depressed.
The parking brake is applied.

The selector lever is shifted to P or N position.

If the vehicle speed decreases by about 15 km/h (9.4 mph) or more than the set speed, the cruise control function may be canceled.
When the vehicle speed is less than 21 km/h (13 mph), the cruise control function is canceled. In this case, the vehicle speed will not return to the original set speed even if the vehicle is accelerated to 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher and the RES switch is pressed. Reset the cruise control function.

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

System Operation

Make sure that the LAS & LDWS OFF switch indicator light is turned off. When the LAS & LDWS OFF switch indicator light is turned on, press the switch and make sure that the switch indicator light turns off.

The LAS & LDWS indication (gray) is displayed in the multi-information display, and the system goes on stand-by.

Drive the vehicle in the center of the vehicle lane while the system is on standby. When all of the following conditions are met, the LAS & LDWS indication (white) is displayed in the multi-information display, and the system becomes operational.

The engine is running.
The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or faster.
The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both the right and left sides.
The driver is operating the steering wheel.
The driving lane is neither narrow nor wide.

The LAS & LDWS indication is gray when the system detects only a white (yellow) line on either the left or right, and the indication changes to white when the system detects white (yellow) lines on both the left and right sides.

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The LAS & LDWS goes on stand-by status in the following cases:

The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 60 km/h (37 mph).
The ABS/TCS is operating.
The TCS is turned off.

(If the TCS is turned off while the system is operational, a warning beep is heard and the system goes on standby.)
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.

The LAS & LDWS does not operate until the system detects white (yellow) lane lines on either the left or right.
When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system will not operate the steering wheel operation assist and the warning for the lane line on the side that is not being detected. The steering wheel operation assist and the warning is only for a lane deviation on the side that is being detected.
If the driver takes his or her hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the warning sound is activated and an alert is indicated in the multi-information display or the active driving display.

If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the system may detect that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel) even if you are holding it, and display a message in the multi-information display or the active driving display.
The timing at which the lane departure warning is activated and the steering wheel operation assist is performed varies.
The following settings for the LAS & LDWS can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features (Search).
- Steering operation assist operational/non-operational
- Cancel sensitivity (likelihood of steering assist)

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Vehicle lane line display

When the LAS & LDWS becomes operational while on standby, the vehicle lane lines are displayed in the multi-information display and the active driving display. In the vehicle lane lines display indicating the operation status, the color of the vehicle lane lines being detected changes to white.

(Stand-by status)

(Operational status)

Auto cancel

In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS is automatically canceled, the LAS & LDWS warning indication (amber) turns on, and an alert is displayed. When the LAS & LDWS become operational, the system turns back on automatically.

The temperature inside the camera is high or low.
The windshield around the camera is foggy.
The windshield around the camera is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

Auto cancel of warning/steering assist

When the following operations are performed, the LAS & LDWS operation is canceled automatically. The LAS & LDWS resumes automatically after the operation.

The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The brake pedal is operated.
The accelerator pedal is operated.

(To cancel the automatic sensitivity cancel function, deselect “Cancel sensitivity” in the personalization features setting.)
The turn signal lever is operated.
The vehicle crosses a lane line.

After the operation, the LAS & LDWS operation may not operate for a period of 5 seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected.
Under the following conditions, the LAS & LDWS cancels the warning/steering assist automatically.
- The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.
  
  (The LAS & LDWS is designed to assist the driver's steering operation and it will resume operation automatically when the driver holds the steering wheel.)
- The TCS OFF switch is pressed to cancel the TCS.

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Steering operation assist OFF (non-operational)

The steering operation assist for the LAS & LDWS can be changed to non-operational (OFF).

Refer to Setting Change (Personalization Features) (Search).

When the steering operation assist has been changed to inoperable (OFF), only the lane departure warning is operational.

System operation

Make sure that the LAS & LDWS OFF switch indicator light is turned off. When the LAS & LDWS OFF switch indicator light turns on, press the switch and make sure that the switch indicator light turns off.

Drive the vehicle in the center of the driving lane while the LAS & LDWS OFF switch indicator light is turned off.

The system becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.

The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both the right and left sides or on either side.
The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straight road or road with gentle curves.
The engine is running.

The LAS & LDWS goes on stand-by status in the following cases:

The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 60 km/h (37 mph).
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The vehicle is making a curve at an inappropriate speed.

The LAS & LDWS remains on stand-by until it detects white (yellow) lines on both the left and right sides, or on either side.
When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system will not activate warnings for the lane line on the side that is not being detected.
The distance and warning sensitivity (likelihood of a warning) which the system uses to determine the possibility of a lane departure can be changed.

Refer to Setting Change (Personalization Features) (Search).

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Vehicle lane line display

When the LAS & LDWS becomes operational while on standby, the vehicle lane lines are displayed in the multi-information display. The system changes to operational status display when the system detects a white (yellow) line on either the left or right.

(Stand-by status)

(Operational status)

Auto cancel

The temperature inside the camera is high or low.
The windshield around the camera is foggy.
The windshield around the camera is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

(Auto cancel of warnings)

When the following operations are performed, the LAS & LDWS determines that the driver intends to make a lane change and the system operation is canceled automatically. The LAS & LDWS resumes automatically after the operation.

The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.

(To cancel the automatic sensitivity cancel function, deselect “Warning sensitivity” in the personalization features setting.)
The turn signal lever is operated.
The vehicle crosses a lane line.

Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) (Some Models)

Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) (Some Models)

Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some Models)

360° View Monitor (Some Models)

Side View

Use the side view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.

Display range

Viewing the screen

	Display/Icon	Content
	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).
	Projected vehicle path lines (amber)	Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle. Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation. The projected vehicle path lines (amber) indicate the path the inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.
	Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue)	Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door mirrors.
	Vehicle front end guide lines (blue)	Indicates the point about 0.25 m (9.8 in) from the front edge of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).

The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.

Refer to Personalization Features (Search).

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How to use the projected vehicle path line function

Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.

Turn the steering wheel so that the projected vehicle path lines travel inside of the obstruction (A), and drive the vehicle forward until it passes the obstruction.

If the projected vehicle path lines are on an obstruction (B) or outside of the obstruction (C), the vehicle may contact the obstruction when turning the vehicle sharply.

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).
Do not turn the steering wheel any more until the vehicle has passed the obstruction, even if the obstruction is not visible on the side view image. If the steering wheel is turned even more, the vehicle may contact the obstruction if it is turned sharply.

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Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen and the actual conditions, always check the safety of the surrounding area using the mirrors and directly with your eyes when driving.
Even though the object displayed on the screen, such as a road curb or a division line of a parking space, and the vehicle parallel guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.

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System Problem Indication

Center display indication	Cause	Action to be taken
“No image signal reception” is displayed	The control unit might be damaged.	Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Screen is pitch-black and blank	The camera might be damaged.	Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)

Radar Sensor (Front) (Some Models)

Radar Sensors (Rear) (Some Models)

Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Some Models)