i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

Active Safety Technology

Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognize potential hazards and avert accidents.

Driver awareness support systems

Nighttime visibility

Left/right side and rear side detection

Road sign recognition

Inter-vehicle distance recognition

Front obstruction detection when approaching a crosswalk

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Full-surround recognition

Driver fatigue detection

Driver support systems

Inter-vehicle distance

Lane departure

Lane keeping

Inter-vehicle distance and lane keeping

i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support System) (Some Models)

The system notifies the driver of any of the following system status using the color or OFF indication of the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system).

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white)

System stand-by status

If none of the systems are activated or if there is a problem with the system, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) is displayed.

 

For example, even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is operating normally, if the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) has a problem, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) is displayed.

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i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (green)

System activated status

If any one of the systems is activated, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (green) is displayed.

 

Even if the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (green) is displayed, systems which do not meet the operation conditions will not operate.

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i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (amber)

System warning status

If any system warning is activated, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (amber) is displayed.

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system)

System OFF status

If all the systems are canceled using [Settings] in Mazda Connect or the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) is displayed.

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)

Front Radar Sensor (Some Models)

Front Radar Sensor

Your vehicle is equipped with a front radar sensor.

  1. Front radar sensor

 

The following systems also use the front radar sensor.

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

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

  • Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward drive detection

The front radar sensor functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

 

Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.

  • Do not apply a sticker (including a transparent one) to the front radar sensor cover or replace the front radar sensor cover with a product other than a genuine product.

  • The front radar sensor includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar sensor's front surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may require time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the system may not operate correctly, therefore always keep the front radar sensor clean.

  • If “Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar Obscured. Drive Safely” is displayed on the multi-information display of the instrument cluster, clean the area around the front radar sensor.

  • Do not install a grille guard.

  • If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the position of the front radar sensor may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the front radar sensor could be hit and its position deviated.

  • For repairs, replacement or paint work around the front radar sensor, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.

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  • If the lead-acid battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.

  • When driving on roads with little traffic and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for the front radar sensor to detect, “Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar Obscured. Drive Safely” may be temporarily displayed, however, this does not indicate a problem.

  • The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.

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When the vehicle is driven on roads in which there is an elevated road on one side, the front radar sensor function may be restricted temporarily.

When any of the following conditions is met, the front radar sensor may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions correctly and each system may not operate normally.

  • The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not reflect radio waves effectively (such as an unloaded trailer, a vehicle with a loading platform covered by a soft top, a vehicle with a hard plastic liftgate, and a round-shaped vehicle).

  • A vehicle ahead has limited areas that can reflect radio waves (such as a low profile vehicle).

  • Under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).

  • Front visibility is reduced (due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand).

  • Foreign matter (ice, snow, or dirt) is on the surface of the front radar sensor cover.

  • Your vehicle is tilted (such as when heavy luggage is in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat).

  • The vehicle is driven near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves.

When any of the following conditions is met, the front radar sensor may detect vehicles in the opposite lane or surrounding obstructions, or it may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions, and each system may not operate normally.

  • The vehicle ahead enters the front radar sensor’s blind spot.

  • The distance to the vehicle ahead is extremely close.

  • The vehicle ahead is being driven in an unstable condition.

  • A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into your lane.

  • The vehicle is entering or exiting a curve.

  • The vehicle is driven on a continuously curving road.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads with repeated up and downslopes.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads with narrow lanes.

  • The vehicle is driven on poor roads or unpaved roads.

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

Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera

Your vehicle is equipped with a front camera, side cameras, and a rear camera.

  1. Side cameras

  2. Front camera

  3. Rear camera

 

Each camera is used by the following system.

  • 360°View Monitor

The front camera, side cameras, and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the vehicle.

Driver Monitoring Camera (Some Models)

Driver Monitoring Camera

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver monitoring camera.

  1. Driver monitoring camera

 

The driver monitoring camera is used by the following system.

  • Driver Monitoring (DM)

The driver monitoring camera detects changes in the driver's facial features and estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of the driver.

 

  • DM and the earlier collision warning may not operate normally under the following conditions.

    • The driver monitoring camera is covered with something.

    • You are driving the vehicle while leaning on the steering wheel.

    • You are wearing glasses or sunglasses.

    • A cap or hat you are wearing partially blocks the driver monitoring camera's view of your eyes, you have long bangs partially covering your eyes, or a part of your face is invisible due to a face mask.

    • The lighting conditions change significantly (such as backlight, light from the side, or direct light from the setting sun, and the headlights of on-coming vehicles).

    • You are driving the vehicle with your head excessively tilted to one side or the other.

    • You are moving around extensively.

    • Your face or your eyes frequently turn in direction other than straight ahead (direction of travel).

    • Your line of sight moves or directly after it has moved.

    • There is a large difference between your line of sight and the direction your face is pointed.

    • You are driving the vehicle with your head largely tilted to one side.

    • Free/open source software information

      This product includes free/open sources. Information about the licensing and source code is available at the following URL.

      http://www.embedded-carmultimedia.jp/RTOS/License/oss/DMS_0201/

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High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC)

The 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.

 

  • 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 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 distance in which the HBC can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects correctly, and the system may not operate normally.

    Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

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The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:

  • The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

  • 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 headlight high-beam indicator light turns on while the high beams are on.

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.

Driver Attention Alert (DAA) (Some Models)

Canceling Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

The DAA can be set to inoperable.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (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)

The MRCC with Stop & Go function is a system designed to enable constant-speed driving at a set speed and headway control to maintain a constant distance with a vehicle ahead according to your vehicle speed. The system automatically accelerates, decelerates, and stops your vehicle without you having to depress the accelerator or brake pedal.

 

Also refer to the following information before using the MRCC with Stop & Go function.

  • Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

  • Refer to Front Radar Sensor (Search).

 

Do not rely completely on the MRCC with Stop & Go function and always drive carefully:

The MRCC with Stop & Go function may not be able to detect a vehicle ahead depending on the type of vehicle and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road conditions. Additionally, the system might be unable to decelerate sufficiently if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts into your lane, which could result in an accident.

Always check the surrounding conditions and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safe distance from a vehicle ahead or a vehicle following behind you.

Do not use the system under the following conditions. Otherwise, it may result in an accident:

  • The vehicle is driven on roads other than highways.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads with sharp curves or with heavy traffic where sufficient distances between vehicles cannot be kept.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads where acceleration and deceleration are frequently repeated.

  • The vehicle is exiting the main lane on an expressway to enter an interchange, a rest area, or a parking area.

  • The vehicle is driven on slippery roads such as icy roads, snow-covered roads, and unpaved roads.

  • The vehicle is driven on a long downslope.

  • The vehicle is driven on a steep slope.

  • A two-wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle or bicycle is traveling ahead.

  • The vehicle is being towed.

  • Proximity warnings activate frequently.

Switch the MRCC with Stop & Go function off when it is not being used.

Leaving the MRCC with Stop & Go function on when it is not in use is dangerous as it could operate unexpectedly, resulting in an accident.

Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating.

Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before leaving the vehicle, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go function off, shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply the parking brake.

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  • The MRCC with Stop & Go function does not operate with the following objects.

    • On-coming vehicles

    • Pedestrians

    • Stationary objects (such as stopped vehicles, obstructions)

  • If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it correctly.

  • A brake operation sound may be heard by the MRCC with Stop & Go function control, however it does not indicate a problem.

  • The brake lights turn on while the brakes and stop hold control are operating by the MRCC with Stop & Go function control.

  • If the distance between vehicles control is disabled using [Settings] in Mazda Connect, the MRCC with Stop & Go function switches to cruise control.

    Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) (Some Models)

System Canceling

The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) can be set to inoperable.

  • (If only the LAS is turned off)

    Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

  • (If the LAS is turned off by operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch)

    Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

 

If the power switch is switched OFF while you have canceled the system using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the LAS is automatically enabled the next time the power switch is switched ON. However, if the system is canceled using [Settings] in Mazda Connect, the LAS is not automatically enabled.

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Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) (Some Models)

Road Keep Assist

The Road Keep Assist function assists the driver in avoiding a departure from the road while driving.

The Road Keep Assist function recognizes the outside of the road using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). If your vehicle may be deviating from the road, it provides steering assistance to avoid departure from the road.

When the steering wheel operation assist operates, display indications alert the driver of the possibility of a road departure. Furthermore, if the possibility of a road departure increases, a warning sound and display indications alert the driver of the danger.

 

Do not rely completely on the Road Keep Assist function and always drive carefully:

  • The Road Keep Assist function has limitations. Do not rely completely on the system and always stay on course using the steering wheel.

  • The Road Keep Assist function is not an autonomous driving system. In addition, the system is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to an accident.

Do not use the system under the following conditions. Otherwise, it may result in an accident:

  • The vehicle is driven on slippery roads such as icy roads, snow-covered roads, and unpaved roads.

  • Tires other than the specified size are used, such as when tire chains or temporary spare tires are used.

  • The vehicle is towing a camping trailer or boat trailer.

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Operation conditions

The Road Keep Assist function becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40 mph) or faster.

  • The vehicle is driven on a straight road or gentle curve.

  • The function recognizes the outside of the road by detecting target objects (such as gravel, grass, street gutters, road curbs, guardrails, or walls).

 

  • The Road Keep Assist function may not operate normally when any of the following conditions is met.

    • A condition under which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect a target is met.

      Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

    • The target objects are difficult to detect (due to low road curb, no contrast between the inside and outside of the road, or being hidden by vehicles ahead).

    • A misleading line (such as temporary line for construction, shadow, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water) is recognized as a target object.

    • The road width is narrow.

    • The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

  • When the ELK OFF indicator light is on, the system is canceled according to a Mazda Connect setting.

    Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

  • When the system detects target objects on one side only, the system does not operate to avoid a road departure in the direction of the side that is not being detected.

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Temporary cancellation of the function

The Road Keep Assist function goes on stand-by when any of the following conditions is met. The Road Keep Assist function is automatically restored when its operation conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).

  • Target objects cannot be detected.

  • The turn signal lever is operated.

  • The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

  • The brake pedal is depressed.

  • The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

  • The TCS/DSC is operating.

  • The TCS/DSC is turned off.

Cancellation of the function

The Road Keep Assist function is canceled when any of the following conditions is met.

  • The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.

  • The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.

  • The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

  • There is a problem with the system.

System problem

If there is a problem with the system, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light turns on and a message is indicated.

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light (Search).

Steering wheel operation assist

If your vehicle may be deviating from the road, the steering wheel operation assist operates.

While the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the system notifies the driver on the multi-information display and the active driving display that it is assisting the steering wheel operation.

Multi-information display (Basic display)

Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

 

  • If the driver operates the steering wheel while the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the steering wheel operation assist is canceled.

  • When the steering wheel operation assist is performed several times within a certain period of time, the warning sound is activated.

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Road departure warning

If the possibility of a road departure increases, the direction to which the steering wheel needs to be turned to avoid a road departure is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display, together with a warning sound.

Multi-information display

Active driving display

360° View Monitor (Some Models)

Types of Images Displayed on the Screen

Top view/Front view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front.

  1. Top view screen

  2. Front view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

 

Top view/Front wide view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the front of the vehicle (wide-area).

  1. Top view screen

  2. Front wide view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

 

Side view

Displays the image of the left and right sides of the vehicle.

  1. Left side view screen

  2. Right side view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

 

Top view/Rear view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle.

  1. Top view screen

  2. Rear view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

 

Top view/Rear wide view

Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle (wide-area).

  1. Top view screen

  2. Rear wide view screen

  3. “Check surroundings for safety.” message is displayed

Top View/Front Wide View

Use the top view/front wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop or entering a T-shaped intersection and intersection.

Display range

  1. Target object

 

  • In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.

  • Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top view screen may display in the following ways.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

    • Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.

    • If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image may appear distorted.

    • Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images merge.

    • The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around any of the cameras.

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Display/Icon

Content

(1)

Extended vehicle width lines and distance guide lines (blue & red)

Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.

  • The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in) from the front end of the bumper.

 

The front wide view screen displays the image in front of the vehicle at a wide angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it differs from the actual view.

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Top View/Rear Wide View

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

Range of displayed screen image

  1. Target object

 

  • In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.

  • Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top view screen may display in the following ways.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

    • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

    • Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.

    • If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image may appear distorted.

    • Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images merge.

    • The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around any of the cameras.

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Viewing the screen

 

Display/Icon

Content

(1)

Extended vehicle width lines and distance guide lines (blue & red)

These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehicle and distance to a point measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the end of the bumper).

  • The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in) from the rear end of the bumper.

 

The top view/rear wide view screen displays the image at the rear of the vehicle at a wide angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it differs from the actual view.

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Margin of Error Between Road Surface on Screen and Actual Road Surface

There might be some margin of error between the road surface appearing on the screen and the actual road surface. A margin of error in the perceived distance could lead to an accident, therefore be aware of the following conditions which can more easily produce errors in the perceived distance.

 

The vehicle tilts due to weight of passengers and cargo.

If the vehicle is tilted, obstructions picked up by a camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.

Front camera

  1. Obstruction

  2. Margin of error

Side camera

  1. Obstruction

  2. Margin of error

Rear camera

  1. Obstruction

  2. Margin of error

 

There is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle

If there is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle, obstructions picked up by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.

Front camera

  1. Appears further than actual distance

  2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

  3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

  4. Actual obstruction

  5. Obstruction appearing on screen

  6. Appears closer than actual distance

Side camera

  1. Appears further than actual distance

  2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

  3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

  4. Actual obstruction

  5. Obstruction appearing on screen

  6. Appears closer than actual distance

Rear camera

  1. Appears further than actual distance

  2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

  3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

  4. Obstruction appearing on screen

  5. Actual obstruction

  6. Appears closer than actual distance

 

If the vehicle is on a slope, obstructions taken by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.

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Three-dimensional object at vehicle front or rear

Because the vehicle front end guide lines (side camera) or the distance guide lines (rear camera) are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.

Side camera

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

Rear camera

  1. (Screen display)

  2. (Actual condition)

  3. Sensed distance on screen A>B>C

  4. Actual distance B>C=A

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