i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support systems which make use of cameras and sensors. The 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.

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

Pre-Crash Safety Technology

Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or reducing their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.

Collision damage reduction

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.

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Some Models)

When the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is pressed, the following systems are canceled and the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) in the instrument cluster is displayed.

  • 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)

If the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF 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.

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch

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

 

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

 

You can select systems which you want to cancel using [Settings] in Mazda Connect.

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

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Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Some Models)

Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some Models)

Forward drive detection

When you are driving forward, the following functions of the Smart Brake Support (SBS) operate.

  • Forward detection function

 

Do not rely completely on the SBS:

The SBS is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision.

The system may not operate normally depending on the target object, weather conditions, or traffic conditions. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.

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In the following cases, turn the SBS off to prevent a mis-operation.

  • The vehicle is being towed.

  • The vehicle is driven on rough roads such as in areas where there is grass and foliage or off-road.

    Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation (Search).

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During the SBS brake control, the brake pedal may move rearward or become stiff. The brakes are operating, but continue to depress the brake pedal.

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Forward detection function

The forward detection function is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision with target objects at the front.

The forward detection function detects target objects (vehicles ahead, pedestrians, and bicycles) using the front radar sensor and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). If there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a target object at the front, you are notified of possible danger by a warning sound and a warning indication on the display.

Furthermore, if the possibility of a collision increases, the brake control is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist.

 

(Vehicles with Driver Monitoring (DM))

If the system determines that the driver is not paying attention to the road, it activates the collision warning earlier than normal.

Operation conditions

The forward detection function operates when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The power switch is switched ON.

  • The SBS is on.

  • (Object is vehicle ahead)

    The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h (3 mph) or higher.

  • (Object is a pedestrian or bicycle)

    The vehicle speed is between about 10 and 80 km/h (6.3 to 49 mph).

  • The DSC does not operate.

 

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the forward detection function may not operate.

    • If there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle or obstruction ahead.

    • You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

    • When the driver deliberately performs driving operations (accelerator operation, steering wheel operation).

    • The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

    • The brake pedal is depressed.

    • The steering wheel is being operated.

    • The selector lever is being shifted.

    • The turn signal lever is being operated.

    • Warnings and messages, such as a dirty windshield, related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or front radar sensor are being displayed on the multi-information display.

  • When any of the following conditions is met, the forward detection function may operate.

    • There is an object in the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).

    • Passing an approaching vehicle while rounding a curve.

    • When crossing a narrow bridge, going under a low overhang, or passing through a narrow gate, a car washing machine, or tunnel.

    • When passing through a toll gate.

    • When entering an underground parking area.

    • There is a metal object, bump, or a protruding object on the road.

    • If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.

    • An animal, wall, or standing tree is detected.

  • While the system is operating, the driver is notified by the multi-information display and the active driving display.

  • If a malfunction is detected or the system temporarily stops the function due to dirt on the sensors or cameras, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning light turns on and a message is displayed on the multi-information display.

  • If the system performs brake control and the vehicle is stopped, the system will continue to hold the brakes for a brief time unless there is an operation performed by the driver.

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Collision warning

If there is the possibility of your vehicle colliding with a target object at the front, the warning sound is activated continuously and a warning is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

Active driving display

  1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

 

  • During brake control and brake assist operation, the collision warning sound is activated intermittently.

  • The operation distance and volume of the collision warning can be changed.

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

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Stopping the Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation

The SBS can be changed to inoperable.

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

 

When the SBS is canceled, the SBS OFF indicator light turns on.

 

When the power switch is switched OFF while the SBS forward drive detection is canceled, the SBS forward drive detection is automatically enabled the next time the power switch is switched ON.

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