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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

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.

 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

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ..............................................................................4-76

High Beam Control System (HBC)

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Left/right side and rear side detection

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) .........................................................................4-80

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

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Forward obstruction warning

Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) ................................................................................4-95

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

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Driver support system

Inter-vehicle distance

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

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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 (SCBS)

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