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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

 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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Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range

Smart Brake Support (SBS)

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 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) on page 

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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) on page 

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