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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

*

Some models.

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.

Because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the 

systems.

Driver awareness support systems

Nighttime visibility

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ..............................................................................4-65

High Beam Control System (HBC)

 ....................................................................................4-66

Left/right side and rear side detection

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) .........................................................................4-69

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

 ...............................................................................4-74

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

 ........................................................................................4-81

 Camera and Sensors

Forward sensing camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while 

traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The following systems also use the Forward 

Sensing Camera (FSC).



 High Beam Control system (HBC)



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

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 

4-84.

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) System



 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) on page 

4-87.

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