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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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 traf
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c lanes. The following systems also use the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
y
High Beam Control system (HBC)
y
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 4-111 .
Radar sensor (front)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves re
À
ected off a vehicle ahead
sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
y
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
y
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor (Front) on page 4-113 .
Laser sensor (front)
The laser sensor (front) emits a near-infrared laser beam and receives the beam re
À
ected
off the re
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ective surface of a vehicle in front, and the detected beam is then used for
measurement. The following systems also use the laser sensor (front).
y
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
The laser sensor (front) is installed at the top of the windshield near the rearview mirror.
Refer to Laser Sensor (Front) on page 4-116 .
Radar sensors (rear)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves re
À
ected off a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors. The following
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).
y
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
y
Rear Cross Traf
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c 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 4-118 .
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