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 use the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

  • High Beam Control system (HBC)

  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

  • Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)

  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

  • Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

  • 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) (Search).

Front radar sensor

The front radar sensor detects radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead sent from the radar sensor. The following systems use the front radar sensor.

  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)

  • Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

  • Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The front radar sensor is mounted behind the radiator grille.

Refer to Front Radar Sensor (Search).

Front side radar sensor

The front side radar sensors detects radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead sent from the radar sensor. The following systems use the front side radar sensor.

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

The front side radar sensors are installed inside the front bumper, one on the left side and one on the right side.

Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor (Search).

Rear side radar sensor

The rear side radar sensors emit radio waves and detect the radio waves reflected off a vehicle approaching from the rear or an obstruction. The following systems use the rear side radar sensor.

  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

  • Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)

The rear side radar sensors are installed inside the rear bumper, one on the left side and one on the right side.

Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor (Search).

Rear/rear corner/rear side ultrasonic sensor

The ultrasonic sensor detects ultrasonic waves reflected off obstructions at the rear sent from the ultrasonic sensors. The following systems use the ultrasonic sensor.

  • Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R)

  • Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)

The ultrasonic sensors are mounted in the rear bumper.

Refer to Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side Ultrasonic Sensor (Search).

Front camera/side cameras/rear camera

The front camera, side cameras, and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the vehicle. The 360°View Monitor uses each camera.

Cameras are installed to the front bumper, door mirrors, and liftgate.

Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).

Driver monitoring camera

The driver monitoring camera detects changes in the driver's facial features and estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of the driver. The following systems use the driver monitoring camera.

  • Driver Monitoring (DM)

The driver monitoring camera is mounted in the center display.

Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera (Search).

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