2013-2016 Mazda Cx-5 SUV i-ACTIVSENSE -> Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) User Manual
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i-ACTIVSENSE -> Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) for Your Mazda Cx-5 SUV First Generation (2013-2016)

When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)í  
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.  
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High Beam Control System (HBC)  
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)  
Smart Brake Support (SBS)  
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while  
traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
CAUTION  
Ø Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windshield near the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC).  
If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will  
cause the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not  
operate normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.  
Ø Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  
Disassembly or modification of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a  
malfunction or mistaken operation. Consequently, each system may not operate  
normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.  
Ø Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC).  
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The direction of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) has been finely adjusted,  
therefore do not change the installation position or remove the Forward  
Sensing Camera (FSC).  
Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to  
get dirty.  
Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.  
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Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light.  
Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or  
fogging. Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the  
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the  
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.  
When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the  
area around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure  
Warning System (LDWS), the High Beam Control System (HBC), and Smart  
Brake Support (SBS) and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been  
finely adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing  
Camera (FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.  
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When Driving  
i-ACTIVSENSE  
NOTE  
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In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects correctly,  
and each system may be unable to operate normally.  
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The height of the vehicle ahead is low.  
You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.  
Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.  
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In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target  
objects correctly.  
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When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally striped  
walls).  
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The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.  
A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.  
The vehicle is making a sharp curve, or ascending or descending a steep slope.  
Entering or exiting a tunnel.  
Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.  
Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-coming  
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vehicles).  
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There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.  
When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off at  
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nighttime.  
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The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or a  
boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.  
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