Mazda 6 Owners Manual: 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).
- High Beam Control system (HBC)
- Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
- Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
- 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).
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).
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
- Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
- Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor (Front).
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)
- 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).
i-ACTIVSENSE (Some models)
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.
These systems consist of activ ...
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (Some models)
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight
beams to the left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel
after the headlights have been turne ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Multiplex communication system
Outline
In case the controller area network (CAN) system is malfunctioning, read
the DTCs of the following modules, using the SST (WDS or equivalent) to
determine the malfunctioning system.
- PCM
- DSC HU/CM (with DSC)
- ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM (with ABS (ABS/TCS)
- Instrument clus ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Front lower arm (rear) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (rear) from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a
torque wrench.
If not within the specif ...