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 ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear window glass removal
1. For the 4SD, remove the following parts:
(1) Remove the headliner.
(2) Remove the rear package trim.
2. For the 5HB, remove the following parts.
(1) Remove the rear wiper arm and blade.
(2) Remove the liftgate lower trim.
3. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to pr ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Cowl panel removal/installation
1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND
BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the cowl grille.
3. Remove the windshield wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the re ...