Mazda 2: Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

Mazda2 Owners Manual

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.

• High Beam Control System (HBC)
• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while travelling at night and detects traffi c lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.

CAUTION

Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

• Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
• Do not place objects on the instrument panel which refl ect light.
• Do not apply accessories, stickers or fi lm to the windscreen near the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). If there are objects in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens, even a transparent sticker, they will cause the system to not operate correctly.
• Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging. Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.
• When cleaning the windscreen, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning agent to get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
• Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
• Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty. Also, do no take the camera apart. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
• Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
• The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for windscreen repair and replacement.
• When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
• Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding cleaning of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
• 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) and the High Beam Control System (HBC), and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
• The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been fi nely adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.