Systems like airbags, LATCH systems, and seat belts help reduce harm from an accident, but the best accident is the one that never happens. Your Mazda contains an advanced suite of safety systems called i-ACTIVSENSE. These Mazda safety features warn of potential accidents and can actively intervene to keep you and your passengers safe. We will dive in and look at how some of these systems work.
Great Mazda Safety Features You’ll Find on 2024 Models
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
FCW uses radar and/or a camera to watch the road ahead for other vehicles. If a vehicle is detected, the system compares the distance to the vehicle to your speed to determine if a collision is possible. It provides visual and audio warnings if you’re closing too fast.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
This system works together with FCW to protect you. Some drivers can freeze if an accident seems inevitable, and others might not react fast enough. AEB will automatically engage if you’ve been warned of an accident and haven’t reacted yet. It can gradually slow your Mazda or stop it almost instantly., depending on the situation.
Pedestrian Detection
This system is similar to FCW, but it is more finely tuned to detect smaller objects like pedestrians, cyclists, and animals. It instantly warns you if an accident risk exists. Some versions of this system will apply emergency braking to bring your vehicle to an instant stop to prevent a collision.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Reversing can often feel risky, as it’s not always easy to spot vehicles crossing behind you. RCTA uses sensors to monitor the areas behind your Mazda for vehicles crossing in either direction. It provides audio and visual warnings if a vehicle is detected so you can brake or take other evasive action to prevent a collision.
Adaptive Headlights
Regular headlights shine straight ahead, making them less useful at lighting your way if driving on a curved road. Your Mazda’s adaptive headlights use cameras and sensors to identify curves and bends in the road, then adjust their angles to illuminate the area in front of you. They can also adjust between high and low beams as required.
Driver Monitoring System
This system is available on most Mazda models and helps protect you against drowsiness. Infra-red sensors and an interior camera monitor your eye movements, head angle, and other physical cues to determine if you’re falling asleep. If it identifies you’re tired, you’ll hear an audio alert and a warning appears on your screen to advise you to pull over and rest.
These are just a few examples of the advanced technology that will keep you safe behind the wheel. If you’d like to know more, contact us today at Brown & Wood Mazda in Greenville, NC.
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