SAFETY

If there is a risk, it will alert the driver and prevent accidents. The driver's distraction, drowsiness, closed eyes, and posture loss are detected by an in-vehicle camera[*1].

When the driver is detected as unable to drive safely due to a sudden change in physical condition, EDSS automatically slows down and stops the vehicle while notifying the surroundings of abnormalities with hazard lamps with horn sound, to avoid accidents and reduce damage[*1][*2].

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After the vehicle is stopped, the system unlocks the doors and automatically calls the outside if necessary, leading to early rescue and life-saving for the driver [*1][*3].

The driving position is configured to keep your joints at a natural angle, making you more comfortable on long journeys and enabling you to be more agile in an emergency. 

Displays are laid out according to the type of information, preventing distractions and allowing the driver to concentrate on driving with less fatigue. Information that the driver sees more frequently is laid out in the area by driver's smaller movement.

Mazda vehicles use an "organ-type" accelerator pedal that links the movement of the foot with that of the pedal, unlike a "suspended-type" pedal used by many cars. This reduces the fatigue of the driver's legs when driving long distances.

The combination of sensors such as cameras and sonar promotes the driver's awareness of danger. In danger situations, the system notifies the driver with an audible warning, display, and steering wheel vibration.

Mazda uses superior safety technologies, such as a 360-degree view monitor, to ensure the driver's view and help the driving with confidence.

Mazda's Smart Brake Support (SBS) uses camera and radar sensors to detect the risk of a collision with the vehicle in front. If a collision cannot be avoided, the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system is activated to reduce the damage.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) to follow the preceding vehicle and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) to follow the road prevent accidents and reduce risks. They also reduce fatigue during long-distance driving [*1].

In the event of an unavoidable accident for the driver, the vehicle structure is designed to minimize damage to the occupants. The car body collapses while absorbing shock, suppressing the deformation of the passenger compartment.

SRS[*1] airbags have long been a crucial part of crash protection. MAZDA uses driver and passenger airbags, plus multiple airbags to protect all occupants.

The seat belt supports the occupant at the optimal angle[*2], even if the seat is moved backward and forward. Regardless of the size of the occupants, it provides high safety performance for everyone.

Mazda has earned high evaluations for its safety technologies.

Third-party safety evaluations in Japan/US/Europe markets