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A word on camera recalibration when a windshield is replaced. That Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is involved in a lot of functions as described in the 2020 owners manual:
"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)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
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) on page 4-207."
If the car is equiped with rain sensing wipers add that to the list of systems that might be affected.
However and by whoever a winshield is replaced, be sure to promptly check out as many of these systems as possible after the repair is complete. You don't want to find out months later something isn't working right and have the repair shop claim no responsibility.
Obviously, the brake support systems and pedestrian detection should not be tested lest they don't work and you slam into something or somebody. Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go should be tested with the max following distance setting in case it does not slow the vehicle. I believe the Traffic Sign Recognition is included only with the heads up display. If everything you can test is working fine, then the auto braking functions are probably fine too.
For this windshild, insurance permitting and if there is no difference in out-of-pocket cost, I'd want the OEM windshield with installation done by a Mazda dealer or the body shop they use. Better to have the potentially tricky business of camera recalibration done by somebody who's been around the block with like vehicles. An older car where all you're doing is replacing a piece of glass? I'd have no problem using Safelite; I've used them in the past without issue.
"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)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
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) on page 4-207."
If the car is equiped with rain sensing wipers add that to the list of systems that might be affected.
However and by whoever a winshield is replaced, be sure to promptly check out as many of these systems as possible after the repair is complete. You don't want to find out months later something isn't working right and have the repair shop claim no responsibility.
Obviously, the brake support systems and pedestrian detection should not be tested lest they don't work and you slam into something or somebody. Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go should be tested with the max following distance setting in case it does not slow the vehicle. I believe the Traffic Sign Recognition is included only with the heads up display. If everything you can test is working fine, then the auto braking functions are probably fine too.
For this windshild, insurance permitting and if there is no difference in out-of-pocket cost, I'd want the OEM windshield with installation done by a Mazda dealer or the body shop they use. Better to have the potentially tricky business of camera recalibration done by somebody who's been around the block with like vehicles. An older car where all you're doing is replacing a piece of glass? I'd have no problem using Safelite; I've used them in the past without issue.
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