i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support systems which make use of cameras and sensors. The systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.

These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.

i-ACTIVSENSE uses the following detection systems.

Vehicle front

1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

   Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

2. Front camera

   Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).

3. Side cameras

   Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).

4. Front side radar sensor

   Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor (Search).

5. Front radar sensor

   Refer to Front Radar Sensor (Search).

Vehicle rear

1. Rear camera

   Refer to Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera (Search).

2. Rear ultrasonic sensor

   Refer to Rear Ultrasonic Sensor (Search).

3. Rear side radar sensor

   Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor (Search).

Inside of vehicle

1. Driver monitoring camera

   Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera (Search).

When the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is pressed, the following systems are canceled and the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) in the instrument cluster is displayed.

• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

• Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

• Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

• Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

If the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch is pressed again, the systems return to their original operation status and the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) turns off.

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch

i-ACTIVSENSE OFF symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system)

If the power switch is switched OFF while you have canceled the systems using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the systems are automatically enabled the next time the power switch is switched ON. However, if the systems are canceled using [Settings] in Mazda Connect, the systems are not automatically enabled.

 

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You can select systems which you want to cancel using [Settings] in Mazda Connect.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a front radar sensor.

1. Front radar sensor

The following systems also use the front radar sensor.

• Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)

• Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

• Smart Brake Support (SBS) forward drive detection

The front radar sensor functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

 

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Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.

• Do not apply a sticker (including a transparent one) to the front radar sensor cover or replace the front radar sensor cover with a product other than a genuine product.

• The front radar sensor includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar sensor's front surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may require time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the system may not operate correctly, therefore always keep the front radar sensor clean.

• If “Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar Obscured. Drive Safely” is displayed on the multi-information display of the instrument cluster, clean the area around the front radar sensor.

• Do not install a grille guard.

• If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the position of the front radar sensor may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

• Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the front radar sensor could be hit and its position deviated.

• For repairs, replacement or paint work around the front radar sensor, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

• Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.

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• If the lead-acid battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.

• When driving on roads with little traffic and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for the front radar sensor to detect, “Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar Obscured. Drive Safely” may be temporarily displayed, however, this does not indicate a problem.

• The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.

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When the vehicle is driven on roads in which there is an elevated road on one side, the front radar sensor function may be restricted temporarily.

When any of the following conditions is met, the front radar sensor may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions correctly and each system may not operate normally.

• The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not reflect radio waves effectively (such as an unloaded trailer, a vehicle with a loading platform covered by a soft top, a vehicle with a hard plastic liftgate, and a round-shaped vehicle).

• A vehicle ahead has limited areas that can reflect radio waves (such as a low profile vehicle).

• Under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).

• Front visibility is reduced (due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand).

• Foreign matter (ice, snow, or dirt) is on the surface of the front radar sensor cover.

• Your vehicle is tilted (such as when heavy luggage is in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat).

• The vehicle is driven near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves.

When any of the following conditions is met, the front radar sensor may detect vehicles in the opposite lane or surrounding obstructions, or it may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructions, and each system may not operate normally.

• The vehicle ahead enters the front radar sensor’s blind spot.

• The distance to the vehicle ahead is extremely close.

• The vehicle ahead is being driven in an unstable condition.

• A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into your lane.

• The vehicle is entering or exiting a curve.

• The vehicle is driven on a continuously curving road.

• The vehicle is driven on roads with repeated up and downslopes.

• The vehicle is driven on roads with narrow lanes.

• The vehicle is driven on poor roads or unpaved roads.

Your vehicle is equipped with front side radar sensor.

1. Front side radar sensor

The following systems also use the front side radar sensor.

• Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

The front side radar sensor function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle approaching from the front or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

 

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Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.

• Always keep the surface of the front bumper near the front side radar sensors clean so that they operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.

  Refer to Exterior Care (Search).

• If the front bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally. Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

• Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the front side radar sensor adjusted for each vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the front side radar sensor detect approaching vehicles correctly. If the direction of the front side radar sensor has deviated for some reason, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

• For repairs or replacement of the front side radar sensor, or bumper repairs, paintwork, and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.

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When any of the following conditions is met, the detection ability of the front side radar sensors may decrease and each system may not operate normally.

• Under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).

• The front bumper around a front side radar sensor is deformed.

• Foreign matter (such as ice, snow, and mud) is adhering to the front bumper around a front side radar sensor.

The front side radar sensors may not detect the following target objects.

• Small motorcycles

• Bicycles

• Pedestrians

• Animals

• Shopping carts

• Stationary objects on the road or roadside

• Vehicles with shapes that may not reflect radar waves (such as unloaded trailers with low vehicle heights and sports cars).

Your vehicle is equipped with rear ultrasonic sensor.

1. Rear ultrasonic sensor

The following systems also use the rear ultrasonic sensor.

• Smart brake support (SBS) reverse drive detection

The rear ultrasonic sensors function by emitting ultrasonic waves which are reflected off obstructions at the rear and the returning ultrasonic waves are picked up by the rear ultrasonic sensors.

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver monitoring camera.

1. Driver monitoring camera

The driver monitoring camera is used by the following system.

• Driver Monitoring (DM)

The driver monitoring camera detects changes in the driver's facial features and estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of the driver.

 

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• DM and the earlier collision warning may not operate normally under the following conditions.

  • The driver monitoring camera is covered with something.

  • You are driving the vehicle while leaning on the steering wheel.

  • You are wearing glasses or sunglasses.

  • A cap or hat you are wearing partially blocks the driver monitoring camera's view of your eyes, you have long bangs partially covering your eyes, or a part of your face is invisible due to a face mask.

  • The lighting conditions change significantly (such as backlight, light from the side, or direct light from the setting sun, and the headlights of on-coming vehicles).

  • You are driving the vehicle with your head excessively tilted to one side or the other.

  • You are moving around extensively.

  • Your face or your eyes frequently turn in direction other than straight ahead (direction of travel).

  • Your line of sight moves or directly after it has moved.

  • There is a large difference between your line of sight and the direction your face is pointed.

  • You are driving the vehicle with your head largely tilted to one side.

  • Free/open source software information

    This product includes free/open sources. Information about the licensing and source code is available at the following URL.

    http://www.embedded-carmultimedia.jp/RTOS/License/oss/DMS_0201/

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The HBC determines the conditions in front of the vehicle using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch the headlights between high and low beams.

 

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• Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera, otherwise the system will not operate normally.

• Do not rely excessively on the HBC and drive the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.

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• The distance in which the HBC can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.

• The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects correctly, and the system may not operate normally.

  Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

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The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:

• The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

• The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction.

• The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and towns.

• The headlight high-beam indicator light turns on while the high beams are on.

While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.

The HBC operates to switch the headlights automatically between high and low beams after the power switch is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO and low beam position.

The HBC determines that it is dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area. At the same time, the HBC indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates.

 

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Operation of the HBC function can be disabled.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Switching to low beams

Switch the headlight switch to the position, or press the high beam control switch.

The HBC indicator light (green) turns off.

1. High beam control switch

If the HBC is turned off using the high beam control switch, press the high beam control switch again to turn the HBC back on.

Switching to high beams

Shift the lever to the high beam position.

The HBC indicator light (green) turns off and the headlight high-beam indicator light is illuminated.

The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle might be deviating from its lane.

The LDWS detects white (yellow) lines using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). If your vehicle may be deviating from its lane, the lane departure warning notifies the driver.

Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white (yellow) lines.

 

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Do not rely completely on the LDWS and always drive carefully:

• The LDWS is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and relying too much on the system could lead to an accident.

• The functions of the LDWS have limitations. Always stay on course using the steering wheel.

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Heed the following cautions so that the LDWS can operate normally.

• Do not modify the vehicle's suspensions.

• Always use tires of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.

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When any of the following conditions is met, the LDWS may not operate normally.

• A condition under which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect a target object is met.

  Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

• The visibility of white (yellow) lines is poor (due to paint flaking or dirt, or being hidden by vehicles ahead).

• There are multiple white (yellow) lines or they are interrupted.

• A misleading line on the road is picked up (such as temporary line for construction, shadow, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water).

• The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) line is on the road.

• The width of a lane is excessively narrow.

• The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

• The vehicle is driven on a section with a closed lane or temporary lane due to construction.

• The vehicle is driven on a forked road or junction.

• The vehicle is driven through an intersection or a roundabout.

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When the power switch is switched ON, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) turns on and the system goes on standby.

 

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If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) does not turn on, the system is canceled using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch or [Settings] in the Mazda Connect.

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Operation conditions

When all of the following conditions are met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) on the multi-information display changes from white to green and the system becomes operational.

• The power switch is switched ON.

• The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40 mph) or faster.

• The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

 

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When the system does not detect a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system does not operate on the side that is not being detected.

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When temporarily canceling the system

The LDWS goes on standby in the following cases: The LDWS operation is automatically restored when the system's operation conditions are met.

• The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.

• The vehicle speed is less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).

• The turn signal lever is operated.

• The accelerator pedal is depressed.

• The steering wheel is operated.

• The brake pedal is operated.

The function is temporarily stopped.

The LDWS stops functioning in the following cases:

• The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is too high or too low.

• The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.

• The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

• Strong light (such as sunlight, or headlights (high-beam) of on-coming vehicles) is directed at the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

System malfunction

If there is a problem with the system, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (white) and the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light on the multi-information display turns on and a message is indicated.

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support System) (Search).

If the system determines that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, a warning (beep sound, steering wheel vibration) is activated and the direction in which the system determines that the vehicle may deviate is indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display

Active driving display

 

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• The LDWS settings can be changed.

  Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

• You may not be able to hear the LDWS warning sound depending on the surrounding conditions such as outside noise.

• If you set the LDWS to vibrate the steering wheel, you may not feel the vibrations depending on the road surface conditions.

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The following traffic signs are displayed on the active driving display/instrument cluster.

Speed limit signs

Do not enter signs

Stop signs

 

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Speed limit signs

• When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign is displayed when any one of the following conditions are met.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.

  • The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is read.

• In the following cases, display of the speed limit sign stops.

  • Each sensor determines that the vehicle has changed direction of travel.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a new speed limit sign which differs from the previous one (displays the new speed limit sign).

  • The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is not read within a certain period of time (if the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not recognize a speed limit sign, the speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is displayed).

  • The vehicle is driven a certain distance while the vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit sign by a certain speed or faster.

Do not enter signs

• A do not enter sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or slower.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a do not enter sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.

• When the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes the do not enter sign and a certain period of time has elapsed since the vehicle passed the sign, display of the do not enter sign stops.

Stop sign

• A stop sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met:

  • The vehicle speed is about 65 km/h (40 mph) or slower.

  • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a stop sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle.

• When a certain period of time has elapsed since the stop sign was displayed, display of the stop sign stops.

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The DSA is designed to assist your driving using the display indications so that the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead can be maintained appropriately.

 

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Do not rely completely on the DSA and always drive carefully:

The DSA may not be able to detect a vehicle ahead depending on the type of vehicle ahead and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road conditions. In addition, the system is not for maintaining the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead. If you neglect to operate the accelerator and brake pedals correctly, it could lead to an accident.

Always check the surrounding conditions and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safe distance from a vehicle ahead or a vehicle following behind you.

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Operation conditions

The DSA operates when all of the following conditions are met.

• The power switch is switched ON.

• The DSA is on.

• The selector lever is in a position other than R.

• The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.

• i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/risk avoidance support system) (green) is displayed.

• The vehicle ahead is a vehicle with four wheels.

 

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• The DSA may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.

• The DSA does not operate with the following objects.

  • On-coming vehicles

  • Pedestrians

  • Stationary objects (such as stopped vehicles, obstructions)

• If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it correctly.

• The DSA can be set to inoperable. However, when the power switch is switched OFF while the DSA is canceled, the DSA is automatically enabled the next time the power switch is switched ON.

  Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

  Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

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When the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead is close, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (Warning/risk avoidance support system) changes from green to amber and the warning indication is displayed on the multi-information display.

Check the surrounding conditions and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

When the system detects driver fatigue or decreased attentiveness, it activates the warning sound and displays an alert in the multi-information display.

1. “Time for a Break” message is displayed

The RCTA can be set to inoperable.

• (If only the RCTA is turned off)

  Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

• (If the RCTA is turned off by operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch)

  Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch (Search).

 

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If the power switch is switched OFF while you have canceled the system using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system is automatically enabled the next time the power switch is switched ON. However, if the system is canceled using [Settings] in Mazda Connect, the system is not automatically enabled.

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If your vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead while in headway control using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function), a warning sound is activated and a brake warning is displayed on the multi-information display. Check the surrounding conditions and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is displayed

 

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• While the accelerator pedal is being depressed, the warnings and brake control do not operate even if your vehicle approaches the vehicle ahead.

• In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle approaches the vehicle ahead.

  • Your vehicle is being driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

  • Immediately after the MRCC with Stop & Go function is set.

  • Immediately after the accelerator pedal is released.

  • Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.

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The TJA setting status and operation conditions are indicated on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display (Basic display)

1. Vehicle ahead display

2. TJA set vehicle speed

Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

1. Vehicle ahead display

2. TJA set vehicle speed

Active driving display

1. Vehicle ahead display

2. TJA set vehicle speed

Steering assist function display

When the steering assist function operates, the steering assist operation display on the display changes from white to green.

1. Steering assist operation display

 

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You can check if the steering assist function is following the lane lines or it is following vehicles ahead, on the multi-information display.

Inactive

Active (vehicle ahead)

Active (lane line)

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If there is a problem with the TJA, a message is displayed on the display. Check the details of the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes (Search).

If the steering assist function cannot keep the vehicle within the lane lines, a warning sound is activated and the lane line of the direction reaching the limit is displayed on the multi-information display to urge you to operate the steering wheel.

The LAS provides steering assistance to help the driver stay within the vehicle lane if the vehicle might be deviating.

The forward sensing camera (FSC) detects the white lines (yellow lines) of the vehicle lane in which the vehicle is traveling and if the system determines that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it operates the electric power steering to assist the driver’s steering operation. The system also alerts the driver by displaying an alert on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Use the system when you drive the vehicle on roads with white (yellow) lines such as expressways and highways.

 

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Do not rely completely on the LAS:

• The LAS is not an automated driving system. In addition, the system is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to an accident.

• The functions of the LAS have limitations. Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care.

• Do not use the LAS under the following circumstances, otherwise it may result in an accident.

  • The vehicle is driven on slippery roads such as icy or snow-covered roads, and unpaved roads.

  • Tires of a different specified size are used, such as a temporary spare tire.

  • Tires with insufficient tread are used.

  • The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.

  • The vehicle is being used to tow a camper or boat trailer.

  • Tire chains are used.

  • The vehicle is driven on roads with lane lines other than white (yellow) lines, such as an expressway.

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The system may not operate normally under the following conditions.

• A condition under which the forward sensing camera (FSC) cannot detect a target object is met.

  Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

• The visibility of white (yellow) lines is poor (due to paint flaking or dirt, or being hidden by vehicles ahead).

• There are multiple white (yellow) lines or they are interrupted.

• A misleading line on the road is picked up (such as temporary line for construction, shadow, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water).

• The width of a lane is excessively narrow.

• The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

• The vehicle is driven on a section with a closed lane or temporary lane due to construction.

• The vehicle is driven on a forked road or junction.

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Operation conditions

The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.

• The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40 mph) or faster.

• The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.

 

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When the system does not detect a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system does not operate on the side that is not being detected.

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The LAS goes on stand-by when any of the following conditions is met. The LAS is automatically restored when its operation conditions are met.

• The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.

• The vehicle speed is less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).

• The turn signal lever is operated.

• The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

• The TCS/DSC is operating.

• The TCS is turned off.

• The steering wheel is operated.

• The brake pedal is operated.

The function is temporarily stopped.

The LAS stops functioning in the following cases:

• The temperature in the forward sensing camera (FSC) is too high or too low.

• The windshield around the forward sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.

• The windshield around the forward sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

• Strong light (such as sunlight, or headlights (high-beam) of on-coming vehicles) is directed at the forward sensing camera (FSC).

When the system determines that the vehicle might be deviating from its lane, the steering wheel operation assist operates.

The system notifies the driver that it provided steering wheel operation assistance on the multi-information display and the active driving display.

Multi-information display (Basic display)

Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

 

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• When the driver operates the steering wheel while the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the steering wheel operation assistance is canceled.

• When the steering wheel operation assist is performed several times within a certain period of time, the warning sound is activated.

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The Blind Spot Assist function assists the driver in avoiding collisions with vehicles in adjacent lanes (excluding vehicles approaching in the opposite direction).

The Blind Spot Assist function detects white lines (yellow lines) on the vehicle lane using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and detects vehicles on adjacent lanes using the rear side radar sensors. If there is a possibility of a collision with a vehicle in an adjacent lane when you try to change lanes or if you may deviate from your lane, it assists your steering wheel operation to keep you in the driving lane.

When the steering wheel operation assist operates, a warning sound and warning indications on displays alert the driver of the possibility of a collision. Furthermore, if the possibility of a collision increases, a warning sound and display indications alert the driver of the danger.

 

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Do not rely completely on the Blind Spot Assist function and always drive carefully:

• The Blind Spot Assist function has limitations. Do not rely completely on the system and always stay on course using the steering wheel.

• The Blind Spot Assist function is not an autonomous driving system. In addition, the system is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to an accident.

• The detection area of the camera and sensors is limited. If the steering wheel operation assist is operated without detecting a two-wheeled vehicle near the detecting vehicle, it could result in an accident.

  

Do not use the system under the following conditions. Otherwise, it may result in an accident:

• The vehicle is driven on slippery roads such as icy roads, snow-covered roads, and unpaved roads.

• Tires other than the specified size are used, such as when tire chains or temporary spare tires are used.

• The vehicle is towing a camping trailer or boat trailer.

• The vehicle is driven on roads other than expressways and highways.

• The rear bumper around a rear side radar sensor is deformed.

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Operation conditions

The Blind Spot Assist function becomes operational when all of the following conditions are met.

• The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40 mph) or faster.

• The vehicle is driven on a straight road or gentle curve.

• The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both sides.

• There is a vehicle on the rear sides.

 

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• The Blind Spot Assist function may not operate normally when any of the following conditions is met.

  • A condition under which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect a target object is met.

    Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).

  • The visibility of vehicles in adjacent lanes is poor.

  • A vehicle in an adjacent lane rapidly approaches at a high speed.

  • Vehicles in adjacent lanes have any of the following shapes.

    • The vehicle size is very small.

    • The vehicle height is extremely low or high.

    • A special type of vehicle with a complex shape.

  • The visibility of white lines (yellow lines) is poor (due to paint flaking or dirt, or being hidden by vehicles ahead).

  • There are multiple white lines (yellow lines) or they are interrupted.

  • A misleading line on the road is picked up (such as temporary line for construction, shadow, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water).

  • The width of the vehicle lane is narrow or wide.

  • The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.

  • The vehicle is driven on a section with a closed lane or temporary lane due to construction.

  • The vehicle is driven on a forked road or junction.

• When the ELK OFF indicator light is on, the system is canceled according to a Mazda Connect setting.

  Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

  

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Temporary cancellation of the function

The Blind Spot Assist function goes on stand-by when any of the following conditions is met. The Blind Spot Assist function is automatically restored when its operation conditions are met.

• The vehicle speed is less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).

• The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.

• The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.

• The brake pedal is depressed.

• The steering wheel is operated abruptly.

• The TCS/DSC is operating.

• The TCS/DSC is turned off.

• Multiple vehicles are traveling in the detecting area near your vehicle.

Cancellation of the function

The Blind Spot Assist function is canceled when any of the following conditions is met.

• The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.

• The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.

• The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

• Snow, ice, or mud is adhering around a rear side radar sensor.

• The temperature around a rear side radar sensor is high.

• There is a problem with the system.

System problem

If there is a problem with the system, the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/warning light turns on and a message is indicated.

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light (Search).

Steering wheel operation assist

If there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle in an adjacent lane when you try to change lanes or if you may deviate from the lane, the steering wheel operation assist operates.

While the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the system notifies the driver using a warning sound, multi-information display, and the active driving display that it is assisting the steering wheel operation.

Multi-information display (Basic display)

Multi-information display (i-ACTIVSENSE display)

Active driving display

 

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• If the driver operates the steering wheel while the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the steering wheel operation assist is canceled.

• When the steering wheel operation assist is performed several times within a certain period of time, the warning sound is activated.

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Collision warning

If the possibility of a collision with a vehicle in an adjacent lane increases, the direction to which the steering wheel needs to be turned to avoid a collision is displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display, together with a warning sound activated.

Multi-information display

Active driving display

Use the top view/front view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.

Display range

1. Target object

 

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• In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.

• Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top view screen may display in the following ways.

  • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

  • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

  • Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.

  • If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image may appear distorted.

  • Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images merge.

  • The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around any of the cameras.

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Viewing the screen

 

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The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.

For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.

Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).

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The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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How to use the projected vehicle path line function

1. (Screen display)

2. (Actual condition)

Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.

Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions come within the projected vehicle path lines.

Use the top view/front wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop or entering a T-shaped intersection and intersection.

Display range

1. Target object

 

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• In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.

• Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top view screen may display in the following ways.

  • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

  • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

  • Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.

  • If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image may appear distorted.

  • Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images merge.

  • The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around any of the cameras.

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Viewing the screen

 

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The front wide view screen displays the image in front of the vehicle at a wide angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it differs from the actual view.

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Use the side view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.

Display range

1. Target object

Viewing the screen

 

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The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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How to use the projected vehicle path line function

1. (Screen display)

2. (Actual condition)

Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.

Turn the steering wheel so that the projected vehicle path lines travel inside of the obstruction (A), and drive the vehicle forward until it passes the obstruction.

If the projected vehicle path lines are on an obstruction (B) or outside of the obstruction (C), the vehicle may contact the obstruction when turning the vehicle sharply.

 

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• The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.

  For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.

  Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).

• Do not turn the steering wheel any more until the vehicle has passed the obstruction, even if the obstruction is not visible on the side view image. If the steering wheel is turned even more, the vehicle may contact the obstruction if it is turned sharply.

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• Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen and the actual conditions, always check the safety of the surrounding area using the mirrors and directly with your eyes when driving.

• Even though the object displayed on the screen, such as a road curb or a division line of a parking space, and the vehicle parallel guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.

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Use the top view/rear view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.

Range of displayed screen image

1. Target object

 

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• In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.

• Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top view screen may display in the following ways.

  • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

  • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

  • Obstructions displayed in the rear view may not display on the top view screen.

  • If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image may appear distorted.

  • Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images merge.

  • The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around any of the cameras.

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Viewing the screen

 

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The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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How to use the projected vehicle path line function

 

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• The front of the vehicle swings out wide when turning the steering wheel while reversing. Maintain sufficient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.

• The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving.

  For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.

  Refer to Parking Sensor System (Search).

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• Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen, such as indicated in the following, and the actual conditions when parking, always check the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.

  • Even though the back end of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen and distance guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.

  • When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, even though the division line and the vehicle width guide line appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.

• The following shows an example of vehicle parking with the steering wheel turned to the left while backing up the vehicle. When backing into a parking space from the opposite direction, the steering operation is reversed.

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1. Back the vehicle into the parking space by turning the steering wheel so that the vehicle enters the center of the parking space.

    

   

   1. (Screen display)

   2. (Actual condition)

2. After the vehicle starts entering the parking space, stop and adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are roughly equal, and then continue backing up slowly.

3. Once the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are parallel, straighten the wheels and back the vehicle slowly into the parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)

    

   

   1. (Screen display)

   2. (Actual condition)

Use the top view/rear wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.

Range of displayed screen image

1. Target object

 

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• In the top view screen, the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots.

• Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera, the top view screen may display in the following ways.

  • Depending on the surrounding environment, the color of objects may be displayed on the screen in a color different from the actual one.

  • Depending on the surrounding environment, it may take a few seconds for the color of the screen display to adjust.

  • Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen.

  • If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle, the image may appear distorted.

  • Lines on the road may appear distorted at the seams where each of the camera images merge.

  • The screen area for each camera may appear bright/dark depending on the illumination level around any of the cameras.

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Viewing the screen

 

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The top view/rear wide view screen displays the image at the rear of the vehicle at a wide angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side. Therefore, it differs from the actual view.

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There might be some margin of error between the road surface appearing on the screen and the actual road surface. A margin of error in the perceived distance could lead to an accident, therefore be aware of the following conditions which can more easily produce errors in the perceived distance.

The vehicle tilts due to weight of passengers and cargo.

If the vehicle is tilted, obstructions picked up by a camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.

Front camera

1. Obstruction

2. Margin of error

Side camera

1. Obstruction

2. Margin of error

Rear camera

1. Obstruction

2. Margin of error

There is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle

If there is a steep up or down grade in the road at the front or rear of the vehicle, obstructions picked up by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.

Front camera

1. Appears further than actual distance

2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

4. Actual obstruction

5. Obstruction appearing on screen

6. Appears closer than actual distance

Side camera

1. Appears further than actual distance

2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

4. Actual obstruction

5. Obstruction appearing on screen

6. Appears closer than actual distance

Rear camera

1. Appears further than actual distance

2. Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen

3. Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle

4. Obstruction appearing on screen

5. Actual obstruction

6. Appears closer than actual distance

 

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If the vehicle is on a slope, obstructions taken by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle.

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Three-dimensional object at vehicle front or rear

Because the vehicle front end guide lines (side camera) or the distance guide lines (rear camera) are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.

Side camera

1. (Screen display)

2. (Actual condition)

Rear camera

1. (Screen display)

2. (Actual condition)

3. Sensed distance on screen A>B>C

4. Actual distance B>C=A