Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)

The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle might be deviating from its lane. If there is a possibility of your vehicle deviating from the vehicle lane, a screen display and a warning sound notify the driver of the danger.

Warnings and Cautions for Using the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Do not rely completely on the LDWS.

The LDWS has limitations. Do not rely completely on the system and always stay on course using the steering wheel.
The LDWS is not designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and relying on the system could lead to an accident.

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

Do not modify the suspensions.
Always use wheels of the specified size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.

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How to Use the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

LDWS operates

The LDWS operates 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.
The CTS steering assist function is not operating.
The system determines that the vehicle may depart from the lane.

When the LDWS is operating, a screen display and a warning sound (steering wheel vibration and warning sound) notify the driver of the danger.

Instrument cluster

Active driving display

The LDWS operates only on the side that detects white lines (yellow lines).
The forward sensing camera (FSC) may not be able to detect target objects correctly, and the LDWS may not operate normally.

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).
The LDWS warning type can be changed using Mazda Connect.

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

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LDWS is temporarily canceled

If any of the following conditions is met, the LDWS is canceled. In addition, the LDWS is automatically enabled when the condition changes and the system is operable.

The turn signal lever is operated.
The accelerator pedal is operated.
The steering wheel is operated.
The brake pedal is depressed.

Turning off the warning sound

There are 2 ways to turn off the warning sound while the LDWS is operating.

Turn off the warning sound using Mazda Connect.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Turn off the warning sound using the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.

Refer to How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch (Search).

Turning off the LDWS

The LDWS can be turned off using the Mazda Connect.

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

When the LDWS is turned off, the LAS & LDWS OFF indicator turns on.