Driver Monitoring (DM)
Driver Monitoring (DM) (Some Models)
The DM is a system that detects dangerous conditions and behavior of the driver and notifies the driver of possible danger.
The DM has two detection functions.
Drowsiness detection function
The drowsiness detection function detects the level of driver drowsiness. When the driver drowsiness is detected, the screen display and warning sound encourage the driver to take a rest.
There are 2 levels of screen display and warning sound.
Warning pattern (caution)
When driver drowsiness is detected, taking a rest is encouraged.
Warning pattern (warning)
If a higher level of driver drowsiness is detected, taking a rest is encouraged.
Inattentive driving detection function
The inattentive driving detection function detects that the driver is not paying attention to the road. When the system detects that the driver is not paying attention to the road, it alerts the driver with a screen display and a warning sound.
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Driver Monitoring (DM)
Do not rely completely on the DM.
The DM does not prevent driver drowsiness or inattentive driving and over reliance on the system could lead to an accident. Drive carefully and turn the steering wheel appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be able to correctly detect driver drowsiness or inattentive driving depending on the road and driving conditions. The driver must take sufficient rest in consideration of safe driving.
How to Use the Driver Monitoring (DM)
Operating the drowsiness detection function
The drowsiness detection function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle has been driven for about 20 minutes or longer.
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The vehicle speed is about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster.
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The system detects driver drowsiness.
When the drowsiness detection function operates, the screen display and warning sound encourage the driver to take a rest.
Warning pattern (caution) (white)
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“Time for a Break”
Warning pattern (warning) (amber)
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“Time for a Break”
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After the drowsiness detection function has displayed the first message encouraging the driver to take a rest, it does not display it again during the following periods.
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After displaying the warning pattern (caution), the next warning pattern (caution) is not displayed until 45 minutes have passed.
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After displaying the warning pattern (warning), the next warning pattern (warning) is not displayed until 15 minutes have passed.
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After displaying the warning pattern (warning), the next warning pattern (caution) is not displayed until 45 minutes have passed.
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If the driver monitoring camera does not recognize the driver correctly, the drowsiness detection function may not operate normally.
Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera (Search).
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The drowsiness detection function may not operate normally if any of the following conditions is met.
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You are looking down.
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You are squinting or closing your eyes.
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One eye is closed.
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You are laughing.
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Operating the inattentive driving detection function
The inattentive driving detection function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.
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The system detects inattentive driving.
When the inattentive driving detection function operates, the screen display and warning sound alerts the driver.
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“Distracted Driver Detected”
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If the driver monitoring camera does not recognize the driver correctly, the inattentive driving detection function may not operate normally.
Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera (Search).
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The inattentive driving detection function may not operate normally if any of the following conditions is met.
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Your line of sight moves or directly after it stops moving
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There is a large difference between your line of sight and the direction your face is pointed.
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Your face or your eyes frequently turn in a direction other than straight ahead.
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You are driving the vehicle with your head largely tilted to one side.
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You are moving around extensively.
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Turning off the DM
The DM can be turned off using the Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
