Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) (Some Models)

The LAS is a system to help the driver stay within the vehicle lane if the vehicle might be deviating.

If your vehicle may be deviating from the vehicle lane, the LAS provides steering assistance to avoid departure from the lane.

Warnings and Cautions for Using the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

Do not rely completely on the LAS.

The LAS is not an automated driving system. Over reliance on the system could lead to an accident.
The functions of the LAS have limitations. Do not rely completely on the system and always stay on course using the steering wheel.

Do not use the LAS 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.
Tires with insufficient tread are used.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
The vehicle is towing a camping trailer or boat trailer.
The vehicle is driven on roads other than expressways or highways with white (yellow) lines.

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Heed the following cautions so that the LAS can operate normally.
- Do not modify the vehicle's 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-keep Assist System (LAS)

When the LAS operates

When all the following conditions are met, the LAS operates to assist the steering wheel operation.

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.

While the steering wheel operation assist is operating, the screen display notifies the driver.

Instrument cluster

Active driving display

The LAS operates only on the side that detects white lines (yellow lines).
The LAS may not operate normally if any of the following conditions is met.
- The forward sensing camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects.
  
  Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).
- The visibility of white (yellow) lane lines is poor.

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LAS temporary cancellation

If any of the following conditions is met, the LAS is temporarily canceled. The LAS operation is automatically restored when the system's operation conditions are met.

The turn signal lever is operated.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The TCS/DSC is operating.
The TCS/DSC is turned off.
The Off-Road Traction Assist is on.

Turning off the LAS

The LAS can be turned off using the Mazda Connect.

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

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