Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)
The TSR is a system to notify the driver of traffic signs by displaying traffic signs on the screen which are recognized by the vehicle while driving.
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
Depending on weather and traffic sign conditions, the TSR may not recognize traffic signs or it may display them differently. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it could result in an accident.
How to Use the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
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The TSR operates even if the SD card of the navigation system is not inserted, but a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
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The TSR may not operate normally if any of the following conditions is met.
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not detect traffic signs correctly.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (Search).
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(Vehicles with navigation system)
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The map has not been updated to the latest version.
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The speed limit sign included in the map is inaccurate.
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The map does not contain a speed limit sign.
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The vehicle position in the navigation system is deviated.
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The TSR may display signs at the same time in any of the following patterns.
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Displays only a single traffic sign at the same time.
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Displays a speed limit sign and conditional speed sign at the same time (when the system cannot accurately determine the conditional speed sign).
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Displays a speed limit sign and a speed sign ahead at the same time.
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Displays a speed limit sign and either a stop/do not enter sign at the same time.
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Update related devices
Update the map data regularly to maintain the performance of the TSR. For updating the map data, refer to the Navigation System Owner's Manual.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) needs updating, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Speed limit signs (Including auxiliary signs) are displayed
When any of the following conditions is met, the speed limit sign 
recognized by the system is displayed on the screen.
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The vehicle passes a recognized sign.
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The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is read by the system while driving.
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If the system cannot recognize a speed limit sign, display of the speed limit sign stops.
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If the system does not correctly recognize any conditional sign,
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When the speed limit sign indication changes, a notification sound is activated. This notification sound can be turned off using Mazda Connect or the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.
Set in the Mazda Connect “Settings” or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch (Search).
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If the system recognizes a conditional speed sign such as school zone, that sign is displayed.
A do not enter sign is displayed
If the system recognizes a do not enter sign, the do not enter sign 
is displayed on the screen.
The screen display ends after a certain amount of time has passed since the vehicle passed the sign.
A stop sign is displayed
When your vehicle is traveling at a certain speed or slower, the stop sign 
recognized by the system is displayed on the screen.
The screen display ends after a certain period of time has passed since the sign was displayed on the screen.
Turning off the TSR
The TSR can be turned off using the Mazda Connect.
Set in the Mazda Connect “Settings” or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Convenient Ways to Use the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
You can set an excessive speed warning to be issued when your vehicle's speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.
Turn on the excessive speed warning using Mazda Connect.
Set in the Mazda Connect “Settings” or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If your vehicle’s speed exceeds the speed on the speed limit sign, the area around the display of the speed limit sign flashes in amber
and a warning sound is activated. In addition, if the vehicle speed continues to be excessive, it stops flashing and remains on.
The warning sound can be turned off using Mazda Connect or the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.
Set in the Mazda Connect “Settings” or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch (Search).
The warning pattern and the warning activation timing can be changed using Mazda Connect.
Set in the Mazda Connect “Settings” or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
