2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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qWhen the System Operates
1. The system goes on operation standby
when the LDWS switch is pressed and
the LDWS OFF indication/indicator
light turns off.
On the type A instrument cluster, the lane
indication (border line) is indicated in the
multi-information display.
Indication on display
2. Drive the vehicle in the center of the
driving lane while the LDWS OFF
indicator light is turned off. The system
becomes operational when all of the
following conditions are met.
lThe vehicle is driven in the center of
the driving lane with the white or
yellow lines on the left and right sides,
or on either side.
lThe vehicle speed is 70 km/h (44 mph)
or faster.
lThe vehicle is driven on a straight road
or road with gentle curves.
On the type A instrument cluster, the lane
indication is indicated in the multi-
information display.
Indication on display
The LDWS does not operate in the
following cases:
lThe system cannot detect white or
yellow lines.
lThe vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h
(40 mph).
lThe vehicle is making a sharp curve.lThe vehicle is making a curve at an
inadequate speed.
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NOTElThe LDWS does not operate until the
system detects a white or yellow line on
either the left or right.
lWhen the system detects a white or yellow
line on one side only, the system will
activate the warning only when the vehicle
deviates on the side where the white or
yellow line is being detected.
lThe distance and warning sensitivity
(likelihood of a warning) which the system
uses to determine the possibility of a lane
departure can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Auto cancel
Vehicle with type A instrument cluster
The lane indication (border line) is
indicated in the display.
The LDWS is enabled automatically when
operation conditions are met, and the lane
indication is indicated in the display.
Vehicle with type B instrument cluster
In the following cases, the LDWS cancels
automatically and the LDWS warning
light in the instrument cluster turns on.
lThe temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
lThe windshield around the camera is
foggy.
lThe windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing
poor forward visibility.
Auto cancel warning
When the following operations are
performed, the LDWS determines that the
driver intends to make a lane change and
the LDWS warning is canceled
automatically. The LDWS is enabled
automatically after the driver performs the
operation.
lThe steering wheel is operated
abruptly.
lThe brake pedal is depressed abruptly.lThe accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
lThe turn signal lever is operated (after
the turn signal lever is returned, the
LDWS may not operate for about 3
seconds which is the period of time
required to make a lane correction).
NOTE
After about 60 seconds have elapsed with the
turn signal lever left operating, the LDWS
warning may operate if the vehicle is close to a
white or yellow line.
qCanceling the System
Press the LDWS switch to cancel the
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indication/
indicator light turns on.
The lane indication displayed in the type
A instrument cluster turns off.
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qLDWS Warning
If the system determines that there is the
possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS
warning beep activates and the LDWS
warning light flashes. (vehicle with type B
instrument cluster)
Vehicles with type A instrument cluster, if
there is the possibility of a lane departure,
the system indicates the direction it
determines that the vehicle is deviating in
the multi-information display.
Operate the steering wheel appropriately
and steer the vehicle to the center of the
lane.
Indication on display
NOTElIf the LDWS warning sound is set to
rumble, the sound will be heard from the
vehicle speaker on the side which the
system determined the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane.
lIt may be difficult to hear the LDWS
warning beep depending on the
surrounding conditions such as outside
noise.
lThe type of warning sound and the volume
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Systemí
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by alerting the driver to the
presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear while
traveling in the forward direction at a speed of 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster and turns on the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors depending on
the conditions. If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane change in the direction in
which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, the system warns the
driver of a vehicle in the detection area by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning light and activating a beep sound.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
WARNING
Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when
making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system,
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not flash or it might be delayed
even though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
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NOTElThe system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when making a lane
change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light may not flash or it might be delayed even though a vehicle is in an adjacent
driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
lThe ignition is switched ON.lThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed and the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.
lThe vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.lThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will not operate under the following circumstances.lThe vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indicator light is turned off.
lThe shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to reverse (R)
and the vehicle is reversing.
lIn the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns on and
operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
lSome problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is
detected.
lA large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
lThere is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear).
Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.
lDriving on snow-covered roads for long periods.lThe temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving for long
periods on slopes during the summer.
lThe battery voltage has decreased.lThe radar sensors may not detect all types of vehicles around your vehicle, especially the
following types of vehicles:
lMotorcycleslVehicles with body shapes that radar may not reflect such as a flatbed trailer with no cargo.lVehicles with lower body height such as sports cars.lUnder the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be
difficult to detect them.
lA vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not
approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system determines the condition based on radar
detection data.
lA vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended period of
time.
lVehicles approaching in the opposite direction.lA vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.lA vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The detection
area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.
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lIn the following cases, the activation of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the
warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.
lA vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.lDriving on steep slopes.lCrossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.lThe turning radius is small (making a sharp curve, turning at intersections).lWhen there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent lane.lDirectly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system becomes
operable.
lIf the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected. The detection area
of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of expressways.
lAlthough the system may detect objects on the road side such as parked vehicles or guardrails and
operate the warning light/beep, it does not indicate a malfunction.
lA Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may flash or the warning beep may be activated
several times when making a turn at a city intersection.
lTurn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves
will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
lIn the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
lSnow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.lThe front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.lThe radar sensors of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may be regulated under the radio
wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in this system are
approved for use in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and Mexico. If a vehicle with a
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is driven in a country other than the U.S.A., Canada, or
Mexico, the system has to be turned off using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch.
lThe system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function when the shift lever (manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-112.
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qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) Warning Beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system notifies the
driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes to the rear of your vehicle using the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the warning beep while the systems are
operational.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are equipped on the left and right door
mirrors. The warning lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an
adjacent lane is detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the malfunction warning light turns on momentarily and
then turns off after a few seconds.
Forward driving (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system operation)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear and
turns on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors
according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in
which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light flashes.
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right of your vehicle and flashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights.
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Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the brightness of the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is dimmed. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights are difficult to see due to glare from surrounding brightness when traveling on snow-
covered roads or under foggy conditions, press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel
the dimmer and increase the brightness of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-14.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneously with the
flashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light.
qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Switch
When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch is pressed, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indication/indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
If the switch is pressed again, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems become
operable and the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indication/indicator light
turns off.NOTE
lWhen the ignition is switched off, the
condition before the system was turned off
is maintained. For example, if the ignition
is switched OFF while the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems are operational, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems remain
operational the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
lThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are
turned off when the battery is disconnected
such as when the battery terminals or fuses
have been removed and re-installed. To turn
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems back on,
press the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch.
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