Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is
selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered roads.
It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.
Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with St op & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) System/cruise control is operating.
Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
▼ Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(“
”) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(“
”) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTE
In the following cases, the drive
selection is canceled.
The ignition is switched OFF.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System/cruise control
is set.
Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.
▼ Select Mode Indication
The light is illuminated while in SPORT
mode.
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Roads where frequent and repetitive accelerati on and deceleration occur (Driving under
these conditions using the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is not possible).
When entering and exiting interchanges, servic e areas, and parking areas of highways (If
you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer be
tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).
Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (Tires could spin causing you to lose vehicle
control, or the stop hold control may not operate.)
Long, descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system automatically
and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of brake power.)
Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle ahea d may not be detected correctly, your vehicle
may slide while stopped by the stop hold control, and it may accelerate suddenly after it
starts moving.)
For safety purposes, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go function system off when it is not being
used.
Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating:
Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold co ntrol is operating is dangerous as the vehicle
may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before getting out of the vehicle, switch the
MRCC with Stop & Go function system off, shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply
the parking brake.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system off to prevent a mis-operation.
NOTE
The MRCC with Stop & Go function system does not detect the following as physical
objects.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction
Pedestrians
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it
correctly.
During headway control travel, do not set the system for detection of two-wheeled
vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles.
Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go function system under conditions in which close
proximity warnings are frequently activated.
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Driving on roads with tight curves.
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads.
Roads with heavy traffic and insufficient distance between vehicles.
Roads with no white (yellow) lane lines.
Narrow roads resulting from road construction or lane closures.
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from road
construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are interrupted.
Vehicle is driven on roads oth er than expressways and highways.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the
specified pressure.
Tires of a different specified size are used, such as an emergency spare tire.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that the LAS & LDWS can operate normally.
Do not modify the suspensions.
Always use wheels of the
specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
NOTE
When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LAS & LDWS is
automatically disabled. The LAS & LDWS becomes operational again when the turn
signal lever is returned and the system detects white (yellow) lane lines while the vehicle
is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.
If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the
vehicle moves close to a white (yellow) line, the system determines that the driver is
making a lane change and the LAS & LDWS operation is temporarily canceled. The LAS
& LDWS becomes operational again when the system detects white (yellow) lane lines
while the vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.
If the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time, the LAS &
LDWS may not operate.
When white (yellow) lane lines are not detected, the LAS & LDWS does not operate.
Under the following conditions, the LAS & LDWS may not be able to detect white (yellow)
lane lines correctly and it may not operate normally.
If an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
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The timing at which the lane departure
warning is activated and the steering
wheel operation assist is performed
varies.
The following settings for the LAS &
LDWS can be changed. Refer to
Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Steering operation assist operational/
non-operational
Cancel sensitivity (likelihood of
steering assist)
Vehicle lane line display
When the LAS & LDWS becomes
operational while on standby, the vehicle
lane lines are displayed in the
multi-information display and the active
driving display. In the vehicle lane lines
display indicating the operation status, the
color of the vehicle lane lines being
detected changes to white.
(Stand-by status)
Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display
(Operational status)
Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display
Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS
is automatically canceled, the LAS &
LDWS warning indication (amber) turns
on, and an alert is displayed. When the
LAS & LDWS become operational, the
system turns back on automatically.
The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
The windshield around the camera is
foggy.
The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
Auto cancel of warning/steering assist
When the following operations are
performed, the LAS & LDWS operation is
canceled automatically. The LAS &
LDWS resumes automatically after the
operation.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The brake pedal is operated.
The accelerator pedal is operated.
(To cancel the automatic sensitivity
cancel function, deselect “Cancel
sensitivity” in the personalization
features setting.)
The turn signal lever is operated.
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The vehicle crosses a lane line.
NOTE
After the operation, the LAS & LDWS
operation may not operate for a period
of 5 seconds at the most until the lane
lines are detected.
Under the following conditions, the LAS
& LDWS cancels the warning/steering
assist automatically.
The driver takes his/her hands off the
steering wheel.
(The LAS & LDWS is designed to
assist the driver's steering operation
and it will resume operation
automatically when the driver holds
the steering wheel.)
The TCS OFF switch is pressed to
cancel the TCS.
Steering operation assist OFF
(non-ope rational)
The steering operation assist for the LAS
& LDWS can be changed to
non-operational (OFF).
Refer to Setting Change (Personalization
Features) on page 9-9.
When the steering operation assist has
been changed to inoperable (OFF), only
the lane departure warning is operational.
System operation
Make sure that the LAS & LDWS OFF
switch indicator light is turned off. When
the LAS & LDWS OFF switch indicator
light turns on, press the switch and make
sure that the switch indicator light turns
off.
Indicator light
Drive the vehicle in the center of the
driving lane while the LAS & LDWS OFF
switch indicator ligh t is turned off.
The system becomes operational when all
of the following conditions are met.
The system detects white (yellow) lane
lines on both the right and left sides or
on either side.
The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37
mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straight road
or road with gentle curves.
The engine is running.
The LAS & LDWS goes on stand-by
status in the following cases:
The system cannot detect white (yellow)
lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 60
km/h (37 mph).
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The vehicle is making a curve at an
inappropriate speed.
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NOTE
The LAS & LDWS remains on stand-by
until it detects white (yellow) lines on
both the left and right sides, or on either
side.
When the system detects a white
(yellow) lane line on one side only, the
system will not activate warnings for the
lane line on the side that is not being
detected.
The 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 Setting Change
(Personalization Features) on page
9-9.
Vehicle lane line display
When the LAS & LDWS becomes
operational while on standby, the vehicle
lane lines are displayed in the
multi-information display. The system
changes to operationa l status display when
the system detects a white (yellow) line on
either the left or right.
(Stand-by status)
(Operational status)
Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS
is automatically canceled, the LAS &
LDWS warning indication (amber) turns
on, and an alert is displayed. When the
LAS & LDWS become operational, the
system turns back on automatically.
The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
The windshield around the camera is
foggy.
The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
(Auto cancel of warnings)
When the following operations are
performed, the LAS & LDWS determines
that the driver intends to make a lane
change and the system operation is
canceled automatically. The LAS &
LDWS resumes automatically after the
operation.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
(To cancel the automatic sensitivity
cancel function, deselect “Warning
sensitivity” in the personalization
features setting.)
The turn signal lever is operated.
The vehicle crosses a lane line.
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▼Lane Departure Warning
If the system determines that the vehicle ma
y deviate from its lane, the lane departure
warning (beep sound, rumble sound
*1, or steering wheel vibration) is activated and the
direction in which the system determines that the vehicle may deviate is indicated in the
multi-information display and the active driving display.
If the system determines that the vehicle may de viate from its lane, the color of the lane line
on the side being detected by the system changes from white to amber, and flashes.
Multi-information Display Active Driving Display
NOTE
If you have set the lane departure warning sound to the beep sound/rumble sound*1
setting, the warning sound may not be heard depending on the surrounding noise
conditions.
If you have set the lane departure warning system to the steering wheel vibrations setting,
the vibration may not be felt depending on the road surface conditions.
When the setting for the steering operation assist is changed to operational, the warnings
can be set to activate/not activate. (When the setting for the steering operation assist is
changed to non-operational, the warnings cannot be set to not activate.)
Refer to Setting Change (Personalization Features) on page 9-9.
The LAS & LDWS can be changed to the following settings regardless of whether the
steering operation assist has been set to operational/non-operational. Always check the
setting status when driving the vehicle and make setting changes if necessary.
Refer to Setting Change (Persona lization Features) on page 9-9.
Steering wheel vibration: Strong/weak
Warning sound volume
Types of warnings (steering wheel vibration/beep sound/rumble sound*1)
*1 A rumble strip is a series of grooves in the road pavement surface positioned at specific
intervals, and when the vehicle passes over it a vibration and rumble sound is produced
which alerts the driver that the vehicle is departing from the lane.
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If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
2-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear.
▼Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red)*
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is
operating, the indicator light (red) flashes.
▼
Collision Warning*
If there is the possibility of a collision with
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the multi-information display and the
active driving display.
NOTE
The operation distance and volume of the
collision warning can be changed. Refer
to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
▼Automatic Brake Operation
Display*
The automatic brake operation display is
indicated on the multi-information display
after the SCBS is operated.
NOTE
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while
the SCBS brake or
brake assist (SCBS brake assist) is
operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS
operation and the brake pedal is not
depressed, the warning beep sounds 1
time after about 2 seconds and the SCBS
brake is automatically released.
▼ Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System Operation
The SCBS system can be temporarily
deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
When the SCBS system is turned off, the
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF
indicator light turns on.
When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
NOTE
When the SCBS system is set to
inoperable, the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) are also set to inoperable.
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