Mazda intelligent DriveSelect (Mi-Drive)
▼Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive)
Mi-drive is a system
that switches the
drive modes depending on the driving
conditions, road conditions and vehicle
conditions.
The mode can be switched from normal to
sport or off-road.
Sport mode
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This mode enhances vehicle
responsiveness when the accelerator pedal
is depressed.
This provides additional quick
acceleration which may be needed to
safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or
passing other vehicles.
Off-road mode
*
This mode helps prevent drive-wheel
spinning during off-road driving and
improves driv ing performance.
And this mode also assists in freeing tires
that are stuck.
Use this mode to drive the vehicle on
slippery roads such as muddy, sandy, or
deep-snowy roads.
Warnings and cautions when using
Mi-Drive
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Mi-Drive
system.
Vehicle stability is limited even when
Mi-drive is activated.
Always drive the vehicle safely. Do not
drive the vehicle recklessly, otherwise it
may result in an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle on paved roads
while the Off-road mode is operating.
Otherwise, it could negatively affect the
drivetrain parts which could result in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving
on slippery roads such as wet or
snow-covered roads. It may cause tire
slipping.
Heed the following cautions so that the
system can operate normally.
Always use tires of the specified size,
same manufacturer, brand, and
pattern (tread pattern) for the front
and rear wheels.
Do not use tires with significantly
different wear patterns on the same
vehicle.
Drive carefully when using tire chains.
Because the diameter of the tires differs,
the system may not operate normally.
If the vehicle is driven continuously with
the Off-road mode on, the AWD warning
light may
flash.
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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 distan ce 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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When entering and exiting interchanges, servic e areas, and parking areas of expressways (If
you exit an expressway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer be
tracked and your vehicle may a ccelerate to the set speed).
Slippery roads such as icy or snow-covered roads and unpaved 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.)
Two-wheeled vehicles such as mo torcycles or bicycles are ahead.
Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle ahea d may not be detected correctly, your vehicle
may slip while stopped by the stop hold control, or it may accelerate suddenly after it starts
moving.)
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
Tires of a
different
specified size are used, such as a temporary spare tire.
Tires with insufficient tread are used.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the
specified pressure.
The vehicle is being used to tow a camper or boat trailer.
Tire chains are used.
The vehicle is driven on roads with lane lines other than white (yellow) lines, such as an
expressway.
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
TJA off, apply the parking brake, and then sh ift the selector lever to the P position.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so th at the TJA can operate normally.
Turn the system off when the vehicle is running on a chassis roller.
Do not modify the vehicle's suspensions.
Always use wheels of the specified size for th e front and rear wheels. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
NOTE
The headway control does not detect the following as physical objects.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction
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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.
The vehicle is being used to tow a camper or boat trailer.
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 de termines 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.
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The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
Tires other than conventional tires are equipped.
Vehicle is driven on an intersection or junction, or on a forked road.
The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making it
less visible.
A white (yellow) lane line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from
construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are
interrupted.
A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or
because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.
The windshield, camera is fogged (water droplets).
Back-light is reflected off the road surface.
The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) lane line is cast on the road.
The width of the driving lane is narrow or wide.
Driving on roads with tight curves.
The road is excessively uneven.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
There are 2 or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines.
There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
▼System Operation
System operation
When the ignition is switched ON, the system goes on standby.
Drive the vehicle in the center of the vehicle lane while the system is on standby. When all
of the following conditions are met, and the system becomes operational.
The engine is running.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40 mph) or faster.
The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both the right and left sides.
The driver is operating the steering wheel.
The driving lane is neither narrow nor wide.
The steering assist function of the Traf
fic Jam Assist (TJA) is not operating.
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When Off-road mode is selected using Mazda intellige nt Drive Select (Mi-Drive).
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
The steering assist function of the TJA operated.
NOTE
The LAS & LDWS does not operate until the system detects white (yellow) lane lines on
either the left or right.
When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system will not
operate the steering wheel operation assist and the warning for the lane line on the side
that is not being detected. The steering wheel operation assist and the warning is only for
a lane deviation on the side that is being detected.
When the system determines that the driver is driving the vehicle with his or her hands off
the steering wheel while the steering wheel operation assist is operating, and if the
condition continues several times within a certain period of time, the warning sound is
activated. The higher the number of times the steering wheel operation assist operates,
the longer the period of time the warning sound is activated.
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 the Settings section
in the Mazda Connec t Owner's Manual.
Steering operation assist operational/non-operational
(Mazda Connect (Type A) only)
Cancel sensitivity (likelihood of steering assist)
Vehicle lane line display
When the LAS & LDWS goes on standby, the vehicle lane lines are indicated on the
multi-information display and the active driving display. When white (yellow) lines on both
the left and right sides are detected and th e system becomes operational, the vehicle lane
lines indicated on the multi-information disp lay and the active driving display change to
white.
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(Operational status)
NOTE
When only one side of the white (yellow) lines is detected, only the detected vehicle lane line
indicated on the multi-information display changes to white.
Auto cancel
In the following cases, th e 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 automatical ly after the operation.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
(Mazda Connect (Type A) only)
(To cancel the automatic sensitivity cancel func tion, deselect “Warning sensitivity” in the
personalization features setting.)
The turn signal lever is operated.
The vehicle crosses a lane line.
▼ Steering Wheel Operation Assist
When the system determines that the
vehicle might be deviating from its lane,
the steering wheel operation assist
operates.
The system notifies the driver that it
provided steering wheel operation
assistance on the multi-information
display and the active driving display.
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▼Lane Departure Warning
If the system determines that the vehicle ma
y deviate from its lane, the lane departure
warning is activated an d the direction in which the system determines that the vehicle may
deviate is indicated in the multi-information display and the active driving display.
For vehicles equipped with th e multi-information display, the direction which the system
determined that the vehicle may be deviat ing from its lane is indicated in the
multi-information display.
For vehicles equipped with th e active driving display, the co lor of the lane line in the
direction which the system determined that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane
changes from white to amber and the vehicle lane line flashes.
Multi-information Display Active Driving Display
NOTE
If you have set the lane departure warning sound to the beep sound/rumble sound (Mazda
Connect (Type A) only)
*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. (If the setting for the steering operation assist is
changed to non-operational, the warni ngs cannot be set to non-operational.)
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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 the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Steering wheel vibration: Strong/weak
Warning sound volume
Types of warnings (steering wheel vibration/beep sound/rumble sound (Mazda Connect
(Type A) only)
*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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