2023 MAZDA MODEL CX-50 Owners Manual

The functions of the LAS have
limitations. Always stay on course
using the steering wheel and drive
with care.
 Do not use the LAS under the
following circumstances, otherwise it
may result in an accident.
 The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy or snow-covered
roads, and unpaved roads.
 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.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that
the LAS can operate normally.
Do not modify the vehicle's
suspensions.
 Always use tires of the specified type
and size for the front and rear
wheels. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
NOTE
The system may not operate normally
under the following conditions.
The white (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of dirt or paint
flaking.
White (yellow) lane lines are 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 might be multiple white
(yellow) lane lines, or they are
interrupted.
The camera picks up an obscure line,
such as a temporary line being used
for construction, or because of
shade, unmelted snow, or groovesfilled with water.
The surrounding brightness suddenly
changes such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel.
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 width of a lane is excessively
narrow.
The vehicle is driven on roads with
tight curves.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the rear
seat causing the vehicle to tilt.
The vehicle is driven through a fork in
the road or a junction.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a
white (yellow) lane line is cast on the
road.
The illumination of the headlights is
weakened because of dirt or the
optical axis is deviated at night.
The road is excessively uneven.The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is
running near a white (yellow) lane
line making it less visible.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.Strong light is directed from the front
of the vehicle (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of
on-coming vehicles).
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▼System Operation
When the ignition is switched ON, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (white)
turns on and the system goes on
standby.
NOTE
If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (white) does not turn on, the
system is canceled using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch or the
personalization feature.
Operation conditions
When all of the following conditions
are met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status
symbol (warning/risk avoidance
support system) on the
multi-information display changes
from white to green and the system
becomes operational.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.
The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines.
NOTE
When the system does not detect a
white (yellow) lane line on one side
only, the system does not operate on
the side that is not being detected.
When temporarily canceling the
system
The LAS goes on standby in the
following cases: The LAS operation is
automatically restored when the
system's operation conditions are met.
The system cannot detect white
(yellow) lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about
56 km/h (35 mph).
The turn signal lever is operated.The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.The TCS/DSC is turned off.The steering wheel is operated.The brake pedal is operated.
The function is temporarily stopped.
The LAS stops functioning in the
following cases:
The temperature in the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is too high or
too low.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by
an obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
Strong light (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of
on-coming vehicles) is directed at
the forward sensing camera (FSC).
System malfunction
If there is a problem with the system,
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (white) and the i-ACTIVSENSE
warning indication/warning light on
the multi-information display turns on
and a message is indicated.
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Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support
System) on page 4-90.
▼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.
Multi-information display (Basic
display)
Multi-information display
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
Active driving display
NOTE
When the driver operates the
steering wheel while the steering
wheel operation assist is operating ,
the steering wheel operation
assistance is canceled.
▼ System Canceling
The LAS can be set to inoperable.
(If only the LAS is turned
off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the LAS is turned off by operating
the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch)
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
on page 4-92.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system
is automatically enabled the next time
the ignition is switched ON. However,
if the system is canceled using the
personalization features, the system is
not automatically enabled.
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Emergency Lane Keeping(ELK)
*
▼Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
The ELK is a system designed to assist
the driver’s steering wheel operation to
avoid danger.
The ELK consists of the Blind Spot
Assist function to prevent your vehicle
from colliding with vehicles on
adjacent lanes, and the Road Keep
Assist function to prevent your vehicle
from deviating from the road.
Refer to Blind Spot Assist on page
4-141.
Refer to Road Keep Assist on page
4-144.
▼
Blind Spot Assist*
The Blind Spot Assist
function assists
the driver in avoiding collisions with
vehicles in adjacent lanes (excluding
vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction).
The Blind Spot Assist function detects
white lines (yellow lines) on the vehicle
lane using the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) and detects vehicles on adjacent
lanes using the rear side radar sensors.
If there is a possibility of a collision
with a vehicle in an adjacent lane
when you try to change lanes or if you
may deviate from your lane, it assists
your steering wheel operation to keep
you in the driving lane.
When the steering wheel operation
assist operates, a warning sound and
warning indications on displays alert
the driver of the possibility of a
collision. Furthermore, if the possibility
of a collision increases, a warning
sound and display indications alert the
driver of the danger.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Blind
Spot Assist function and always drive
carefully:
 The Blind Spot Assist function has
limitations. Do not rely completely
on the system and always stay on
course using the steering wheel.
 The Blind Spot Assist function is not
an autonomous driving system. In
addition, the system is not designed
to compensate for a driver’s lack of
caution, and over-reliance on the
system could lead to an accident.
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The detection area of the camera
and sensors is limited. If the steering
wheel operation assist is operated
without detecting a two-wheeled
vehicle near the detecting vehicle, it
could result in an accident.
Do not use the system 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.
 The vehicle is towing a camping
trailer or boat trailer.
 The vehicle is driven on roads other
than expressways and highways.
 The rear bumper around a rear side
radar sensor is deformed.
Operation conditions
The Blind Spot Assist function becomes
operational when all of the following
conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straight
road or gentle curve.
The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines on both sides.
There is a vehicle on the rear sides.A Mazda genuine trailer hitch is not
being used.
NOTE
If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is
used, the Blind Spot Assist is
automatically turned off.
The Blind Spot Assist function may
not operate normally when any of
the following conditions is met.
A condition under which the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect a target object is
met.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-189.
The visibility of vehicles in adjacent
lanes is poor.
A vehicle in an adjacent lane
rapidly approaches at a high
speed.
Vehicles in adjacent lanes have any
of the following shapes.
The vehicle size is very small.The vehicle height is extremely
low or high.
A special type of vehicle with a
complex shape.
The visibility of white lines (yellow
lines) is poor (due to paint flaking
or dirt, or being hidden by vehicles
ahead).
There are multiple white lines
(yellow lines) or they are
interrupted.
A misleading line on the road is
picked up (such as temporary line
for construction, shadow, lingering
snow, or grooves filled with water).
The width of the vehicle lane is
narrow or wide.
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The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
The vehicle is driven on a section
with a closed lane or temporary
lane due to construction.
The vehicle is driven on a forked
road or junction.
When the ELK OFF indicator light is
on, the system is canceled according
to a Mazda Connect setting.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Temporary cancellation of the
function
The Blind Spot Assist function goes on
stand-by when any of the following
conditions is met. The Blind Spot Assist
function is automatically restored
when its operation conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is less than about
56 km/h (35 mph).
The system cannot detect white
(yellow) lane lines.
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.The steering wheel is operated
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.The TCS/DSC is turned off.Multiple vehicles are traveling in the
detecting area near your vehicle.
Cancellation of the function
The Blind Spot Assist function is
canceled when any of the following
conditions is met.
The temperature in the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by
an obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
Snow, ice, or mud is adhering
around a rear side radar sensor.
The temperature around a rear side
radar sensor is high.
There is a problem with the system.
System problem
If there is a problem with the system,
the i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and a message is
indicated.
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Warning
Indication/Warning Light on page
7-27.
Steering wheel operation assist
If there is a possibility of collision with
a vehicle in an adjacent lane when you
try to change lanes or if you may
deviate from the lane, the steering
wheel operation assist operates.
While the steering wheel operation
assist is operating , the system notifies
the driver using a warning sound,
multi-information display, and the
active driving display that it is assisting
the steering wheel operation.
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Multi-information display (Basic
display)
Multi-information display
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
Active driving display
NOTE
If the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating, the
steering wheel operation assist is
canceled.
Collision warning
If the possibility of a collision with a
vehicle in an adjacent lane increases,
the direction to which the steering
wheel needs to be turned to avoid a
collision is displayed on the
multi-information display and the
active driving displa y, together with a
warning sound activated.
Multi-information display
Active driving display
▼ Road Keep Assist
The Road Keep Assist function assists
the driver in avoiding a departure from
the road while driving.
The Road Keep Assist function
recognizes the outside of the road
using the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC). If your vehicle may be deviating
from the road, it provides steering
assistance to avoid departure from the
road.
When the steering wheel operation
assist operates, display indications
alert the driver of the possibility of a
road departure. Furthermore, if the
possibility of a road departure
increases, a warning sound and display
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indications alert the driver of the
danger.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Road
Keep Assist function and always drive
carefully:
The Road Keep Assist function has
limitations. Do not rely completely
on the system and always stay on
course using the steering wheel.
 The Road Keep Assist function is not
an autonomous driving system. In
addition, the system is not designed
to compensate for a driver’s lack of
caution, and over-reliance on the
system could lead to an accident.
Do not use the system 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.
 The vehicle is towing a camping
trailer or boat trailer.
Operation conditions
The Road Keep Assist function
becomes operational when any of the
following conditions is met.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straight
road or gentle curve.
The function recognizes the outside
of the road by detecting target
objects (such as gravel, grass, street
gutters, road curbs, guardrails, or
walls).
NOTE
The Road Keep Assist function may
not operate normally when any of
the following conditions is met.
A condition under which the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect a target is met.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-189.
The target objects are
difficult to
detect (due to low road curb, no
contrast between the inside and
outside of the road, or being
hidden by vehicles ahead).
A misleading line (such as
temporary line for construction,
shadow, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water) is recognized as a
target object.
The road width is narrow.The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
When the ELK OFF indicator light is
on, the system is canceled according
to a Mazda Connect setting.
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