
Emergency Lane Keeping(ELK)
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The ELK is a system designed to assist
the driver’s steering wheel operation to
avoid danger.
The ELK has the following 3 functions.
Road Keep Assist
The Road Keep Assist assists the driver
to avoid departure from the road.
If your vehicle may be deviating from
the road, the Road Keep Assist
provides steering assistance to avoid
departure from the road. In addition, a
screen display and a warning sound
notify the driver of the danger.
Blind Spot Assist*
The Blind Spot Assist assists the driver
in avoiding collisions with vehicles in
adjacent lanes (excluding vehicles
approaching in the opposite
direction).
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, the Blind
Spot Assist assists your steering wheel
operation to keep you in the driving
lane. In addition, a screen display and
a warning sound notify the driver of
the danger.
Head-on traffic avoidance assist*
The Head-on traffic avoidance assist
assists you in avoiding a collision with
a vehicle approaching in the oncoming
lane and your vehicle.
If there is a possibility of a collision
with a vehicle approaching in the
oncoming lane due to your vehicle
departing from its lane, the Head-on
traffic avoidance a
ssist assists your
steering wheel operation to keep you
in the original driving lane. In addition,
a screen display and a warning sound
notify the driver of the danger.
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Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the ELK.
The ELK has limitations. Do not rely
completely on the system and always
stay on course using the steering
wheel.
The ELK is not an automated driving
system. Over reliance on the system
could lead to an accident.
The detection range 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 ELK 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.
(Blind Spot Assist)
The vehicle is driven on roads other
than expressways and highways.
(Blind Spot Assist and Head-on
traffic avoidance assist)
The rear bumper around a rear side
radar sensor is deformed.
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How to Use the
Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
Road Keep Assist
The Road Keep Assist operates
When all the following conditions are
met, the Road Keep Assist operates to
assist the steering wheel operation.
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).
The CTS steering assist function is
not operating.
The system determines that your
vehicle may deviate from the road.
While the steering wheel operation
assist is operating, the screen display
notifies the driver.
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
Furthermore, if the possibility of a road
departure increases, a screen display
and a warning sound notify the driver
of the danger. Operate the steering
wheel according to the screen display.
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
NOTE
The Road Keep Assist may not
operate normally when any of the
following conditions is met.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect target objects.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-127.
The road width is narrow.When the system detects target
objects on one side only, the system
does not operate to avoid a road
departure in the direction of the side
that is not being detected.
If the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating , the
steering wheel operation assist is
canceled.
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When the Road Keep Assist is
temporarily canceled
The Road Keep Assist goes on stand-by
when any of the following conditions is
met. The Road Keep Assist is
automatically restored when its
operation conditions are met.
The turn signal lever is operated.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.
Blind Spot Assist
*
The Blind Spot Assist operates
When all of the following conditions
are met, the Blind Spot Assist operates
to assist the steering wheel operation.
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.
The CTS steering assist function is
not operating.
The system determines that your
vehicle may collide with a vehicle
from a rear side.
While the steering wheel operation
assist is operating , a screen display and
a warning sound notify the driver.
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
Furthermore, if the possibility of a
collision increases, a screen display
and the warning sound notify the
driver of the danger. Operate the
steering wheel according to the screen
display.
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
NOTE
The Blind Spot Assist may not
operate normally when any of the
following conditions is met.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect target objects
correctly.
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Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-127.
The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect target objects correctly.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
The width of the vehicle lane is
narrow or wide.
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.
If the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating , the
steering wheel operation assist is
canceled.
When the Blind Spot Assist is
temporarily canceled
The Blind Spot Assist goes on stand-by
when any of the following conditions is
met. The Blind Spot Assist is
automatically restored when its
operation conditions are met.
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.
Head-on traffic avoidance assist
*
The Head-on traffic avoidance assist
operates
When all the following conditions are
met, the Head-on traffic avoidance
assist operates to assist the steering
wheel operation.
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.
The CTS steering assist function is
not operating.
The system determines that your
vehicle may collide with a vehicle
approaching in the oncoming lane.
While the steering wheel operation
assist is operating , the screen display
notifies the driver.
Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE
display)
Instrument cluster (Other than
i-ACTIVSENSE display)
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Active driving display
Furthermore, if the possibility of a road
departure increases, a screen display
and a warning sound notify the driver
of the danger. Operate the steering
wheel according to the screen display.
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
NOTE
The Head-on traffic avoidance assist
may not operate normally when any
of the following conditions is met.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect target objects.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-127.
The front radar sensors cannot
detect target objects.
The width of the vehicle lane is
narrow or wide.
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.
If the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating, the
steering wheel operation assist is
canceled.
When the Head-on traffic avoidance
assist is temporarily canceled
The Head-on traffic avoidance assist
goes on stand-by when any of the
following conditions is met. The
Head-on traffic avoidance assist is
automatically restored when its
operation conditions are met.
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.
Turning off the ELK
There are 2 ways to turn off the ELK.
Turn off the ELK using Mazda
Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Turn off the ELK using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch on page
5-126.
When the ELK is turned off, the ELK
OFF indicator
turns on.
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1. “BRAKE!”
Active driving display
1. “BRAKE!”
NOTE
If any of the following conditions is
met, the forward detection function
may not operate normally.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect target objects.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-127.
The front radar sensor cannot
detect target objects.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
When there is the possibility of a
partial contact with a target object.
The driver deliberately performs
driving operations (accelerator pedal
operation, steering wheel operation,
selector lever operation, and turn
signal lever operation).
If any of the follo wing conditions is
met, the forward detection function
may operate.
An animal or object on the road is
detected.
Passing an approaching vehicle
while rounding a curve.
Vehicle is passing through a narrow
gate or a gate with a low ceiling.
There is a metal object, bump, or a
protruding object on the road.
(Vehicles with Driver Monitoring
(DM))
If the system determines that the
driver is not paying attention to the
road, it activates the collision
warning earlier than normal.
If the forward detection function
performs brake control and the
vehicle is stopped, the system will
continue to hold the brakes for a
brief time unless there is an
operation performed by the driver.
The operation distance and volume
of the collision warning can be
changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
The Turn-Across Tra ffi c operation
conditions*
The Turn-Across
Tra ffi c operates when
all of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h
to 20 km/h (3 mph to 12 mph).
The left turn signal light is turned on
and the vehicle is turning left.
A lane line between your vehicle and
the vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction is detected.
The system determines that there is a
possibility of collision with an object
ahead.
When the Turn-Across Tra ffi c operates,
the driver is notified of the danger by
the screen display and warning sound.
Furthermore, if the possibility of a
collision increases, brake control is
performed.
Instrument cluster
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1. “BRAKE!”
Active driving display
1. “BRAKE!”
NOTE
If any of the following conditions is
met, the Turn-Across Traffic may not
operate normally.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot detect target objects.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-127.
The front radar sensor cannot
detect target objects.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
The vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction is a
two-wheeled vehicle or a bicycle.
All of or only a part of a vehicle
approaching in the opposite
direction is hidden and it cannot
be recognized.
The speed of the on-coming
vehicle is too slow or too fast.
Turning at a large intersection with
two lanes or more on one side.
The accelerator pedal or brake
pedal is being operated.
The steering wheel is being
operated in the straight-ahead
position.
T h e Tu r n -A c ro s s Tra ffi c m ay n o t
operate depending on the country
where the vehicle is driven.
If any of the following conditions is
met, the Turn-Across Tra ffi c may
operate.
The steering wheel is turned
towards the on-coming traffic lane
with a vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction.
Turning right after or right before
an oncoming vehicle passes.
The direction of movement of a
vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction cannot be
predicted due to sudden right/left
turning or sudden deceleration.
The brakes are released by the brake
co n t ro l o f t h e Tu r n -A c ro s s Tra ffi c a s
soon as the danger of a collision
passes.
When Front Crossing is Operating
*
The Front Crossing operates when all
of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is traveling straight at a
speed of about 5 km/h to 20 km/h
(3 mph to 12 mph).
The DSC/TCS is not operating.When an approaching vehicle is
traveling straight in a direction
perpendicular to your vehicle.
The approaching vehicle is traveling
at a constant speed within the range
of about 20 km/h to 60 km/h (12
mph to 37 mph).
The system determines that there is a
possibility of a collision with a
vehicle approaching from the front.
NOTE
Front Crossing may not operate
normally if any of the following
conditions is met.
If the front side radar sensors
cannot detect any target objects,
Front Crossing may not operate
correctly.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
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