Mazda 2014 Automobile User Manual


 
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NOTE
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If your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and indicator
light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane.
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When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically
canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the turn signal lever is returned and the
system detects the white (yellow) lines.
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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 LDWS warning is automatically canceled.
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The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated from its
lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short
period of time.
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The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white (yellow) lines of the traffic lane.
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Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white (yellow) lines correctly
and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
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If an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is
inclined.
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The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
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When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
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The white (yellow) lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.
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The vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) line and the line is less
visible.
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A white (yellow) line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
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The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to construction.
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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.
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The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.
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The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.
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The windshield is dirty or foggy.
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Back-light is reflecting from the road surface.
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The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
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The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) line is on the road.
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The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
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The road is excessively uneven.
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The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
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There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lines.
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There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.
When Driving
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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