Mazda 3 2004 - How to Use the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

How to Use the Lane
Departure Warning
System (LDWS)
LDWS operates
The LDWS operates when all of the
following conditions are met.

The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.

The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines.

The CTS steering assist function is
not operating.

The system determines that the
vehicle may depart from the lane.
When the LDWS is operating, a screen
display and a warning sound (steering
wheel vibration and warning sound)
notify the driver of the danger.
Instrument cluster
Active driving display
NOTE

The LDWS operates only on the side
that detects white lines (yellow
lines).

The forward sensing camera (FSC)
may not be able to detect target
objects correctly, and the LDWS may
not operate normally.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 5-108.

The LDWS warning type can be
changed using Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
LDWS is temporarily canceled
If any of the following conditions is
met, the LDWS is canceled. In
addition, the LDWS is automatically
enabled when the condition changes
and the system is operable.

The turn signal lever is operated.

The accelerator pedal is operated.

The steering wheel is operated.

The brake pedal is depressed.
Turning off the warning sound
There are 2 ways to turn off the
warning sound while the LDWS is
operating.

Turn off the warning sound using
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Turn off the warning sound using the
i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch on page
5-107.
Turning off the LDWS
The LDWS can be turned off using the
Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the LDWS is turned off, the LAS
& LDWS OFF indicator
turns on.
Driving
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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