Lane Departure Warning System; Lane Departure Warning System (Ldws) - Mazda 3 Owner's Manual

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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The LDWS notifi es the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffi c lane using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC). If it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifi es
the driver by fl ashing the LDWS indicator light (green) and operating the LDWS warning
sound.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-87 .
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
The warning light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-41 .
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,
resulting in an accident.
Driving on roads with tight curves.
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not
designed to compensate for a driver's lack of cautions and if you rely too much on the
LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes
and other manoeuvres. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is
travelling and the vehicle's surroundings.
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Some models.
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
LDWS warning light (Amber)/
LDWS indicator light (Green)
WARNING
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