Mazda 3 Sedan 2020, Owner'S Manual

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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.
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The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy or snow-covered
roads, and unpaved roads.

Tires of a di ff erent speci fi ed size
are used, such as a temporary
spare tire.

Tires with insu ffi cient tread are
used.
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The tire pressures are not adjusted
to the speci fi ed 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 speci fi ed 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
fl aking.

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 grooves
fi lled with water.

The surrounding brightness suddenly
changes such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel.

Back-light is re fl ected o ff 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
trunk/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).
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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