When Driving- Page 297



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.



The vehicle is driven on slippery

roads such as icy or snow-covered

roads, and unpaved roads.

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Tires of a di

ff

erent speci

fi

ed size

are used, such as a temporary

spare tire.

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Tires with insu

ffi

cient tread are

used.



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).

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