MAZDA MODEL 6 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)*
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for
safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the active driving display/instrument cluster
which are recognized by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or rec orded in the navigation
system while the v ehicle is driven.
The TSR displays the speed limit, do not enter, and traffic sto p signs.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display/
instrument cluster while the vehicle is driven, the system noti fies the driver using the
indication in the active driving display/instrument cluster and a warning sound.
NOTE
The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the
supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The TSR operates only if the navigation syst em SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in
the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
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Speed limit signs and do not enter signs
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Sign recognized
Sign displayed
Active driving display indication
Instrument cluster (Type A) Active driving display indication
Instrument cluster (Type A)
Instrument cluster (Type B) Instrument cluster (Type B)
*1: Recognized speed limit indication color changes.
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Stop sign
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Sign recognized and
displayed at same time
Active driving display indication Instrument cluster (Type A)
Instrument cluster (Type B)
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WA R N I N G
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlookin g traffic signs and provides support for safer
driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a
traffic sign
may not be recognized or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it
could result in an accident.
NOTE
The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
Tires other than standard tires are equipped.
The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.
When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.
The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).
Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
Strong light reflects off the road.
A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
A traffic sign is partially shaded.
A traffic sign is bent or warped.
A traffic sign is too low or too high.
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A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).
A traffic sign is too big or too small.
There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or
other signs resembling it).
The TSR can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Safety Equipment on page 9-12.
▼Traffic Sign Display Indication
The following traffic signs are displayed
on the active driving display/instrument
cluster.
Speed limit signs
Do not enter signs
Stop signs
NOTE
Speed limit signs
When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h
(0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign
is displayed when any one of the
following conditions are met.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle and the
vehicle passes it.
The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is read (if the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does
not recognize a speed limit sign).
In the following cases, display of the
speed limit sign stops.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes the speed limit sign and the
vehicle is driven for a certain distance
after passing the sign.
Each sensor determines that the
vehicle has changed direction of
travel.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a new speed limit sign
which differs from the previous one
(displays the new speed limit sign).
The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is not read within a
certain period of time (if the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) does not
recognize a speed limit sign, the speed
limit sign stored in the navigation
system is displayed).
The vehicle speed exceeds the
displayed speed limit sign by 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more after a certain
period of time has elapsed since the
speed limit sign was displayed.
(Except when there is information for
the speed limit sign in the navigation
system)
Do not enter signs
A do not enter sign is displayed when all
of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h
(37 mph) or slower.
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a do not enter sign as a
sign targeted for your vehicle and the
vehicle passes it.
When the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) recognizes the do not enter sign
and a certain period of time has elapsed
since the vehicle passed the sign, display
of the do not enter sign stops.
Stop sign
A stop sign is displayed when all of the
following conditions are met:
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(19 mph) or slower.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a stop sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle.
When a certain period of time has
elapsed since the stop sign was
displayed, display of the stop sign stops.
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▼Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in
the active driving display/
instrument cluster, the area around the speed limit sign flashe s 3 times in amber and the
warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed
the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing a nd remains on. Check the
surrounding conditions and adjust the vehicle speed to the lega l speed using the appropriate
operation such as depressing the brake pedal.
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Active driving display indication
Instrument cluster (Type A) Active driving display indication
Instrument cluster (Type A)
While 60 mph is displayed
50 mph is displayed
Instrument cluster (Type B) Instrument cluster (Type B)
*1: Indication color in excessive speed area changes.
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The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalizat ion features. In addition, the
warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depend ing on the setting contents.
Refer to Safety Equi pment on page 9-12.
Warning pattern
Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.
Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in
amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the display ed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains on.
Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the displ ay flashes 3
times in amber and the warning s ound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the i ndication stops flashing and
remains on.
Warning activation timing
 0: If the vehicle speed exceed s the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the
excessive speed warning is activated.
 5: If the vehicle speed exceed s the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h
(3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
 10: If the vehicle speed exceed s the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 10
km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
NOTE
In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.
The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the
activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalization
features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less
than the changed vehicle speed.
A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower than the
updated indication.
Display of the speed limit sign stops.
The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning sound
is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-45.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) incorrectly recognizes the actual speed limit sign
at a lower speed, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the
legal speed.
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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)*
The DRSS measures the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar
sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph ) or faster, and if your
vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more closely than what is ap propriate for maintaining
distance between the vehicles according to the vehicle speed, a notification in the active
driving display is indicated to advise you to keep a safe dista nce from the vehicle ahead.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the DRSS and always drive carefully:
The ability to detect a vehicle ahead is limited depending on th e type of vehicle ahead, the
weather conditions, and the traffic conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator and brake pedals
are not operated correctly it could lead to an accident. Always verify the safety of the
surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safer
distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.
NOTE
The DRSS operates when all of the following conditions are met:
The ignition is switched ON.
The DRSS is on.
The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R).
The vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster).
The objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles.
The DRSS may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.
The DRSS may not operate normally under the following conditions:
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has a malfunction.
The vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed.
The system does not operate with the following objects:
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)
▼Indication on Display
The DRSS operation status is indi
cated in the active driving display or multi-information
display. Regarding malfunctions, check the vehicle conditions o r have it inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the content of the display ed message.
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NOTE
When the ignition is switched off, the operation status before the system was turned off is
maintained. For example, if th e ignition is switched off with the DRSS operable, the
system will be operable when the ig nition is switched ON the next time.
The DRSS can be turned on/off and the system's sensitivity can be changed.
Refer to Safety Equipment on page 9-12.

Multi-information display Multi-information display
Active driving display
Instrument Cluster (Type A)
Instrument Cluster (Type B) Vehicle ahead
display
Vehicle ahead
display
Active driving display
Vehicle ahead
display
Vehicle ahead
display
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