How to Use the Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

Operating the DSA

The DSA operates when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.

  • The system determines that the distance to the vehicle ahead is close.

When the DSA operates, the screen display notifies the driver that the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead is close.

Instrument cluster (Type A)

Instrument cluster (Type B)

Active driving display

 

  • The objects which operate the DSA are four-wheeled vehicles. However, the DSA may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.

  • The DSA does not operate on stopped vehicles.

  • When the speed of the vehicle ahead is extremely slow, the DSA may not operate normally.

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Turning off the DSA

There are 2 ways to turn off the DSA.

  • Turn off the DSA using Mazda Connect.

    Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

  • Turn off the DSA using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.

    Refer to How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch (Search).

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