mirror MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 (in English) User Guide

*Some models.3–36
Before Driving
Mirrors
WARNING
Do not touch a power fold-in mirror
while it is moving:
Touching the power fold-in mirror
when it is moving is dangerous. Your
hand could be pinched and injured or
the mirror could be damaged.
Use the power fold-in switch to set the
mirror to the on-road position:
Setting the power fold-in mirror to the
on-road position by hand is dangerous.
The mirror will not lock in position and
will prevent effective rearview visibility.
Only operate the power fold-in mirror
with the vehicle safely parked:
Operating the power fold-in mirror
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. Wind blast on the mirror
will cause them to collapse and you will
be unable to return it to the on-road
position, preventing rearview visibility.
Engine-off outside mirror operation
*
The outside mirrors can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition is
switched from ON to off with all doors
closed. If any door is opened, the outside
mirrors will stop operating.
Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror, which
might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to centre on the scene through the rear
window.
NOTE
For the manual antidazzle mirror,
perform the adjustment with the
antidazzle lever in the day position.
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Before Driving
Mirrors
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual antidazzle mirror
Push the antidazzle lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.
Night DayAntidazzle lever
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from vehicles
at the rear when the ignition is switched
ON.
Press the ON/OFF button
to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The indicator
light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON/OFF button
. The
indicator light will illuminate.
ON/OFF button Indicator light
NOTE
Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity
will be affected and may not operate
normally.
Light sensor
The auto-dimmer function is cancelled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is in reverse (R).
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tyre
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, fl ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
 


 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
  Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-30 .



 Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 


 Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23 ).
 


 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 


 Use washer fl uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fl uid (page 6-34 ).
NOTE

 Do not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
  Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
  Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
NOTE
  Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
  Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if
snow or ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing
the accelerator pedal and lightly
applying the brakes several times
until the brake performance returns
to normal.
Snow Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the
specifi ed size and pressure (page 9-13 ).
Tyre Chains
Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.
CAUTION
  Chains may affect handling. 
 Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
  Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
  Avoid locked-wheel braking. 
 Do not use chains on a temporary
spare tyre; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tyre.
  Do not use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tyres and
chains could be damaged.
  Chains may scratch or chip
aluminium wheels.
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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
 




 Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.



 Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.



 Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.
Driving
 




 Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffi c-free area.




 Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.



 Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
 


 When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
 


 When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Active Driving Display *
Optical receiver Mirror Combiner
WARNING
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as
doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
CAUTION
  Do not try to adjust the angle or open/close the active driving display manually.
Fingerprints on the display will make it diffi cult to view and using excessive force
when operating it could cause damage.
  Do not place objects in the vicinity of the active driving display. The active driving
display may not operate or any interference with its operation could cause damage.
  Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are
splashed on the active driving display, it could cause damage.
  Do not place objects above the active driving display screen or apply stickers to the
combiner as they will cause interference.
  A sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is
covered, the display's luminosity will lower making the display diffi cult to view.

 Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Dual-Zone Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaners with abrasives to clean the
inside of the rear window surface. They
may damage the defogger grid inside the
window.
NOTE
This defogger is not designed
for melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
Mirror Defogger *
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-78 ).
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Pre-Crash Safety Technology
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or reduce
their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.
Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range
Forward driving
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ................................................................................... 4-139
Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range
Smart Brake Support (SBS) .............................................................................................. 4-145
Camera and Sensors
Forward sensing camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while
travelling at night and detects traffi c lanes. The following systems also use the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


 High Beam Control system (HBC)



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the
rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-148 .
Radar sensor (front)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves refl ected off a vehicle ahead
sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
 


 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)



 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)



 Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor (Front) on page 4-150 .
Laser sensor (front)
The laser sensor (front) emits a near-infrared laser beam and receives the beam refl ected
off the refl ective surface of a vehicle in front, and the detected beam is then used for
measurement. The following systems also use the laser sensor (front).
 


 Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
The laser sensor (front) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the rearview mirror.
Refer to Laser Sensor (Front) on page 4-153 .
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) System *
















 The rear vehicle monitoring system is designed to assist the driver in verifying the area
to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by alerting the driver of the
presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane. The system's detection
area extends from the area near the rear edge of the vehicle's front doors to a distance of
about 50 m (164 ft) rearward on both the left and right adjacent lanes. When the system
detects an approaching vehicle, it illuminates the RVM warning indicator light equipped
on the left and right outside mirrors depending on the conditions. If the direction indicator
is operated to either side where the RVM warning indicator light is illuminated, the RVM
warning indicator light starts fl ashing and a warning chime sounds to alert the driver.




 A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 7-35 , 4-118 .
 Refer to Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) System Warning Chime on page 7-52 .
Detection area Your vehicle
WARNING
This system is only designed to assist the driver in verifying the area to the rear of the
vehicle before changing vehicle lanes. Before changing vehicle lanes, always verify the
area surrounding the vehicle visually. Due to various limitations on the operation of the
rear vehicle monitoring system, the RVM warning indicator light may not illuminate or
it could be delayed even though another vehicle is present in an adjacent vehicle lane.
Do not rely solely on this system and always verify the area surrounding the vehicle
visually.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
RVM Warning Indicator Light
The rear vehicle monitoring system alerts the driver to the presence of another vehicle in
an adjacent lane using the RVM warning indicator lights and the warning chime while the
system is operational.
RVM warning indicator light
The RVM warning indicator lights are installed to the left and right outside mirrors. The
warning indicator light illuminates when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent
lane is detected. A warning indicator light fl ashes when the direction indicator lever is
operated to the side where the RVM warning indicator light is illuminated to alert the driver.
Illumination dimmer cancel function
Normally, when the headlight switch is turned to the
or position, the brightness of
the RVM warning indicator lights is dimmed when they illuminate.
When driving on snow and fog bound roads where the brightness of the surrounding light
makes it diffi cult to see a RVM warning indicator light while it is dimmed, rotating the
instrument panel illumination knob clockwise fully cancels the dimmer function and restores
the brightness of the RVM warning indicator lights to full brightness.
Refer to Instrument panel Illumination on page 4-28 .
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