rear view mirror MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

1–5
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Left-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View C)



Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page2-13



SRS air bag............................................................................................................ page 2-39



Bottle holder ........................................................................................................ page 5-158



Overhead lights ................................................................................................... page 5-152



Sunroof switch ...................................................................................................... page 3-41



Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-152



Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-152



Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-36



Glove compartment ............................................................................................. page 5-159



Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-83



Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-157



Front seat ................................................................................................................. page 2-5



Centre console ..................................................................................................... page 5-159



Rear seat .................................................................................................................. page 2-8
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–9
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Right-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View C)



Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-36



Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-152



Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-152



Overhead lights ................................................................................................... page 5-152



Sunroof switch ...................................................................................................... page 3-41



Bottle holder ........................................................................................................ page 5-158



SRS air bag............................................................................................................ page 2-39



Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page2-13



Rear seat .................................................................................................................. page 2-8



Centre console ..................................................................................................... page 5-159



Front seat ................................................................................................................. page 2-5



Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-157



Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-83



Glove compartment ............................................................................................. page 5-159
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–11
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(Hatchback)



Bonnet ................................................................................................................... page6-19



Windscreen wiper blades ...................................................................................... page 6-36



Sunroof .................................................................................................................. page3-41



Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-12



Fuel-fi ller fl ap ........................................................................................................ page 3-31



Wheels and Tyres .................................................................................................. page 6-45



Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-50



Rear window wiper blade ..................................................................................... page 6-38



Liftgate .................................................................................................................. page 3-22



Child safety locks .................................................................................................. page 3-21



Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-34
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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3–35
Before Driving
Mirrors
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left
or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Mirror switch
Centre position
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the centre
position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded
in is dangerous. Your rear view will
be restricted, and you could have an
accident. Manual folding mirror
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
fl ush with the vehicle.
Power folding mirror
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.
To fold, rotate the switch.
To return the mirror to the driving
position, rotate the switch to the centre
position.
Centre position
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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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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
WARNING
Do not rely on the Smart City Brake Support System (SCBS) as a substitute for safer
driving:
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and
driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads (reduced tyre friction and
road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:
 
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a
vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or
pedestrians.
  The laser sensor (front) for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is installed
near the rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS), heed the following cautions.
 

 
 Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windscreen near the laser sensor (front)
(including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor (front) may not be
able to detect vehicles ahead which could result in an accident.
 

 
 Do not apply coating agent to the windscreen. Otherwise, the laser sensor (front)
may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which could result in an
accident.
 

 
 Do not disassemble the laser sensor (front).


 
 If cracks or damage caused by fl ying gravel or debris is visible near the
laser sensor (front), stop using the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
immediately and have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or
scratch marks left on the windscreen near the laser sensor (front), the system may
operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.
  Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on
page 4-144 .
 

 
 When replacing the windscreen wipers or windscreen, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
not operating normally or mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious accident.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) *
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.
 


 High Beam Control System (HBC)



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

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 distance in which the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 
 Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover. 
 Do not place objects on the instrument panel which refl ect light. 
 Do not apply accessories, stickers or fi lm to the windscreen near the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC). If there are objects in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens,
even a transparent sticker, they will cause the system to not operate correctly.
  Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or
fogging. Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.
  When cleaning the windscreen, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning agent to
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
  Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding
cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
  Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get
dirty. Also, do no take the camera apart. Otherwise, it could result in damage or
malfunction.
  Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before
performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
  The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for windscreen repair and
replacement.
  When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding
cleaning of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
  Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area
around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) and the High Beam Control System (HBC), and consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been fi nely
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Laser Sensor (Front) *
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor (front) is installed at the top of the
windscreen near the rearview mirror.
Laser sensor (front)
Always keep the surface of the windscreen around the laser sensor (front) clean to assure
proper operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.
WARNING
As there is the possibility of eye damage occurring from the laser, always heed the
following precautions:
 
 Never remove the sensor. 
 A removed sensor will not meet the conditions for a class 1M laser under the IEC
60825-1 specifi cation and therefore eye safety cannot be assured.

 Do not peer into the sensor using optical instruments with a magnifi cation function
such as magnifying glasses, and microscopic and objective lenses within a distance
of 100 mm (3.94 in) from the sensor.
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