tow MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2016 (in English) User Guide

4–61
When Driving
Brake
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA):
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an auxiliary
device for accelerating from a stop
on a slope. The system only operates
for about two seconds and therefore,
relying only on the system, when
accelerating from a stop is dangerous
because the vehicle may move (roll)
unexpectedly and cause an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something. In addition, for vehicles
with a manual transaxle, the vehicle
could still roll depending on how the
clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal is
operated.
Always confi rm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.

N O T E
 


y Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate on a gentle slope. In addition,
the gradient of the slope on which the
system will operate changes depending
on the vehicle's load.
 


y Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate if the parking brake is applied,
the vehicle has not stopped completely,
or the clutch pedal is released.
 


y While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is
operating, the brake pedal may feel
stiff and vibrate, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
 


y Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator
light is illuminated.
  Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-20 .
 


y Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
turn off even if the DSC OFF switch is
pressed to turn off the TCS/DSC.

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
High Beam Control System (HBC)
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph), the headlights are switched
to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:
 


y The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction.
 


y The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and
towns.
 


y The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.

The warning light À ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
CAUTION
 


¾ Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,
otherwise the system will not operate normally.
 


¾ Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the vehicle while
paying suffi cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and
low beams manually if necessary.

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
For the purposes of safety, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system off
when it is not being used.

CAUTION
If the vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system off to prevent an incorrect operation.

N O T E




y The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following
conditions are met.
 


y The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).



y The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on.



y The parking brake is not applied.
y The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.



y The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normally. 
 (Manual transaxle) 



y The shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).



y The clutch pedal is not depressed. 
 (Automatic transaxle) 



y The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual mode). 



y In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehicle starts closing in
on the vehicle ahead.
 


y You are driving at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.



y Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been set.



y When the accelerator pedal is depressed or directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
 


y Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane. 



y The following are not detected as physical objects. 



y Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction



y Pedestrians



y Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions) 



y If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it
correctly.
 


y During headway control travel, do not set the system on two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles and bicycles.
 


y Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system under conditions in which
the close proximity warnings are frequently activated.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:  


¾ 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.
 


¾ 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.
 


¾ 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.
 

¾
 Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windshield 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.
 

¾
 Do not apply coating agent to the windshield. Otherwise, the laser sensor (front)
may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which could result in an
accident.
 

¾
 Do not disassemble the laser sensor (front).


¾
 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the vehicle continues
to be driven with cracks or scratch marks left on the windshield 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
4-110 .
 

¾
 When replacing the windshield wipers or windshield, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.


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.

Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) when the vehicle is running on a chassis
roller or being towed:
Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system to prevent mistaken operation when
the vehicle is running on a chassis roller or being towed. See the next page on how to turn
off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS).
Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on page 4-110 .

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
 


y Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not
operate normally.
 


y Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.



y If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.



y When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting exits.



y Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser
sensor (front).
 


y Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
 


y When towing a malfunctioning vehicle. 



y In the following cases, the laser sensor (front) may inadvertently determine that there is a
vehicle ahead and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may operate.
 


y Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.



y Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.



y Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.



y When passing through a toll gate.



y When passing under a vinyl curtain or À ag.



y Plastic objects such as pylons.



y Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.



y Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having signi¿ cant wear. 



y When the system operates, the user is noti¿ ed by the À ashing Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) indicator light (red) and the active driving display * . 


y The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) turns on when the system
has a malfunction.
  Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
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5–19
Interior Features
Audio System
Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be reÀ ected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reÀ ected signal
at the same time. This causes a slight
delay in reception and may be heard as a
broken sound or a distortion. This problem
may also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.

Reflected wave
Direct

Flutter/Skip noise
Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.

Weak signal noise
In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from the
transmitter. Reception in such fringe areas
is characterized by sound breakup.


Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are extremely
strong, so the result is noise and sound
breakup at the radio receiver.


Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.

Station 2
88.3 MHz Station 1
88.1 MHz

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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk-button.
N O T E
 


y The Bluetooth ® Hands-Free system
is operable several seconds after the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON
(requires less than 15 seconds).
 


y When operating the audio unit or the
A/C while using Bluetooth ® Hands-
Free, the beep sounds or voice guidance
(audio unit)/cannot be heard.


Tutorial
The tutorial explains how to use
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.
To activate the tutorial, do the following:

1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Tutorial”
3. Follow the prompts to receive the
appropriate voice guidance instructions.

Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Help” or “Go Back” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Help function use
The help function informs the user of all
the available voice commands under the
current conditions.

1. Say: [Beep] “Help”
2. Follow the prompts to receive the
appropriate voice guidance instructions.

Returning to previous operation
This command is for returning to the
previous operation while in the voice
recognition mode.
Say: [Beep] “Go Back”
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
 




y The voice recognition cannot be
performed while voice guidance or
the beep sound is operating. Wait
until the voice guidance or the beep
sound is ¿ nished before saying your
commands.




y Dialects or different wording other
than hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording speci¿ ed by the voice
commands.
 


y It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
 


y Do not speak too slow or too loud.



y Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
 


y Close the windows and/or the moonroof
to reduce loud noises from outside
the vehicle, or turn down the airÀ ow
of the air-conditioning system while
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is being used. 


y Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.

N O T E
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Voice Recognition Learning
Function (Speaker Enrollment) (Type A)
on page 5-92 .
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-131 .

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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
 




y The voice recognition cannot be
performed while voice guidance or
the beep sound is operating. Wait
until the voice guidance or the beep
sound is ¿ nished before saying your
commands.




y Phone related commands are available
only when your phone is connected via
Bluetooth
® . Make sure your phone is
connected via Bluetooth ® before you
operate phone related voice commands.
 


y Music play commands, such as Play
Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.
 


y Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no
loud voice).
 


y Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
 


y Dialects or different wording other
than hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording speci¿ ed by the voice
commands.
 


y It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
 


y Close the windows and/or the moonroof
to reduce loud noises from outside
the vehicle, or turn down the airÀ ow
of the air-conditioning system while
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is being used. 


y Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.

N O T E
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-131 .

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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
*Some models.
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.

Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with
no lid is dangerous as they could be
thrown around the cabin if the vehicle
is suddenly accelerated and cause
injury depending on how the article is
stored.

CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses
in the storage boxes while parked
under the sun. A lighter could explode
or the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.

Overhead Console *
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.


Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.


To close the glove compartment,
¿ rmly press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
 


y High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
 


y Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
 


y In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result
in deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.

Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water in the cabin:
Splashing water on electrical parts
such as the audio unit and switches
is dangerous as it could cause a
malfunction or a fi re.

Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
and cosmetic oils from contacting the
dashboard. They will damage and discolor
the dashboard. If these solutions get on the
dashboard, wipe them off immediately.
CAUTION
Do not use glazing agents.
Glazing agents contain ingredients
which may cause discoloration,
wrinkling, cracks and peeling.

Instrument panel top (soft pad)
 




y Extremely soft material is used for the
soft pad surface. When cleaning, it is
recommended that you use a clean towel
dampened in a mild detergent to remove
soiling.
 


y If the soft pad surface is rubbed harshly,
it could result in the surface being
damaged leaving white scratch marks.

Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
V i n y l
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
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