MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2017 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia) (in English)

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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indicator Lights/Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system noti¿ es the
driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light, the warning sound and the display
indicator (vehicles with active driving display) while the systems are operational.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights are equipped on the left and
right door mirrors. The warning indicator lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from
the rear in an adjacent lane is detected.


When the ignition is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns on momentarily and
then turns off after a few seconds.
Forward driving (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) detects vehicles approaching from the rear and turns on
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors
according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light is illuminated, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the
direction in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light is illuminated,
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light À ashes.
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right of your vehicle and À ashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights.

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Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights turn on when the position
lights are turned on, the brightness of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator
lights is dimmed.
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights are dif¿ cult to see due to
glare from surrounding brightness when travelling on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase the
brightness of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights when they turn on.
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-28 .
Display indicator (Vehicles with active driving display)
The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the active driving display
when the vehicle is moving forward (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operational).


The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white) when an approaching
vehicle is detected. In addition, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a lane
change while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the colour (amber) of the warning
indicator.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneously with the
À ashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light.

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Cancelling Operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
and Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA)
systems are turned off and the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in
the instrument cluster turns on.


Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF switch
When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF switch is pressed, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿ c
Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on.


If the switch is pressed again, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) systems become
operable and the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indicator light turns off.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF,
the system status before it was turned
off is maintained. For example, if the
ignition is switched OFF while the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) systems are
operable, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert
(RCTA) systems remain operable the
next time the ignition is switched ON.
Vehicles without Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF switch
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-13 .
When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
is set to inoperable, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿ c
Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition
is switched OFF while the BSM and
RCTA systems are operational, the BSM
and RCTA systems remain operational
the next time the ignition is switched
ON.

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*Some models.
Tr a f¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) *
T h e T r a f¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) helps prevent the driver from overlooking
traf¿ c signs, and provides support for safer driving by displaying traf¿ c signs on the active
driving display which are recognised by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or recorded in
the navigation system while the vehicle is driven.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display while
the vehicle is driven, the system noti¿ es the driver using the indication in the active driving
display and a warning sound.
The Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) displays the speed limit (including auxiliary
signs) and do not enter signs.
NOTE
  The Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) is not supported in some countries or
regions. For information concerning the supported countries or regions, consult an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  The Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) operates only if the navigation system SD
card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.

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WARNING
Always check the traf¿ c signs visually while driving.
The Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) helps prevent the driver from overlooking
traf¿ c signs and provides support for safer driving. Depending on the weather
conditions or problems with traf¿ c signs, a traf¿ c sign may not be recognised or a
traf¿ c sign different from the actual traf¿ c sign may be displayed. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the traf¿ c signs. Otherwise, it could result in an
unexpected accident.

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NOTE
  The Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) does not operate if there is a malfunction
in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
  Under the following conditions, the Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) may not
operate normally.
 


 An object placed on the instrument panel is reÀ ected in the windscreen 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 tyre pressures are not adjusted to the speci¿ ed pressure.



 Tyres other than standard tyres 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 windscreen is dirty or foggy.



 The windscreen 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 reÀ ects off the road.



 A traf¿ c sign is in a position which makes it dif¿ cult to reÀ ect 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.



 The camera cannot capture a traf¿ c sign's image.



 A traf¿ c sign is obscured by mud or snow.



 A traf¿ c sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.



 A traf¿ c sign is partially shaded.



 A traf¿ c sign is bent or warped.



 A traf¿ c sign is too low or too high.



 A traf¿ c sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traf¿ c signs).



 A traf¿ c sign is too big or too small.



 There is an object similar to the traf¿ c sign being read (such as another traf¿ c sign or
other signs resembling it).
 
 The Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) does not operate if the active driving
display is set to non-display.
  The Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) can be set to inoperable.  Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-13 .

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Tr a f¿ c Sign Display Indication
The following traf¿ c signs are displayed on the active driving display.
Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs)


Inclement weather speed limit sign


Do not enter signs


The above indications are some examples.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot classify an auxiliary sign (such as time
restrictions, turning restrictions, end of section) correctly, the following screen is displayed.


If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot correctly recognise a traf¿ c sign while the
vehicle is driven, the following screen is displayed.

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NOTE
Speed limit signs (including auxiliary 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) recognises 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 recognise a speed limit sign).


 Inclement weather speed limit signs are displayed when all of the following conditions
are met.
 


 The vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or more.



 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises an inclement weather speed limit
sign as a sign targeted for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
 


 The inclement weather speed limit sign is lower than the currently displayed speed
limit sign.
 


 The windscreen wipers are operated. 

 In the following cases, display of the speed limit sign stops. 



 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises 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 display
of a speed limit sign does not stop even if the vehicle changes lanes while a "ZONE"
auxiliary sign is displayed.)
 


 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises 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 recognise 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)

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Do not enter signs 

 A do not enter sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met. 



 The vehicle speed is about 80 km/h (50 mph) or slower.



 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a do not enter sign as a sign targeted
for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.


 In the following case, the display of the do not enter sign stops. 



 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises the do not enter sign and a certain
period of time has elapsed since the vehicle passed the sign.
Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed on the active driving display,
the warning sound is activated and the area around the speed limit sign displayed on the
active driving display À ashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed
the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops À ashing and remains on. Check the
surrounding conditions and adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate
operation such as depressing the brake pedal.

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NOTE
  The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalisation features.
 


 Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.



 Warning display only: The area around the speed limit sign À ashes 3 times in amber,
and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the
indication stops À ashing and remains on.




 Warning display warning sound: The area around the speed limit sign À ashes 3
times in amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed
limit sign, the indication stops À ashing and remains on and the warning sound is
activated.
 
 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 personalisation
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 conditions for activating the
excessive speed warning are not met.
 


 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 7-64 .   The Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) can recognise a speed limit sign with an
auxiliary sign and display it, but it cannot determine the indication on the auxiliary
sign (such as time restrictions, turning restrictions, end of section). Therefore, the
excessive speed warning is activated when the vehicle speed exceeds the displayed
speed limit sign even if the conditions indicated on the auxiliary sign do not apply to
the vehicle.
  If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) displays a speed limit sign which was
recognised incorrectly, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is
driven at the legal speed.
  The following settings can be changed for the excessive speed warning. 



 Warning sound and indication pattern



 Timing at which the warning is activated 
 Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-13 .