fog light MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

4–1*Some models.
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.

Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-10

Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-12
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-12
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-22
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-24

Transaxle ............................................ 4-30
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-30

Switches and Controls ...................... 4-41
Lighting Control ........................... 4-41
Fog Lights
* ................................... 4-46
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .... 4-46
Windshield Wipers and Washer ... 4-47
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer .......................................... 4-51
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-51
Horn ............................................. 4-53
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-53

Brake .................................................. 4-54
Brake System ............................... 4-54
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-56

ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-58
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-58
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-59
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-61

Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-62
Fuel Economy Monitor * ............... 4-62

Drive Selection ................................... 4-64
Drive Selection ............................. 4-64

i-ACTIV AWD ................................... 4-65
i-ACTIV AWD Operation ............ 4-65

Power Steering................................... 4-67
Power Steering ............................. 4-67

i-ACTIVSENSE................................. 4-68
i-ACTIVSENSE
* .......................... 4-68
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
* .......................................... 4-70
High Beam Control System (HBC) * ... 4-71
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* ...................................... 4-74
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) * .... 4-80
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
* ........................................ 4-86
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert
(RCTA)
* ....................................... 4-89
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
* ...................................... 4-92
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
* ...................................... 4-103
Smart Brake Support (SBS) * ...... 4-108

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) * ... 4-111
Radar Sensor (Front) * ................. 4-114
Laser Sensor (Front) * ................. 4-117
Radar Sensors (Rear) * ................ 4-120
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Fog Lights *
The fog lights can be used when the
ignition is switched ON.
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.
The fog lights turn on when the fog light
switch is turned to the
position and turn
off when the switch is turned to the

position.
The fog lights turn on when the headlights
are turned on. They will not turn on if the
headlight switch is in the
position or

position.

Fog light switch
N O T E
 


y The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beams.
 


y (With auto-light control) 
 If the fog light switch is in the
position and the headlight switch is in
the
position, the fog lights will
turn on when the headlights, the
exterior lights and dashboard
illumination turn on.

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
Turn Signals
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to À ash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.

Right turn
Left turn Right lane change
Left lane changeOFF

The turn signal indicators in the instrument
cluster À ash according to the operation of
the turn signal lever to show which signal
is working.



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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wiper.
Rear Window Wiper

Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.

Switch
Position Wiper operation


Stop


Intermittent


Normal

Rear Window Washer
T o s p r a y w a s h e r À uid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to either of the
position.
After the switch is released, the washer
will stop.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
À uid level (page 6-32 ). If the À uid
level is normal and the washer still does
not work, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.

To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Climate Control

Indicator light

Fully Automatic Climate Control

Indicator light

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
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.

N O T E
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 *
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.

The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-51 ).
Manual Climate Control

Indicator light

Fully Automatic Climate Control

Indicator light

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
N O T E
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traf¿ c
conditions.
 


y When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traf¿ c signals.




y When there are reÀ ective objects in the surrounding area such as reÀ ective plates and
signs.
 


y When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.



y When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.



y When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim
or not illuminated.
 


y When there is suf¿ cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.



y When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats
are occupied.
 


y When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires
onto your windshield.

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) *
The LDWS system noti¿ es the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traf¿ c lane using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it noti¿ es
the driver using the active driving display (vehicles with active driving display), and by
À ashing the LDWS warning light and activating the LDWS warning beep.
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-111 .


Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
LDWS warning light

The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-25 .
WARNING
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,
resulting in an accident.
 


¾ Driving on roads with tight curves.



¾ Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).

The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not
designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the
LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes and
other maneuvers. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling
and the vehicle’s surroundings.

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
N O T E
 


y If your vehicle deviates from its traf¿ c lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and
indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane.
 


y When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is
automatically canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the turn signal lever
is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.
 


y If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the
vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is
making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically canceled.
 


y The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated
from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly
within a short period of time.
 


y The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traf¿ c
lane.
 


y Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
 


y If an object placed on the dashboard is reÀ ected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
 


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


y The tire pressures are not adjusted to the speci¿ ed pressure.



y When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
 


y The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint À aking.



y The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.



y A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).



y The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.
 


y A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves ¿ lled with water.




y The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
 


y The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
 


y The windshield is dirty or foggy.



y Back-light is reÀ ecting from the road surface.



y The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.



y The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.
y The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.



y The road is excessively uneven.



y The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.



y There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.



y There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.


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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
N O T E
 


y The LDWS does not operate until the
system detects a white or yellow line on
either the left or right.
 


y When the system detects a white or
yellow line on one side only, the system
will activate the warning only when the
vehicle deviates on the side where the
white or yellow line is being detected.
 


y The distance and warning sensitivity
(likelihood of a warning) which the
system uses to determine the possibility
of a lane departure can be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10 .

Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LDWS cancels
automatically and the LDWS warning
light in the instrument cluster turns on.
 


y The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
 


y The windshield around the camera is
foggy.
 


y The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.

For vehicles equipped with the active
driving display, the lane (border lines) is
indicated in the display. The LDWS is
enabled automatically when the operation
conditions are met, and the LDWS
warning light turns off.
Auto cancel warning
When the following operations are
performed, the LDWS determines that
the driver intends to make a lane change
and the LDWS warning is canceled
automatically. The LDWS is enabled
automatically after the driver performs the
operation.
 


y The steering wheel is operated abruptly.



y The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.



y The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
 


y The turn signal lever is operated (after
the turn signal lever is returned, the
LDWS may not operate for about 3
seconds which is the period of time
required to make a lane correction).

N O T E
After about 60 seconds have elapsed with
the turn signal lever left operating, the
LDWS warning may operate if the vehicle
is close to a white or yellow line.

Canceling the System
Press the LDWS switch to cancel the
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light
turns on.
For vehicles with the active driving
display, the driving lane indication in the
active driving display is not indicated
when the LDWS is cancelled.


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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
 


y In the following cases, the activation of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
and the warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.
 


y A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.



y Driving on steep slopes.



y Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.



y The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).



y When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent lane.



y Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
 


y If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.
The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of
expressways.
 


y The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights may turn on in reaction to stationary
objects on the road or the roadside such as guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked
vehicles.

Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls
running alongside the vehicle.Places where the width between guardrails or
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.


The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels,
turnouts.
 

y A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may À ash or the warning beep may be
activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.
 


y Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) while pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s
radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
 


y In the following cases, it may be dif¿ cult to view the illumination/À ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
 


y Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.



y The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt. 



y The system switches to the Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert function when the selector lever is
shifted to the reverse (R) position.
  Refer to Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) on page 4-89 .
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i-ACTIVSENSE
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
or position, the brightness of the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is dimmed.
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are dif¿ cult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling 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 lights when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-19 .
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 light.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
Indicator Light
 


y When the ignition is switched ON, the
malfunction warning light turns on
momentarily and then turns off after a
few seconds.
 


y The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light illuminates when the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch
is pressed to turn off the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) systems.




y A malfunction in the system may
be indicated under the following
conditions. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 

y
 The light does not turn on when the
ignition is switched ON.
 

y
 The light remains turned on even if the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch
is operated.
 

y
 It turns on while driving the vehicle.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Switch

When the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) 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.
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