high beam MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

4–2*Some models.
i-ACTIVSENSE............................... 4-100
i-ACTIVSENSE *........................ 4-100
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
* ........................................ 4-102
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*........................................ 4-103
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* .................................... 4-106
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
* ....................................... 4-112
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert
(RCTA)
* ..................................... 4-119
Adjustable Speed Limiter * ......... 4-122
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
* ......................................... 4-129
Radar Sensors (Rear) * ................ 4-132
Cruise Control ................................. 4-134
Cruise Control
* ........................... 4-134
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System .............................................. 4-140
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(Vehicle with Conventional
Tyres)
* ........................................ 4-140
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(Vehicle with Run-À at Tyres)
* .... 4-144
Parking Sensor System ................... 4-148
Parking Sensor System
* ............. 4-148
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Lights Page
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/
Warning Light *1 7-34
* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-34
* Retractable Fastback Warning Indication 7-34
LED Headlight Warning Light *1 7-34
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-41
* Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-41
* Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41
* Boot lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-41
* Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-41
* 120 km/h Warning Light *1 7-41
* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-41
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light *1 2-47
(White/Green)
* KEY Indicator/Indicator Light 3-9
Security Indicator Light *1 3-54
* Retractable Fastback Operation Indicator Light 3-48
(Green)
* i-stop Indicator Light 4-18
(White/Green) * i-ELOOP Indicator/Indicator Light 4-92
* Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication 4-39
* Wrench Indication/Indicator Light *1 4-47
(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-47
* Shift Position Indication 4-52
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-63
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-Low
Beam
4-68
Flashing the Headlights
4-68
* Rear Fog Light Indicator Light 4-70
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
4-71
Hazard Warning Flasher
4-79
TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1
Traction Control System
(TCS)
4-87
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
4-88
(Turns on)
7-34
DSC OFF Indicator Light *1 4-89
* Select Mode Indication 4-98
(White)
* Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indication 4-143
(Green)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-105
* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light *1 4-117
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light*1 4-109
(White/Amber)
* Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indication/Indicator Light 4-124
(Green)
* Adjustable Speed Limiter Set Indication/Indicator Light 4-124
(White/Amber)
* Cruise Main Indication/Indicator Light 4-135
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Headlight High-Low Beam
The headlights switch between high and
low beams by moving the lever forward or
backward.
High beam
Low beam
When the headlight high-beams are on,
the headlight high-beam indicator light is
turned on.
Flashing the Headlights
Can be used when the ignition is switched
ON.
T o À ash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).
OFF
Headlight
flashing
The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
Coming Home Light
The coming home light turns on the
headlights (low beams) when the lever is
operated.
To turn on the lights
When the lever is pulled with the ignition
switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam
headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed after the doors
are closed.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
i-ACTIVSENSE *
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors.
Because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the
systems.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ............................................................................ 4-102
High Beam Control System (HBC) .................................................................................. 4-103
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ....................................................................... 4-106
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System ............................................................................. 4-112
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ...................................................................................... 4-119
Driver support system
Speed control
Adjustable Speed Limiter ................................................................................................. 4-122
Camera and Sensors
F o r w a r d s e n s i n g c a m e r a ( F S C )
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while
travelling at night and detects traf¿ 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 4-129 .
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
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 4-42 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, 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:
 


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


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


 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 turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-42 .
CAUTION
  Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,
otherwise the system will not operate normally.
  Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the
vehicle while paying suf¿ 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
NOTE
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.
 
 When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated
signboards, and traf¿ c signals.

 When there are reÀ ective objects in the surrounding area such as reÀ ective plates and
signs.
  When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions. 
 When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain. 
 When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are
dim or not illuminated.
  When there is suf¿ cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk. 
 When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects. 
 When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres
onto your windscreen.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
To Operate the System
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
operates to switch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
and high beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
determines that it is dark based on the
brightness of the surrounding area. At the
same time, the High Beam Control System
(HBC) indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
NOTE
  When the vehicle speed is about
30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the
headlights automatically switch
to high beams when there are no
vehicles ahead or approaching in the
opposite direction.
 When the vehicle speed is less
than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the
High Beam Control System (HBC)
switches the headlights to low
beams.
  The low beams may not switch to
high beams when cornering.
  Operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC) function can be
disabled. Refer to Personalisation
Features on page 9-10 .
Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) turns off and the
is illuminated.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
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 traf¿ c lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
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