high beam MAZDA MODEL 2 2017 (in English) User Guide

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Wide-Range Low Beam
This feature extends the illumination range of the light cast by the low beams while driving
at a speed less than about 40 km/h (25 mph).


Highway Mode
This feature shifts the illumination angle of the light cast by the headlights upward while
driving on highways.


The distance in which the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) can detect objects varies
depending on the surrounding conditions.
CAUTION
  Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera. Otherwise,
the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate normally.
  Do not rely excessively on the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) 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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NOTE
Under the following conditions, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate
normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to the visibility,
and the road and traf¿ c conditions.


 When there are other 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 curves or undulations. 
 When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are dim or not
illuminated.
  When there is insuf¿ cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk. 
 When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger
seats are occupied.
  When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its tyres onto
your windscreen.
To Operate the System
The system switches the headlights to the
high beams after the ignition is switched
ON and the headlight switch is in the

position. The Adaptive LED Headlights
(ALH) indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster turns on simultaneously.


The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
determine that it is nighttime based on the
brightness of the surrounding area.
The system cancels operation when the
headlight switch is turned to a position
other than
, the headlights are
manually switched to low beams, or the
high beams are À ashed on and off.
NOTE
The system can be changed so that the
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) do not
operate.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
indicator light (green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the

position.
The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
indicator light (green) turns off and the

is illuminated.

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NOTE
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is
deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following
conditions.
 


 The engine is running.



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.



 The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.



 The DSC is not malfunctioning. 

 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-
infrared laser beam and receiving the beam reÀ ected off the reÀ ector of the vehicle
ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) may not operate under the following conditions:
 


 ReÀ ection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.



 The vehicle ahead is signi¿ cantly dirty.



 Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.



 The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's
raining.
 


 The windscreen is dirty.



 The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated
rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
 


 Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high
pro¿ le.




 Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier. 

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


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



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



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



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


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


 When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.



 When driving with tyres having signi¿ cantly different wear.

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*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)



 Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)



 Driver Attention Alert (DAA)



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)



 Smart Brake Support (SBS)

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.
WARNING
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 system not operating normally or
mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious accident.

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CAUTION
  Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 


 Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get
dirty.
 


 Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.



 Do not place objects on the instrument panel which reÀ ect light.



 Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or
fogging. Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.
 


 Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding
cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
 


 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 cleaning the windscreen, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning À uids
to get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
 


 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 camera lens.
 


 Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area
around it. If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is severely hit or if there are cracks
or damage caused by À ying gravel or debris in the area around it, stop using the
following systems and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
 


 High Beam Control System (HBC)



 Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)



 Driver Attention Alert (DAA)



 Smart Brake Support (SBS) 



 The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been ¿ 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.


 Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the speci¿ ed size, and the same
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with signi¿ cantly
different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.

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NOTE
  In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
 


 Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.



 The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's
raining.
 


 Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on
the windscreen.
 


 Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high
pro¿ le.




 When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
 


 The tail lights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.



 A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.



 The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.



 Entering or exiting a tunnel.



 Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.



 Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from
on-coming vehicles).
 


 There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.



 When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned
off at nighttime.
 


 Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


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


 When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.



 The vehicle is driven with tyres having signi¿ cantly different wear.



 The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.



 There are water puddles on the road.



 The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning,
or in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
 


 The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination
is weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
 


 The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).



 A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of
you.
 


 You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.



 When driving extremely close to the target object.



 Tyre chains or a temporary spare tyre is installed.



 The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.

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NOTE
  If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
 


 High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)



 Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) warning light (amber)



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light



 Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)

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Rear View Monitor
Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.


(Screen display)
Bumper
Object (Actual view)
Boot lid (saloon)/
Bumper (hatchback)

NOTE
  The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions. 
 The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends
cannot be displayed.
  The distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance
because the rear view parking camera is equipped with a speci¿ c lens.

 Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not
install any optional parts that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating
parts or parts made of reÀ ective material.

 It may be dif¿ cult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does
not indicate a malfunction.
 


 In darkened areas.



 When the temperature around the lens is high/low.



 When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity.



 When foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.



 When the camera lens reÀ ects sunlight or headlight beams. 

 Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.

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Interior Features
Appendix
Radio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere.
Therefore, they can reach longer distances
than FM signals.
Because of this, two stations may
sometimes be picked up on the same
frequency at the same time.

Station 2 Station 1Ionosphere
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about
40—50 km (25—30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.

FM Station
40—50km
(25—30 miles)
Signals from an FM transmitter are similar
to beams of light because they do not
bend around corners, but they do reÀ ect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot
travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM
stations cannot be received at the great
distances possible with AM reception.

AM wave FM wave
FM wave
100—200 km (60—120 miles) Ionosphere

Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days may
provide better reception than clear days.
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

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Headlights (Low/High beam)

Headlights (Low beam)

Headlights (High beam)

Running lights * /Position lights

Front fog lights *

Front direction indicator lights

Side direction indicator lights

Brake lights/Tail lights

Rear direction indicator lights

Reverse lights

Rear fog light (Left-hand drive model) *

Rear fog light (Right-hand drive model) *

Rear fog light *

High-mount brake light

Number plate lights

Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights *

Overhead lights (Rear) *

Boot light (Saloon)

Luggage compartment light (Hatchback)