low beam MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2016 Owners Manual

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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalWarning Lights Page
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-24
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*17-24
(Red)
KEY Warning Light*17-24
(Amber)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Warning Light*17-24
(Amber)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light*1*37-24
* Headlight Auto-Leveling Malfunction Indicator Light*17-24
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*17-24
(Amber)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light*17-24
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns of f a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.*3 The light turns on when the system on stand-by. The light flashes when the system has a malfunction.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
SignalIndicator Lights Page
* BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-91
(Green)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indicator Light4-84
(Green)
KEY Indicator Light 3-9
(Green)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-79
Wrench Indicator Light*14-25
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*14-63,
4-64
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-65
* AFS OFF Indicator Light*14-76
(Red)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Indicator Light*14-97,
4-110
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS) OFF
Indicator Light*14-110
* i-ELOOP Indicator Light 4-68
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-25
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Xenon fusion headlight bulbs*
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produc\
e a bright white
beam over a wide area.
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous, because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage. You could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when replacement is necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights flicker or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a
replacement is necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
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
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.



Headlight Leveling *
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.

Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.

The warning/indicator light turns on when
the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-20 .
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Fog Lights*
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position.
Fog light switch
The headlight switch must be in the
position before turning on the fog lights.
To turn the fog lights off, do any of the
following:
 Rotate the fog light switch to the
position. Turn the headlight switch to the or
position.
NOTE
 The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beams. (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 flash
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 (green) in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn signal lever to show
which signal is working.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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 sen\
sors. These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by redu\
cing the load on the
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on th\
e systems.
Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognize pote\
ntial
hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
........................................................................\
......4-76
High Beam Control System (HBC)
........................................................................\
............4-77
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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.4-80
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
........................................................................\
.......4-86
Forward obstruction warning
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
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........4-95
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
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................4-92
Driver support system
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
........................................................................\
.......4-98
Pre-Crash Safety Technology
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting\
collisions or reduce
their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.
Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range
Forward driving
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
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...........4-106
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i-ACTIVSENSE
Camera and Sensors
Forward sensing camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of th\
e vehicle while
traveling at night and detects traffic 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 windsh\
ield near the
rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-111.
Radar sensor (front)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead
sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor (Front) on page 4-113.
Laser sensor (front)
The laser sensor (front) emits a near-infrared laser beam and receives the beam reflected
off the reflective surface of a vehicle in front, and the detected beam is then used for
measurement. The following systems also use the laser sensor (front).
 Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
The laser sensor (front) is installed at the top of the windshield nea\
r the rearview mirror.
Refer to Laser Sensor (Front) on page 4-116.
Radar sensors (rear)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors.\
The following
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).
 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right
sides.
Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) on page 4-118.
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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 au\
tomatically 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 (19 mph), the he\
adlights are switched
to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opp\
osite direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the followin\
g occurs:
 y  The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle appro\
aching in the
opposite direction.
 y  The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in wel\
l-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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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 traffic
conditions.
 When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traffic signals. When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective 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/r ear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim
or not illuminated. When there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk. When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the r ear passenger seats
are occupied. When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires
onto your windshield.
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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 30 km/h
(19 mph) or higher, 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 Personalization Features on
page 9-12.
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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