lights MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2019 (in English) User Guide

ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-22.
Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on
page 4-24.
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indi cate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
▼Starting the Engine
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key w
ill affect the device.
NOTE
The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by
only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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The direction of the arrow ()
indicates that the fuel -filler lid is on the
left side of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor detects
that the surrounding area is bright such as
when the lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-43.
The brightness of the instrument panel and
dashboard illuminations can be adjusted
by pressing the dashboard illumination
switch while the dashboard illumination is
dimmed.
The brightness decreases by pressing
the - switch. If you press the - switch
while the instrument cluster is at
maximum dimness, a sound is activated
to notify you that the current dimmer
setting is at ma ximum dimness.
The brightness increases by pressing the
+ switch.

1. Bright
2. Dim
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by pressing the + switch while the
instrument cluster i s at maximum dimness
and while the ignition is switched ON. If
you press the + swit ch again while the
illumination dimmer is canceled, a sound
is activated to no tify you that it is
canceled. If the in strument cluster's
visibility is reduced due to glare from
surrounding brightness, cancel the
illumination dimmer.
NOTE
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the lights are turned
on.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-118.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) on page 4-127.
Refer to Cruising & Traffic Support
(CTS) on page 4-139.
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) on page 4-152.
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on
page 4-155.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear]
(SBS-R) on page 4-159.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4-163.
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-211.
▼Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of eight directions while
the vehicle is being driven.

DisplayDirection
NN orth
S South
EE ast
WW est
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
▼Warning (Display Indication)
A message is displayed to notify the user
of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
If the warning light turns on/flashes
simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in
the display, check the information
regarding the warning light or symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-26.
For messages not indicating a symbol,
follow the instructions indicated in the
multi-information display.
Refer to Message Indicated on
Multi-information Disp lay on page 7-38.
▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on
model and specifications.
1. Instrument Cluster
2. Front Center of Headliner

Warning lights will appear in any of the
highlighted areas
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Refer to
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu‐ tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-27
ABS warning 7-29
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
High Engine Coolant Temperat ure Warning Indication 7-28
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light*17-28
Master Warning Indication 7-29
Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-29
Brake Override Warning Indication 7-30
Check Engine Indication/Light*17-30
*Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
*AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensi oner System Warning Indication/ Wa r n i n g
Light*17-31
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Refer to
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-36
*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
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Refer to
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-27
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light
2-72
Security Indicator Light
3-40
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-27
*Shift Position Indication
4-35
Lights-On Indicator Light
4-43
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-46
Flashing the Headlights 4-46
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals
4-49
Hazard Warning Flasher4-57
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-29
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-70
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) indicator Light 4-134
*Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) indicator Light
4-149
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-75
Dynamic Stabil‐ ity Control(DSC)4-76
Turns on 7-31
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-77
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-78
(White)
*i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warn
ing/Risk Avoidance Support Sys‐
tem) 4-84
(Green)
(Amber)
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light
4-89
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Lighting Control
▼Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn
the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

NOTE
If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Headlights OffOff
On*1
Daytime running lights
On*2On*2Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights Off
On
*3On*1
*1 When the ignition is switched fr om ON to ACC or OFF, the headlights turn off if the auto headlight off
function has been canceled. If the auto headlight off function is enabled, the lights turn on for the set period
using the auto headlight off function, and then they turn off.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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*2 When the light switch is switched to a different position from the , position while the vehicle is
stopped, the daytime running lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the daytime running lights turn
on again.
*3 When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the headl ights remain on if the auto headlight off
function has been canceled. If the auto headlight off function is enabled, the lights turn on for the set period
using the auto headlight off function, and then they turn off.
With auto-light control
Switch Position*1Surround‐
ings are
bright
*2
Surround‐ ings are
dark
*3
Surround‐ ings are
bright
*2
Surround‐ ings are
dark
*3
Headlights Off Off On Off
On*4*5On*6
Daytime running lightsOff
On*7Off On*8Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights Off Off On
On
*9On*9On*6
*1 When the light switch is switched to OFF while the vehicle is stopped, the lights turn off. The light switch
returns automatically to the
position and the headlights ch ange to AUTO operation when you start
driving the vehicle.
*2 The level of brightness around the vehicle is of a sufficient level.*3 The level of brightness around the vehicle is of an insufficie nt level.*4 The daytime running lights can be disabled using the personali zation features (page 4-48). If the daytime
running lights are disabled, the headlights turn off directly a fter starting the engine. The headlights turn on
when you begin driving the vehicle.
*5 When the light switch is switched from the , , or position to the position while
the vehicle is stopped, the head lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the headlights turn on again.
*6 When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the headl ights turn off if the auto headlight off
function has been canceled. If the auto headlight off function is enabled, the lights turn on for the set period
using the auto headlight off function, and then they turn off.
*7 When the light switch is switched to a different position from the position while the vehicle is
stopped, the daytime running lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the daytime running lights turn
on again.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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*8 If one of the following operations is done from the position while the vehicle is stopped, the daytime
running lights turn off.
Switch the light s witch to the position.
Switch the light switch to the position, and then to the position again.
Switch the light switch to the position.
When starting to drive the vehicle, the daytime running lights turn on again.
*9 When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the headlights remain on if the auto headlight off
function has been canceled. If the auto headlight off function is enabled, the lights turn on for the set period
using the auto headlight off function, and then they turn off.
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON, the
light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the
headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
CAUTION
 Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a st icker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise
the light sensor will not operate correctly.
 The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be
damaged when the wipers activa te automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is partic
ularly tempting to leave the
engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE
The headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even if the
surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is night time
if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minute s such as inside long
tunnels, traffic jams inside tunn els, or in indoor parking lots.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in , and the wipers are
operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for several seconds, bad weather
conditions are determined and the headlights may be turned on.
The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Headlight High-Low Beam
The headlights switch between high and
low beams by moving the lever forward or
backward.

1. High beam
2. Low beam

When the headlight high-beams are on, the
headlight high-beam indicator light is
turned on.

▼ Flashing the Headlights
The headlights can be flashed with the
ignition switched to ON.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).

1. OFF
2. Headlight flashing

The headlight high-b
eam indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to
the normal position when released.

When Driving
Switches and Controls
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