change time MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2020 (in English) User Guide

▼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.

A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Exterior Light Warning
Indication/Warning Li
ght on page 7-34.
Manual type
When adjusting the illumination angle of
the headlights, refer to the Settings section
in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Select the proper headlight angle from the
following chart.
Front seat
Rearseat LoadIllumi‐
nation angle
(num‐ ber)
Driver Passenger
×―――0
××――0
×××―1
××××2
×――×3.5
×: Yes
―: No
▼ Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles to
have their lights on (daytime running
lights) during the daytime.

The daytime running lights turn on
automatically.
NOTE
(Except Canada)
The daytime running lights can be
deactivated.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
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Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals
▼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 righ
t 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.
1. Right turn
2. Right lane change
3. OFF
4. Left lane change
5. Left turn

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

NOTE
There may be a problem with the turn
signal lights if they do not flash but
remain turned on, or they flash
abnormally. Have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change―until the
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
▼Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever from
the halfway point, the turn signal indicator
flashes 3 times. The
operation can be
cancelled by moving the lever in the
direction opposite to which it was
operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to on/off using the
personalization function.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
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Rear Window Defogger
▼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 f
or 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.
1. Indicator light
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.
NOTE
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.
The rear window defogger operation
time can be changed from 15 minutes to
continuous operation. When the
operation time has been switched to
continuous operation, by pressing the
switch, the rear window defogger will
continue to operate until the ignition is
switched OFF.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Windshield Wiper De-icer*
The thermal filaments at the following
positions heat up and facilitate the removal
of snow accumulated on the windshield.
The windshield
wiper de-icer operates in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
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▼Gate operator/Canadian
Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission ―
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during
programming. Simila
r to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate ope rators are designed
to “time-out” in the same manner.

If you live in Canad a or are having
difficulties progra mming a gate operator
by using the programming procedures
(regardless of where you live), replace
Step 3 of Programming the HomeLink
System with the following:
NOTE
If programming a garage door opener or
gate operator, it is advised to unplug the
device during the “cycling” process to
prevent possible overheating.
While the indicator light is flashing in
amber, press the button on the hand-held
transmitter for 2 seconds and release it
repeatedly until the indicator light changes
from amber to green.
Go back to Step 4 of Programming the
HomeLink System to complete the
procedure.
▼Operating the HomeLink System
Press the programmed HomeLink button
to operate a programmed device.
▼Reprogramming the HomeLink
system
To program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button. DO NOT release the button.
2. After 20 seconds, the indicator light flashes in amber. A fter the indicator
light flashes, release the HomeLink
button.
3. Go back to Step 2 of Programming the HomeLink System to complete the
procedure.
NOTE
If the programming has not been
completed, the system returns to the
previous programming.
▼Erasing Programmed HomeLink
Buttons
NOTE
All of the programmed HomeLink
buttons are reset. Individual buttons
cannot be reset, however, individual
buttons can be reprogrammed. For
individual button reprogramming, refer
to Reprogramming the HomeLink
System (page 4-61).
Verify that the programming has been
erased if you resell the vehicle.
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*1 The recognition distance of the Forward SensingCamera (FSC) varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to High Beam Control System
(HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
(Amber) on page 7-34.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the ve hicle height, modify
the headlight units, or remove the
camera, otherwise the system will not
operate normally.
 Do not rely excessively on the HBC and
drive the vehicle while paying sufficient
attention to safety. Switch the headlights
between the high beams and low beams
manually if necessary.
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/rear lamps of
vehicles in front of you or in the
opposite lane are dim or not
illuminated.
When there is insufficient darkness such
as at dawn or dusk.
When the trunk/luggage compartment is
loaded with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
When visibility is reduced due to a
vehicle in front of you spraying water
from its tires onto your windshield.
▼ To Operate the System
The 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 low beam position.
The HBC determines t
hat it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
At the same time, th e HBC indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.

NOTE
Operation of the HBC function can be
disabled.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
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Strong light (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of on-coming
vehicles) is directed at the forward
sensing camera (FSC).
System malfunction
If there is a problem with the system, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (white)
and the i-ACTIV SENSE warning
indication/warning light on the
multi-information display turns on and a
message is indicated.
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support
System) on page 4-85.
▼ LDWS Warning
If the system determines that the vehicle
may deviate from its lane, a warning (beep
sound, steering wheel vibration) is
activated and the direction in which the
system determines that the vehicle may
deviate is indicated on the
multi-information display.
NOTE
The LDWS settings can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
You may not be able to hear the LDWS
warning sound depending on the
surrounding conditions such as outside
noise.
If you set the LDWS to vibrate the
steering wheel, you may not feel the
vibrations depending on the road
surface conditions.
▼Canceling the System
The LDWS can be set to inoperable.
(If only the LDWS is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the LDWS is
turned off by
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIV SENSE Switch on
page 4-87.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while you
have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE switch, the system is
automatically enabled the next time the
ignition is switched ON. However, if the
system is canceled using the
personalization features, the system is not
automatically enabled.
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The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h
(6.3 mph) or faster.
The BSM will not operate under the
following circumstances.
The vehicle speed falls below about
10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light is turned off.
The shift lever (manual transmission)/
selector lever (automatic
transmission) is shifted to reverse (R)
and the vehicle is reversing.
The turning radius is small (making a
sharp turn, turning at intersections).
In the following cases, the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and operation of
the system is stopped. If the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light remains illuminated, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Some problem with the system
including the BSM warning indicator
lights is detected.
A large deviation in the installation
position of a rear side radar sensor on
the vehicle has occurred.
There is a large accumulation of snow
or ice on the rear bumper near a rear
side radar sensor. Remove any snow,
ice or mud on the rear bumper.
Driving on snow-covered roads for
long periods.
The temperature near the rear side
radar sensor becomes extremely hot
due to driving for long periods on
slopes during the summer.
The battery voltage has decreased.
Under the following conditions, the rear
side radar sensor cannot detect target
objects or it may be difficult to detect
them.
The rear bumper around the rear side
radar sensor is deformed.
Radio wave interference from a radar
sensor equipped on a nearby vehicle.
The approaching vehicle is any of the
following shapes.
a) The size of the vehicle body is extremely small.
b) The vehicle height is extremely low or high.
c) A special type of vehicle with a complex shape.
A vehicle is in the detection area at
the rear in an adjacent driving lane
but it does not approach. The BSM
determines the condition based on
radar detection data.
A vehicle is traveling alongside your
vehicle at nearly the same speed for
an extended period of time.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction.
A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane
is attempting to pass your vehicle.
A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a
road with extremely wide driving
lanes. The detection area of the rear
side radar sensor is set at the road
width of expressways.
In the following case, the flashing of the
BSM warning in dicator light, and the
activation of the warning sound and the
warning screen indicator display may
not occur or they may be delayed.
A vehicle makes a lane change from a
driving lane two lanes over to an
adjacent lane.
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Active Driving Display (vehicles with
active driving display)
The detected direction is displayed with a
detection indicator (white) when an
approaching vehicle is detected. In
addition, if the turn signal lever is operated
to signal a lane change while the vehicle is
detected, the display changes the color
(amber) of the warning indicator.
BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated
simultaneously with the flashing of a BSM
warning indicator light.
▼ Canceling Operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
The BSM system can be set to inoperable.
(If only the BSM is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the BSM is turne
d off by operating
the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Switch on
page 4-87.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while you
have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE swit ch, the system is
automatically enabled the next time the
ignition is switched ON. However, if the
system is canceled using the
personalization features, the system is not
automatically enabled.
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3. Active driving display indication
4. Instrument cluster
5. Basic display
6. i-ACTIVSENSE display
7. Recognized speed limit indication color changes.
Stop sign
1. Sign recognized and displayed at same time
2. Active driving display indication
3. Instrument cluster
WA R N I N G
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer
driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign
may not be recognized or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it
could result in an accident.
NOTE
The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the
supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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▼Traffic Sign Display Indication
The following traffic signs are displayed
on the active driving display/instrument
cluster.
Speed limit signs
Do not enter signs
Stop signs
NOTE
Speed limit signs
When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h
(0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign
is displayed when any one of the
following conditions are met.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle and the
vehicle passes it.
The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is read.
In the following cases, display of the
speed limit sign stops.
Each sensor determines that the
vehicle has changed direction of
travel.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a new speed limit sign
which differs from the previous one
(displays the new speed limit sign).
The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is not read within a
certain period of time (if the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) does not
recognize a speed limit sign, the speed
limit sign stored in the navigation
system is displayed).
The vehicle speed exceeds the
displayed speed limit sign by 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more after a certain
period of time has elapsed since the
speed limit sign
was displayed.
(Except when there is information for
the speed limit sign in the navigation
system)
Do not enter signs
A do not enter sign is displayed when all
of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h
(37 mph) or slower.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a do not enter sign as a
sign targeted for your vehicle and the
vehicle passes it.
When the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) recognizes the do not enter sign
and a certain period of time has elapsed
since the vehicle passed the sign, display
of the do not enter sign stops.
Stop sign
A stop sign is displayed when all of the
following conditions are met:
The vehicle speed is about 65 km/h
(40 mph) or slower.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a stop sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle.
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