ECO mode MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2020 (in English) Owner's Manual

WA R N I N G
Do not use engine braking on slippery road
surfaces or at high speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy,
or frozen roads, or while driving at high
speeds causes sudden engine braking,
which is dangerous. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim
when using fingers on the steering shift
switches:
Putting your hands inside the rim of the
steering wheel when using the steering
shift switches is dangerous. If the driver's
air bag were to deploy in a collision, your
hands could be impacted causing injury.
NOTE
When driving at high speeds, the gear
may not shift down.
During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending on
vehicle speed.
When depressing the accelerator fully,
the transmission will shift to a lower
gear, depending on vehicle speed.
However, the gears do not kickdown
while the DSC is turned off.
▼ Second Gear Fixed Mode
When the selector lever is moved back +
while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h
(6.2 mph) or less, the t
ransmission is set in
the second gear fixed mode. The gear is
fixed in second while in this mode for
easier acceleration from a stop and driving
on slippery roads such as snow-covered
roads.
If the selector lever is moved back + or
forward – while in the second gear fixed
mode, the mode will be canceled.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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▼Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit
For each gear position
while in the manual mode, the speed limi t is set as follows: When the
selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear is shifted.

1. 1st
2. 2nd
3. 3rd
4. 4th
5. 5th
6. 6th
Shift up
The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.
Shift down
The gear does not shift down wh ile the vehicle speed exceeds th e speed limit.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does not shift down, the gear
position indication flashes 2 tim es to notify the driver that the gear cannot be shifted.
Kickdown
When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, th e gear shifts down.
However, the gears do not kickdown while the DSC is turned off.
NOTE
The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear fixed mode.
Auto-shift down
The gear shifts down automatically depending on the vehicle spe ed during deceleration.
NOTE
If the vehicle comes to a stop while in the second gear fixed mode, the gear remains in
second.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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Direct Mode*
▼Direct Mode
Direct mode can be u
sed for temporarily
switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being
driven with the selector lever in the D
position.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indication illuminate a nd the gear position
in use is illuminated.
1. Direct mode indication
2. Gear position indication

Direct mode is canceled (released) under
the following conditions.
The UP switch (+/OFF) is pulled
rearward for a certain amount of time or
longer.
The vehicle is driven for a certain
amount of time or longer (time differs
depending on the driving conditions
while operating).
The vehicle is stopped or moving at a
slow speed.

NOTE
Shifting up and down while in direct mode
may not be possible depending on the
vehicle speed. In addition, because direct
mode is canceled (released) depending on
the rate of acceleration or if the
accelerator is fully depressed, use of the
manual shift mode is recommended if you
need to drive the ve hicle in a particular
gear for long periods.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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Drive Selection*
▼Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the
vehicle's drive mode. When the sport
mode is selected, vehicle's response
against accelerator operation is enhanced.
This provides additional quick
acceleration which may be needed to
safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or
passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on
slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered
roads. It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
When the sport mode is selected, driving
at higher engine speeds increases and it
may increase fuel consumption. Mazda
recommends that you cancel the sport
mode on normal driving.
Drive mode cannot be switched in the
following conditions:
ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
Cruise control* is operating.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System
* is operating.
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)* is operating.
Steering wheel is being operated
abruptly
▼Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive sele
ction switch forward
(SPORT) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selecti on switch back (OFF)
to cancel the sport mode.

NOTE
In the following cases, the drive
selection is canceled.
The ignition is switched OFF.
Cruise Control is set.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) is set.
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is set.
Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.
When Driving
Drive Selection
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i-ACTIVSENSE*
▼i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term
covering a series of advanced safety and
driver support systems which make use of
cameras and sensors. T
he systems consist
of active safety and pre-crash safety
systems.
These systems are designed to assist the
driver in safer driving by reducing the load
on the driver and helping to avert
collisions or reduce their severity.
However, because each system has its
limitations, always dri ve carefully and do
not rely solely on the systems.
▼ Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer
driving by helping the driver to recognize
potential hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)...........................................page 4-88
High Beam Control System (HBC) ............
.....................................................page 4-88
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS).......................................page 4-90
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ....................
.....................................................page 4-94
Road sign recognition
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)...........................................page 4-99
Inter-vehicle dist
ance recognition
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)...................
...................................................page 4-106
Front obstruction detection when
passing cross
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ...............
................................................... page 4-111
Rear obstruction detection when leaving
a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)................
...................................................page 4-114
Full-surround recognition
360°View Monitor.................... page 4-166
Driver fatigue detection
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) ....................
...................................................page 4-107
Driver Monitoring (DM).......... page 4-109
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC).................................... page 4-118
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function)....................................page 4-126
Lane departure
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) .................
...................................................page 4-151
Inter-vehicle distan ce and lane keeping
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA).......... page 4-137
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)*
▼Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
The TSR helps prevent the driver
from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for
safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the active driving display/instrument cluster
which are recognized by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or rec orded in the navigation
system while the v ehicle is driven.
The TSR displays the speed limit (including auxiliary signs), do not enter, and traffic stop
signs.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display/
instrument cluster while the vehicle is driven, the system noti fies the driver using the
indication in the active driving display/instrument cluster and a warning sound.
Speed limit and do not enter signs
1. Sign recognized
2. Sign displayed
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Distance & Speed Alert(DSA)
*
▼Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
The DSA is a system which provides
advice for maintai
ning the appropriate
distance between vehicles and notifies the
driver of the recommended, safe distance
to maintain with a vehicle ahead. The
system measures the distance between
your vehicle and a vehicle ahead while the
vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph)
or faster. If the distance between your
vehicle and a vehicle ahead is close, the
system alerts the driver of a possible
collision using an indication on the
display.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the DSA:
The ability of the system to detect a vehicle
ahead is limited depending on the type of
vehicle ahead, weather conditions, or
traffic conditions. In addition, the system is
not for maintaining the distance between
your vehicle and a vehicle ahead. If you
neglect to operate the accelerator and
brake pedals correctly, it could lead to an
accident. Always check the safety of the
surrounding area and depress the brake
pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a
safe distance from vehicles ahead or
on-coming vehicles.
Operation conditions
The DSA operates when the following
conditions are all met.
The ignition is switched ON.
The DSA is turned on.
The shift lever (manual transmission
vehicle) or the selector lever (automatic
transmission vehicle) is in a position
other than R.
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19
mph) or faster.
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
(green) is displayed.
NOTE
The objects which activate the system
are four-wheeled vehicles.
The DSA may also operate in the
presence of motorcycles and bicycles.
The DSA may not operate normally
when the speed of a vehicle ahead is too
slow.
The system does not operate with the
following objects.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction.
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles,
obstructions)
The DSA can be set to inoperable.
(If only the DSA is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the DSA is turned off by operating
the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Switch on
page 4-87.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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The front side radar sensor
installation position is greatly
deviated.
There is a large accumulation of snow
or ice on the front bumper near a front
side radar sensor.
The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot due to
driving for a long time on slopes
during the summer.
The battery voltage has decreased.
The front side radar sensor of the
FCTA may be regulated under the
radio wave related laws of the country
where the vehicle is driven. If this
system is used abroad, it may be
necessary to turn off the system.
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-206.
▼ Canceling Operation of Front Cross
Traffic Alert (FCTA)
The FCTA can be set to inoperable.
(If only the FCTA is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the FCTA is turned off by
operating the i-ACT
IVSENSE 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.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)
*
▼Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The RCTA system is des
igned to assist the
driver in checking the area to the rear left
and right sides of your vehicle while your
vehicle is reversing by alerting the driver
to the presence of vehicles approaching
the rear of your vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear left and right
sides of your vehicle and the rear of your
vehicle while your vehicle is being
reversed out of a parking space, and
notifies the driver of possible danger using
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights and the warning buzzer.
1. Your vehicle
2. Detection areas
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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To resume driving
After the vehicle ahead starts moving
while your vehicle is stopped under stop
hold control, press the RE S switch or
depress the accelerator pedal to cancel the
stop hold control and start driving.
NOTE
When you resume driving by pressing
the RES switch, your vehicle does not
start moving until the distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
lengthens to the specified distance or
farther.
If the TJA is temporarily canceled,
depress the accelerator pedal and start
driving the vehicle. If the TJA is
temporarily canceled, you cannot
resume driving by pressing the RES
switch when there are no vehicles in
front of your vehicle.
If the vehicle ahead starts moving within
3 seconds after your vehicle is stopped
by the stop hold control, headway
control will continue even if you do not
resume driving your vehicle, such as by
depressing the accelerator pedal.

Vehicle departur e information
If you do not resume driving within a few
seconds after the vehicle ahead starts
moving during stop hold control, the
multi-information display vehicle-ahead
indication flashes to urge the driver to
resume driving. If you do not resume
driving after the indicator light flashes, a
sound is activated to urge you to resume
driving.
Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS)
*
▼Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
The LAS provides steering assistance to
help the driver stay within the vehicle lane
if the vehicle might be deviating.
The forward sensing camera (FSC) detects
the white lines (ye
llow lines) of the
vehicle lane in which the vehicle is
traveling and if the system determines that
the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it
operates the electric power steering to
assist the driver’s steering operation. The
system also alerts the driver by displaying
an alert on the multi-information display
and the active driving display
*. Use the
system when you drive the vehicle on
roads with white (yellow) lines such as
expressways and highways.
1. Forward sensing camera (FSC)
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the LAS:
 The LAS is not an automated driving
system. In addition, the system is not
designed to compensate for a driver’s
lack of caution, and over-reliance on the
system could lead to an accident.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Forward Sensing Camera(FSC)
*
▼Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) is positioned near
the rearview mirro
r and used by the
following systems.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Driver Monitoring (DM)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
determines the conditions ahead of the
vehicle while traveling at night and detects
traffic lanes. The distance in which the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) can detect
objects varies depending on the
surrounding conditions.
WA R N I N G
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.
CAUTION
 Do not apply accessories, stickers or film
to the windshield near the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
If the area in front of the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed,
it will cause the system to not operate
correctly. Consequently, each system
may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident.
 Do not disassemble or modify the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause
a malfunction or mistaken operation.
Consequently, each system may not
operate normally which could lead to an
unexpected accident.
 Heed the following cautions to assure
the correct operation of the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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