warning light MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2021 Owners Manual

The vehicle is driven on roads with
lane lines other than white (yellow)
lines, such as an expressway.

Do not get out of the vehicle while
the stop hold control is operating.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
Getting out of the vehicle while the
stop hold control is operating is
dangerous as the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Before getting out of the vehicle,
switch the TJA o ff, apply the parking
brake, and then shift the selector lever
to the P position.

CAUTION
Turn the system off when the vehicle is
running on a chassis roller.
Heed the following cautions so that
the TJA can operate normally.
 Turn the system o ff when the vehicle
is running on a chassis roller.
 Do not modify the vehicle's
suspensions.
 Always use wheels of the speci fied
size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for tire replacement.

NOTE
The headway control does not detect
the following as physical objects.
Vehicles approaching in the
opposite direction
Pe d e s t r i a n sStationary objects (stopped
vehicles, obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may
not detect it correctly.
If there is a structure on the road or
an object (such as a monorail) at a
low height o ff the ground in front of
the vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the TJA.
Do not use the TJA under conditions
in which close proximity warnings
are frequently activated.
If it is necessary to accelerate for a
lane change or the vehicle ahead
brakes suddenly causing you to close
in on the vehicle rapidly, accelerate
using the accelerator pedal or
decelerate using the brake pedal
depending on the conditions.
While the TJA is in use, any intended
engine braking does not occur even
if you shift the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission). If
deceleration is required, lower the
vehicle speed setting or depress the
brake pedal.
While braking by the TJA control is
operating , you might hear an
operation sound, however, this does
not indicate a problem.
The brake lights turn on while
braking by the TJA control is
operating , however, they may not
turn on while the vehicle is on a
down slope at the set vehicle speed
or traveling at a constant speed and
following a vehicle ahead.
Under the following conditions, the
TJA may not be able to detect white
(yellow) lines or vehicles ahead
correctly and the TJA may not
operate normally.
The forward sensing camera (FSC)
cannot recognize the area in front
of the vehicle due to soiling or fog.
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Multi-information display
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. TJA set vehicle speed

Active driving display
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. TJA set vehicle speed

Steering assist function display
When the steering assist function
operates, the steering assist operation
display on the display changes from
white to green.
NOTE
You can view the multi-information
display to check whether the steering
assist is performing controls in
conjunction with the traffic lane lines
or a vehicle ahead.
Inactive
Active (vehicle ahead)
Active (lane line)
If there is a problem with the TJA, a
message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Check the
details of the problem on the center
display and then have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-27.
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NOTE
If you take your hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the
warning sound is activated and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display
and the active driving display.
Multi-information display
Active driving display
If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the system
determines that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the steering
wheel) even if you are holding it, and an alert is indicated on the multi-information
display and the active driving display.

To resume operation
If the TJA is temporarily canceled, it will resume operation at the previously set speed
by pressing the RES switch after all of the operation conditions have been met.
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To resume driving
After the vehicle ahead starts moving
while your vehicle is stopped under
stop hold control, press the RES 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 departure 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 fl ashes, a sound is
activated to urge you to resume
driving.
Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS)
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▼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 (yellow 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. Use the
system when you drive the vehicle on
roads with white (yellow) lines such as
expressways and highways.
1. Forward sensing camera (FSC)
WARNING
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.
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▼System Operation
When the ignition is switched ON, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (white)
turns on and the system goes on
standby.
NOTE
If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (white) does not turn on, the
system is canceled using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch or the
personalization feature.
Operation conditions
When all of the following conditions
are met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status
symbol (warning
/risk avoidance
support system) on the
multi-information display changes
from white to green and the system
becomes operational.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.
The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines.
NOTE
When the system does not detect a
white (yellow) lane line on one side
only, the system does not operate on
the side that is not being detected.
When temporarily canceling the
system
The LAS goes on standby in the
following cases: The LAS operation is
automatically restored when the
system's operation conditions are met.
The system cannot detect white
(yellow) lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about
56 km/h (35 mph).
The turn signal lever is operated.The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.The DSC is turned o ff.The steering wheel is operated.The brake pedal is operated.
The function is temporarily stopped.
The LAS stops functioning in the
following cases:
The temperature in the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is too high or
too low.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by
an obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
Strong light (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of
on-coming vehicles) is directed at
the forward sensing camera (FSC).
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System malfunction
If there is a problem with the system,
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (white) and the i-ACTIVSENSE
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 4-87.
▼Steering Wheel Operation Assist
When the system determines that the
vehicle might be deviating from its
lane, the steering wheel operation
assist operates.
The system notifies the driver of the
direction in which the system provided
steering wheel operation assistance on
the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
NOTE
When the driver operates the steering
wheel while the steering wheel
operation assist is operating, the
steering wheel operation assistance is
canceled.
▼
System Canceling
The LAS can be set to inoperable.
(If only the LAS is turned
off )
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the LAS is turned o ff by operating
the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch)
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
on page 4-89.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF 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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Smart Brake Support(SBS)
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▼Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The SBS alerts the driver of a possible
collision using the warning indications
in the display and a warning sound if
the front radar sensor and Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) determine that
there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, pedestrian, or a
bicycle. Furthermore, if a collision is
unavoidable, the automatic brake
control is performed to reduce damage
in the event of a collision. In addition,
when the driver depresses the brake
pedal, the brakes are applied
firmly
and quickly to assist.
(Vehicles with Driver Monitoring
(DM))
When the SBS determines that the
driver is not paying attention to the
road using the driver monitoring
camera and it determines that there is
the possibility of a collision with an
obstruction, the SBS activates the
collision warning earlier than normal.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the SBS:
The SBS is only designed to reduce
damage in the event of a collision.
The ability to detect obstructions is
limited depending on the obstructions,
weather conditions, or traffic
conditions. Over reliance on the
system leading to the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal being mistakenly
operated could result in an accident.
CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system
o ff to prevent an unexpected
operation.
 The vehicle is being towed or when
towing another vehicle.
 The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
 When driving on rough roads such as
in areas of dense grass or o ff-road.
See the next page on how to turn off
the system.
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System Operation on
page 4-160.
Operation conditions
The SBS operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
The ignition is switched ON.The SBS is on.The i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light is not
turned on.
(Object is vehicle ahead)
The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h
(2 mph) or higher.
(Object is a pedestrian or bicycle)
The vehicle speed is between about
10 to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph).
The DSC does not operate.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
SBS may not operate.
If there is the possibility of hitting
only a part of a vehicle or
obstruction ahead.
You are driving your vehicle at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
When the driver deliberately
performs driving operations
(accelerator operation, steering
wheel operation).
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The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is being
depressed.
The steering wheel is being
operated.
The selector lever is being shifted.The turn signal lever is being
operated.
When warnings and messages,
such as a dirty windshield, related
to the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) or front radar sensor are
being displayed on the
multi-information display.
The SBS may operate under the
following conditions.
There is an object in the road at
the entrance to a curve (including
guardrails and snow banks).
Passing an approaching vehicle
while rounding a curve.
When crossing a narrow bridge,
and passing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing
machines, or tunnels.
When passing through a toll gate.When entering an underground
parking area.
There is a metal object, bump, or a
protruding object on the road.
If you suddenly come close to a
vehicle ahead.
There is an animal, wall, or tree.Notifies the driver with a warning
indication on the multi-information
display and the active driving display
(vehicles with active driving display)
while the system is operating.
If a malfunction is detected or the
system temporarily stops the
function due to dirty sensors (such as
radar sensor or Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)), the i-ACTIVSENSE
warning indication/warning light
turns on and a message is displayed
on the multi-information display.
On a manual transmission vehicle,
the engine stops if the clutch pedal is
not depressed when the vehicle is
stopped by the SBS brake operation.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS
brake operation and the brake pedal
is not depressed, the SBS brake is
automatically released after about 2
seconds.
▼ Collision Warning
When there is a possibility of a
collision with a vehicle ahead, the
collision warning sound is activated
continuously and a warning is
displayed on the multi-information
display and the active driving display.
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1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

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Active driving display
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed
NOTE
The collision warning sound is
activated intermittently while the SBS
brake or brake assist (SBS brake
assist) is operating.
The operation distance and volume
of the collision warning can be
changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) System Operation
The SBS can be changed to inoperable.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the SBS is canceled, the SBS OFF
indicator light turns on.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF
while the SBS is canceled, the SBS is
automatically enabled the next time
the ignition is switched ON.
Smart Brake Support
[Rear] (SBS -R)
*
▼ Smart Brake Support [Rear]
(SBS
-R)
The SBS -R is a system which is
designed to reduce damage in the
event of a collision by operating the
brake control (SBS brake) when the
system’s sensors detect an obstruction
at the rear of the vehicle while driving
at a speed of about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to
4 mph) and the system determines that
a collision is unavoidable.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the SBS -R
system:
 The
SBS-R system is only designed to
reduce damage in the event of a
collision. Over reliance on the system
leading to the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal being mistakenly
operated could result in an accident.
 To assure the correct operation of
the SBS -R, heed the following
cautions.
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NOTE
The vehicle posture changes
depending on the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal and steering wheel
operations, which could make itdi fficult for the system to recognize
an obstruction, or it could facilitate
unnecessary detection. In such cases,
the SBS -R may or may not operate.
The SBS -R system will operate under
the following conditions.
The engine is running for 3 seconds
or more.
The shift lever (manual
transmission ve hicle) or the
selector lever (automatic
transmission vehicle) is in the R
(reverse) position.
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light is not displayed in the
multi-information display.
The vehicle speed is between
about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph).
The SBS -R is not turned o ff.The DSC is not malfunctioning.In the following cases, the rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
cannot detect obstructions and the
SBS -R may not operate.
The height of the obstruction is
low such as low walls or trucks
with low loading platforms.
The height of the obstruction is
high such as trucks with high
loading platforms.
The obstruction is small.The obstruction is thin such as a
signpost.
The surface of the obstruction is
not pointed vertically relative to
the vehicle.
The obstruction is soft such as a
hanging curtain or snow stuck to a
vehicle.
The obstruction is shaped
irregularly.
The obstruction is extremely close.In the following cases, the rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
cannot detect obstructions correctly
and the SBS
-R may not operate.
Something is stuck on the bumper
near a rear ultrasonic sensor.
The brake or accelerator pedal is
operated.
There is another obstruction near
one obstruction.
During inclement weather such as
rain, fog and snow.
High or low humidity.High or low temperaturesStrong winds.The path of travel is not flat.Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the
rear seat.
Objects such as a wireless antenna,
fog light, or illuminated license
plate is installed near a rear
ultrasonic sensor.
The orientation of a rear ultrasonic
sensor has deviated for reasons
such as a collision.
The vehicle is
aff ected by other
sound waves such as the horn,
engine noise, ultrasonic sensor of
another vehicle.
In the following cases, a rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
may detect something as a target
obstruction which could cause the SBS -R system to operate.
There is a steep slope or bump.There are wheel blocks or a
curbstone.
There are hanging curtains, gate
poles such as at toll gates and
railroad crossing.
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